Each program is represented by an image in the catalogue. Program creators should give each program/certification a unique image while creating them, but you can set a default image that will be used if creators forget to upload a unique image.
To set a default image for programs or certifications, follow these steps:
Go to Quick-access menu > Programs (totara/program/manage.php)
Select the Set default image for all programs / Set default image for all certifications link.
Drag and drop or upload an image in the Default image field.
Select Save changes.
The above option for setting a default image will override a default image set using the below option.
Alternatively, you can follow these steps if you're using the Ventura or Inspire theme:
Go to Quick-access menu > Appearance (admin/settings.php?section=themesettings) and select either Ventura or Inspire under the Appearance block.
Select the Images tab.
Scroll down to the Learn section.
For the Program or Certification fields, click Add.
Select an image file and click Open.
Click Save once you have added default images for each content type.
The Totara Academy has a whole course dedicated to using Programs and certifications in Totara Learn. Here you can learn more on how to use programs and certifications, see best practice, and give it a go yourself.
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