412066 – Microsoft Viva: Viva Learning – Immersive Content Consumption Update (archived)

Product:

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Learning

Platform:

Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Cancelled

Change type:

Links:

Details:

Current Learning Content details and Player page will be combined to give a more immersive consumption experience for users in Viva Learning. The update will impact all content details pages. This item is no longer accurate. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2024-08-17

updated:
2026-02-04

Public Preview Start Date

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Docu to Check

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MS workload name

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Viva Learning's planned update to combine the Learning Content details and Player page has been cancelled, so the existing layout and functionality will remain unchanged.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
The merging of current Learning Content details and Player page may confuse users, leading to a temporary decline in user satisfaction and engagement with the platform.
   - roles: End Users, Learning and Development Specialists
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/02/02/introducing-microsoft-viva-a-new-employee-experience-platform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/02/02/introducing-microsoft-viva-a-new-employee-experience-platform/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-viva-learning/ba-p/2671230

Training and Onboarding Delays
Changes to the content consumption experience without proper preparation may hinder the onboarding process for new employees, as they may struggle to navigate the updated interface.
   - roles: HR Managers, Training Coordinators
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/06/29/the-future-of-employee-training-and-development/?sh=4c1c1c1e7c3b, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/02/02/introducing-microsoft-viva-a-new-employee-experience-platform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/02/02/introducing-microsoft-viva-a-new-employee-experience-platform/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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