We are excited to announce that the new navigation menu experience is now available for admin, trainer, and partner users to try out in our open beta. Go to your user menu and click "Switch to new navigation" to enable it!
New navigation has been designed to benefit users by:
- Making it easier to find what you're looking for - A new search that lets you quickly search navigation menu items and contacts, and can also be opened using the Ctrl + K keyboard shortcut (Cmd + K on a Mac
- Giving you quicker access to the most heavily used parts of aXcelerate - When navigating to a menu item with a dropdown, the submenu will stay open, allowing you to easily switch between pages in the same area of the app.
- Helping new staff learn how to use the system faster.
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Enabling easy access to more features as aXcelerate continues to expand its functionality and provide a uniform experience for all users.
We're still working on improvements prior to our final roll-out, so please provide your feedback via the link in your user menu or by clicking here.
Note: New navigation is available to try as part of an open beta program to allow users to familiarise themselves with the changes prior to the full switchover.
Tip: We recommend reviewing the Additional Terms associated with being part of a beta program prior to enabling this feature within your account.
Switching to the New Navigation view
- Open your user menu by clicking on your profile photo or initials in the top-right corner.
- Click “Switch to new navigation.” This will switch your current aXcelerate session to use the new navigation. If you change devices or clear your cookies, you will need to switch again. Only users who manually switch will see the new navigation.
Note: To switch back: Open your user menu in the new navigation, now in the bottom-left corner. Click “Switch to classic navigation”.
Initial updates to Navigation
The initial updates to the primary navigation menu include:
- Shifting the primary navigation menu to a vertical layout on the left-hand side.
- Moving the account switcher to open when you click the logo of your current account.
- A new Add New button will enable users to quickly create new contacts, classes, workflows, and more.
- A new search that lets you quickly search navigation menu items and contacts, and can also be opened using the Ctrl + K keyboard shortcut (Cmd + K on a Mac).
- Workshops, Classes (formerly Accredited Training), and Learning (formerly E-Learning) are no longer submenus of Courses but their own menus.
- Quality (formerly Quality Goals / Tasks)and Surveys are also now their own menus, no longer submenus under Quality.
- Help Requests and Work-based Learning are both now easily accessible from the main menu, instead of hidden in submenus.
Roll-out Timeline
Navigation menu upgrades have been planned and in development for some time. Our Engineering Team have been working hard to implement these improvements. We’ve completed our closed beta and moved into our open beta phase as of February 2025. The final phase which will be a full rollout of this improved experience is expected to commence mid 2025.
New Navigation FAQs
Who will these changes apply to?
Can I continue to use the classic navigation menu?
We understand that adapting to change can be challenging, however, we do recommend familiarising yourself with these improvements before the rollout is completed. Keep in mind:
- The major change is just shifting the menu layout to vertical, keeping most items the same.
- You will have time to adjust during the trial period and can switch between the old and new menus.
- We will provide notice well in advance of the final switch date.
- New employees will find the updated navigation easier to learn.
- The new navigation will make things easier to find in the long term.