Personal Take: Navigating the Microsoft Viva Learning Update
As someone deeply invested in enhancing our team's learning journey, the recent update regarding Microsoft Viva Learning caught my attention. The news of the ability for admins to disable LinkedIn Learning premium content within Viva Learning for all users in our tenant resonated with me.
Scheduled to roll out between late March and mid-April 2024, this feature adjustment seems like a significant step in tailoring our learning experience to fit our specific needs. As an admin, having the flexibility to curate the content available to our team is invaluable.
What's reassuring is that this update won't disrupt our existing setup or configurations within Viva Learning. There's no need for our end-users to worry about any impact on their learning journey. However, it does mean that if LinkedIn Learning premium content is disabled, they won't be able to access it through Viva Learning.
Implementing this change is straightforward. It boils down to navigating to Viva Learning Admin, managing providers, and toggling off LinkedIn Learning premium content. It's a simple adjustment, but one that could potentially refine our learning resources significantly.
From a preparation standpoint, the good news is that there's no specific action required from us. However, I see the value in communicating this change with our team members and updating any relevant documentation. Transparency fosters smoother transitions, ensuring everyone is on the same page regarding the adjustments made to our learning ecosystem.
Ultimately, this update reflects Microsoft's commitment to providing adaptable and customizable solutions that empower organizations to mold their learning environments according to their unique requirements. As someone passionate about nurturing a culture of continuous learning, I see this as another step forward in fostering a dynamic and responsive learning community within our organization.
Thx for reading.
Rene Vlieger
As a Microsoft 365 consultant, Microsoft MVP and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), I spend my days immersed in the world of cloud technology, assisting organizations on their transformative journey. My passion lies in enhancing productivity, fortifying governance, ensuring compliance, bolstering security measures, and fostering seamless adoption of new technologies.
In my role, I strive to be more than just a consultant; I aim to be a catalyst for organizational growth and evolution. By guiding businesses through logical steps, I help them ascend the maturity ladder, ensuring that every technological advancement is not just implemented but embraced wholeheartedly. But my commitment doesn't end there. I believe in the power of sharing knowledge, which is why I invest heavily in training sessions, workshops, and yes, even penning (or typing!) joint blogs.
My Microsoft 365 knowledge includes Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Loop, Viva, Purview, Defender, Entra, Outlook, Whiteboard, Copilot, and Forms.