{"id":44441,"date":"2026-03-17T14:17:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T10:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ispring.com\/knowledge-hub\/?p=44441"},"modified":"2026-04-16T14:33:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:33:38","slug":"learn-update-may-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ispring.com\/knowledge-hub\/learn-update-may-2025","title":{"rendered":"Deliver Better Training with These 7 New iSpring LMS Features [May 2025 Update]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We never stop working to make iSpring LMS more intuitive and feature-rich. This May, we introduced seven brand-new features to help you make the most of your online training initiatives:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/2705.svg\" alt=\"\u2705\" \/> <a href=\"#news_views\">News views in corporate newsfeed<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/2705.svg\" alt=\"\u2705\" \/> <a href=\"#minimum_course_time\">Minimum course time<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/2705.svg\" alt=\"\u2705\" \/> <a href=\"#block_alignment_in_KB\">Block alignment for KB articles<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/2705.svg\" alt=\"\u2705\" \/> <a href=\"#internal_links\">Internal links in KB articles<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/2705.svg\" alt=\"\u2705\" \/> <a href=\"#annotation_tools\">Annotation tools in the Image Editor<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/2705.svg\" alt=\"\u2705\" \/> <a href=\"#improved_course_library\">Improved Course Library navigation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/2705.svg\" alt=\"\u2705\" \/> <a href=\"#new_cybersecurity_courses\">New cybersecurity courses<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1.-See-Who\u2019s-Reading:-News-Views-in-the-Newsfeed\"><a id=\"news_views\"><\/a>1. See Who\u2019s Reading: News Views in the Newsfeed<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll no longer guess whether employees saw your update about new policies, training deadlines, or upcoming events. With the new view stats, <strong>you\u2019ll know which messages are getting through and which might need a nudge<\/strong>. Besides, you can see what topics and announcements your team is most interested in.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_44442\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44442\" class=\"wp-image-44442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ispring.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/News-views-in-corporate-newsfeed-1024x519.png\" alt=\"News views in corporate newsfeed\" width=\"700\" height=\"355\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-44442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can see the News views from the Admin Portal, your personal feed, and in the mobile app.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can use this feature to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Track internal comms performance<\/li>\n<li>Improve announcements for better visibility<\/li>\n<li>Prove employee engagement to leadership or compliance teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The feature is available in Business Plan LMS accounts.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/ispringhelpdocs.com\/ispring-learn\/news-views-128353465.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about News Views<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2.-Control-Course-Duration:-Set-a-Minimum-Completion-Time\"><a id=\"minimum_course_time\"><\/a>2. Control Course Duration: Set a Minimum Completion Time<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s face it: sometimes, learners simply skip through a course and jump straight to assessments. This prevents them from engaging properly with the new information that\u2019s being presented. With this update, you can <strong>make sure learners actually spend time with the content by setting a minimum course duration<\/strong>. Learners must meet this requirement before the course can be marked as complete.<\/p>\n<p>To set the duration, simply choose a course, click on <strong>Edit<\/strong>, and select <strong>Required<\/strong> in the <strong>Training time<\/strong> drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_44443\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44443\" class=\"wp-image-44443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ispring.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Minimum-course-time-1024x589.png\" alt=\"Minimum course time\" width=\"700\" height=\"402\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-44443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Set the time for the course and click on Save.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This feature is a great addition to compliance training, or any regulated learning program where time-on-task matters. It sets clear expectations right from the start and gives instructors peace of mind, knowing their learners aren\u2019t aimlessly clicking through.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/ispringhelpdocs.com\/ispring-learn\/minimum-required-time-for-course-completion-128353557.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about setting minimum course completion times<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3.-Create-Cleaner-Layouts-with-Block-Alignment-in-Knowledge-Base-Articles\"><a id=\"block_alignment_in_KB\"><\/a>3. Create Cleaner Layouts with Block Alignment in Knowledge Base Articles<\/h2>\n<p>Say goodbye to messy formatting or awkward-looking pages. This update gives you more control over how your Knowledge Base (KB) articles look and flow. You can now <strong>align text, images, videos, and buttons in KB<\/strong> left, right, or centered. This helps you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create cleaner, more readable layouts<\/li>\n<li>Highlight key content<\/li>\n<li>Improve how your materials look across different screen sizes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_44445\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44445\" class=\"wp-image-44445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ispring.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Block-alignment-in-KB-articles-1024x636.jpg\" alt=\"Block alignment for KB articles\" width=\"700\" height=\"435\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-44445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Try block alignment in visual instructions, step-by-step guides, and company process docs.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"4.-Enjoy-Smarter-Navigation:-Add-Internal-Links-to-KB-Articles\"><a id=\"internal_links\"><\/a>4. Enjoy Smarter Navigation: Add Internal Links to KB Articles<\/h2>\n<p>Create a coherent structure within your Knowledge Base assets. <strong>Link any part of your KB article to another one with just a few clicks<\/strong>. Users no longer need to jump between tabs to copy URLs or struggle to build logical paths through your content.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ispring.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Internal-links-in-KB-articles-1024x652.jpg\" alt=\"Internal links in KB articles\" width=\"700\" height=\"445\" \/>\n<p>Internal linking makes Knowledge Base work like a well-organized website. Learners can move smoothly from one topic to the next, just like they would on a company wiki.<\/p>\n<p>This feature is excellent if you\u2019re:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creating a corporate learning hub<\/li>\n<li>Connecting related but scattered resources<\/li>\n<li>Improving knowledge discoverability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/ispringhelpdocs.com\/ispring-learn\/internal-links-to-the-chapter-and-content-blocks-128352796.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more on using internal links in KB articles<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5.-Mark-It-Up:-Annotation-Tools-in-the-Image-Editor\"><a id=\"annotation_tools\"><\/a>5. Mark It Up: Annotation Tools in the Image Editor<\/h2>\n<p>With the new annotation tools built into iSpring LMS\u2019s Image Editor, you can <strong>highlight key parts of any screenshot or image instantly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quickly annotate screenshots to highlight key elements<\/li>\n<li>Draw attention to critical areas on a form, dashboard, or interface<\/li>\n<li>Add context to images in assessments, product training, or walkthroughs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It keeps your workflow smooth and focused; no need to edit the images in third-party tools.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ispring.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/New-annotation-tools-in-the-Image-Editor-1024x613.jpg\" alt=\"Annotation tools in the Image Editor\" width=\"700\" height=\"419\" \/>\n<p>This feature is perfect for explaining a tricky interface, putting together how-to articles and manuals, and updating training on internal systems.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/ispringhelpdocs.com\/ispring-learn\/image-markup-54759539.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn how to use new annotation tools in Image Editor<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"6.-Experience-Improved-Course-Library-Appearance-and-Navigation\"><a id=\"improved_course_library\"><\/a>6. Experience Improved Course Library Appearance and Navigation<\/h2>\n<p>The iSpring LMS Course Library just got a usability upgrade, too! Users can now navigate it more easily, with <strong>faster filtering and better organization<\/strong>. In other words, it\u2019s now easier to spot the right course from the start.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ispring.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-fresh-Course-Library-look-1024x512.png\" alt=\"Improved Course Library navigation\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" \/>\n<p>The improved navigation and appearance also make the training catalog look more professional and intentional. It adds to trainee engagement and makes your program feel more polished overall.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"7.-Launch-New-Cybersecurity-Courses-in-the-Premium-Course-Library\"><a id=\"new_cybersecurity_courses\"><\/a>7. Launch New Cybersecurity Courses in the Premium Course Library<\/h2>\n<p>The Premium Course Library now includes a full set of ready-made cybersecurity courses. You can assign them instantly or customize them to fit your company\u2019s policies.<\/p>\n<p>Topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phishing and social engineering<\/li>\n<li>Password safety<\/li>\n<li>GDPR<\/li>\n<li>Safe browsing practices<\/li>\n<li>Data handling and compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ispring.com\/knowledge-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/New-cybersecurity-courses-1024x509.jpg\" alt=\"New \u0441ybersecurity \u0441ourses in the Premium Course Library\" width=\"700\" height=\"348\" \/>\n<p>These ready-to-use courses will save you hours of development time and help protect your organization by educating employees on key cybersecurity practices.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" \/> <a href=\"\/course-library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the full collection in iSpring\u2019s Course Library<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Ready-to-Explore-the-Updates?\">Ready to Explore the Updates?<\/h2>\n<p>All of these updates are already available in your iSpring LMS account. 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