MC1084029 – (Updated) Microsoft Viva Insights: New Viva Learning Culture report (archived)

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Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Insights, Microsoft Viva Learning, Power BI

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Online, World tenant

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Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact

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Summary:
The new Viva Learning Culture Report in Microsoft Viva Insights provides business leaders with insights into employee engagement with learning content. It includes metrics on learning usage, culture, and content played, visualized in Power BI. Premium tenants with specific licenses can access this feature, rolling out from mid-June to early July 2025.

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Updated July 16, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
We are excited to announce the new Viva Learning Culture Report in Microsoft Viva Insights. This report will provide business leaders with deep insights into how employees are engaging with Viva Learning content. It offers breakdowns by departments and time periods, helping organizations identify opportunities to upskill their workforce more strategically.
Licensing requirements to access this feature
All premium tenants (tenants with at least one Viva Learning license) will have access to this feature. In addition, the tenants must have one of the following:
A Viva Insights license, a Viva Suite license, or a Microsoft 365 Copilot license
A Viva Insights subscription with a Microsoft 365 license
Learn more: Environment requirements for Viva Insights | Microsoft Learn
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-June 2025 and expect to complete by early July 2025 (previously late June).

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2025-05-28

updated:
2025-07-17

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Licensing Issues
If the rollout occurs without proper preparation, users may find themselves unable to access the new Viva Learning Culture Report due to missing licenses, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
   - roles: Viva Insights Analysts, Business Leaders
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/viva/insights/advanced/setup-maint/environment-requirements, https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/insights/advanced/analyst/templates/learning-culture

Data Visibility
Without prior notification and preparation, users may not be aware of the new report's availability, resulting in missed opportunities to leverage insights for workforce upskilling and engagement.
   - roles: Viva Insights Analysts, Global Admins
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/viva/insights/advanced/setup-maint/environment-requirements, https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-viva/learning?rtc=1#tabs-oc43c4_tab0

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft is introducing a new feature called the Viva Learning Culture Report within Microsoft Viva Insights. Think of this as a new tool that helps business leaders understand how employees are engaging with learning resources, much like how a teacher might track which students are using online learning materials and how often. This report will provide detailed insights into how employees are interacting with the Viva Learning content, allowing organizations to see which departments are actively engaging in learning and which might need more encouragement or resources.

This feature is available to organizations that have specific licenses, similar to needing a special membership to access certain features in a club. If your organization has a Viva Learning license along with a Viva Insights, Viva Suite, or Microsoft 365 Copilot license, you will be able to access this report. The rollout of this feature is planned to occur between mid-June and early July 2025.

Once available, the report will allow Viva Insights analysts to track three main metrics: how often employees are using the Viva Learning app, how many non-assigned trainings they are completing, and the total amount of content they are viewing. These metrics are visualized using Microsoft Power BI, a tool that creates easy-to-understand charts and graphs, similar to how a dashboard in a car provides visual feedback on speed and fuel levels.

To access this report, a Viva Learning knowledge admin or global admin will need to enable a setting in the Microsoft 365 admin center. This is like flipping a switch to turn on a new feature in a software program. Once enabled, the report will be available by default, and no additional action is required from administrators before the rollout. However, it might be helpful to inform your Viva Insights analysts and business leaders about this new tool and update any related documentation to ensure everyone is aware of how to use it effectively.