Core components of Experience Builder
Experience Builder is built on three core components: pages, widgets, and menus. Administrators can create custom pages using flexible layouts, add dynamic and static content through a library of widgets, and create navigation menus targeted to specific audiences.
Pages
Pages are the foundation of building a learning portal in Experience Builder. Administrators can create new pages tailored to specific audiences or purposes. Additionally, administrators can:
- Create custom pages with flexible layouts (rows and columns).
- Add widgets to populate pages with content.
- Manage page lifecycle with draft and published states.
- Hide pages from menus while keeping them accessible via direct links.
For example, a page for sales training might include widgets displaying relevant courses, testimonials, and a calendar of upcoming sessions.
Menus
Menus organize pages into navigable structures for learners. Administrators can:
- Create custom menus to group pages for specific user groups.
- Add hierarchy and ordering to prioritize visibility for specific audiences.
- Include submenus for grouping related pages.
For example, a menu called Resources might include pages for eBooks, videos, and FAQs.
Widgets
Widgets allow administrators to add dynamic content and functionality to pages. The following widgets are available:
- Calendar
- Categories
- Compliance Status
- Courses & Paths
- Content Box
- Gamification
- HTML
- Iframe
- My Learning
- Social Learning
For example, a page might include a Courses & Paths widget to display recommended courses and a Calendar widget for upcoming training sessions.
Branding tools
Experience Builder provides tools to customize the appearance of the portal. Administrators can:
- Customize headers, footers, and layouts to match corporate branding.
- Use CSS and JavaScript for advanced styling.
For example, a healthcare company might use branding tools to create a portal that matches their corporate website’s look and feel.