Not long ago, I was wandering through a massive library in Leiden. Endless rows of books. Exciting? Yes. Overwhelming? Also yes. I had no idea where to start. And honestly, I nearly walked out.
Until a friendly librarian asked what I was interested in and walked me to a small shelf with just three books. "Start here," she said. That little shelf changed everything. Suddenly, I had a path. I stayed. I learned. And I kept coming back.
Your online course is that big library. And your students? They need their own friendly librarian.
That’s where personalized learning paths come in.
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Ever felt overwhelmed by too many choices? That’s what many students face in online courses. In this blog, Bastiaan shares a personal story about being lost in a library and how one friendly librarian created clarity with just a small curated selection. The same principle applies to your Kajabi course. A personalized learning path gives your students structure, confidence, and motivation—whether they’re beginners, intermediate learners, or advanced. Backed by research and learning theory, these curated paths can reduce drop-out rates and increase engagement. In Kajabi, you can implement them easily using the Learning Path feature in templates like Gamify Pro and GamiFlix. Students follow a guided track—or skip it—and automations help you tailor the journey. The result? Happier learners, higher completion rates, and more return customers.
What are Personalized Learning Paths?
A personalized learning path is a curated sequence of lessons, selected based on a student’s level, goals, or preferences. Instead of following a rigid structure, students get a roadmap that fits them. This can include:
- An onboarding path to avoid overwhelm
- A fast track for returning customers
- A thematic journey (e.g. leadership, mindset, strategy)
It’s the difference between wandering aimlessly and being guided with confidence.
The Science Behind It
Research shows that when students get content tailored to their needs, they stay longer, learn better, and feel more confident:
- Better engagement & results — Personalized paths boost motivation and performance because students feel seen and supported.
- Lower dropout rates — Studies in Educational Psychology Review show that personalized learning reduces overwhelm and keeps learners engaged.
- Increased autonomy — When students choose a path (beginner, advanced, etc.), it boosts their sense of ownership.
This aligns with well-established theories like:
- Cognitive load theory (break content into relevant chunks)
- Self-determination theory (boost motivation through autonomy and relevance)
- Active learning research (relevant guidance increases achievement)
Pro Tip: Use Templates That Support Personalized Paths in Kajabi
If you're using Kajabi, consider using templates like Gamify Pro or GamiFlix. Both include a Learning Path feature:
- Display a custom path above your main course
- Trigger it via automations (e.g., a form or lesson completion)
- Make the path disappear when completed
- Use hashtags (like #onboarding or #advanced) to group lessons
The best part? Students can still choose their own lessons if they prefer. The path is optional, flexible, and powerful.
Whether your students are beginners, pros, or somewhere in between, a smart path can help them move forward with confidence.
And that means more engagement, better retention, and happier students.
Just like me in that library.
Meet the author
Agnes Maas
Co-founder of Jiffy Courses Online and big Kajabi fan and expert. Fully dedicated to helping Kajabi users unlock new possibilities with Jiffy tools and templates, and guiding them every step of the way.
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