Q1 2026 Major Release Notes

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Major Release

New and updated features rolling out across regions!

Video Demos

Visit the Absorb Academy to explore the Q1 2026 Release collection, a curated set of short, targeted courses with video walkthroughs of the latest features across our core LMS, Analyze, Create, and more.

Australia (AU):Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT / 11:00 PM AEST
Europe (EU):Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00 PM MDT / 8:00 PM BST
Canada (CA):Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT / 6:00 PM MDT / 7:00 PM CDT / 8:00 PM EDT
United States (US):Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT / 6:00 PM MDT / 7:00 PM CDT / 8:00 PM EDT
China (CN):Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT / 9:00 PM CST
⚠️ Note: Deployment dates are per the release timelines above. Please allow up to one week for system availability post-deployment.
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Last Edited: 23/01/2026
  • Availability notification for the Cancel ILC Sessions feature added.
  • Release dates added for the Cancel ILC Sessions feature added.

 

This quarter, we’re empowering Administrators with enhancements that streamline workflows, improve data consistency, and expand configuration flexibility across Absorb LMS. New capabilities simplify day-to-day management and strengthen system integrations, helping teams drive impact with less manual effort.

All these enhancements are part of Absorb LMS version 5.127.0, designed to help our customers deliver impact, not just manage processes.

 

New Features

These new features offer increased flexibility for managing learning programs and stronger connections between Absorb LMS and external systems. Updated ILC tools, improved Skills workflows, and real-time data syncing help organizations deliver learning experiences that are both consistent and scalable.

 

Scrollable Absorb Content Page

The Absorb Content page is now fully scrollable, improving accessibility and allowing Users on smaller screens to seamlessly browse the complete set of available content.

 

Skills Product Enhancements

The following enhancements are new for Absorb Skills:

 

Role-agnostic Learner Skills Onboarding

Accelerate Learner engagement with a streamlined on-boarding flow that skips role selection, allowing direct Skill selection for faster access to relevant content.

For more information review the following article:

 

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Enable Real-Time ILC Data Transfer

Support large-scale training logistics with real-time sync of Venue, Session, and Enrollment data, enabling seamless integration with external systems.

For more information review the following article:

 

Updated Features

This release enhances key LMS components to simplify everyday administration and improve system reliability. Updates to ILC Session management, API endpoints, and legacy reports modernize workflows and reduce manual effort. Improved interface designs provide a cleaner, more consistent experience across reporting areas, while expanded automation ensures integrations and Enrollments operate more efficiently. These enhancements build on core functionality to create a smoother, more resilient administrative experience.

 

Multi-Session Enrollments via Integrations API

Simplify cohort scheduling with Integrations API support for multi-session enrollments, reducing manual effort and improving reliability.

For more information review the following article:

 

Add “Cancel” Option for Instructor-Led Course Sessions

This feature will be released at the following dates per region:

  • AU: 3rd of February 2026, 9:00am

  • EU: 4th of February 2026, 3:00pm

  • CA: 5th of February 2026, 8:00pm

  • US: 5th of February 2026, 8:00pm

Introduce a formal Cancel action that preserves Session data and notifies stakeholders, streamlining Session management without data loss.

For more information review the following article:

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Inspired by You 

This update was informed by feedback submitted to our Ideas portal for System Admins.

 

Add Group Integration API Endpoints

Boost automation and flexibility with new API endpoints that support Admin actions on Groups and streamline system integrations.

Inspired by You 

This update was informed by feedback submitted to our Ideas portal for System Admins.

 

Convert External Training Template Report

Modernize legacy UI with a full-stack upgrade of the External Training Templates Report, enabling intuitive Edit, Delete, and Deselect actions.

 

Additional Languages

Additional Languages are now available for LMS features. More information can be found in the Supported Languages article:

 

Translations, Assessments, and FAQ Report UI Updates

The updates to the Assessments Report have been postponed to a future release.

Experience a sleek, modernized look with refreshed Translations, Assessments, and FAQ report UI, featuring a bold, contemporary title design that elevates your reporting experience.

For more information review the following article:

 

Before UI Update Examples

The following pictures indicate how the reports look prior to this update:

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After UI Update Examples

The following pictures indicate how the reports look after this update:

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Change Log Updates

The following Change Logs were updated as part of this release:

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