EverLMS student dashboard with the next lesson, enrolment counts and the continue learning list

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EverLMS guide for students

Enrol and pay for a course, follow lessons and videos, take quizzes, download certificates and keep notes, as a student sees it.

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Dashboard & Enrollment

Start Your Learning Journey

Once logged in, students can manage enrollment, follow progress, and return to learning without unnecessary friction.

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Login

Start your journey

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Dashboard

Personal control panel

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Course Details

Preview before enrolling

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Enroll

Register for learning

Account Login

About this screen: The login page allows students to start their learning journey with their assigned account.

Navigation: Homepage → Login

  • Demo access: sandbox accounts are issued on request: request a guided demo.
  • Check Remember me to stay logged in
  • Select "Forgot your password?" to recover your account
Tip: Save this link to quickly access your learning area every day.
Account Login

Student Dashboard

About this screen: The Dashboard page displays your personal learning progress.

Navigation: Login → Dashboard

  • Statistics: Enrolled, In Progress, Completed, Certificates
  • Continue Learning: Resume courses in progress
  • Progress bar tracking % completion for each course
  • Discover more new courses from the catalog
Tip: Click the "Continue Learning" card to quickly return to the last lesson you viewed.
Student Dashboard

Personal Account Options

About this screen: Account options provide quick links to personal settings.

Navigation: Click name/avatar in top right corner

  • Dashboard: Return to the control panel
  • My Courses: List of enrolled courses
  • My Certificates: View earned certificates
  • My Wishlist: Courses you are interested in
  • My Quiz Results: Quiz history
  • My Profile: Update personal information
Tip: Account options are the fastest navigation point. Learn the shortcuts to navigate more efficiently.
Personal Account Options

Course Details

About this screen: The detail page provides comprehensive course information before enrollment.

Navigation: Course list → Select a course

About this screen:

  • Overview description and learning objectives
  • Instructor information and review statistics
  • Course price and Enroll Now button
  • Tab to preview curriculum content
Note: Review the Curriculum section carefully to ensure the content matches your learning needs before enrolling.
Course Details

Course Enrollment

About this screen: From the course detail page, students can purchase or start a free course.

Navigation: Categories → Select a course → Enroll Now

  • Click Enroll Now to begin enrollment
  • Check the course price and conditions
  • Review course information before payment
  • Supports both free and paid courses
Note: Free courses are added to your course list immediately. Paid courses require payment completion.
Course Enrollment

Payment Confirmation

About this screen: The payment confirmation page displays the order summary and payment methods.

Steps:

  • Check the course name and price in the cart
  • Select a suitable payment method
  • Enter payment information (card / bank transfer)
  • Confirm and complete the order
Note: Carefully verify the course information and price before confirming payment. Refund policies have specific terms.
Payment Confirmation

Bank Transfer

About this screen: Bank transfer payment option for students who do not use cards.

How to proceed:

  • Select Bank Transfer on the Checkout page
  • The system displays the bank account information
  • Complete the transfer with the exact transfer reference
  • Wait for admin confirmation (1–2 business days)
Note: Enter the correct transfer reference (order code) for the system to confirm quickly.
Bank Transfer

Payment Successful

About this screen: The confirmation page displayed after payment has been successfully processed.

About this screen:

  • Payment Successful notification confirming the transaction
  • Order details and transaction code
  • Go to My Courses button to start learning immediately
  • Confirmation email is automatically sent to your inbox
Tip: Save the transaction code for future reference. Click "Go to My Courses" to start learning immediately.
Payment Successful

Learning Experience

Learning Experience

EverLMS provides a modern learning interface with comprehensive tools to support students.

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Learn

Watch video lectures

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Notes

Save key points

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Take Quiz

Test your knowledge

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Complete

Earn certificate

My Courses

About this screen: The My Courses page consolidates all enrolled courses.

Navigation: Account options → My Courses

  • View courses in progress and completed courses
  • Track progress (% completion) for each course
  • Click Continue to resume pending lessons
  • Filter by status: In Progress / Completed
Note: Use the filter to manage course order.
My Courses

Continue Learning

About this screen: The Continue Learning feature resumes exactly where you left off, with no need to manually find your last lesson.

Navigation: My Courses → Click "Continue" on a course card

  • The Continue button links directly to the in-progress lesson
  • The system remembers your last accessed lesson and position
  • Progress bar on each course card shows exact % completion
  • Use the Dashboard widget to access the top 3–5 active courses at a glance
Tip: Build a daily habit by using Continue Learning every morning to maintain your learning streak and earn streak badges.
Continue Learning

Watch Lessons & Videos

About this screen: The Video Player interface allows you to watch lectures and interact with content.

Navigation: My Courses → Select a course → Select a lesson

  • Integrated video player with full controls
  • Sidebar displays the lesson list and progress
  • Video playback speed can be adjusted (0.5x–2x)
  • Supports subtitles and fullscreen mode
Tip: Use Space to pause/play, left/right arrows to skip 10 seconds.
Watch Lessons & Videos

Lesson Overview

About this screen: The Overview tab in the lesson player displays a summary of the current lesson's objectives and description.

Navigation: Lesson Player → Overview Tab

  • Read the lesson summary and learning objectives
  • Review key concepts before watching the video
  • Check prerequisites for the current lesson
  • Understand what skills you will gain
Tip: Read the Overview tab first to set expectations before diving into the video.
Lesson Overview

Theater Mode

About this screen: Theater mode expands the video viewing area for better learning focus.

How to activate: Video Player → Theater Mode Icon

  • Expands the video player to full horizontal width
  • Hides surrounding menus and content
  • Ideal for large screens or TVs
  • Click the icon again to exit Theater Mode
Tip: Combine theater mode with muting notifications for an uninterrupted study session.
Theater Mode

Mark Lesson Complete

About this screen: Students can mark lessons as complete to track their progress.

How to do it: End of lesson → Mark Complete

  • Click Mark Complete after finishing the lesson
  • The system automatically updates the course progress %
  • Completed lessons show a ✓ checkmark in the sidebar
  • Complete all lessons to receive your certificate
Note: Some courses require viewing a minimum % of the video duration before you can mark a lesson as complete.
Mark Lesson Complete

Lesson Notes

About this screen: The note-taking feature allows you to take notes directly while watching lessons.

How to use: Video Player → Notes Tab

  • Notes are saved automatically for each lesson
  • Notes include timestamps (time markers in the video)
  • Click a timestamp to jump back to that point in the video
  • Export notes to a file for later review
Tip: Use the timestamp note feature to create a "highlight reel" of important points in the lesson.
Lesson Notes

Q&A: Lesson Discussion

About this screen: The Q&A tab lets students ask questions and discuss lesson content directly within the lesson player.

Navigation: Lesson Player → Q&A Tab

  • Post questions about the lesson content
  • View and upvote questions from other students
  • Instructors respond to questions directly in the thread
  • Search existing Q&A to find answers quickly
Tip: Ask questions early: instructors usually respond within 24 hours and other students benefit from the discussion too.
Q&A: Lesson Discussion

Lesson Resources

About this screen: The Resources tab displays downloadable materials attached to the lesson, accessible directly in the player.

Navigation: Lesson Player → Resources Tab

  • Download attached files: PDF, slides, workbooks
  • Materials are organized per lesson
  • Study offline using downloaded resources
  • Only enrolled students can access lesson materials
Note: Materials are for enrolled students only.
Lesson Resources

Quiz in Lesson

About this screen: When a lesson is of type Quiz, the lesson player shows the quiz card inline, and students click to enter the full quiz experience.

Navigation: My Courses → Continue → Quiz Lesson

  • The lesson sidebar marks quiz lessons with a quiz icon distinct from video/text lessons
  • Click Start Quiz to enter the quiz attempt screen
  • Quiz progress is tracked the same as other lesson types
  • Completing the quiz marks the lesson done and unlocks the next content
Tip: Quizzes inside lessons often gate the next chapter, so complete them even if you can retake to keep your progress unlocked.
Quiz in Lesson

Assessment & Achievements

Assessment & Achievements

The quiz and certificate system helps students evaluate and recognize their learning outcomes.

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Quiz

Assess knowledge

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View Results

Scores & answers

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Get Certificate

Download certification

Take a Quiz

About this screen: The integrated quiz system within courses evaluates your knowledge retention.

How to do it: Quiz lesson → Start Quiz

  • Read each question carefully before selecting an answer
  • The system supports multiple question types (multiple choice, true/false)
  • You can go back to previous questions within the same quiz
  • Click Submit when finished to submit your quiz
Note: Some quizzes have a time limit. Check the remaining time in the top corner of the screen.
Take a Quiz

Submit Quiz

About this screen: After completing all questions, the submission step confirms your answers and sends the quiz for grading.

How to do it: Quiz → Answer all questions → Submit Quiz

  • Review a summary of your answers before final submission
  • The system shows unanswered questions, so go back to complete them
  • Click Submit Quiz to confirm: the quiz is locked after submission
  • Results are calculated and displayed immediately after submission
Note: Once submitted, answers cannot be changed.
Submit Quiz

Quiz Results

About this screen: The results page displays your score and allows you to review answers after submission.

Navigation: Account options → Quiz Results

  • View your score and correct answer percentage
  • Compare results with the minimum passing score
  • Review each question and the correct answer
  • Retake the quiz if you didn't pass (if allowed)
Tip: Review incorrect answers to reinforce your knowledge before moving to the next lesson.
Quiz Results

Passing a Quiz

About this screen: The pass result screen confirms you have achieved the required score to advance.

After submitting: Quiz → Submit → Pass Result

  • Your final score and Pass status are confirmed
  • View the number of correct vs incorrect answers
  • Course progress automatically advances to the next lesson
  • If this is the final quiz, a certificate may be issued
Tip: Review all questions even when you pass, since understanding mistakes improves long-term retention.
Passing a Quiz

Retaking a Failed Quiz

About this screen: If you do not reach the passing score, the system shows a fail screen with a retry option.

After submitting: Quiz → Submit → Fail Result → Retake

  • See your score and Fail status with the required passing score shown
  • Review which questions were answered incorrectly
  • Click Retake Quiz to attempt again (if retakes are allowed)
  • Study the weak areas before retrying
Note: Some quizzes limit the number of retake attempts. Check the quiz settings before starting.
Retaking a Failed Quiz

My Certificates

About this screen: The My Certificates page displays all certificates earned after completing courses.

Navigation: Account options → My Certificates

  • View the list of certificates received
  • Download certificates in PDF or image format
  • Each certificate has a unique verification code
  • Share certificates on LinkedIn or social media
Note: Certificates are only issued when you complete 100% of the content and achieve the minimum score on all quizzes.
My Certificates

Download Certificate

About this screen: Download your earned certificate as a PDF directly from the My Certificates page.

Navigation: Account options → My Certificates → Download

  • Click Download on the certificate card
  • Certificate is exported as a PDF file
  • Contains your name, course title, issue date, and verification code
  • Print or share on LinkedIn to showcase your achievement
Tip: Share the verification code when submitting your certificate, so employers can confirm its authenticity.
Download Certificate

Account Management

Account Management

Personalize your learning experience and manage your account information.

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Wishlist

Save courses

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Notifications

Event updates

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Profile

Personal management

Add to Wishlist

About this screen: Save any course to your personal wishlist directly from the course detail page.

Navigation: Courses → Course Details → ❤️ Heart Icon

  • Click the heart icon on the course card or detail page
  • Course is instantly saved, and the heart turns red to confirm
  • Access your full list via My Wishlist in the account menu
  • Remove courses from the list when no longer interested
Tip: Wishlist courses during promotions to track price changes and enroll when ready.
Add to Wishlist

My Wishlist

About this screen: The My Wishlist page displays all courses you have saved for future enrollment.

Navigation: Account menu → My Wishlist

  • View all saved courses in one place
  • Click Enroll Now to purchase or enroll directly
  • Remove courses no longer of interest
  • Compare and decide which course to start next
Tip: Use the Wishlist to save courses you're interested in and enroll when promotions are available.
My Wishlist

My Notes

About this screen: My Notes aggregates all lesson notes written across every enrolled course into one searchable list.

Navigation: Account menu → My Notes

  • View all notes organised by course and lesson
  • Search notes by keyword to find information quickly
  • Click any entry to jump directly to the lesson it was written in
  • Edit or delete individual notes from this page
Tip: Use lesson notes as a personal study journal, and review My Notes before a quiz to recall key points without re-watching full videos.
My Notes

My Quiz Results

About this screen: The My Quiz Results page provides a historical record of all quiz attempts across every enrolled course.

Navigation: Account menu → My Quiz Results

  • View all past quiz attempts with date, score, and pass/fail status
  • Filter by course or quiz name
  • Click any entry to see the detailed answer review for that attempt
  • Track your improvement trend across multiple retakes
Tip: Review your quiz history periodically to identify weak areas across courses, since consistent low scores on certain topics indicate content worth revisiting.
My Quiz Results

Notifications

About this screen: The notification system provides updates on activities related to your account and courses.

Navigation: 🔔 Icon on the navigation bar

  • Notifications about new courses, promotions
  • Learning progress updates and reminders
  • Quiz results and certificate notifications
  • Read/delete notifications to keep your inbox clean
Note: You can configure email notification preferences in the Notification Settings section of your account.
Notifications

Notification Settings

About this screen: The Notification Settings page allows students to customize the types of notifications they receive.

Navigation: Profile → Notification Settings

  • Toggle email notifications for each event type
  • Customize the frequency of summary emails
  • Choose to receive in-app notifications
  • Disable marketing notifications entirely if desired
Tip: Enable notifications for "Course Updates" and "Certificates" but disable marketing notifications for a clean inbox without missing important information.
Notification Settings

Profile & Account

About this screen: The Profile page allows you to update personal information and profile picture.

Navigation: Account options → My Profile

  • Update display name, bio, and personal information
  • Change your profile picture
  • Update password and linked email
  • View activity history and learning statistics
Tip: A complete profile and profile picture increase credibility when participating in Community discussions.
Profile & Account

Edit Profile

About this screen: The Edit Profile page lets students update personal information, avatar, and account preferences.

Navigation: Account menu → Edit Profile

  • Update display name, bio, and profile picture (avatar)
  • Change email address and contact details
  • Set language preference and timezone
  • Update password for account security
Note: Your display name appears in Community discussions and Q&A threads, so use a professional name that instructors and peers can identify you by.
Edit Profile

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