Learner levels (more detail)

The following descriptions apply to learners as they enter each level, before they have started any learning content at that level.

Level	Unity ability	Learning journey	Judgment	Application
New Absolute Beginner	Learners have no prior knowledge of Unity, or very little experience creating in Unity. They do have basic computing knowledge and can follow instructions to learn new software.	Learners are not yet sure if they will embark on a learning journey.	Learners lack the context to make decisions or evaluate the decisions/guidance of others.	Learners have little or no applicable skills or knowledge.
New Beginner	Learners have the skills to navigate the Unity UI and manipulate GameObjects. They are equipped to continue learning.	Learners are following the initial steps of a new learning journey.	Learners are unable to make informed decisions and lack the context to evaluate the decisions/guidance of others.	Learners have little or no understanding of how their skills or knowledge can be applied to a finished work.
New Intermediate	Learners have the skills and knowledge to conduct a conversation in a general area of study (e.g., art or programming). They have their first portfolio piece to demonstrate the subject matter.	Learners are active but not yet driving their learning journey.	Learners are beginning to gain contextual knowledge to help them make informed decisions, but still rely on the guidance of others. They can evaluate the decisions of others to a limited extent.	Learners can begin to apply their learning in other contexts, but most are not yet ready to do so independently without detailed scaffolded support.
New Advanced	Learners have the skills and knowledge to qualify for an entry-level job. They have added pieces to their portfolio and pursue projects of their own outside the learning journey.	Learners may actively pursue independent application opportunities with focused intent. They are fully engaged in their learning journey.	Learners can make informed decisions about the most common problems and tasks in their specialized areas. They can effectively evaluate the decisions of others in relation to common tasks and problems.	Learners still require guidance to develop their contextual knowledge and evaluate more complex problems and tasks. They can synthesize different elements of their learning and apply them to focused problems and tasks with some structured support.
New Expert	Learners are established independent creators with a body of work. They are actively pursuing and reaching their goals.	Learners frequently pursue independent application opportunities. They own their learning journey.	Learners confidently make informed and judicious decisions about common problems and tasks in their specialized areas. They can confidently evaluate the decisions of others. They accurately identify uncommon problems/tasks where they require the guidance/support of an expert.	Learners can synthesize different elements of their learning and apply them to problems and tasks with minimal support.
Expert achieved	Learners are highly engaged with and invested in Unity, and have developed a reputation in their area of study.	Learners devise new application opportunities and conduct research beyond the bounds of our documentation and learning experiences.	Learners confidently make informed and judicious decisions about common and uncommon problems. They can confidently evaluate the decisions of others. They accurately identify uncommon problems/tasks where they require the guidance/support of a colleague.	Learners frequently synthesize different elements of their learning and apply them to problems and tasks.