Catalog Release Notes (2025-01-06)

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In this Catalog release (January 6), the Canvas Catalog and Credentials integration elevates learning engagement and institutional value and admins can filter listings. Additionally, updated headings are displayed on the home page.

Canvas Catalog is an all-in-one learning solution that integrates with the Canvas LMS as a course registration system, payment gateway, and learning platform. Learn more about Canvas Catalog.

New Feature

Canvas Credentials Integration

Beta Environment Availability	Not available in the beta environment
Production Environment Availability	2025-01-06

The Catalog and Credentials Integration automates the connection between Canvas Catalog and Canvas Credentials to display in Canvas Catalog. This integration inspires learners, streamlines workflows, and drives institutional success. This allows institutions to enhance learner’s experiences and showcase their programs.

Additional Information:

• By default, the integration is disabled.
• The integration is available for Root and Subcatalog levels.
• The integration is only available with the paid version of Canvas Credentials.
• The integration is available for both the Old and New Storefronts.

View Enable Canvas Credentials Integration Toggle

In Catalog settings, click the Enable Canvas Credentials integration toggle to enable the integration. By default, the integration is toggled off.

 View Badges in Homepage

View Badges in Listing Page

Learners can explore pathways and track their achievements with badges automatically synced from Canvas Credentials, displayed on the homepage and listing pages.

View Pathway Selection

Once badges and pathways are assigned, they are automatically synced with Catalog allowing consistency, efficiency, and real-time updates. Institutions can promote the comprehensive value of their programs and drive increased engagement, enrollment, and satisfaction.

View Manual Data Sync

The sync between Catalog and Credentials automatically occurs every 24 hours unless admins initiate a sync by clicking the Sync Now link [1].

Admins can enable or disable Display Pathways on Listings in Canvas Catalog [2] and/or Show Pathways tab only for assigned listings [3].

View Pathways Tab

In the Listing Page, learners can click the Pathways tab to view pathways.

View Pathways Filter

In the storefront, learners can filter courses and programs with pathways by selecting the Pathways checkbox [1] and clicking the Apply button [2].

For additional information, visit the Canvas Catalog and Credentials Integration blog post.

Listings Page Filters [Added 2025-01-03]

Beta Environment Availability	2024-12-17
Production Environment Availability	2025-01-06

Catalog admins can filter the Listings page by specific listing types and catalogs using filters. This feature provides a streamlined experience for viewing and managing relevant listings based on selected Catalogs.

View Listings Page Filter Button

 In the Listings page, admins can click the Filter button.

 View Filter Options

Admins can filter by all listings, courses, or programs by using the Listing Type drop-down menu [1]. They can also filter by all catalogs, specific catalogs, and/or subcatalogs by using the Catalog drop-down menu [2].

To reset the filters, click the Reset Defaults button [3].

To apply the filters, click the Apply button [4].

View Multiple Catalog Selections

Admins can view multiple catalogs if selected.

💡 Related feature ideas: [Catalog] Sort/Search/Filter by Catalog or SubCatalog and [Catalog] Filter by Subcatalog in Listings

Updated Feature

Headings Update

Beta Environment Availability	2024-12-17
Production Environment Availability	2025-01-06

The home page displays updated headings. This structure promotes consistency and accessibility by offering a straightforward primary heading for the page.

Note: These changes may affect any custom JavaScript (JS) or Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) code applied to a Catalog.

View Headings Update

The H1 title on the home page is Listings [1], and the H2 title is Browse Listings [2]. 

For more information, visit the Catalog Headers Change blog post.

Storefront Cover Image Update [Added 2025-01-08]

Beta Environment Availability	2024-12-17
Production Environment Availability	2025-01-06

The storefront displays a dynamic cover image. This provides a seamless and professional appearance across different screen sizes.

Notes:

• The Enable the new Storefront toggle must be enabled in the Catalog settings to access the Storefront Theme Editor and customize the cover image.
• In the Storefront Theme Editor, in the Header & Footer customization editor, the Enable Cover Image toggle must be enabled to enable the Enable to Fit Full Width toggle.

View Full Width Cover Image

 Admins can click the Enable Fit to Full Width toggle to fit the cover image to full width [1]. To update the cover image properties, click the Save button [2].