{"id":68516,"date":"2025-07-08T08:02:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T08:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/articles\/totara-unveils-new-ai-features\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T13:40:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T13:40:53","slug":"totara-unveils-new-ai-features","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/articles\/totara-unveils-new-ai-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Totara Unveils New AI Features in Latest Product Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class='inline-text-container MobileAlignment DesktopAlignment'>\n  <div class='richText'><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Totara Version 19.1 introduces 4 new AI features that drive L&amp;D efficiency, plus enhanced search and content discovery and streamlined workflows.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">London, July 08, 2025 \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Totara has announced the release of Version 19.1 (V19.1) of its platform, introducing a host of new AI features that support admins in the flow of work and helps learners create effective user-generated content. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This mid-year release signals a strategic shift from an annual release cadence toward more frequent updates, accelerating the rollout of new platform capabilities. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alongside the AI features, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">V19.1 enables learners to search and discover relevant learning content more effectively, including in the mobile app catalogue. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI Features that Drive L&amp;D Efficiency and Boost Collaborative Learning<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The new AI-powered tools assist system administrators\u00a0in the flow of work, creating and refining text and images when building learning content. Learners can benefit from these features when creating their own resources. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI Writing assistant: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create text using prompts, or summarise lengthy text and refine draft copy. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI Image generator: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create images for courses and resources in the flow of work. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI SMART goal assistant: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create well-structured SMART goals that aid personal development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI Knowledge check-in: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create informal quizzes on resources that encourage self-directed learning and knowledge reinforcement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhanced Content Discovery and Smoother Admin Workflows<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The latest updates focus on improved content discovery for learners, while core workflows have been streamlined to save admin time and improve the learner experience:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhanced Search: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Including smarter partial word matching, wildcard searches and spell check suggestions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More Relevant Content Discovery: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhanced recommended content engine is now available in the Explore catalogue, plus admins can exclude courses from appearing in catalogue searches without removing them from existing programs <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mobile-App Search &amp; Discovery:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Catalogue filters &amp; search as you type <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learners now have the flexibility to self-enrol on programs and certifications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more details on the latest new features visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/articles\/whats-new-totara-version-19-1\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/a<\/span>rticles\/whats-new-totara-version-19-1<\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dave Cruickshank, Chief Executive Officer of Totara Learning Group, commented:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAt the heart of this release is the ability for L&amp;D to do more, faster, while offering a smoother user experience. We\u2019re excited to embrace the power of AI in our first-generation features \u2013\u00a0they offer practical and purposeful uses, allowing admins and learners to refine learning and course content in the flow of work.\u201d <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOur workflow enhancements smooth out admin processes, allowing L&amp;D to focus their time on what matters. These features, along with our increased feature release cycle, are indicative of our direction of travel; we\u2019re listening to &#8211; and responding to &#8211; both customer and partner feedback to refine processes, while continuously exploring innovative ways to enhance the learner experience.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About Totara<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Totara is a global leader in learning management technologies, supporting over 1,500 customers and 21 million users worldwide. Its flagship product, Totara Learn, is\u00a0a customisable LMS that\u2019s trusted to deliver mission-critical learning for multinational corporations, government agencies, and mid-sized enterprises.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Totara supports a global partner network of 75+ partners, as well as direct teams focused on the UK Government and Healthcare sectors and the US public sector (FedRAMP authorized since August 2023). With offices in the UK, US, and New Zealand, Totara\u2019s team of over 200 continue to drive innovation and growth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>","protected":false},"template":"","tax\/tags":[684,720],"tax\/solutions":[778,798,1192],"tax\/topics":[688],"tax\/industries":[],"tax\/article-types":[813],"class_list":["post-68516","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/68516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/tags?post=68516"},{"taxonomy":"solution","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/solutions?post=68516"},{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/topics?post=68516"},{"taxonomy":"industry-tax","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/industries?post=68516"},{"taxonomy":"article-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/article-types?post=68516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}