Viva Learning 2024 Q4 feature releases and roadmap
The team has been hard at work innovating and improving Viva Learning. As we approach the end of 2024, below is a roundup of recently released features and look ahead to 2025. A couple highlights you might have seen: We recently released the much anticipated completion record bulk export functionality Earlier this year we made it possible for Microsoft 365 Copilot license holders to access Microsoft Copilot Academy. However, there are a few features the team has recently completed you may have missed, as well as upcoming features right around the corner you likely haven’t heard about yet! Admin self-serve improvements for SAP SuccessFactors (generally available now) Integrating SAP SuccessFactors with Viva Learning is easier than ever with the new streamlined configuration process. This self-serve process takes place entirely in the Viva Learning admin tab, rather than splitting operations between Viva Learning and SAP surfaces. Many of the configuration steps have been automated, leading to a decrease in manual-entry errors, less reliance on help desk intervention, and quicker setup times. Add external content links to Viva Learning tabs and featured sets (generally available now) External content from providers like YouTube, Vimeo, and Stream can now be included in two new areas within Viva Learning – featured sets and learning tabs. This functionality requires a Viva Learning premium or Viva suite license to access. Featured sets are curated sets of courses that an organization can choose to display prominently to the entire organization. Featured sets previously leveraged content solely from SharePoint, connected learning management systems (LMS), and third-party providers. Admins can now include external URLs as part of these sets. Learning tabs allow users to find, curate, and share content in Teams channels or chats. The content available for learning tabs can include any content available to the organization, and now includes the option to insert links to external content providers. New sort options in Viva Learning search (generally available now) Viva Learning search functionality continues to improve, providing learners with relevant results and sorting options to expedite content discovery. The latest improvement is the newly launched dropdown menu. Now, users can sort search results in Viva Learning by relevance, number of views, or ratings. These sorting options require a Viva Learning premium or Viva Suite license to access. App bar integration (generally available now) The Viva Learning webapp saw navigation improvements through the implementation of the Viva app bar that takes users directly to various Viva modules based on their license. This simplifies access to other Viva modules and provides a consistent navigation experience. More features coming soon The following features are scheduled to release in early 2025. Error framework messages: These descriptive, actionable messages help admins work through failures in the sync or setup process without needing to raise a support ticket from the Viva Learning support team. LMS sync logs: Logs featuring granular details of LMS data ingested in Viva Learning will help admin troubleshoot data-related issues like missing assignments or completion data. r accessing logs in the “Manage providers” tab. User mapping: Admins will be able to add and edit the user mapping for LMS integrations directly from the admin experience in Viva Learning. This feature will be backward compatible for existing customers. On-demand sync: This feature will allow admins to manually trigger sync for a specific period. This gives admins more control to troubleshoot and resolve synchronization errors quickly.Microsoft Copilot Academy now available to all Microsoft 365 Copilot users
Microsoft Copilot Academy is now available to everyone with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Copilot Academy is a structured learning experience crafted by Microsoft experts, enabling users to learn about, discover, and use Copilot effectively.
