MC871004 – Microsoft Viva: Microsoft Copilot Academy will be included with Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Viva licenses (archived)

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Learning, Teams

Platform:

Online, Teams And Surface Devices, TeamsAndSurfaceDevices, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update, User impact, Admin impact

Links:

407387

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Copilot Academy, offering a structured learning experience for Microsoft Copilot in Viva Learning, will be accessible to users with Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Viva licenses. Rollout starts early September 2024, with no admin action needed, and it includes monthly notifications and content from Microsoft 365 Training and Microsoft Learn.

Details:
Microsoft Copilot Academy provides a structured and comprehensive learning experience designed to enable users to master the use of Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 in Microsoft Viva Learning. This rollout will grant access to Copilot Academy to all customers with a Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license and a Microsoft Viva Learning Seeded or Premium license. Viva Learning seeded access is included as part of Microsoft 365 F0, F3, E3, E5 and Office 365 E1, E2, E3, E5, F2, F3, G3 licenses. Microsoft Viva Learning Premium is available as a standalone license or as a part of the Microsoft Viva Suite license. Copilot Academy will be the same for all customers who meet the licensing requirements.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 407387.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early September 2024 and expect to complete by early September 2024.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-08-24

updated:
2024-08-24

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Direct effects for Operations**

Access to Copilot Academy
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden availability of Copilot Academy without prior notification or training, leading to potential misuse or underutilization of the new features.
   - roles: End Users, Knowledge Managers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/learning/academy-copilot, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/viva-learning-blog/microsoft-copilot-academy-now-generally-available/ba-p/4110140

Notification Overload
Users may receive excessive notifications about Copilot Academy, leading to notification fatigue and decreased engagement with the content provided.
   - roles: End Users, Knowledge Admins
   - references: https://aka.ms/copilot-academy, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=407387

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