If you are using the Cloud Academy mobile app on a device with iOS version 14 or above, you can add a widget to your home screen. This article describes the widget and instructs you how to add and configure it. 

This article contains the following sections:

• How to Add the Widget
• How to Configure the Widget

The widget shows your current progress on a Training Plan or library content. If you tap the widget, your Cloud Academy app opens with the training content at the place where you left off.

After you add this widget, you can configure what it shows. Your options are:

• Training Plan: The widget in this mode shows:
  • the title of the Training Plan that you're currently working on
  • your percent progress through it 
  • the Training Plan due date
  • an estimate of how much time the remaining content will take
• Continue Studying: The widget in this mode shows:
  • the title of the course, exam, or other kind of training content that you're currently working on
  • your percent progress through it
  • an estimate of how much time the remaining content will take
• Automatic: The widget shows the Training Plan if you are assigned one. If you are not assigned a Training Plan, the widget shows the training content.

How to Add the Widget

You must have the Cloud Academy mobile app installed before you can add the widget. Use the following steps to add the widget to your home screen:

1. Tap and hold a blank space on your home screen until the home screen controls appear.
2. Tap the plus sign in the upper left corner.
   A list of widgets appears.
3. Tap Cloud Academy.
   The widget appears for you to position where you want it. 

How to Configure the Widget

 You must add the widget to your home screen before you can configure it. Use the following steps to configure the display mode of the widget:

1. Tap and hold the widget until the menu appears.
2. Tap Edit Widget from the menu.
3. Tap Mode and choose a value from the list.
   The widget updates its mode to match your configuration.