Sidebar & Navigation
Overview
The sidebar on the left side of your dashboard is how you move between all the different sections. It shows only the sections you have access to — so students see different options than instructors or admins.
What’s in the Sidebar
The sidebar has three parts:
- Your profile — your photo, name, email, and social links
- An action button — instructors and admins see “Add a New Course”; students may see an option to apply to become an instructor (if your site allows it)
- Navigation menu — grouped sections with links to every part of your dashboard
Navigation Sections
The menu is organized into groups. Each group only appears if you have access to at least one item in it.
My Dashboard
This is where students and all users find their personal learning tools.
- Dashboard Home
- Enrolled Courses
- Profile
- Quiz Attempts
- Activity Feed
- My Certificates
- My Assignments
- Time Tracking
- Announcements
Course Management
Visible to instructors, group leaders, and admins. This is where you build and manage learning content.
- Courses
- Lessons
- Topics
- Quizzes
- Questions
- Assignments
- Certificates
- Announcements
- Groups
Reports
Access detailed reports on student performance and course activity.
- Essay Report
- Assignment Report
- Quiz Report
- Insights
- Bulk Management
Communication
Tools for reaching out to your students.
- Private Messages
- Zoom Meetings
Monetization
Instructors only — track your students and earnings.
- My Students
- Earnings
Who Sees What
The menu automatically adjusts based on your role. Students see only their personal learning sections. Instructors see course management and communication tools. Admins see everything. Group leaders see a subset focused on their groups.
The Active Section
The menu highlights whichever section you’re currently viewing. Your last visited section is also remembered so you return to the same place when you come back.
Customizing the Menu
Site administrators can show or hide any menu item for any role — no coding needed.
- Go to WP Admin > LearnDash Dashboard > Menu Options
- Click the role you want to configure (Administrator, Instructor, Group Leader, or Students)
- Check or uncheck the items you want to show or hide
- Click Save Changes
Changes take effect immediately.