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Summary
- Viva Learning Academy 2.0 will allow learners to unfurl Learning Paths directly within the Academy interface for easier access to course content.
- This feature eliminates the need to navigate to a details page to view course content.
- Users with a Viva Learning premium or Microsoft 365 license can access this functionality.
- The feature will be enabled by default with no changes required for existing admin policies or configurations.
- Users should be informed about the improved experience and ensure they have the necessary licenses to access the feature.
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 15 Oct 2025
Release End: 31 Oct 2025
Services: Viva
Category: Stay informed
Tags: Feature Update, User Adoption
History
10/14/2025: Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
To improve discoverability and reduce navigation friction, Viva Learning Academy 2.0 is introducing the ability for learners to unfurl Learning Paths directly within the Academy interface. This enhancement aligns with customer feedback requesting more intuitive access to course content and supports a more seamless learning experience.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-October 2025 and is expected to complete by late October 2025.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected
- Users with a Viva Learning premium license accessing tenant academies.
- Users with a Microsoft 365 license accessing Copilot Academy.
What will happen
- Users can unfurl a Learning Path (LP) and view all associated learning objects directly within the Academy interface.
- Navigation to the details page is no longer required to view course content.
- This feature will be enabled by default.
- No changes to existing admin policies or configurations are required.
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required for this rollout. However, you may consider the following:
- Notify users about the improved experience in Viva Learning Academy.
- Update internal documentation or training materials that reference Learning Path navigation.
- If applicable, ensure users have the appropriate license (VL premium or M365) to access the feature.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.