# Understanding reports with clarity (Definitions) This section provides definitions of the metrics and terms used in our reporting. For your convenience, they are listed in alphabetical order. | Metric / Term | Definition | Reports & Sample queries | | -------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Adoption Score |

For seat-based accounts, it is the number of members who have earned XP divided by the total number of licenses purchased, as a percentage.

For unlimited accounts, it is the number of members who have earned XP divided by the total invites sent, as a percentage.

XP is defined below.

| [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/adoption-report.md#adoption-score) | | AI-native course | A course variant that uses an interactive, AI-powered learning format. AI-native courses share the same course identity and metadata as their classic counterpart but have their own chapters and learning events. | | | Assessments completed |

An assessment is marked as completed when a user finishes all the questions in the assessment.

The metric identifies the number of assessments completed in a given time period.

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| | Assessment median scores |

The median score for each type of assessment for the organization.

The data may be misleading when the number of assessments taken is too small.

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| | Assessment median scores (All Organizations) | The median score for each type of assessment for all organizations that use DataCamp. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/assessments.md#activity-ribbon) | | Assessment scores |

Assessment scores go from 0 to 200. Scores correlate to the following skill levels:

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| | Assessments started |

An assessment is marked as started when a user clicks on the "Start" button for the assessment.

The metric identifies the number of of assessments started in a given time period.

| [Sample Query](/integrating-our-data-into-your-tools-via-data-connector-2.0/queries-to-recreate-key-reports-in-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/assessments.md) | | Classic course | The traditional DataCamp course format. | | | Completion rate (Courses) |

The number of courses completed divided by the number of courses started.

When counting courses completed over a given period, regardless of when the content was started, the metric can exceed 100%.

In technical terms, it is a velocity metric, not a cohort metric.

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| | Completion rate (Course chapters) |

The number of course chapters completed divided by the number of course chapters started.

When counting course chapters completed over a given period, regardless of when the content was started, the metric can exceed 100%.

In technical terms, it is a velocity metric, not a cohort metric.

| | | Completion rate (Projects) |

The number of projects completed divided by the number of projects started.

When counting projects completed over a given period, regardless of when the content was started, the metric can exceed 100%.

In technical terms, it is a velocity metric, not a cohort metric.

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| | Completion rate (Tracks) |

The number of tracks completed divided by the number of tracks started.

When counting tracks completed over a given period, regardless of when the content was started, the metric can exceed 100%.

In technical terms, it is a velocity metric, not a cohort metric.

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| | Content type | Refers to the different content categories on our platform (assessments, courses, practices, projects, etc.) | | | Course variant | A course can exist in multiple variants representing different learning experiences. Currently, the available variants are **classic** (the traditional format) and **AI-native** (an interactive AI-powered format). Both variants share the same `course_id` and course metadata. | | | Course chapters completed |

A course chapter is marked as completed when a user finishes all exercises within a chapter for the first time.

The metric identifies the number of course chapters completed in a given time period.

| | | Course chapters started |

A course chapter is marked as started when a user starts one exercise within a chapter (including videos) for the first time.

The metric identifies the number of course chapters started in a given time period.

| | | Courses completed |

A course is marked as completed when a user finishes 100% of the course exercises or all chapters within a course for the first time.

The metric identifies the number of courses completed in a given time period.

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| | Courses started |

A course is marked as started when a user does any of the following:

The metric identifies the number of courses started in a given time period.

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| | DataLab workbooks created |

A DataLab workbook is marked as started when a user clicks on "New Workbook" or starts a project, course notes, competion, code-along or other experiences powered by DataLab.

The metric identifies the number of DataLab workbooks created in a given time period.

| [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/datalab.md#activity-ribbon) | | Engagement Score | Percentage of users who have earned XP in the last 30 days. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/engagement-report.md#engagement-score) | | First XP date | The earliest date when a member earned XP. Shown in the DataCamp Data Connector [dashboard template](/integrating-our-data-into-your-tools-via-data-connector-2.0/using-data-connector-2.0/integrating-with-your-bi-tools/microsoft-power-bi.md#power-bi-dashboard-template). | | | Invites accepted | The number of users with a license assigned, whether or not they have earned XP. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/adoption-report.md#user-adoption-funnel) | | Invites pending | The number of users with a license assigned but still need to finish the registration process. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/adoption-report.md#user-adoption-funnel) | | Invites sent | Total number of invites sent = users with a Learn license + pending invites. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/adoption-report.md#user-adoption-funnel) | | Last XP date | The most recent date when a member earned XP. Shown in the DataCamp Data Connector [dashboard template](/integrating-our-data-into-your-tools-via-data-connector-2.0/using-data-connector-2.0/integrating-with-your-bi-tools/microsoft-power-bi.md#power-bi-dashboard-template). | | | Licenses | For seat-based accounts, the total number of licenses purchased. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/adoption-report.md#user-adoption-funnel) | | Median time on platform |

Median time spent by users on the platform. Half the users have spent more time, and half have spent less.

The metric excludes members with no time spent on the platform.

| [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/engagement-report.md#median-time-on-platform) | | Members new | Members who gained XP for the first time within the selected period. Shown in the DataCamp Data Connector [dashboard template](/integrating-our-data-into-your-tools-via-data-connector-2.0/using-data-connector-2.0/integrating-with-your-bi-tools/microsoft-power-bi.md#power-bi-dashboard-template) | | | Members returning | Members who had already earned XP prior to the selected period. Shown in the DataCamp Data Connector [dashboard template](/integrating-our-data-into-your-tools-via-data-connector-2.0/using-data-connector-2.0/integrating-with-your-bi-tools/microsoft-power-bi.md#power-bi-dashboard-template) | | | Members not started | The number of users with a license assigned but have yet to earn XP. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/adoption-report.md#user-adoption-funnel) | | Members started | The number of users with a license who earned XP. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/adoption-report.md#user-adoption-funnel) | | Members who earned XP - Active Members | The number of users that have earned XP in a given time period. XP is defined below. |

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Sample Query

| | Members who obtained a certification |

A certification is obtained by a user who successfully completes all the certification requirements.

The metric identifies the number of certifications successfully obtained in a given time period.

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| | Members who started a certification |

A certification is marked as started when a user clicks the “Start” button after clicking “Register for Certification.”

The metric identifies the number of users who started a certification.

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| | Monthly Active Members (MAM) | Unique members who earned XP in the last 30 days (rolling) as of each date on the chart. Shown in the DataCamp Data Connector [dashboard template](/integrating-our-data-into-your-tools-via-data-connector-2.0/using-data-connector-2.0/integrating-with-your-bi-tools/microsoft-power-bi.md#power-bi-dashboard-template) | | | Most completed courses | The courses with the most completions for the organization. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/content-insights/courses.md#most-completed-courses) | | Most completed projects | The projects with the most completions for the organization. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/content-insights/projects.md#most-completed-projects) | | Most completed tracks | The tracks with the most completions for the organization. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/content-insights/tracks.md#most-completed-tracks) | | Most enrolled tracks | The tracks with the most starts for the organization. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/content-insights/tracks.md#most-enrolled-tracks) | | Most popular course technologies | The course technologies (Python, R, OpenAI, theory, etc.) with the most starts. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/content-insights/courses.md#most-popular-course-technologies) | | Most popular course topics | The course topics (programming, data manipulation, cloud, etc.) with the most starts. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/content-insights/courses.md#most-popular-course-topics) | | Most popular project technologies | The project technologies (Python, R, OpenAI, SQL, etc.) with the most starts. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/content-insights/projects.md#most-popular-project-technologies) | | Most started courses | The courses with the most starts for the organization. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/content-insights/courses.md#most-started-courses) | | Most started projects | The projects with the most starts for the organization. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/content-insights/projects.md#most-started-projects) | | Open seats | For seat-based accounts - The number of licenses available that are still to be assigned. | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/adoption-report.md#user-adoption-funnel) | | Practices completed |

Only practice completions are tracked currently. A practice completion is recorded when a user completes five practice session exercises successfully.

The metric identifies the number of practices completed in a given time period.

| | | Projects completed |

A project is marked as completed when a user successfully finishes all tasks in a project.

The metric identifies the number of projects completed in a given time period.

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| | Projects started |

A project is marked as started when a user clicks on the "Start" button or the "Replay" button for the project.

The metric identifies the number of projects started in a given time period.

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| | Seat-based account | An account where the organization purchases a set number of licenses. |


| | Technology | Refers to the software type of the particular content unit (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Spark, etc.) | | | Time in DataLab |

Total time spent by users on DataLab workbooks (either editing or viewing).

It does not include time on the portal or time spent before engaging with a DataLab workbook.

| [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/datalab.md#total-time-spent-in-datalab) | | Time in Learn |

Total time spent by users in Learn content (assessments, courses, practices, or projects).

It does not include time on the portal or time spent before engaging with the content.

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| | Time on platform |

Total time spent by users on the platform.

Time spent on assessments, courses, practices, projects, and DataLab workbooks (if applicable). It does not include time on the portal or time spent before engaging with content.

| [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/reporting-section/engagement-report.md#total-time-on-platform) | | Topic | Refers to the general subject of the particular content unit (e.g., Programming, Data Manipulation, Artificial Intelligence, etc.) | | | Total XP earned |

The total XP points earned.

XP is defined below.

| [Sample Query](/integrating-our-data-into-your-tools-via-data-connector-2.0/sample-queries.md#xp-earned-by-user) | | Tracks completed |

A track is marked as completed when a user finishes all the mandatory items for the track. Typically, courses and chapters are mandatory; projects and assessments can be mandatory or optional, and resource items are optional.

The metric identifies the number of tracks completed in a given time period

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| | Tracks enrolled |

A track is marked as started or enrolled in when a user clicks on the "Enroll" button for the track.

The metric identifies the number of tracks enrolled in (started) a given time period.

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| | Unit completions | Content unit completions by active learning approach phase (Assess, Learn, Practice, Apply - ALPA). | [Link to Report](/optimizing-key-performance-indicators-via-the-groups-tab/dashboard.md#unit-completions) | | Unlimited account | An account where the organization can grant content access to unlimited users. | | | Weekly Active Members (WAM) | Unique members who earned XP in the last 7 days (rolling) as of each date on the chart. Shown in the DataCamp Data Connector [dashboard template](/integrating-our-data-into-your-tools-via-data-connector-2.0/using-data-connector-2.0/integrating-with-your-bi-tools/microsoft-power-bi.md#power-bi-dashboard-template). | | | XP |

XP (eXperience Points) are earned when a user completes content like courses, projects, and practice sessions.

Currently XP is only earned on the following content types:

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| | XP earned by content type |

The XP points earned by content type (courses, projects, practice sessions, onboarding sessions).

XP is defined above.

| | | XP earned by technology |

The XP points earned by technology (Python, R, OpenAI, theory, etc.).

XP is defined above.

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| | XP earned by topic |

The XP points earned by topic (programming, data manipulation, cloud, etc.) for the group.

XP is defined above.

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