This page keeps you up to date with everything that changes on Rise Up, across web, mobile and the public API: new features, improvements and integrations, for the upcoming release and all past ones.
Rise Up is updated once a quarter. Each release rolls out during the first month of the quarter, between the 1st and the 29th at 9:00 AM, on a date that depends on your customer tier, and updates are applied with no service interruption.
Upcoming release: October 2026
October 2026 Coming soon
This October, we are placing AI at the center of the platform. You gain more visibility and control over the models being used, with a sovereign option always available and clear identification of AI-generated content. Major updates land where AI matters most: course creation and analytics.
This release also introduces the Forge integration, connecting training to practice, and delivers a few long-awaited features: learning paths are now available in the catalogue, and classroom sessions can be created in bulk with the new session import.
Note: this is the planned scope for October and details may be adjusted before release. Rollout from October 1st to 29th.
Major features
| Feature | Description |
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| Native Forge Integration |
Link a Forge coach to a training so practice follows theory. Learners reach their coach directly from the course and keep practising after completion. Admins manage which courses give access to each coach, directly from Rise Up.
Feature article
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| Course creation with AI |
Create a complete training with AI: select the audience, state the objective and add source documents. Rise Up proposes the structure, content, settings and packaging; you review, adjust and publish. Every step can now be generated with AI. AI-created trainings are standard Rise Up trainings, fully editable at any time. Feature article |
| Analytics in Flash |
Ask questions about your training data in plain language and get instant answers in the chat: metrics, tables and charts, with CSV or image download. Each user only sees data matching their role: learners their own progress, managers their team, admins the whole platform.
Feature article
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| Learning paths in the catalogue |
Publish learning paths to the catalogue with a banner, description, objectives and category. Learners can filter the catalogue between courses and learning paths, review the full path content and total duration, download the program, and register or request registration. No learning path appears in the catalogue unless you explicitly publish it. Sequential learning paths now enrol learners into their courses sequentially, fixing issues with waiting lists and relative course deadlines.
Feature article
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Catalogue experience
Registration management
Sequential learning paths
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| New Rise Up steps |
New steps are available: Audio, HTML, cards, role play and mini game, available on generation and manual creation.
Feature article
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Minor improvements
| Feature | Description |
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| AI | |
| AI Act update |
Users are now clearly informed (visually and machine readable) when interacting with an AI agent or AI generated content. See detailed changes
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| Sovereign & Performance AI settings |
Choose the AI setting that fits your organisation, Performance or Sovereign. Both options power the platform search and Flash. Note that AI can no longer be fully disabled. See detailed changes
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| Search through resources |
Resources are now available in platform search and in Flash search, based on permissions. See detailed changes
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| Page content access in Flash | Flash takes into account the page you are viewing to provide more relevant answers. |
| Content | |
| Audio step |
Add audio content natively: upload a file (up to 2 GB) or record directly in the platform. Learners get a player with speed control, an automatic transcript, and offline listening on mobile. Optional cover image and completion email. See detailed changes
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| Unified Video step |
All video content is now added through a single Video step, whether you upload a file, paste an external link or record your screen and webcam. Existing Webcast, Screencast, Loom and Screenomatic steps are converted automatically with no impact on learner progress or statistics. See detailed changes
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| Session import |
Create classroom sessions in bulk from an Excel or CSV file. Download a template matching your platform configuration, fill it and import: the file is fully checked first and each error indicates the field, the reason and the row. Session groups and custom fields are supported. See detailed changes
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| Administration | |
| Smart rules on learner progression |
Group smart rules can now use learner progression on a course, learning path or goal (not started, ongoing, done): for example, enrol learners into a group when they complete a course. If an element used by a rule is deleted, the rule is paused and flagged instead of failing silently. See detailed changes
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| Force completion at step level |
Unblock a learner stuck on a step: from the learner progression page, force the completion of an individual step for that learner. The content remains accessible and the action is logged. Not available on classroom steps. See detailed changes
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| Admin partner permissions update |
Admin partner permissions are updated to make the permission model more coherent: a function never grants fewer rights than a subordinate function on the same perimeter. Existing admin partners gain the new rights automatically at release. See detailed changes
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| Label harmonisation |
Labels are harmonised across the admin interface for clearer, more consistent wording, and email notification notes are updated to match actual behaviour. See detailed changes
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| Automated account deletion |
The automated deletion setting now covers suspended accounts: choose to include activated users, suspended users, or both. A new tab lists users scheduled for deletion in the next 30 days, admins receive a monthly email summary, and users are warned before their account is deleted. Deletions are logged without any personal data. See detailed changes
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| Legal notice in footer |
Add your legal notice from Settings > Legal and compliance: a translated "Legal notice" link appears in the footer for all users, opening the document with a download option. See detailed changes
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| Terms of Use translations |
Translate your Terms of Use into each platform language, manually or with AI, with a side-by-side editing view. Users see the Terms in their language, and an update in one language only asks users of that language to accept again. See detailed changes
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| French (World) language | New platform language: French (World), fr-001, part of the extended language pack available on request. |
| Reporting | |
| Event history rework |
Event history entries now follow a clear, consistent wording and link to the related items. Many more actions are tracked: registrations, course lifecycle, connections, role changes, imports and approvals. Actions performed while logged in as another user are identified as such. See detailed changes
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| Excel exports update |
Excel exports are more reliable and use the same wording as the platform. Multi-item cells are now separated by "," instead of ";", status tabs are merged into a single tab with a status column, and custom fields appear in alphabetical order. Note: update any formulas, macros or integrations built on the previous format. See detailed changes
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| Integrations | |
| Microsoft Outlook connector upgrade |
The Microsoft Office 365 calendar connector now runs on the Microsoft Graph API, the new Microsoft standard, requiring less permissive access to your tenant. Configuration is simplified and sessions keep appearing in Outlook with the same details. See detailed changes
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| xAPI (cmi5) |
Send standardised xAPI (cmi5) statements for learner activity to a dedicated LRS hosted by Rise Up, and forward them to your own LRS. Historical data can be included. A new xAPI page in Integration settings gives access to the endpoint, the list of tracked events and the LRS. This integration is available upon request. See detailed changes
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| Learning paths in the public API | New fields available on learning paths in the public API: banner and video upload, educational objectives, internal reference, categories, designers, company, catalogue visibility and exceptions, registration settings, registration states with bulk approval, registration requests, and matching webhook events. |
| Mobile | |
| Flash on mobile | All Flash features available on web can now be used from the mobile app. |
| Mobile training view | The mobile training view now includes "Ask your trainer", the explanatory video and take-away resources. |
Breaking changes
- In-app exports: the multi-item separator changes from ";" to ",", status tabs are merged and custom fields become alphabetical: update any formulas, macros or integrations consuming exports.
- Outlook calendar sync: Microsoft retires the legacy protocol behind the Office 365 connector (blocked from October 1st, 2026, removed on April 1st, 2027). The Microsoft 365 administrator steps must be completed before the end of September 2026; the migration itself is self-service in the app and events are migrated automatically. Communication starts on September 1st and will be tracked: impacted customers will be contacted in app and by email. See the migration guide.
Released
Note: The information in past release notes may have been superseded by subsequent release notes. Please review all current release notes carefully.
July 2026 – Flash, Course Deadlines, Smart Rules & LTI Publishing
July 2026Flash, Course Deadlines, Smart Rules & LTI Publishing
This release introduced Flash, our first conversational feature, alongside major updates for platform management. Rollout: July 1st to 29th, 2026.
| Feature | Description |
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| General features | |
| Flash, your new platform assistant |
Rise Up's first conversational feature, available from the learner navigation bar on every page. Learners ask questions and get redirected to matching courses, steps or catalogue items, or get help with common platform actions. Answers are grounded only in platform data and Rise Up documentation. Feature article |
| Course deadlines |
Fixed or relative deadlines with configurable reminders; deadline status (On time, Soon to be late, Late, Finished before deadline) on My Learning, Homepage, Course View and Catalogue (web and mobile) with new filters; homepage widget for group managers and admins showing at-risk learners; email #203 includes the deadline; full API support. Feature article |
| Step 3 Skills in course creation | Dedicated Skills step centralising skill tagging and memorisation: AI recommends up to 4 skills (client repository and ESCO), 10 auto-generated questions per skill, simple linked/not-linked logic, single memorisation toggle. At migration all previously linked skills and questions were kept and became active; no content was lost. |
| Smart Rules improvements |
Combined AND/OR logic at two levels (Main Rule and Group Rule); maximum 50 conditions per rule (larger existing rules stay active but non-editable); audit trail of modifications; new Group Board card sections. Feature article |
| Approval workflow for course registration |
Single or double validation configured per perimeter (internal/partner), responsibilities assigned to roles or functions, safeguards against self-validation, backup routing to admins, adapted email templates #145 and #149. Feature article |
| LTI Provider (LMS publishing) |
Publish the Rise Up catalogue inside third-party LMS platforms: LTI 1.3 endpoints, SSO launch, Deep Linking, automatic account creation and enrolment, and grade/completion reporting back to the LMS. New Applications page under Settings > Developer. Released for all tiers on July 29. Feature article |
| Other improvements | |
| UI & UX | Course View/Preview migration continues with RGAA accessibility improvements; new Certificates tab on the admin User Details page; certificate thumbnails show course name and expiry; new Microsoft Teams app with full feature parity; organisational chart view for group hierarchy. |
| Content & authoring | SRT subtitle upload on video steps regardless of AI activation; minimum time on SCORM steps; text-to-speech upgraded to new AI models. |
| Privacy & compliance | Cookie consent: "Refuse" button at first connection and "Refuse All" in Account > Security; mandatory cookies remain active. |
| Technical & integrations | full_screen=1 URL parameter; Groups API parent-child hierarchy; Evaluations in the public API; Zoom attendance sync runs only on session day; standard Udemy connector on request; Simplified Chinese and German on the monetisation product. |
April 2026 – Content Creation, Translation, AI & Accessibility
April 2026Content Creation, Translation, AI & Accessibility
Major improvements to simplify content creation, strengthen translation workflows, enhance AI capabilities, and improve accessibility. Rollout: April 1st to 29th, 2026.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| General features | |
| Categories translation | Language selection at category creation/edition, automatic source-language initialisation, translate-all global action, global publication and visibility management. |
| Course configuration rework | Course Genius in the creation flow, clear creation vs generation actions, "Most used" step list, auto-calculated (editable) pedagogical time, tooltips and warnings, publication recap screen, clearer status, direct course management access, learner feedback contact. |
| Content translator function | Dedicated translator role: translate courses and learning paths via dedicated interfaces without full authoring rights, preserving structure. |
| Automated SCORM context | Automatic analysis of new SCORM files and active content from the past 2 years; manual trigger; editable extracted context; feeds search and adaptive learning. |
| Accessibility compliance (RGAA) | Improved structure (headers, tables, lists, forms), contrast, focus states and keyboard navigation; accessibility page in the footer; updates to navigation and course views (web and mobile). |
| Other improvements | |
| UI, engagement & reporting | Skills & Themes translation interface; redesigned user course detail page; force finish on modules; organisational chart view; updated Goals & Rewards interface. |
| Communication, AI & technical | New variables in emails, certificates and legal documents; upgraded text-to-speech; SCORM and draft content indexed in search; new API documentation. |
January 2026Group Hierarchy, Custom Glossary & AI Search
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Group Hierarchy |
Hierarchical groups nested up to 7 levels; membership propagates to parent groups; group managers see their scope, admins keep a transversal vision. Article |
| Custom translation glossary |
Upload a glossary (.xlsx) overriding AI suggestions for stable brand, legal and technical wording across all AI translations. Article |
| Improved search bar |
Full instructional content of trainings indexed with AI contextual understanding: semantic search instead of metadata only. Article |
| Homepage Builder for admin partners |
Partner administrators customise homepages with the same no-code tools as internal admins. Article |
| Translation settings | Unified translation management: shared UX, default-language logic and priority rules for courses and learning paths. |
| New languages | Luxembourgish, Danish, Finnish, Malay and Swedish on Web and Mobile. |
| Insight-based improvements | Skill assessment restored; session duplication removed during course duplication; updated AI generation wording. |
October 2025Learning Path Translation, Mobile Adaptive Learning & Marketplace
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Learning path translation |
All learning path translations in one place: automated translation, add/edit/remove languages, real-time progress. Guide |
| Adaptive learning path on mobile | Positioning test and personalised path, fully in the mobile app. |
| Session absence management |
Move absentees to new sessions in one click, status tracking, learner self-rebooking, centralised history, automated notifications. Guide |
| AI context for SCORM |
Add documents or text so AI generates questions, summaries and recommendations per SCORM stage. Guide |
| Content Marketplace relaunch | Refreshed interface, exclusive pricing, free content testing before purchase. |
| Application Marketplace update | Coursera, getAbstract, LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, SAP/OCN and OpenSesame available (activation via your CSM). |
July 2025Adaptive Learning, New Catalogue & 45 Languages
| Feature | Description |
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| Adaptive learning paths |
Tailored pathways based on an initial placement test (CAT) and final test, with automated configuration. Guide |
| Text editor templates |
Admin-centralised styles applied in one click, consistent HTML semantics. Guide |
| New catalogue |
Wider banner, centred categories, anchored search/filters, informative hover, per-category mega menu. Guide |
| Email & document variables | Recipient, training and session variables, dynamic conditions and links across 30+ templates; email #51 no longer triggers after the session date; trainer as recipient (#98). |
| Custom exports redesign | CSV (full) or XLSX (up to 500,000 rows), enriched filters and fields across 9 export types. |
| Evaluations resend | "No response" view, powerful filters, targeted email and push reminders. |
| In-person attendance | Signature button appears automatically 10 minutes before the session; session creation custom fields restored. |
| 45 languages | New primary languages (Croatian, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Hebrew) and 15 regional variants on request. |
April 2025Memorisation, Takeaways, Certificates & Assessments
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Memorisation |
Spaced-repetition technology maximising knowledge retention. Guide |
| Takeaways |
Concise summaries of training materials highlighting essential information. Guide |
| Customised homepages |
Role-specific homepages with permission management. Guide |
| Course Genius |
AI-powered training design with smart modules and smart quizzes. Guide |
| Automatic video subtitles |
Customisable subtitles for training videos. Guide |
| Author session modality restrictions | Restrict authors to in-person only, virtual only, or no restriction, enforced with tooltips in session creation and management. |
| Certificates | New creation templates; certificates kept when a training is deleted; automated renewal with re-enrolment X days before expiry. |
| Assessments migration | Improved modals and results, aggregated results in training statistics, open questions displayed, response-rate display, group filtering, reorderable questions; "assessment" becomes "grading", "survey" becomes "enquiry". |
| Custom fields as catalogue filters | Enable training/session custom fields as catalogue filters, with "See more" expansion. |
| Default language revamp |
A single default language as reference for all platform elements. Article |
January 2025Waiting Lists, AI Dashboards & Mobile Improvements
| Feature | Description |
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| Waiting list for sessions | Learners join a waiting list for full sessions. |
| Autrice x Rise Up | Integration with the Autrice authoring tool by Smartch. |
| Course Genius flexibility | Multiple quiz types and editable topic content. |
| AI dashboards | Visibility into AI operation volumes on your platform. |
| Custom exports | Improved filters and reporting on training and pathway enrolments. |
| New dashboards | Community activity, certificates and skills in "Learner performance" (replacing the general/standard report). |
| One-click translation | Translate all training content in one click, with a real-time AI progress bar. |
| LTI 1.3 | Improved integration and standardised score management. |
| Mobile & UX | File upload in the community; performance improvements; single-step trainings full screen; catalogue enrolment redirects to the first step; Teams app supports all Rise Up languages; homepage improvements. |
October 2024Salesforce, Easy Generator & Reporting
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Salesforce integration |
Integrate Rise Up directly into Salesforce with extended capabilities. Article |
| Easy Generator |
Create content in Easy Generator and push it to Rise Up in one click. Article |
| General Report 2.2 |
Security improvements and new metrics. Article |
| Translation & mobile improvements | Numerous translation improvements and mobile app improvements. Progressive deployment until Friday 25 October 2024. |
2023 – early 2024Course Genius Lab, LTI Advantage, Reports 2.0 & more
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Course Genius Lab (beta) |
AI document analysis (key concepts, objectives, structure) and automatic quiz suggestions. Article |
| General Report 2.1 |
Translated names in reports, PDF dashboards, exam attempt visibility, new Resources tab. Article |
| Application Marketplace showcase |
Common integrations highlighted; Teams configuration moved to the marketplace. Article |
| LTI Advantage |
LTI 1.3 compliance certifying 350+ tools for self-service integration, iFrame display. Article |
| Video subtitles & translation |
Automatic subtitles and translations generated at publication. Article |
| Training reminders |
Automatic reminders with configurable frequency and count. Article |
| Teams attendance & co-organisers |
Automatic attendance sheets via the Teams API; co-organisers for classroom and virtual sessions. Article |
| Certificate regeneration |
New start date button; original certificate archived. Article |
| Custom exports & Data Lab |
New template, visibility settings, report subscriptions (frequency, day, start/end); Reports 2.0 beta. Article |
| Platform improvements | Catalogue default display order; mobile deep links to trainings; double-booking warning for group managers; updated assessment templates keep previous assessments visible; [In testing] reminder frequencies and Zapier integration. |