Product Guide: Canvas Catalog

Canvas Catalog is the user-friendly course catalog solution that supports administrators by streamlining the  administrative aspects  of registration, freeing  them up to focus on what's most important:  the teaching & learning experience.

What you'll learn in this guide:

  • How easy it is to set up and manage
  • How it minimizes unnecessary in-house maintenance
  • How you can generate awareness for your offerings on a larger scale

Canvas Catalog is a sleek, all-in-one storefront and registration system that transforms how institutions offer and manage digital learning. Whether you are scaling professional development, launching continuing education programs, or managing community outreach, Catalog provides a branded, intuitive marketplace that makes finding and enrolling in courses effortless. By integrating directly with Canvas LMS, it eliminates administrative friction, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality content rather than managing complex back-end logistics.

The platform empowers administrators to create tailored sub-catalogs for different departments or partners, each with its own unique branding and payment gateways. For learners, the experience is modern and self-service, offering instant access to courses and automated certificates upon completion. This seamless journey—from discovery to certification—not only enhances the professional image of your institution but also drives enrollment by meeting the expectations of today’s digital-first learners. By bridging the gap between a public-facing marketplace and a robust learning environment, Canvas Catalog helps you expand your reach and showcase the full value of your educational offerings.

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