How to Use the New GoHighLevel Course Theme

The new course theme in GoHighLevel makes it easier than ClickUp-style documentation to design, manage, and modernize your online course experience without complex coding. This guide walks you step-by-step through enabling the new theme, understanding how it affects existing courses, and using each layout option to deliver a polished learning environment for your students.

The instructions below are based on the official GoHighLevel help documentation and adapted into a practical how-to format so you can implement the new theme with confidence.

What the New GoHighLevel Course Theme Changes

The updated course theme in GoHighLevel introduces a refined layout and a more modern learner interface, while keeping your existing course content intact. Instead of rebuilding your course, you simply switch the theme at the sub-account level and each course automatically receives the new design.

Key behavior of the new theme includes:

• Applies automatically to all courses in a sub-account when enabled.
• Works with your existing lessons and sections without data loss.
• Offers separate layout options for logged-in and logged-out users.
• Provides two learner layout styles: Classic and Immersive.

How to Enable the New GoHighLevel Course Theme

Follow these steps to turn on the new theme for your courses inside GoHighLevel:

1. Open Your Sub-Account
   Log in to your GoHighLevel dashboard and select the specific sub-account where your courses are hosted.

2. Navigate to Course Settings
   Go to your course area from the left-hand navigation and open the course you want to manage. Then, access the Settings tab for that course or the general course settings area for the sub-account.

3. Locate the New Theme Toggle
   In the course or learning interface settings, look for the option that controls the course theme appearance. You will see an option to switch to the new theme.

4. Turn On the New Theme
   Enable the new theme toggle. Once activated, all courses inside this GoHighLevel sub-account will start using the new course theme automatically.

5. Save Your Changes
   Confirm and save your settings to apply the new design.

As soon as you complete these steps, your course library and individual courses will display with the new GoHighLevel design without requiring you to recreate lessons or sections.

How the New GoHighLevel Theme Affects Existing Courses

When you turn on the new theme, GoHighLevel updates the visual layer of your existing courses while preserving learner progress and content. Here is what you can expect:

• Your course structure, modules, and lessons remain unchanged.
• Existing students retain their progress and access.
• The layout and navigation for the learner change to the new styling.
• You can switch layout styles (Classic vs Immersive) without losing data.

This design ensures you can upgrade the look of your course without rebuilding your entire curriculum.

GoHighLevel Course Landing Page Layouts

The new theme provides options to control how your course library and course landing pages appear to visitors and enrolled students in GoHighLevel.

Logged-Out GoHighLevel Views

Logged-out visitors see a public-facing version of your learning environment. Depending on your plan and configuration, GoHighLevel lets you decide:

• Whether to show a list of available courses in a library.
• Whether to display course details or require login first.
• How the primary course card or hero section appears.

Adjust these settings in your course interface or site settings so that prospects have a clear pathway to sign up or log in.

Logged-In GoHighLevel Views

Logged-in students see a personalized learning space. With the new theme, GoHighLevel improves this experience by:

• Showing active and completed courses in an organized view.
• Providing clear access to the current lesson or next step.
• Offering a clean sidebar or top navigation for sections and lessons.

These enhancements help students move through your course more easily and stay focused on completion.

Understanding GoHighLevel Classic vs Immersive Layouts

The new course theme supports two main learner layouts in GoHighLevel: Classic and Immersive. Each layout changes how lessons and navigation appear to students.

Classic Layout in GoHighLevel

The Classic layout keeps a familiar course view that is ideal for structured, curriculum-style programs. Typically, it:

• Displays a clear lesson list or section navigation.
• Keeps content framed with visible menus and controls.
• Works well for courses where students jump between lessons.

Use this layout when you want students to quickly browse, review, or revisit multiple topics in your GoHighLevel course.

Immersive Layout in GoHighLevel

The Immersive layout focuses on a distraction-reduced reading and watching experience. In most GoHighLevel setups, the Immersive style:

• Highlights the main content area with minimal surrounding elements.
• Uses more screen space for videos, text, and downloads.
• Encourages linear progression through the course.

Choose Immersive when your course relies on focused lesson consumption, such as video-based trainings or in-depth modules.

How to Switch Between Classic and Immersive Layouts

Once the new theme is enabled in GoHighLevel, you can change the learner layout style for each course or for the account, depending on your configuration.

1. Open the Course Settings
   From your GoHighLevel dashboard, open the course you want to modify and go to the Settings or Appearance area associated with the course player.

2. Find the Layout Style Option
   Look for an option labeled something like Layout, Course Player Layout, Classic, or Immersive.

3. Select Classic or Immersive
   Choose either the Classic layout for a structured sidebar experience or the Immersive layout for a more content-focused view.

4. Preview Your Changes
   Use preview mode to see how the course will look to students before publishing.

5. Save and Update
   Save your settings so the new layout style goes live for your learners.

Best Practices When Updating to the New GoHighLevel Theme

To ensure a smooth transition for students and prospects, follow these suggestions when enabling the new GoHighLevel course theme:

• Test with a sample student account to confirm navigation and progress tracking appear correctly.
• Review all main course pages, including sales pages, login pages, and course dashboards.
• Communicate the visual update to your existing students so they are not surprised by the new look.
• Check mobile responsiveness to ensure the new theme appears correctly on phones and tablets.
• Compare Classic vs Immersive for your highest-enrollment courses to see which layout improves completion and engagement.

More Resources for GoHighLevel Course Setup

For additional guidance on configuring your GoHighLevel courses, you can:

• Review the official documentation for the new course theme on the GoHighLevel help site here: New Theme for Courses (GoHighLevel).
• Explore implementation tutorials and strategy articles from agencies experienced with GoHighLevel at Consultevo.

By enabling the new course theme and selecting the right layout, you can give your students a professional, user-friendly learning experience inside GoHighLevel while keeping your existing content and progress intact.

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