This article explains how to switch, move, or transition from the Student Dashboard to the new Learner Hub. You can preview and configure the Learner Hub before publishing it, so you control when your learners see the change.
Applies To:
- Role: Site Owner, Site Admin
- Platform: Web
What is the Learner Hub?
The Learner Hub is a unified learning ecosystem, designed to maximize learner engagement by transforming fragmented learning experiences into a single, personalized experience. Learn more about it here: The Learner Hub.
Switch to the Learner Hub
This feature is currently in beta, and is available by default on Thinkific sites created on or after January 28, 2026 and on some Thinkific sites created prior to January 28, 2026. We are working on adding features and functionality and releasing it to more customers. Stay tuned for updates if you do not see the option on your site!
Follow the steps below to switch to the Learner Hub.
Step 1: Review Differences between the Classic Student Dashboard and the Learner Hub
The Learner Hub replaces the Classic Student Dashboard with a modern layout and new features. You can only have one experience at a time. It is not possible to use the Learner Hub and the Classic Student Dashboard at the same time. To learn about the difference between the two, review this article: What is the Difference between the Classic Student Dashboard and the Learner Hub?
Example of the Learner Hub:
Example of the Classic Student Dashboard:
Step 2: Preview and Configure the Learner Hub
If a Learner Hub is available on your account, you will see the Learner Hub option on your Admin Dashboard. Select it to start configuring and managing it.
Learn how to customize it here: How to Customize Your Learner Hub.
Once ready, click on the Preview as a learner option to see what the Learner Hub would look like for your learners.
If you use Site Footer Code, you need to take additional steps to ensure that the site footer runs on the Learner Hub. Follow the steps here: How to Run Site Footer Code on the Learner Hub and New Course Player.
Custom code doesn't always work as expected on the learner hub and new course player.V alidate your code and review how it behaves before saving.
Step 3: Notify Your Learners about Changes to Their Experience
Once published, the Learner Hub will immediately be available to your learners and will replace the Student Dashboard. Learners will maintain their progress or access to their content, but we recommend notifying your learners in advance to avoid any confusion. We have prepared some copy you can use and a video you can share here: Notify Your Learners About the Learner Hub.
Step 4: Publish the Learner Hub
Once you have customized and previewed your Learner Hub, you are ready to publish. To publish your Learner Hub:
- From your Admin Dashboard, select Learner hub
- Select Publish learner hub
- Review the message and check Replace the student dashboard with the learner hub
- Select Publish learner hub
After publishing, the new Learner Hub will immediately be available to all your learners and they will no longer have access to the Student Dashboard.
Notify Your Learners About the Learner Hub
To help you communicate this update to your learners, we've put together some ready-to-use copy you can share across your channels. You'll find two versions below — one formatted for email, and one for a community post.
This copy is entirely optional and meant as a starting point. Feel free to tailor the wording, tone, and details to match your brand and the way you typically communicate with your audience. Simply replace the bracketed placeholders (e.g., [School Name], [First Name]) with your own information before sending.
Email copy to notify your learners about the Learner Hub
Subject Lines (Choose One)
- Your learning experience just got an upgrade
- Introducing your new home for learning
- Something new is waiting for you
Body:
We've made some exciting improvements to your learning experience — and we think you're going to love it.Your student dashboard has been replaced with the Learner Hub: a cleaner, more unified home for everything you have access to through [School Name]. Instead of navigating between separate places for your courses, downloads, events, and community, it's all in one spot now.
Here's what you'll find inside:
- Learner Home — A personalized landing page showing where you left off, your courses in progress, upcoming events, and recommendations for what content to explore next.
- Library — All your enrolled courses and digital downloads, searchable and organized in one place. Pick up right where you left off, or find a certificate you've earned.
- Community — Access your community spaces directly from the Hub, without switching tabs or apps.
- Events — See your upcoming and past events at a glance.
- Catalog — Browse additional courses and products available to you.
The Learner Hub is available now. Just log in as you normally would, and you'll land right in your new home.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.
[Sign-off]
[Name / School Name]
Community post copy to notify your learners about the Learner Hub
Your Learner Hub is here: See what’s new!
Hey everyone 👋Big news: your learning experience just got an upgrade.
We've replaced the old student dashboard with a new learner hub— a unified home base for everything you have access to through [School Name]. It's cleaner, more personalized, and designed to make it easier to find what you need and keep making progress.
Here's a quick tour of what's inside:
🏠 Home — Your personalized starting point. See your most recent course, pick up where you left off, and get recommendations for what's next.
📚 Library — All your courses and digital downloads in one place. Filter, search, and access your certificates.
💬 Community — Your community spaces are now integrated directly into the Hub. No more switching between different areas.
📅 Events — All your upcoming and past events, right in the navigation.
🛍️ Catalog — Discover other courses and products available for you to explore.
You don't need to do anything to get access — just log in, and you'll land in your new Learner Hub automatically.
Drop any questions below, and I'll be happy to help! 👇
We also prepared a video overview that you can add as a Learner Hub welcome video. Click on the Share, then Download option to download on your device and follow these instructions to upload it to your Learner Hub: The Learner Hub.
Switch Back to the Classic Student Dashboard
You cannot disable the Learner Hub from your Admin Dashboard. However, you can request to disable the Learner Hub and revert to the Classic Student Dashboard. To do so, please reach out to our Support team: How to Get Help and Contact Support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Learner Hub changes be visible to my learners right away when I switch from the classic student dashboard?
If you are switching to the Learner Hub from the classic student dashboard, the Learner Hub will only be visible to your learners once you publish it.
What happens to my existing Student Dashboard content and enrollments after I publish?
Your courses, enrollments, and learner data remain unchanged, but will be displayed in a new way.
Read more frequently asked questions about the Learner Hub here: The Learner Hub.
Related Articles:
- Prerequisites: The Learner Hub
- Related: What is the Difference between the Classic Student Dashboard and the Learner Hub?
- Alternative: The Classic Student Dashboard