The entry point to Workshops in Continu — what Workshops are, what types exist, and where to go for each part of setting one up.
Workshops are Continu's format for live, facilitated learning — instructor-led sessions where the value is in the interaction, not the recorded content. They work for in-person sessions, virtual sessions over Zoom/Teams/Google Meet, or a hybrid of both.
Continu tracks Workshop attendance, can create calendar invites automatically, and supports recordings for asynchronous review (Zoom integration). Workshops fit when the skill, content, or experience needs a live human in the room — for everything else, on-demand content is usually a better fit.
For the strategic frame on when Workshops are the right format versus other formats, see Workshop Strategy: When and How to Use Live Learning.
Workshop Types
Continu supports two Workshop structures, with Multi-Session Workshops branching into two sub-types. The structure decides how learners experience the program — pick the one that fits the program's intent.
Standard Workshop. A single session per learner. Schedule one or many dates; learners register for one date.
Used for one-off sessions, ongoing topical workshops where each session stands alone, and any case where learners only need to attend once.
Multi-Session Workshop — Varied Sessions. A series of related sessions; learners pick from available dates for each session.
Used for flexible programs where learners build their own schedule across sessions. Common in optional learning programs, professional development tracks, and any case where attendees have different availability.
Multi-Session Workshop — Cohort Sessions. A series of related sessions; learners are locked to a cohort's dates for each session.
Used for structured programs where the cohort experience matters — onboarding programs, certification paths, leadership development. The pace is controlled by the creator, and the cohort moves through the program together.
Workshops in Continu also support paid add-ons like Dedicated Workshops, which provides a centralized hub for browsing, filtering, and tracking Workshops.
Where to Go Next
For setting one up:
- Add a Standard Workshop — single-session workshops.
- Creating Varied Session Workshops — multi-session with learner choice.
- Creating A Cohort Session Workshop — multi-session with locked cohort dates.
- Adding Sessions to Multi Session Workshops — the shared mechanic for both multi-session types.
For the live meeting integration:
- Adding Zoom Meetings and Webinars To Workshops
- Adding Microsoft Teams To Workshops
- Adding Google Meet to Workshops
For managing dates and attendance:
- Calendar Behavior and Attendance Logic — strategic framework for attendance tracking.
- Add a Single Date to a Workshop or Session
- Adding Multiple Dates & Times To A Workshop Or Session
- Manually Add Users To Workshops
Common Pitfalls
Picking Standard When the Program Needs Multi-Session. Standard workshops can't be retroactively converted to multi-session. If you'll likely need cohorts or sequenced sessions later, build it as multi-session from the start.
Locking the Wrong Multi-Session Type. Once published, a multi-session workshop's type (Varied vs. Cohort) can't be changed, and you can't add more sessions. Plan the full structure before publishing.
Choosing the Wrong Meeting Integration. Each integration has constraints — Google Meet doesn't support multiple dates at once, Zoom requires user-level setup, Teams requires email matching. See the integration-specific articles for the gotchas before committing.
Skipping Workshop Strategy. Workshops cost more time per learner than on-demand content. If you're defaulting to Workshops for content that doesn't need live facilitation, see Workshop Strategy for the framework on when live learning earns its cost.
See Also
- Workshop Strategy: When and How to Use Live Learning — strategic anchor.
- Calendar Behavior and Attendance Logic — how attendance tracking works across integrations.
- Download Workshop Activity Reports — for reporting on Workshop performance.