ikigize System Documentation

Welcome to the comprehensive system documentation for the ikigize learning platform.

About ikigize

ikigize is a German-based learning platform company dedicated to democratizing university-level education through innovative technology. We combine federated system architecture, modern learning science, and AI-powered assistance to create flexible, collaborative learning environments that scale from individual learners to large educational institutions.

Why ikigize

Federated Learning

Learning environments you control, connected through one global ikigize environment.

Full customization

Full customization of learning environments to match your organisation's needs.

Shared across organisations

Publicly shared resources, courses, and sessions are available across organisations.

Granular access control

Everything is protected by a granular access control system.

AI Learning Team

Three AI agents support creation, navigation, and learning in real time.

Dean Iki

Learning strategy, goal setting, and curricula; and helping you navigate learning environments—what to do next, where to go, which path fits.

The Professor

Curriculum design, content creation, and instructional support; and real-time learning assistance—on-the-spot help, explanations, and guidance while you learn.

The Librarian

Resource discovery, curation, and library organisation; makes cataloguing and discovering content easy.

Context-Based Roles

Everyone is both learner and teacher. No dedicated accounts.

Customized per environment

Roles can be fully customized to each environment.

Learn and teach by topic

You can be learning in one topic and teaching in another.

Multiple organisations and personal learning

Users can be part of multiple organisations and handle personal learning.

Global Library System

A smart library built on the learning graph so the right resources surface in the right contexts.

Links, uploads, rich text

A smart library for links, uploads, and rich-text documents, organised by the learning graph.

Global discoverability

Resources can be shared publicly and are then available across all environments that focus on the same topics.

Librarian AI

The Librarian AI makes cataloguing and discovering easy.

Documentation Structure

Our documentation is organized into logical sections to help you find information quickly and understand how different parts of the system work together.

Core Concepts

Fundamental concepts and philosophies that underpin the ikigize platform.

Platform Structure

Organizational hierarchy and user management systems.

  • People - Individual user accounts and profiles
  • Groups - Planned feature for people organization
  • Organizations - Top-level organizational entities
  • Campuses - Learning communities and environments
  • Projects - Project-based learning initiatives

Content Management

Learning content organization and management systems.

Access Control & Security

Comprehensive access control and security systems.

Social Learning

Collaborative learning and community features.

AI Agents

Intelligent assistants for learning and content creation.

Platform Vision & Roadmap

Understand where ikigize is headed and who it serves.

Key Features Highlights

Role-Based Access Control

Our access control system provides:

  • Direct Membership: Users join entities via invitation or join requests at each level (organisation, campus, course, module, session, task)
  • Flexible Roles: Customizable roles with granular permissions per entity
  • Invitations & Requests: Invite-only or request-access flows for controlled enrollment
  • Multiple Roles: Users can hold different roles simultaneously for flexible collaboration

Block-Based Learning

Enhanced module system with structured learning paths:

  • Sequential Blocks: Organize content in logical progression
  • Unlock Conditions: Time-based and completion-based content access
  • Mixed Content Types: Combine chapters, tasks, sessions, and assessments
  • Progress Tracking: Detailed analytics on learning progression

Dual Role Philosophy

Everyone is both a learner and teacher:

  • Flexible Roles: Users can have multiple roles in different contexts
  • Knowledge Sharing: Platform encourages peer-to-peer learning
  • AI-Assisted Creation: Tools to help anyone create learning content
  • Progressive Engagement: Start as learner, grow into teaching roles

Getting Started

For New Users

  1. Start with the System Overview
  2. Understand the Learning Philosophy
  3. Explore People & Profiles

For Administrators

  1. Understand Organizations structure
  2. Review Access Control Overview
  3. Study Roles System
  4. Learn about People management

For Content Creators

  1. Understand Modules System
  2. Learn about Courses System
  3. Explore Sessions System
  4. Discover AI Agents for content creation

For Community Builders

  1. Understand Campuses
  2. Explore Social Learning features
  3. Learn about People and collaboration

This documentation is maintained by the ikigize team and updated regularly to reflect the latest system capabilities and best practices.