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Thinkific

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Velocity2.5

Thinkific's new course builder becomes the default, and credentials follow.

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◆Current state
Thinkific's monthly updates now center on the new course builder, which is where every new customer starts, with built-in quizzes, discussions and AI-drafted questions. Recent months also added certification programs, Custom Roles, Learning Paths in the Learner Hub, streaks and goals, and Articulate publishing for Plus customers.
◆Where it's heading
Thinkific is moving from course hosting toward structured programs that organizations can run themselves. Certifications, Learning Paths and Custom Roles serve that buyer, while self-serve actions such as Reset Progress reduce support load. Thinker remains the AI layer, now reaching into lessons.
◆Prediction
Expect more of the old builder's capabilities to move into the new one, and AI drafting to extend past quizzes. The monthly roll-up format should continue.

◆Recent moves

  1. 15d ago

    Live sessions, slide lessons, and more control: the latest October updates

    Thinkific's October roundup finishes the new course builder with live sessions and slide lessons, gives Plus admins more control over capacity and access, and makes its Thinker AI assistant easier to find and keep on.

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  2. 1mo ago

    Build faster, onboard better, support less: the latest September updates

    The new course builder is now the default for new customers, with Articulate publishing for Plus, AI quiz drafting and self-serve admin actions. It marks the point where the rebuilt editor becomes the main product.

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  3. 2mo ago

    Momentum that lasts: Learning Paths, smarter quizzes, and the latest August updates

    Learning Paths in the Learner Hub, unified quiz and survey reporting, a Study Session Scheduler and Phased Subscriptions. The month's work targets learner retention and payment recovery.

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  4. 3mo ago

    Run it like a pro: Certifications, Custom Roles, and the latest July 2026 updates

    Certification programs, Custom Roles, streaks and personal goals, drip content and multi-item checkout. Certifications and roles push Thinkific toward organizational buyers.

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  5. 4mo ago

    Make Thinkific yours: Take more control with the latest June updates

    Richer lessons in the new course builder, custom pages and widgets in the Learner Hub, subscription repricing at scale, and Thinker support in lessons. It extends AI help from the storefront into learning itself.

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  6. 6mo ago

    A better mobile learning experience

    Headline announcement for the redesigned mobile app — bottom bar navigation, global header, library experience, and full mobile community engagement including 1:1 instructor messaging. A meaningful catch-up move for a category where mobile has historically been an afterthought.

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