> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.skillfactory.com.br/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Student Dashboard

> Overview of your student dashboard and how to navigate the platform

## Your learning dashboard

The student dashboard is your command center in Skill Factory EAD. Here you find everything you need to track your learning.

## Accessing the dashboard

After logging in, you are automatically directed to the dashboard. To return at any time:

* Click **Dashboard** in the sidebar menu
* Or access it through the home icon in the navigation

## What you see on the dashboard

### Progress overview

At the top of the dashboard, you find:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Enrolled courses" icon="book-open">
    Total number of courses you are enrolled in
  </Card>

  <Card title="Overall progress" icon="chart-line">
    Average completion percentage across your courses
  </Card>

  <Card title="Hours watched" icon="clock">
    Total time dedicated to studying
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Your active courses

List of courses in progress with:

* **Course thumbnail** - Identification image
* **Title and description**
* **Progress bar** - Visual of how much you have completed
* **Last lesson** - Continue where you left off
* **Quick access button** - Go directly to the course

<Tip>
  Completed courses appear with a "Completed" badge and can be revisited at any time
</Tip>

### Upcoming lessons

Section that shows the next recommended lessons based on your progress:

* **Continue watching** - Lessons you started but did not finish
* **Next in sequence** - Next lessons in the current course
* **Recommended** - Suggestions based on your history

### Gamification and achievements

See at a glance:

* **Accumulated points** - Earn points by watching lessons and taking quizzes
* **Your ranking position** - Compare yourself with other students
* **Weekly goal** - Study hours goal progress
* **Level** - Your current level based on accumulated XP

<Card title="Learn more about gamification" icon="trophy" href="/en/addons/gamification">
  Understand how the points, badges, and ranking system works
</Card>

### Available quizzes

Quick view of:

* **Pending quizzes** - Assessments you have not taken yet
* **Upcoming deadlines** - Quizzes with a due date
* **Recent results** - Your latest scores

### Recent activity

Feed with updates such as:

* New lessons added to your courses
* Important messages from instructors
* New quizzes available
* Other students' achievements (if enabled)

## Sidebar navigation menu

The sidebar gives you quick access to all areas of the platform:

* **Dashboard** - Overview and quick access
* **Courses** - Your enrolled or created courses
* **Quizzes** - Available assessments
* **Community** - Chat and interactions *(Requires Addon)*
* **Ranking** - Student leaderboard *(Requires Addon)*
* **AI Assistant** - Intelligent assistant *(Requires Addon)*
* **Certificates** - Your earned certificates

<Info>
  Items marked with **Requires Addon** are optional features that need to be enabled by the administrator. Learn more at [Addons](/en/addons/overview).
</Info>

## Top bar

### Global search

Use the search bar at the top to quickly find:

* Courses by name or topic
* Specific lessons
* Quizzes
* Content within lessons

<Tip>
  **Shortcut:** Press `Ctrl + K` (Windows) or `Cmd + K` (Mac) to quickly open the search
</Tip>

### Notifications

The bell icon shows:

* **Unread notifications** - Badge with the count
* **Notification types:**
  * New lesson available
  * Quiz approaching deadline
  * Community message
  * New achievement unlocked
  * Important announcements

Click to view all and mark as read.

### Quick profile

Click on your avatar for quick access to:

* View public profile
* Edit profile
* Settings
* Light/dark theme
* Log out

## Customizing your experience

### Interface theme

Choose from:

* **Light** - White background, ideal for well-lit environments
* **Dark** - Dark background, reduces eye strain
* **Automatic** - Switches based on operating system preference

**How to change:**
Click the sun/moon icon in the top menu.

## Tips to make the most of it

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="target" title="Set daily goals">
    Use the gamification section to create goals:

    * Watch X lessons per week
    * Maintain a streak of Y days
    * Reach Z points in the month

    Goals help you maintain consistency and motivation!
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="calendar" title="Organize your time">
    Recommendations:

    * Set fixed study schedules
    * Use notifications as reminders
    * Prioritize lessons with upcoming deadlines
    * Take regular breaks (Pomodoro technique)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="list-check" title="Track your progress">
    Monitor regularly:

    * Course completion percentage
    * Pending quizzes
    * Certification deadline
    * Ranking position (if that motivates you)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="robot" title="Use the AI Assistant">
    Did not understand something? Use the AI assistant to:

    * Ask questions about the content
    * Request supplementary explanations
    * Analyze documents and PDFs
    * Review concepts before quizzes
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Useful shortcuts

Navigate faster using the keyboard:

| Shortcut       | Action          |
| -------------- | --------------- |
| `Ctrl/Cmd + K` | Open search     |
| `Esc`          | Close modals    |
| `G + D`        | Go to Dashboard |
| `G + C`        | Go to Courses   |
| `G + S`        | Go to Quizzes   |

<Note>
  **Tip:** Press `Ctrl+Shift+/` (Windows) or `Cmd+Shift+/` (Mac) to see available shortcuts
</Note>

## Next steps

Now that you know the dashboard, explore:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Access courses" icon="book-open" href="/en/students/courses">
    Learn how to browse and access your courses
  </Card>

  <Card title="Watch lessons" icon="play" href="/en/students/lessons">
    How to watch lessons and track progress
  </Card>

  <Card title="Take quizzes" icon="file-pen" href="/en/students/quizzes">
    Understand how assessments work
  </Card>

  <Card title="View progress" icon="chart-line" href="/en/students/progress">
    Track your detailed performance
  </Card>
</CardGroup>