This month brings enhanced personalisation and improved user experience to Access LMS Hub and Access LMS2. Key highlights include a redesigned CPD interface with streak functionality, new Belt visibility controls for targeted learning campaigns, and several user experience improvements across admin theming and system messaging.
New Features
Automatic Image Selection
The Global Settings 'Automatic Image Selection' card controls whether the system selects images for your content automatically. When enabled, images will be added to content based on their title and description. If you prefer to use your own image, you can disable this and upload a default image that will appear on all pieces of content. If you do not upload a default image, content will appear with our standard placeholder images.
Available for: Access LMS Hub and Access LMS2
Release date: 20th November 2025
Visibility Tab Added to Belts
Admins will now be able to restrict Belts to specific audiences and deliver a more personalised experience for learners. A Belt can be restricted to specific Teams, Person Categories & Individual users and a combination of all 3 can be used.
Super Admins will also have the ability to restrict 'All org' belts but only to Teams and Person Category Groups that span across the site.
This feature will unlock exciting strategic use cases by enabling Admins to create targeted campaigns for specific groups such as onboarding for new hires, upskilling for specific cohorts, belts for specific company locations.
Please note: The Admin is responsible for ensuring that their chosen audience has permission to access the content added to the belt otherwise some learners may not see the full contents of the belt.
Available for: Access LMS Hub and Access LMS2
Release date: 28th November 2025
CPD Experience Transformation
The CPD page has been completely redesigned to improve navigation and streamline the layout. The new purple banner displays comprehensive status information at a glance, including progress, incomplete items, deadlines and category targets. Visual progress bars replace the traditional donut chart, and intelligent content sections guide learners through what needs their attention first.
We've also introduced a new weekly CPD streak feature to help learners build consistent professional development habits.
All familiar CPD functionality remains available. Learners can still add CPD activities, view their CPD log, filter by type and category, and export records. The new interface simply makes these features easier to find and nicer to use. All existing CPD data transfers seamlessly to the new interface.
Please note: This release focuses on core CPD functionality. Customers using the following features will not be included in this initial rollout and will follow in subsequent releases:
Count Pathways
Value Scheme
CPD Adjustments
CPD Syncing
End Date Based Periods
Last 12 Months filters
CPD Grouping
Submissions
Available for: Access LMS Hub and Access LMS2
Release date: 30th November 2025
Improvements
Access Digital Assistant
We've moved the Digital Assistant to the right side of your screen to reduce visual clutter. The chat will now remain hidden during content playback to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience with clear access to navigation controls.
Available for: Access LMS Hub and Access LMS2 (Admins only)
Release date: 5th November 2025
Improved Applause Integration Messaging
You'll notice the messaging around Applause on the Check In page is looking much friendlier and clearer. We've tidied up all the tooltips and button states to make it crystal clear when learners can receive recognition and what's needed to enable the feature.
What's improved:
Clearer learner status messaging – Tooltips on individual compliance cards now use friendlier, learner-focused language
Better product context – When Applause isn't provisioned, disabled buttons now clearly explain what Applause is and what's needed to enable it
More relevant guidance – When Applause is active but team members haven't completed training, tooltips provide contextually appropriate next steps
Available for: Access LMS Hub and Access LMS2
Release date: 30th November 2025
Admin Theming
Admin users on LMS2 sites will now be able to select their own personal theme preference for their homepage, without affecting the choice of other users. Previously, only Superadmins could access the appearance settings but we have now opened this up to standard Admin users as well. Only the 'Tailor the Admin experience" area will be available to them. Other configurations such as the button theming and company branding will remain controlled by the Super Admin. This small change recognises the importance of all Admin users and their need to personalise their workspace to improve their daily experience.
Available for: Access LMS2
Release date: 30th November 2025
Feature Perfect Fixes
Login Issues Resolved
Fixed login timeout errors that prevented users from accessing the Admin area. Users experiencing extended loading screens followed by error messages can now log in successfully.
Available for: Access LMS Hub and Access LMS2
Release date: 6th November 2025
Delegate Manager Approvals Fixed
Fixed an issue where Delegate Managers could not see pending approvals in the Team → Approvals section. Delegate Managers can now view and action approval requests on behalf of Line Managers as intended.
Available for: Access LMS Hub and Access LMS2
Release date: 26th November 2025
Form Reset Issues Resolved
Fixed an issue where the 'Continue' button remained disabled when attempting to reset Forms in My Learning. Users can now successfully restart Forms after ticking the confirmation checkbox.
Available for: Access LMS2
Release date: 26th November 2025
📌Note: Releases are rolled out gradually over a 2-week period. Some users may receive updates earlier than others. There will be a release freeze over Christmas, from the 15th December until the 5th January.