check before: 2025-12-31
Product:
Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Learning
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
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Details:
Summary:
The Manage interest feature in Viva Learning will be retired and replaced by Manage People Skills by December 31, 2025. Existing interest data will be deleted, and admins should enable and prepare for Manage People Skills before the transition. No compliance issues are identified.
Details:
[Introduction]
To streamline learning experiences and focus development efforts, we're retiring the Manage interest feature in Viva Learning and replacing it with Manage People Skills. This change reflects our commitment to enhancing skill-based learning and simplifying admin management.
[When this will happen:]
This change will take effect on December 31, 2025.
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Created:
2025-09-09
updated:
2025-09-09
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Viva Learning is retiring its "Manage interest" feature by December 31, 2025, and replacing it with "Manage People Skills," which focuses on skill development, requiring organizations to enable the new feature and update internal documentation for a smooth transition.
Direct effects for Operations**
Data Loss
All existing interest data, including user-selected interests and manual interest tags, will be permanently deleted, leading to potential loss of personalized user experiences.
- roles: Admins, Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/learning/manage-people-skills#migrating-from-interests-to-people-skills-in-viva-learning
User Confusion
Users may be confused by the sudden removal of the Manage interest feature without prior communication or training on the new Manage People Skills feature.
- roles: Users, Helpdesk
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/learning/manage-people-skills#migrating-from-interests-to-people-skills-in-viva-learning
Training Gaps
Without preparation, training teams may not be equipped to educate users on the new Manage People Skills feature, leading to ineffective use of the platform.
- roles: Training Teams, Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/learning/manage-people-skills#migrating-from-interests-to-people-skills-in-viva-learning
Operational Disruption
Admins may face operational challenges in managing user skills without a transition plan, affecting overall learning management efficiency.
- roles: Admins, IT Operations
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/learning/manage-people-skills#migrating-from-interests-to-people-skills-in-viva-learning
Documentation Inaccuracy
Internal documentation may become outdated or inaccurate if not updated to reflect the new Manage People Skills feature, leading to further confusion.
- roles: Admins, Helpdesk
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/learning/manage-people-skills#migrating-from-interests-to-people-skills-in-viva-learning
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