MC1330883 - Viva Learning: Academy support on mobile

Updated June 16, 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

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

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:



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



• 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.