How to create a learning plan?

Question

Create a learning plan, credentials, or assessment plan. What are the steps to take?

Answer 1

Hi Dr Pierre C. Wepener

Based on your description and the channel tag, I understand that you may be asking about creating a learning plan in Viva Learning. 

If that's the case, Viva Learning supports Learning Paths, which can be used to build a structured learning journey by grouping and organizing learning content. You can create a Learning Path from the Viva Learning Admin experience, add learning content, organize it into sections, and then publish it for learners. 

For detailed steps, please see: Creating Learning paths in Viva Learning | Microsoft Learn 

If instead you are asking about creating learning plans, credentials, or assessment-related learning journeys in Microsoft Learn, please refer to the AI response below, which outlines the process of creating and managing Plans in Microsoft Learn, including creating Collections, converting them into Plans, organizing milestones, inviting learners, and tracking learner progress. 

I hope this helps. Please let us know if you need any further assistance. 

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Answer 2

On Microsoft Learn, a learning plan is created and managed by using the Plans feature.

1. Sign in to Microsoft Learn with a Learn profile.
2. Create a Collection of Learn content (modules, learning paths, etc.) that should be included in the plan. To do this, follow the guidance in the Collections article referenced from the plans documentation.
3. From the Collections page, convert the Collection into a Plan by copying it to a plan.
4. In the new Plan, review and edit:
   • Title and Description (copied from the Collection, but can be edited).
   • Milestones (these come from the Collection’s sections and can be reordered, edited, added, or deleted).
5. Optionally add learning outcomes that describe the skills learners will gain by completing the plan.
6. Optionally set “Days to milestone” for each milestone to recommend how long learners should spend on each part.
7. Optionally add more Learn content directly into the plan by selecting the + icon on any Learn content page, choosing the Plans tab, and selecting the plan.
8. Finalize the plan by proofreading and confirming the structure and content.
9. Publish the plan.
10. Invite learners:
    • Open the plan and use Manage → Invite learners.
    • Copy the link or choose to send it via email using the default mail application.
    • Optionally create learning groups to generate unique links and simplify reporting.
11. Track learner progress using the built-in reporting for the plan. Progress is associated with learning groups when learners start the plan from a group link.

For learners starting or completing a plan:

1. Sign in to Microsoft Learn.
2. Open the plan (via invite link or by discovering it on Learn) and select Start.
3. Use Resume to continue where they left off.
4. View all started plans from Profile → Plans.

Plans can be used to prepare for credentials or assessments by organizing the relevant Learn content into milestones aligned with exam or skills objectives, then inviting learners and tracking their progress.

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References:

• Plans on Microsoft Learn
• How to create and manage plans on Microsoft Learn
• How to start and complete plans on Microsoft Learn
• Best practices for creating and managing plans on Microsoft Learn