{"id":73153,"date":"2026-01-27T07:55:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T07:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/articles\/whats-new-totara-version-20\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T20:58:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T20:58:36","slug":"whats-new-totara-version-20","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/articles\/whats-new-totara-version-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover What&#8217;s New in Totara Version 20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class='inline-text-container MobileAlignment DesktopAlignment'>\n  <div class='richText'><p><em><strong>From complex compliance management to workforce upskilling, Totara Version 20 (V20) delivers new features and intuitive workflows that streamline administration while elevating the learner experience. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is one of our\u00a0largest\u00a0releases\u00a0of new features\u00a0in recent years.\u00a0This blog provides\u00a0a brief summary\u00a0of the main release items, with\u00a0useful\u00a0links allowing you to explore our key features in more detail. V20 includes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flexible\u00a0multi-year\u00a0recertification\u00a0pathways<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New compliance insights reporting block<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learner self-enrolment for programs &amp; certifications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhanced\u00a0skills\u00a0functionality\u00a0and reporting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI features that enhance the learner experience and boost L&amp;D efficiency<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multi-Factor Authentication for all users<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Time-saving\u00a0administration\u00a0workflows that\u00a0support\u00a0compliance\u00a0management<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Content discovery and search enhancements<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plus\u00a0Mobile App enhancements and new APIs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>See all these new features in action &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/events\/webinars-whats-new-in-totara-v20\/\">watch our V20 demo webinar recording<\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Whats-new-in-V20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What&#8217;s new in Totara V20 PDF<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class='inline-media-container'>\n      <div class='videoWrapper'>\n      <div>\n        <iframe\n          id='inline-iframe5'\n          class='videoEmbed'\n          src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bUBE5mqz-Qg?autoplay=0&#038;mute=1'\n          title='YouTube video player'\n          allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n          allowFullScreen\n        ><\/iframe>\n      <\/div>\n      <div id='inline-thumbnail-container5'>\n                \n<a id=\"videoEmbedButton5\" class=\"button-link largeSize\" target=\"\" href=\"\">\n  <span class='container darkPrimaryTheme'>\n    <div><\/div>\n    <div><\/div>\n    <div class='contents'>\n      <span>Play video<\/span>\n      <svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"#2C9892\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n        <path fillRule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M2 10C2 9.58579 2.33579 9.25 2.75 9.25L15.3879 9.25L10.2302 4.29062C9.93159 4.00353 9.92228 3.52875 10.2094 3.23017C10.4965 2.93159 10.9713 2.92228 11.2698 3.20937L17.7698 9.45937C17.9169 9.60078 18 9.79599 18 10C18 10.204 17.9169 10.3992 17.7698 10.5406L11.2698 16.7906C10.9713 17.0777 10.4965 17.0684 10.2094 16.7698C9.92228 16.4713 9.93159 15.9965 10.2302 15.7094L15.3879 10.75L2.75 10.75C2.33579 10.75 2 10.4142 2 10Z\" \/>\n        <\/svg>    <\/div>\n  <\/span>\n<\/a>      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<script>\n  let inline_button5 = document.getElementById('videoEmbedButton5');\n  let inline_thumbnailContainer5 = document.getElementById('inline-thumbnail-container5');\n  let inline_iframe5 = document.getElementById('inline-iframe5');\n  let inline_videoURL5 = 'https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bUBE5mqz-Qg';\n\n  inline_thumbnailContainer5.addEventListener('click', function(e) {\n    e.preventDefault();\n    inline_thumbnailContainer5.style.display = 'none';\n    inline_iframe5.src = `${inline_videoURL5}?autoplay=1&mute=0`;\n  });\n<\/script>\n\n\n<div class='inline-text-container MobileAlignment DesktopAlignment'>\n  <div class='richText'><h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Efficiently maintain compliance over time with powerful new multi-year recertification pathways<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Handling complex certification requirements has had a major upgrade, making it easier to manage\u00a0multi-year\u00a0recertification cycles and\u00a0maintain\u00a0compliance over time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A single certification can now manage multiple paths, expiry rules, and reinstatement behaviours.\u00a0Totara\u2019s\u00a0certification engine now gives organisations total control over how mandatory training is structured, delivered, and\u00a0maintained.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/articles\/recertification-cycles\/\">Totara\u2019s flexible multi-year recertification pathways<\/a> in our in-depth blog post.<\/p>\n<p>See Help Docs for more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/what-are-certifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certifications and recertification cycles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New compliance certification reporting block<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245651997 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245651997 BCX0\">Get an instant snapshot of certification compliance status<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245651997 BCX0\">\u00a0without manually creating reports each time<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245651997 BCX0\">. The block format provides easy access to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245651997 BCX0\">drill down insights that\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245651997 BCX0\">provide a quick, visual overview of certification compliance across teams<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245651997 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW245651997 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-73089\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2certifications-report-block-300x255.jpg\" alt=\"Totara's Certification compliance reporting block\" width=\"600\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2certifications-report-block-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2certifications-report-block-768x653.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2certifications-report-block.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28468226 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeHovered CommentHighlightHovered SCXW28468226 BCX0\">This block provides managers with clear, actionable insights\u00a0that they can add to their \u2018My Team\u2019 dashboard\u00a0without the need to create custom reports each time.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeHovered SCXW28468226 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/articles\/certification-compliance-reporting-block\/\">Learn more about the certification reporting block in our blog post.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW38606263 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/certifications-current-compliance-block\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW38606263 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38606263 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">See\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38606263 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">H<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38606263 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">elp\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38606263 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">D<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38606263 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">ocs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38606263 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0for more details<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<span class=\"EOP SCXW38606263 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learner self-enrolment for programs &amp; certifications\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learners can now enrol to (and withdraw from) programs and certifications. Learners have the freedom to browse programs and certifications from the catalogue and enrol themselves, without needing to request access first (as they did in prior versions).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This encourages self-directed learning, even in the most compliance-focused environments.\u00a0Note that admins must enable this functionality &#8211; this ensures learners can only self-enrol onto (or withdraw from)\u00a0appropriate programs\u00a0and certifications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When enabled, this\u00a0can save administrators significant amounts of time as they will no longer need to manually assign individuals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/program-self-enrolment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW179485893 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179485893 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">See Help Docs for more details<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Upskill your workforce with new skills reporting and functionality<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may notice something a little different in Totara V20 &#8211; we\u2019re shifting our terminology from competency to skills. We\u2019re changing this to reflect the language used by customers, partners, business stakeholders and the broader L&amp;D community.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">V20 introduces\u00a0a number of\u00a0exciting features that make it easier to\u00a0nurture skill development with targeted training and reporting:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Team Skill Proficiency block<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-73085 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2teams-members-1-300x253.jpg\" alt=\"Team Skills Proficiency reporting block\" width=\"300\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2teams-members-1-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2teams-members-1-768x647.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2teams-members-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Team Skill Proficiency block provides line <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">manag<\/span>ers <span data-contrast=\"auto\">and secondary <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">line managers with a clear view of their team\u2019s current skill levels. It allows managers to identify ga<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ps, recognise strengths, and efficiently rate their team&#8217;s skills where needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28468226 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeHovered CommentHighlightHovered SCXW28468226 BCX0\">This block provides managers with clear, actionable insights\u00a0that they can add to their \u2018My Team\u2019 dashboard\u00a0without the need to create custom reports each time.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeHovered SCXW28468226 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/team-skill-proficiency-block\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">See Help Docs for more details<\/span><\/a>.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Clearer skill gaps reporting\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clearer visuals and reporting options provide snapshot views of proficient vs not proficient status.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW212757512 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/skill-reporting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW212757512 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212757512 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">See\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212757512 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">H<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212757512 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">elp\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212757512 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">D<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212757512 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">ocs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212757512 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0for more details<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212757512 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Skill rating by audience<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\">Perfect for healthcare and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\">highly regulated s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\">ectors, this enables flexible on-the-job assessments of skills,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\">where supervisors can\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\">observe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\">\u00a0staff completing tasks and mark them\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\">as\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\">competent. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\">Admins can now add audiences to observe and rate competencies &#8211; effectively allowing organisations to assign this task to anyone they choose by assigning them to an audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW118571617 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/skill-reporting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW118571617 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">See\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">H<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">elp\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">D<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">ocs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0for more details<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118571617 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">.<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW118571617 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New audience type \u2013 \u2018skill\u00a0proficiency\u2019\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\">Group learners by\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\">skill\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\">proficiency<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\">with this<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\"> new audience type. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130860192 BCX0\">This\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130860192 BCX0\">enables smarter enrolments and targeted next-step learning, as well as increased reporting options.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\">See\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\">H<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\">elp\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\">D<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\">ocs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\">\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW891408 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/audience-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW891408 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">audience rules<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW891408 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/add-an-audience-rule-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW891408 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">add<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">n audience<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0rule set<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW891408 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">.<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW891408 BCX0\" 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;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75399012 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW75399012 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">AI features that\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75399012 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">improve the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75399012 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">learner experience and boost L&amp;D efficiency<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW75399012 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re excited to introduce four new AI-powered plugins that streamline content creation \u2013 all within your LMS. Refine your text so it\u2019s concise, relevant and engaging, and create the perfect images that exactly match your course and resource topics.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Launched in Totara V19.1, these\u00a0are now available\u00a0to all users\u00a0in\u00a0V20.\u00a0Getting a helping hand from AI\u00a0with these time-saving features:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI Writing\u00a0assistant\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;\u00a0refine,\u00a0summarise\u00a0and create consistent course and resource text<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI Image\u00a0generation-<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0create images in the flow of work<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI Knowledge\u00a0check-in\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;\u00a0create informal quizzes from\u00a0resources\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI SMART\u00a0goal\u00a0assistant\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 create structured, focus\u00a0SMART goals\u00a0to aid your personal development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-68350\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AI-image-generation_800_5fps.gif\" alt=\"Totara's AI image generator lets you create images based on prompts while in the flow of work, making it quicker and easier to find effective images tailored to your learning content\" width=\"550\" height=\"495\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These tools have massive potential to boost both the admin and learner experience of Totara. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/articles\/whats-new-totara-version-19-1\/\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\">L<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW111036564 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">earn more about each of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"> Totara\u2019s AI features<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\">Check out <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\">our<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\">blog on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW111036564 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/articles\/getting-started-ai\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW111036564 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">how to get the most out of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Totara\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">new AI-powered feature<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">s, including tips on writing effective prompts<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111036564 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enhanced security with new Multi-Factor Authentication rules<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tighten your security protocols with our Multi-Factor Authentication rules. Define specific rules that when matched, require users to set up multi-factor authentication. This ensures stronger account security and can be applied to specific user groups.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/multi-factor-authentication-mfa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">See Help Docs for more details<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW259470298 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259470298 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Time-saving admin workflows for strong compliance management<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW259470298 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating robust learning programs that support mission-critical learning in complex organisations\u00a0is essential for Totara\u2019s users.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve\u00a0listened to your feedback, and made\u00a0a number of\u00a0small but powerful enhancements that\u00a0reduce admin complexity\u00a0and cut out workarounds \u2013 so you can focus\u00a0your time\u00a0on delivering an outstanding learner experience:<\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Preview audience changes &amp; improved audience rules layout<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-73097\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2Preview-audiences-memberships-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"Audience preview changes \" width=\"300\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2Preview-audiences-memberships-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2Preview-audiences-memberships.jpg 699w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Making changes to audiences with large numbers of users can have\u00a0a big impact, for example triggering notifications.\u00a0New preview panels reduce the risk of errors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Admins now have a preview panel that offers a clear overview of total users added and removed, as well as a clear display of individual users and their status.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ve\u00a0also refreshed the layout and usability for\u00a0audience\u00a0rules, with clearer navigation and naming\u00a0conventions. This\u00a0reduces complexity, making it easier to onboard new admins, efficiently complete the Rules workflow and visually easier to read the information on the page.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/audience-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">See Help Docs\u00a0for more details.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">User Status is visible on User Profile<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170943556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW170943556 BCX0\">A user&#8217;s status (active or suspended) now clearly shows next to their profile. This\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW170943556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW170943556 BCX0\">improvement prevents admins from searching the system and running separate user<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW170943556 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW170943556 BCX0\">status reports to find this commonly used information.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW170943556 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/user-default-preferences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">See Help Docs for more details.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Export reports in background<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exporting\u00a0large scale\u00a0reports\u00a0(for example, with\u00a0tens of thousands\u00a0of\u00a0data-points)\u00a0used to\u00a0require admins to\u00a0wait while the data processed\u00a0in the current tab.\u00a0V20\u00a0enables reports to\u00a0export as a background task, freeing\u00a0admins to continue work\u00a0elsewhere\u00a0in the LMS\u00a0while the\u00a0report export\u00a0processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/export-a-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">See\u00a0Help\u00a0Docs\u00a0for more details.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mandatory Date\/Time field improvements\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This small change will make a big difference to data integrity. Mandatory Date\/Time fields are now empty by default, prompting users to select a value before submission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClicked CommentHighlightClicked SCXW76379241 BCX0\">Previously this field would pre-populate with a default value, which users may not always amend<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW76379241 BCX0\">\u00a0to the correct date<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW76379241 BCX0\">. Now this field is\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW76379241 BCX0\">blank<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW76379241 BCX0\">\u00a0by default, users will receive\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW76379241 BCX0\">a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW76379241 BCX0\">warning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW76379241 BCX0\">\u00a0to prompt them to fill in the field.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW76379241 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW76379241 BCX0\">This improves data accuracy and integrity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Content discovery and search enhancements\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Helping your learners quickly discover relevant learning resources is essential for creating an engaging learning experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-73093\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2explore-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Totara's explore catalogue - browse learning and courses\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2explore-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2explore-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01Blogpost_image_v2explore.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Totara V20\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0improved content search, how content works in\u00a0catalogues and improved dashboard functionality:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smarter partial word matching\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhanced wildcard search for more flexible matching\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smarter search with spell check suggestions\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhanced recommended content engine in Explore catalogue\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exclude courses from catalogue\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dashboard \u2013 Accessibility improvement and UI tweaks\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enable\u00a0admins to order and find dashboards<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/articles\/whats-new-totara-version-19-1\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Head here for more detailed feature descriptions and help doc links.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Digital attendance check-in for seminar events\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Move on from roll calls and manual tracking. Learners can now mark their own attendance using a secure link or QR code \u2014 whether they attend in person or online.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trainers save time \u2013 no need to track people down or take roll calls\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Works anywhere \u2013 scan a QR code in a room, or click a link in an online session\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scales beautifully \u2013 especially helpful for large group trainings\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduces admin errors \u2013 check-in records are created directly by the learner\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supports compliance \u2013 check-ins are tied to user login and seminar events<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/digital-self-attendance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See Help Docs for more details<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New offline synching options\u00a0for Mobile app<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>Please note that updates to the Mobile app will be available on 28th January 2026.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ve\u00a0added a setting that allows users to choose their offline sync preference:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Auto vs Manual sync<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wi-Fi\u00a0only or\u00a0Wi-Fi+Mobile\u00a0Data<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Auto synching offers learners better experience in low-connectivity environments, helping learners pick up right where they left off.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/mobile-offline-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">See Help Docs on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mobile offline support<\/span><\/a>.<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/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;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Remove access to performance activities upon role change\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Totara Perform,\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0added the ability to manage users\u2019 access to performance activities to\u00a0maintain\u00a0compliant privacy and data access policies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Admins can apply a global setting to remove access when a participant changes roles. This automatically removes manager, manager\u2019s manager, or appraiser access to closed activities when they no longer share a job assignment with the subject of the activity. Admins can also remove participants\u2019 access from closed performance activities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This ensures only the\u00a0appropriate people\u00a0retain\u00a0access to past activity records when an employee\u00a0changes\u00a0role or has a new manager\u00a0assigned .<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/managing-access-to-performance-activity-instances\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">See Help Docs for more details.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New APIs to connect your LMS with essential business systems<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re\u00a0expanding our API services for seminars, report builder and programs and certifications.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This offers more expansive options for partners to extract data to a BI tool,\u00a0provides\u00a0more Seminar functionality, and\u00a0allows you\u00a0to get back a list of the\u00a0certifications and programs\u00a0that exist in the system,\u00a0also\u00a0enabling you to\u00a0enrol users via their assignment groups.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, we\u2019re expanding Totara\u2019s integration with Workato by adding more supported API actions and triggers, making it easier to connect Totara with other systems.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ve also introduced new webhook functionality. Rather than relying on repetitive API polling, webhooks allow Totara to instantly push updates \u2013 like course completions \u2013 to external systems in real time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find more information on these updates, check our Help Docs on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/what-is-the-external-api\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-faitracker-click-bind=\"true\">Totara API services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/what-are-webhooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-faitracker-click-bind=\"true\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">What are webhooks?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/webhook-delivery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-faitracker-click-bind=\"true\">Webhook delivery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/totara.help\/docs\/setting-up-webhooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-faitracker-click-bind=\"true\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">Setting up webhooks<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>","protected":false},"template":"","tax\/tags":[682,698,684,720,691],"tax\/solutions":[778,798,1192],"tax\/topics":[],"tax\/industries":[],"tax\/article-types":[1387],"class_list":["post-73153","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/73153","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=73153"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/tags?post=73153"},{"taxonomy":"solution","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/solutions?post=73153"},{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/topics?post=73153"},{"taxonomy":"industry-tax","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/industries?post=73153"},{"taxonomy":"article-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/article-types?post=73153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}