Content Management
Content Types
Learn about the three types of content you can create in Bricks.
Overview
Bricks supports three content types, each designed for different learning needs.
Course
A course is a multi-lesson learning experience structured as a sequence of lessons. Each lesson contains its own set of bricks.
Best for:
- Structured training programs
- Onboarding sequences
- Comprehensive learning paths
- Multi-topic curricula
Key features:
- Multiple lessons with independent content
- Lesson ordering and navigation
- Cover page with course info
- Sequential or free navigation
- Progress tracking per lesson
Microlearning
A microlearning module is a single-lesson experience focused on one topic. It's the simplest and fastest content type to create.
Best for:
- Quick tutorials or tips
- Single-concept explanations
- Bite-sized training modules
- Product walkthroughs
Key features:
- Single lesson with all bricks
- Quick to create and consume
- Ideal for mobile delivery
- Focused learning objectives
Question Bank
A question bank is a collection of evaluation bricks that can be reused across multiple contents. It contains only evaluation-type bricks.
Best for:
- Exam question pools
- Assessment libraries
- Reusable quiz collections
- Standardized testing
Key features:
- Only evaluation brick types allowed
- Import questions from external formats (GIFT, AIKEN)
- Export and share question sets
- Reuse across courses
Comparison
| Feature | Course | Microlearning | Question Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple lessons | Yes | No | No |
| All brick types | Yes | Yes | Evaluations only |
| Navigation | Multi-page | Single page | Single page |
| Question import | No | No | Yes |
| Ideal length | 15-60 min | 2-10 min | Variable |