I’ve been told I need to Moodle… Help!

Welcome to the wonderful world of Moodle! As an open-source Learning Management System which supports more than 351 million users, it’s the best way to structure and share multimedia course materials with learners, then monitor and assess their achievements.

Why should I use Moodle?

Moodle is modular, offering unparalleled scalability and flexibility. Whether you’re planning to move your company’s in-house safety training online or want to white-label certification packages for clients, there’s plenty of scope for innovation when building your LMS.

In simple terms, Moodle can be used either out-of-the-box or customised to your personal specifications. It has a core feature set as standard and optional plugins from the Moodle plugin database can be used to expand its functionality. Need more concrete reasoning?

  • Moodle is open-source: this means you don’t pay for the software itself, only the hosting and/or technical support (if you need it).

  • Moodle is exceptionally customisable: from core plugins to third-party add-ons, there are plenty of ways to upgrade your activities.

  • Moodle is scalable to any size: start small with a handful of users and courses, or take your established training global – there really is no limit.

How much does Moodle cost?

It truly does bear repeating: Moodle is open-source, so all you pay for is the hosting, support or development of your site if you don’t have the technical capabilities in-house. It’s easiest to think of it like the software you use on your computer (LibreOffice, OpenOffice, etc.) – you can download it for free, but if you need help to make it work, you hire an expert.

How do I start Moodling?

Whether you’re offering courses purchased from a third-party provider or intend to create the source materials yourself, you are the subject matter expert for your LMS.

e-Learn Design can help you build an excellent online learning experience, including the pathing and organisation of your learner journey (and advise on the pedagogical and technical best practices in Moodle), but the speed of your build – and the content itself – will be entirely in your hands…

Step 1. Find your Moodle flavour: This article has 3 questions that will help you identify exactly what type of LMS will best suit your needs.

Step 2. Organise your hosting: Whether you’re starting from scratch or want to migrate from your current provider, the process is covered here.

Step 3. Assess your support requirements: Just need a boost at the beginning? Prefer longer-term peace of mind? Choose a support package here.

Step 4. Populate your site: From branded themes to certificate templates, logos to course layouts, customisation is key. Read about your plugin options here.

Step 5. Launch your e-learning: Just make sure you’ve configured your DNS first so your URLs are brand-appropriate. Learn why that’s important here.