December product update highlights

We are continuously working to make CYPHER Learning more powerful, connected, and easier to use. To help you stay up to date, here is a breakdown of the latest features and improvements added to the platform over the last two weeks.

Week of Dec 1

SAML 2.0 Identity Provider

The platform can now act as a SAML 2.0 Identity Provider (IdP). This powerful new feature allows administrators to enable identity provider settings that support Single Sign-On (SSO) with third-party applications. This means external applications can now authenticate users directly through the CYPHER platform, streamlining access and management.

To learn more, visit the SAML 2.0 identity provider knowledge base article.

Behind the scenes

• Calendar assessments: We resolved an issue where assessments were not appearing on the course calendar if no corresponding event existed.

Week of Dec 8

LinkedIn Learning auto login

Leveraging the new SAML 2.0 Identity Provider capability, the platform now supports automatic login for LinkedIn Learning courses. By setting up your platform as an SSO provider, users can access the LinkedIn Learning catalog seamlessly without needing to log in again. This removes friction and gets learners to their content faster.

To learn more, visit the SAML 2.0 identity provider knowledge base article.

Added support for Renminbi (RMB/CNY)

We have expanded our e-commerce capabilities by adding support for China’s official currency, the Renminbi (RMB), also known as the yuan (CNY). You can now process transactions using this currency directly within the platform.

Week of Dec 15

Direct reports for managers

We are excited to announce the new direct reports for managers feature, providing leaders with clearer visibility into their teams’ learning activity. This capability introduces a hierarchical relationship within the platform, expanding the existing manager role and making it easier to connect managers with the learners they support.

Once enabled, managers can access their team data through a new users widget on the home dashboard, a direct reports tab on their profile, or via the primary navigation menu. Key benefits include:

• Real-time monitoring: Track employee learning activity and compliance completion as it happens.
• Streamlined management: Enroll or unenroll direct reports in courses without manual group maintenance.
• Targeted insights: Generate reports specifically for direct reports to provide better coaching and feedback.

Administrators can enable this feature under Admin > Policies > Managers by checking the Allow managers to have direct reports box.

Stay updated on product news

Remember that we release new features and fixes every week. For the most up-to-date and complete information, including sneak peeks at upcoming releases, you can always visit our Product News community on the Zoho Desk portal.