Totara Community Updates

A brand-new look and feel to the Community + Go behind the scenes with SPAR’s learning platform.

 
Matt Linaker
A brand-new look and feel to the Community + Go behind the scenes with SPAR’s learning platform.
by Matt Linaker - Thursday, 27 March 2025, 8:11 AM
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If you've spent time on the Community this week you might notice we look a little different! We hope you like our new look, which is based on the new Inspire theme available in Totara 19. Here are a few changes you might notice: 

  • A new collapsible side-menu with updated menu structure to make it easier to find what you’re looking for  

  • Goals are now available for you to try - why not set yourself some goals linked to your Academy training? 

  • We've also made it easier to find out what's on the roadmap for future releases and to have your say by suggesting and voting on new features with our new roadmap dashboard 

We'd love to hear your thoughts on these changes.  

And if you’d like to get ready for using the Inspire theme on your own Totara 19 site, why not take a look at our updated course on Dashboards and basic theming v19

 
Upcoming webinars:  

2nd April: Discover how SPAR supports thousands of apprentices with Totara 

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at SPAR’s scalable apprenticeship programme, built with Totara Learn and Totara Perform. 

Together with Totara Partner LearnChamp, SPAR will share how they track competencies, connect key systems and streamline training for impact at scale. 

You will see their platform in action and hear practical tips on structure, integration and performance tracking. 

Date: Wednesday 2 April 
Time: 10 am (London) | 11 am (Vienna) 

Sign up here 

 
21st May: A Platform with Appeal: Inside the Law Society’s Monetised Learning Platform 

The Law Society supports over 155,000 members with professional development, career opportunities, and compliance training. Discover how they leveraged Totara to create a monetised learning platform, integrating custom e-commerce functionality to deliver an exceptional user experience and drive revenue. 

In this session, Chris Walsh, Head of Learning & Development at the Law Society, will share insights, discuss the journey, and provide a live behind-the-scenes demo of this innovative platform. 

Save your spot 

New podcast episode: Sales Training Without Borders – Building an Extended Enterprise 
 
In the latest episode of Totara Talks Talent, we dive into extended enterprise learning—how companies can train not just employees, but also partners, retailers, and other external stakeholders to fuel business success. 

Our guests, Nicola Griffin (BSH Home Appliances Group) and Mark Parrish (Cortexa), share insights on designing and delivering effective sales training at scale. We cover: 

  • What extended enterprise learning is and why it matters 

  • How to build a successful sales training program 

  • Tips for keeping external teams up to date 

  • Overcoming the challenges of a diverse audience 

  • Engaging learners and driving adoption 

  • Using tech and data to scale your efforts 

Packed with practical advice for improving your extended enterprise L&D strategy. 

Listen now 

Have a great end to the week and we hope you enjoy the new look and feel to the Community!