Key terms

A collection of learners within a course which allows restriction of access to specified activities and resources.

A representation of a structure or framework which contains items linked in a parent/child relationship. Totara supports hierarchies for positions, organisations, competencies and goals.

Functionality that allows the manual or automated import, update, and deletion of user, position and/or organisation information within the system, either via CSV file upload or direct external database connection. Previously known as Totara sync and HR sync.

The text formatting options available within a content input area. Users can apply heading styles, add images and embed links and media using the HTML editor.

The process of taking a copy of an activity, resource, block, group, calendar event and/or quiz question(s) from one course and adding it to another.

A collection of translated words and strings which are installed on Totara to allow navigation, functionality, and contextual help to be displayed in non-UK English.

A personal and/or professional development plan composed of selected learning elements; including courses, objectives, and programs. The learning plan enables staff to see at a glance their progress against specific learning events and the whole plan.

The distinction between courses, programs, certifications, playlists and resources. Can be used as a filter in the catalogue.

A personal space where all of a user’s informal learning items (playlists, resources and workspaces) are stored.

A participant in a performance activity who has not been automatically selected by the system. Subjects and their managers can manually select other users to participate in an activity.