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(Updated) Viva Learning: Academy support on mobile

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MC1330883
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Microsoft Viva
Category
Plan for Change
Tags
Major Change Feature updateUser impact
Rollout
July 2026

Summary

Viva Learning Academies are now accessible in Microsoft Teams mobile starting mid-July 2026, offering view-only access to authorized users with consistent navigation across devices. Admin controls remain on web/desktop, no action or policy changes needed, and updates sync automatically to mobile.

Details

Updated June 30, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[What and Why]

Academies in Viva Learning are now available in Microsoft Teams mobile, allowing learners to access organization‑curated learning journeys directly from their mobile devices. This update extends Academy visibility and navigation to mobile, providing a consistent learning experience across desktop, web, and mobile while preserving existing admin controls and permissions.

Rollout Schedule

  • General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-July 2026 (previously end of June) and expect to complete by end of July 2026 (previously early July).

[Impact on Your Organization]

Who is affected

  • Users accessing Viva Learning in Microsoft Teams mobile

Platforms / Services

  • Microsoft Teams (mobile)
  • Viva Learning

What will happen

  • Learners will see all Academies they have permission to access under the Academy tab in Teams mobile.
  • Screenshot 1: Academies visible in Viva Learning on Microsoft Teams mobile:

    user settings

    Screenshot 2: Learners can open an Academy to navigate Sections, Sub-sections, and Learning Paths:

    user settings

  • Learners can:
    • View Academies they are authorized to access.
    • Navigate Sections and Sub‑sections configured by admins.
    • Open Learning Paths and the courses within them.
    • Land directly on the Academy view when opening a shared Academy link.
    • Access the Microsoft Copilot Academy on mobile through notifications.
  • Academies on mobile are view‑only.
  • All Academy creation, permissions, and curation continue to be managed on Viva Learning web and desktop.
  • Updates made by admins on web or desktop automatically appear on mobile.
  • This feature is enabled by default and respects existing permissions.
  • No policy or configuration changes are required.

[Action Required / Recommendations]

  • No action is required.
  • Consider notifying helpdesk staff and learners about mobile availability.

[Compliance Considerations]

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

Change History

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June 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Viva Learning Academies are now accessible in Microsoft Teams mobile, offering a consistent, view-only learning experience with existing permissions. Rollout begins end of June 2026, completing by early July. Admins manage content on web/desktop; no action or policy changes needed. Notify users as desired.
New
Viva Learning Academies are now accessible in Microsoft Teams mobile starting mid-July 2026, offering view-only access to authorized users with consistent navigation across devices. Admin controls remain on web/desktop, no action or policy changes needed, and updates sync automatically to mobile.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-06-16T16:28:32.060Z
New
2026-06-30T16:24:13.960Z
Body Content
Previous
<p>Updated June 16, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[What and Why]</b></p> <p>Academies in Viva Learning are now available in <b>Microsoft Teams mobile</b>, allowing learners to access organization‑curated learning journeys directly from their mobile devices. This update extends Academy visibility and navigation to mobile, providing a consistent learning experience across desktop, web, and mobile while preserving existing admin controls and permissions.</p><p><b>Rollout Schedule</b></p><ul> <li>General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out <b>end of June 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;mid-June)&nbsp;and expect to complete by<b> early July 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;end of June).</li> </ul> <p><b>[Impact on Your Organization]</b></p> <p><b>Who is affected</b></p> <ul> <li>Users accessing Viva Learning in Microsoft Teams mobile</li> </ul> <p><b>Platforms / Services</b></p> <ul> <li>Microsoft Teams (mobile)</li> <li>Viva Learning</li> </ul> <p><b>What will happen</b></p> <ul> <li>Learners will see <b>all Academies</b> they have permission to access under the <b>Academy tab</b> in Teams mobile.</li><p>Screenshot 1: <i>Academies visible in Viva Learning on Microsoft Teams mobile:</i></p><p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/file/ccp/en-us/fd8bbf28-d76b-4810-89f4-3c595da1ca17" style="width: 250px;" alt="user settings"></p><p>Screenshot 2: <i>Learners can open an Academy to navigate Sections, Sub-sections, and Learning Paths:</i></p><p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/file/ccp/en-us/ab5c75ba-c8f0-47d0-8ffa-2082a86197ef" style="width: 250px;" alt="user settings"></p><li>Learners can:<ul><li>View Academies they are authorized to access.</li><li>Navigate <b>Sections and Sub‑sections</b> configured by admins.</li><li>Open <b>Learning Paths</b> and the courses within them.</li><li>Land directly on the <b>Academy view</b> when opening a shared Academy link.</li><li>Access the <b>Microsoft Copilot Academy</b> on mobile through notifications.</li></ul></li><li>Academies on mobile are <b>view‑only</b>.</li><li>All Academy creation, permissions, and curation continue to be managed on <b>Viva Learning web and desktop</b>.</li><li>Updates made by admins on web or desktop automatically appear on mobile.</li><li>This feature is <b>enabled by default</b> and respects existing permissions.</li><li>No policy or configuration changes are required.</li></ul> <p><b>[Action Required / Recommendations]</b></p> <ul><li>No action is required. </li><li>Consider notifying helpdesk staff and learners about mobile availability.</li></ul> <p><b>[Compliance Considerations]</b></p> <p>No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.</p>
New
<p>Updated June 30, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[What and Why]</b></p> <p>Academies in Viva Learning are now available in <b>Microsoft Teams mobile</b>, allowing learners to access organization‑curated learning journeys directly from their mobile devices. This update extends Academy visibility and navigation to mobile, providing a consistent learning experience across desktop, web, and mobile while preserving existing admin controls and permissions.</p><p><b>Rollout Schedule</b></p><ul> <li>General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out <b>mid-July 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;end of June)&nbsp;and expect to complete by<b>&nbsp;end of July 2026</b> (previously early July).</li> </ul> <p><b>[Impact on Your Organization]</b></p> <p><b>Who is affected</b></p> <ul> <li>Users accessing Viva Learning in Microsoft Teams mobile</li> </ul> <p><b>Platforms / Services</b></p> <ul> <li>Microsoft Teams (mobile)</li> <li>Viva Learning</li> </ul> <p><b>What will happen</b></p> <ul> <li>Learners will see <b>all Academies</b> they have permission to access under the <b>Academy tab</b> in Teams mobile.</li><p>Screenshot 1: <i>Academies visible in Viva Learning on Microsoft Teams mobile:</i></p><p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/file/ccp/en-us/fd8bbf28-d76b-4810-89f4-3c595da1ca17" style="width: 250px;" alt="user settings"></p><p>Screenshot 2: <i>Learners can open an Academy to navigate Sections, Sub-sections, and Learning Paths:</i></p><p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/file/ccp/en-us/ab5c75ba-c8f0-47d0-8ffa-2082a86197ef" style="width: 250px;" alt="user settings"></p><li>Learners can:<ul><li>View Academies they are authorized to access.</li><li>Navigate <b>Sections and Sub‑sections</b> configured by admins.</li><li>Open <b>Learning Paths</b> and the courses within them.</li><li>Land directly on the <b>Academy view</b> when opening a shared Academy link.</li><li>Access the <b>Microsoft Copilot Academy</b> on mobile through notifications.</li></ul></li><li>Academies on mobile are <b>view‑only</b>.</li><li>All Academy creation, permissions, and curation continue to be managed on <b>Viva Learning web and desktop</b>.</li><li>Updates made by admins on web or desktop automatically appear on mobile.</li><li>This feature is <b>enabled by default</b> and respects existing permissions.</li><li>No policy or configuration changes are required.</li></ul> <p><b>[Action Required / Recommendations]</b></p> <ul><li>No action is required. </li><li>Consider notifying helpdesk staff and learners about mobile availability.</li></ul> <p><b>[Compliance Considerations]</b></p> <p>No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.</p>
June 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Viva Learning Academies are now accessible in Microsoft Teams mobile starting mid-June 2026, offering a consistent, view-only learning experience with existing permissions. Users can navigate sections, learning paths, and access updates made on web/desktop. No action or policy changes are needed.
New
Viva Learning Academies are now accessible in Microsoft Teams mobile, offering a consistent, view-only learning experience with existing permissions. Rollout begins end of June 2026, completing by early July. Admins manage content on web/desktop; no action or policy changes needed. Notify users as desired.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-06-09T16:03:26.513Z
New
2026-06-16T16:28:32.060Z
Body Content
Previous
<p>Updated June 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[What and Why]</b></p> <p>Academies in Viva Learning are now available in <b>Microsoft Teams mobile</b>, allowing learners to access organization‑curated learning journeys directly from their mobile devices. This update extends Academy visibility and navigation to mobile, providing a consistent learning experience across desktop, web, and mobile while preserving existing admin controls and permissions.</p><p><b>Rollout Schedule</b></p><ul> <li>General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in <b>mid-June 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;early July)&nbsp;and expect to complete by <b>end of June 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;mid-July).</li> </ul> <p><b>[Impact on Your Organization]</b></p> <p><b>Who is affected</b></p> <ul> <li>Users accessing Viva Learning in Microsoft Teams mobile</li> </ul> <p><b>Platforms / Services</b></p> <ul> <li>Microsoft Teams (mobile)</li> <li>Viva Learning</li> </ul> <p><b>What will happen</b></p> <ul> <li>Learners will see <b>all Academies</b> they have permission to access under the <b>Academy tab</b> in Teams mobile.</li><p>Screenshot 1: <i>Academies visible in Viva Learning on Microsoft Teams mobile:</i></p><p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/file/ccp/en-us/fd8bbf28-d76b-4810-89f4-3c595da1ca17" style="width: 250px;" alt="user settings"></p><p>Screenshot 2: <i>Learners can open an Academy to navigate Sections, Sub-sections, and Learning Paths:</i></p><p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/file/ccp/en-us/ab5c75ba-c8f0-47d0-8ffa-2082a86197ef" style="width: 250px;" alt="user settings"></p><li>Learners can:<ul><li>View Academies they are authorized to access.</li><li>Navigate <b>Sections and Sub‑sections</b> configured by admins.</li><li>Open <b>Learning Paths</b> and the courses within them.</li><li>Land directly on the <b>Academy view</b> when opening a shared Academy link.</li><li>Access the <b>Microsoft Copilot Academy</b> on mobile through notifications.</li></ul></li><li>Academies on mobile are <b>view‑only</b>.</li><li>All Academy creation, permissions, and curation continue to be managed on <b>Viva Learning web and desktop</b>.</li><li>Updates made by admins on web or desktop automatically appear on mobile.</li><li>This feature is <b>enabled by default</b> and respects existing permissions.</li><li>No policy or configuration changes are required.</li></ul> <p><b>[Action Required / Recommendations]</b></p> <ul><li>No action is required. </li><li>Consider notifying helpdesk staff and learners about mobile availability.</li></ul> <p><b>[Compliance Considerations]</b></p> <p>No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.</p>
New
<p>Updated June 16, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[What and Why]</b></p> <p>Academies in Viva Learning are now available in <b>Microsoft Teams mobile</b>, allowing learners to access organization‑curated learning journeys directly from their mobile devices. This update extends Academy visibility and navigation to mobile, providing a consistent learning experience across desktop, web, and mobile while preserving existing admin controls and permissions.</p><p><b>Rollout Schedule</b></p><ul> <li>General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out <b>end of June 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;mid-June)&nbsp;and expect to complete by<b> early July 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;end of June).</li> </ul> <p><b>[Impact on Your Organization]</b></p> <p><b>Who is affected</b></p> <ul> <li>Users accessing Viva Learning in Microsoft Teams mobile</li> </ul> <p><b>Platforms / Services</b></p> <ul> <li>Microsoft Teams (mobile)</li> <li>Viva Learning</li> </ul> <p><b>What will happen</b></p> <ul> <li>Learners will see <b>all Academies</b> they have permission to access under the <b>Academy tab</b> in Teams mobile.</li><p>Screenshot 1: <i>Academies visible in Viva Learning on Microsoft Teams mobile:</i></p><p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/file/ccp/en-us/fd8bbf28-d76b-4810-89f4-3c595da1ca17" style="width: 250px;" alt="user settings"></p><p>Screenshot 2: <i>Learners can open an Academy to navigate Sections, Sub-sections, and Learning Paths:</i></p><p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/file/ccp/en-us/ab5c75ba-c8f0-47d0-8ffa-2082a86197ef" style="width: 250px;" alt="user settings"></p><li>Learners can:<ul><li>View Academies they are authorized to access.</li><li>Navigate <b>Sections and Sub‑sections</b> configured by admins.</li><li>Open <b>Learning Paths</b> and the courses within them.</li><li>Land directly on the <b>Academy view</b> when opening a shared Academy link.</li><li>Access the <b>Microsoft Copilot Academy</b> on mobile through notifications.</li></ul></li><li>Academies on mobile are <b>view‑only</b>.</li><li>All Academy creation, permissions, and curation continue to be managed on <b>Viva Learning web and desktop</b>.</li><li>Updates made by admins on web or desktop automatically appear on mobile.</li><li>This feature is <b>enabled by default</b> and respects existing permissions.</li><li>No policy or configuration changes are required.</li></ul> <p><b>[Action Required / Recommendations]</b></p> <ul><li>No action is required. </li><li>Consider notifying helpdesk staff and learners about mobile availability.</li></ul> <p><b>[Compliance Considerations]</b></p> <p>No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.</p>
June 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM Updated
Title
Previous
Viva Learning: Academy support on mobile
New
(Updated) Viva Learning: Academy support on mobile
Summary
Previous
Viva Learning Academies are now accessible in Microsoft Teams mobile, offering learners view-only access to organization-curated learning journeys with consistent experience across devices. Rollout begins June 2026 (preview) and July 2026 (general). No admin changes needed; updates sync automatically from web/desktop.
New
Viva Learning Academies are now accessible in Microsoft Teams mobile starting mid-June 2026, offering a consistent, view-only learning experience with existing permissions. Users can navigate sections, learning paths, and access updates made on web/desktop. No action or policy changes are needed.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-06-01T23:21:37.120Z
New
2026-06-09T16:03:26.513Z
Tags
Previous
Feature update,User impact
New
Updated message,Feature update,User impact
Body Content
Previous
<p><b>[What and Why]</b></p> <p>Academies in Viva Learning are now available in <b>Microsoft Teams mobile</b>, allowing learners to access organization‑curated learning journeys directly from their mobile devices. This update extends Academy visibility and navigation to mobile, providing a consistent learning experience across desktop, web, and mobile while preserving existing admin controls and permissions.</p><p><b>Rollout Schedule</b></p> <ul> <li>Public Preview (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in <b>early June 2026</b> and expect to complete by <b>mid-June 2026</b>.</li> <li>General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in <b>early July 2026</b> and expect to complete by <b>mid-July 2026</b>.</li> </ul> <p><b>[Impact on Your Organization]</b></p> <p><b>Who is affected</b></p> <ul> <li>Users accessing Viva Learning in Microsoft Teams mobile</li> </ul> <p><b>Platforms / Services</b></p> <ul> <li>Microsoft Teams (mobile)</li> <li>Viva Learning</li> </ul> <p><b>What will happen</b></p> <ul> <li>Learners will see <b>all Academies</b> they have permission to access under the <b>Academy tab</b> in Teams mobile.</li><p>Screenshot 1: <i>Academies visible in Viva Learning on Microsoft Teams mobile:</i></p><p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/file/ccp/en-us/fd8bbf28-d76b-4810-89f4-3c595da1ca17" style="width: 250px;" alt="user settings"></p><p>Screenshot 2: <i>Learners can open an Academy to navigate Sections, Sub-sections, and Learning Paths:</i></p><p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/file/ccp/en-us/ab5c75ba-c8f0-47d0-8ffa-2082a86197ef" style="width: 250px;" alt="user settings"></p><li>Learners can:<ul><li>View Academies they are authorized to access.</li><li>Navigate <b>Sections and Sub‑sections</b> configured by admins.</li><li>Open <b>Learning Paths</b> and the courses within them.</li><li>Land directly on the <b>Academy view</b> when opening a shared Academy link.</li><li>Access the <b>Microsoft Copilot Academy</b> on mobile through notifications.</li></ul></li><li>Academies on mobile are <b>view‑only</b>.</li><li>All Academy creation, permissions, and curation continue to be managed on <b>Viva Learning web and desktop</b>.</li><li>Updates made by admins on web or desktop automatically appear on mobile.</li><li>This feature is <b>enabled by default</b> and respects existing permissions.</li><li>No policy or configuration changes are required.</li></ul> <p><b>[Action Required / Recommendations]</b></p> <ul><li>No action is required. </li><li>Consider notifying helpdesk staff and learners about mobile availability.</li></ul> <p><b>[Compliance Considerations]</b></p> <p>No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.</p>
New
<p>Updated June 9, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p><b>[What and Why]</b></p> <p>Academies in Viva Learning are now available in <b>Microsoft Teams mobile</b>, allowing learners to access organization‑curated learning journeys directly from their mobile devices. This update extends Academy visibility and navigation to mobile, providing a consistent learning experience across desktop, web, and mobile while preserving existing admin controls and permissions.</p><p><b>Rollout Schedule</b></p><ul> <li>General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in <b>mid-June 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;early July)&nbsp;and expect to complete by <b>end of June 2026</b> (previously&nbsp;mid-July).</li> </ul> <p><b>[Impact on Your Organization]</b></p> <p><b>Who is affected</b></p> <ul> <li>Users accessing Viva Learning in Microsoft Teams mobile</li> </ul> <p><b>Platforms / Services</b></p> <ul> <li>Microsoft Teams (mobile)</li> <li>Viva Learning</li> </ul> <p><b>What will happen</b></p> <ul> <li>Learners will see <b>all Academies</b> they have permission to access under the <b>Academy tab</b> in Teams mobile.</li><p>Screenshot 1: <i>Academies visible in Viva Learning on Microsoft Teams mobile:</i></p><p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/file/ccp/en-us/fd8bbf28-d76b-4810-89f4-3c595da1ca17" style="width: 250px;" alt="user settings"></p><p>Screenshot 2: <i>Learners can open an Academy to navigate Sections, Sub-sections, and Learning Paths:</i></p><p><img src="https://cxcs.microsoft.net/file/ccp/en-us/ab5c75ba-c8f0-47d0-8ffa-2082a86197ef" style="width: 250px;" alt="user settings"></p><li>Learners can:<ul><li>View Academies they are authorized to access.</li><li>Navigate <b>Sections and Sub‑sections</b> configured by admins.</li><li>Open <b>Learning Paths</b> and the courses within them.</li><li>Land directly on the <b>Academy view</b> when opening a shared Academy link.</li><li>Access the <b>Microsoft Copilot Academy</b> on mobile through notifications.</li></ul></li><li>Academies on mobile are <b>view‑only</b>.</li><li>All Academy creation, permissions, and curation continue to be managed on <b>Viva Learning web and desktop</b>.</li><li>Updates made by admins on web or desktop automatically appear on mobile.</li><li>This feature is <b>enabled by default</b> and respects existing permissions.</li><li>No policy or configuration changes are required.</li></ul> <p><b>[Action Required / Recommendations]</b></p> <ul><li>No action is required. </li><li>Consider notifying helpdesk staff and learners about mobile availability.</li></ul> <p><b>[Compliance Considerations]</b></p> <p>No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.</p>

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