Topics represent subject areas learners are interested in, describing what content is about – for example, leadership, wellbeing, or data analysis. Learners choose topics during onboarding and can follow them at any time, helping Thrive personalise the content they see.
From the Topics screen, you can search the topic list, create new topic tags, and edit or delete existing ones. You can also add topics to collections, which shapes the content shown on the Explore page and influences the topics suggested to new users during onboarding.
The Topics screen has currently two tabs: Tags, where you manage the topic list, and Permissions, where you control who can create and manage tags across the platform.
Note:
Topics were previously managed under Manage > Tags, alongside skills and collections. This route no longer exists – each now has its own screen under Manage.
Creating a New Topic
In the Thrive menu, go to Manage > Topics.
On the Topics screen, click Create topic.
In the Name field, enter a name for your topic. This is the only required field.
Note:
To add a translation, select a language from the list of available languages and enter the translated name manually.
Add the topic to an existing collection. This determines where it appears on the Explore page and whether it's suggested during onboarding.
Choose the topic status settings:
Endorsed: Highlights the topic throughout the platform, making it easier for learners to identify as trusted and validated. Use this to spotlight the topics your organisation considers most important. Endorsed topics are locked by default.
Locked: Adds a locked label that signals to other admins that the topic shouldn't be modified. Locking is a signal only – it doesn't prevent changes.
Add a thumbnail photo.
Click Create.
The new topic will appear in the Topics table, where you can search, filter, and sort the full list at any time.
Editing and Deleting Topics
To edit or delete a topic, click the ellipsis (...) on the relevant row and select Edit or Delete.
Bulk Actions
To manage several topics at once, select the checkbox next to each topic. You can then:
Delete: Removes all selected topics in one action
Add to collection: Adds all selected topics to an existing collection
Exporting Topics
To export the full topic list as a CSV file, click Export. This is useful for auditing your topics or sharing them outside the platform.
Permissions
Inside the Permissions tab, you control who can create and manage tags across the platform.
Restricting Tag Creation
To limit tag creation and management to users with admin and tag manager permissions, turn on the Restrict learners from modifying or generating tags toggle.
Managing Tag Managers
The Permissions tab lists your current tag managers, along with their last login. From here you can:
Click Add tag manager to give a user tag management permissions
Click the delete icon on the relevant row to remove a tag manager
Who Can Manage Topics
The Topics screen is available to Super Admins, Learning Managers, and Tag Managers. Other users won't see Topics under Manage.