Lesson & Course Prerequisites
Require a learner to complete one lesson or course before the next one unlocks.
Why this matters
Some courses need an enforced order — a safety lesson before the practical sessions, a beginner course before an advanced one. Without prerequisites, learners can skip ahead and arrive unprepared.
What you get
- Mark any lesson or course as a prerequisite for another.
- Build multi-course programs where the next course unlocks only after the previous one is complete.
- Useful for compliance training and structured curricula.
What it unlocks
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Lesson-level gating
Block any lesson until one or more earlier lessons are marked complete — enforce safety steps or sequential skills.
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Course-level gating
Lock advanced courses until the beginner course is finished, so learners walk through a real program path.
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Multi-prerequisite logic
A lesson or course can require several prerequisites at once — all must be complete before the gate opens.
How it works
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Enable Prerequisites
Turn the add-on on under Sikshya Add-ons. A new "Prerequisites" picker appears on every lesson and course.
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Pick what must come first
Inside the course builder, select the lessons or courses required before this one unlocks. Add as many as you need.
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Sikshya enforces the order
Learners see the gated item as locked with a clear "complete X first" message. The gate opens automatically the moment all prerequisites are done.
Frequently asked
Can I require completion of multiple prerequisites?
Yes — a lesson or course can have multiple prerequisites; all must be complete before the gate unlocks.
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Ready to ship Lesson & Course Prerequisites?
Activate the Sikshya Pro Starter tier to unlock this feature. The free plugin handles everything else.