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The Fully Customizable Open-Source LMS Fitted to Your Needs

Tired of inflexible, overpriced learning platforms? Discover a scalable open-source learning management system that adapts to your needs.

Enjoy unrivaled 24/7 support from a dedicated team of experts, top-notch security, and an AWS and Moodle™-powered platform that grows with you—all without costing the earth!

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The Learning Management System Trusted by the World’s Best

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    What Is Open LMS?

    Open LMS is a Moodle™-based online learning management system designed for higher education institutions and organizations. As an open-source LMS, it provides the flexibility of community-driven innovation paired with enterprise-grade security and support, all hosted on AWS. This combination empowers users to build a truly adaptable and scalable learning environment.

    With a highly configurable platform that adapts to your unique goals, Open LMS empowers institutions and organizations to create scalable, engaging, and personalized learning experiences. From higher education to workforce and organizational learning, Open LMS provides the tools, integrations, and support needed to meet evolving learner needs.

    Open LMS is dedicated to providing learning that adapts to you. That means delivering the freedom to customize your learning environment, the confidence of a secure and reliable infrastructure, and the flexibility to grow alongside your institution or organization.

    Benefits of Open LMS include accessibility, ecommerce, compliance, multi-tenancy, certifications, analytics and AI

    The Base of Your Adaptable Learning Ecosystem

    Whether you need an LMS for workforce learning or a traditional LMS for higher learning institutions, Open LMS offers an ecosystem of cutting-edge solutions that support your:

    This comprehensive online platform offers tools and features to enhance training, education, and organizational development across various sectors.Over 1,000 leading organizations, non-profits, and higher education institutions across more than 120 countries use Open LMS to support ten million (and counting!) active users. They benefit from robust analytics, in-app content authoring tools, personalized learning journeys, compliance training, reporting solutions, and more!

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    Why Choose Open LMS?

    Besides our extensive customization options and top-tier administrative support, there are many more reasons to choose Open LMS.

    Open LMS is a globally recognized Moodle™-based learning management system that leverages its open-source capabilities to enhance your experience and futureproof your eLearning and educational needs. The platform addresses your organization’s pain points head-on by offering a scalable, flexible, and user-friendly LMS that simplifies content management, enhances learner engagement, and ensures compliance.

    Whether you need to streamline employee training, deploy instruction for your extended enterprise, or enrich academic programs, Open LMS provides tailored solutions that adapt to your specific needs. You get the benefits of open-source LMS technology alongside enterprise-grade hosting, security, and support.

    Achieve your learning and development goals efficiently with:

    • Accessibility integrations: Ensure your courses meet the international Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA criteria and stay compliant with local and international accessibility standards.
    • AI-powered functionalities: Save your instructors’ time and give your learners personalized experiences with AI-powered teaching and learning tools.
    • Analytics and reporting: Track learner progress and gain meaningful, actionable insights that drive innovation and success.
    • Certifications: Put information security at the center of your operations with our ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certified program, ensuring the security of your data deployments and information.
    • Compliance features: Deliver essential training, integrate with HR systems, track course completion rates, and satisfy regulatory obligations seamlessly.
    • Ecommerce tools: Tap into new revenue streams, reach more learners, and maximize the ROI of your course content.
    • Multi-tenancy capabilities: Manage distinct learning environments for different audiences under one LMS infrastructure.

    Open LMS Features and Benefits

    Our platform empowers organizations and educational institutions to scale and streamline operations with a comprehensive suite of tools. From advanced analytics to dedicated global support, we provide the essential features needed to enhance your learning ecosystem and achieve your development goals.

    With Open LMS, you benefit from:

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    Smarter AI, Seamlessly Built Into the Open LMS Experience

    Let’s face it, everyone’s an “AI expert” these days. But at Open LMS, we’re not here to dazzle you with jargon. We’re here to make AI actually useful. AI is a powerful tool when applied with purpose, which is why we’ve thoughtfully integrated it across our platform to enhance teaching, streamline workflows, and elevate the learning experience without adding complexity.

    Whether you’re optimizing coursework for higher education or streamlining employee training for your organization, our AI tools handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on outcomes.

    Create Course Content Faster With AI

    Educators can rapidly build engaging curricula, while corporate trainers can generate relevant, polished training materials in seconds.

    Our AI-Assisted Editor for TinyMCE helps educators and trainers create polished course content, announcements, and lesson plans with just a few prompts for summaries, translations, tone adjustments, and more—all in seconds—but we don’t stop there!

    Through our partnership with TeacherMatic, you also gain access to over 70 AI generators for efficient content creation.

    Protect Academic Integrity With AI Detection

    Higher education institutions can maintain rigorous standards for student submissions, and organizations can ensure the originality and compliance of all internal training and certification content.

    We integrate with leading ethics-focused tools to ensure your work remains your own. Copyleaks provides an ethics component with advanced plagiarism and AI detection with 99%+ accuracy, while Turnitin delivers powerful originality checks and grading tools.

    Responsible AI, On Your Terms

    We provide higher education institutions and organizations with secure, scalable AI tools that deliver results without compromising on data privacy or ethical standards.

    Whether you’re creating custom visuals, generating assessments, or ensuring academic integrity, the Open LMS software provides scalable, secure AI tools built for educators and organizations who want outcomes, not buzzwords.


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    Expand Your Learning Environment With Open LMS Integrations

    Open LMS effortlessly integrates with a wide variety of product partners to further customize your eLearning experience. Whether you’re looking to streamline operations or enhance learning outcomes, our platform acts as the hub for your entire tech stack. We support seamless integrations with critical systems, including:

    Student Information & HR Systems:

    Student Information & HR Systems:

    Automate enrollments and data syncs by connecting with SIS and HRIS platforms.
    Authentication & Access:

    Authentication & Access:

    Simplify login experiences and enhance security with Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities.
    Academic Integrity & Proctoring:

    Academic Integrity & Proctoring:

    Protect originality and ensure fairness with trusted tools like Turnitin, Copyleaks, and Honorlock.
    Video & Engagement:

    Video & Engagement:

    Deliver dynamic, interactive learning with video integrations from partners like Kaltura and Panopto.
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      Transform Your Learning With the Open LMS Academy

      Our Adoption and Education team is ready to guide you through transformative training courses with the Open LMS Academy. Whether you’re new to the LMS world, an experienced user, or looking to expand your knowledge, you’ll find a variety of courses covering topics like:

      • Site administration
      • Platform tools and resources
      • Course development
      • And much more!

      Not an Open LMS client? Not a problem! Anyone can sign up for courses and enhance their skills through the Open LMS Academy.

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        Open LMS Frequently Asked Questions

        Get the answers to some frequently asked questions.


        What is an LMS (learning management system)?

        A learning management system (LMS) is a software application that centralizes the creation, delivery, and tracking of learning content. It serves as the digital infrastructure for academic institutions and organizations, providing tools to manage courses, monitor learner progress, and assess performance on a single unified platform.

        Why does my organization need an LMS?

        An LMS helps your organization/institution streamline content creation, delivery, and assessment with features and functionalities that optimize learning experiences. Leveraging an LMS saves you time and creates efficiencies with a host of tools that provide valuable insights into your programs. Say goodbye to spreadsheets and clunky old methods. And say hello to streamlined efficiency so you can enhance effectiveness and reach your goals.

        What’s the benefit of using an open-source learning solution?

        Choosing an open-source solution means you have the power to use the LMS however you see fit. With the help of Open LMS’s team of experts, you can customize your solution to fit your organization’s or institution’s specific needs without breaking the bank. Interoperability enables seamless integrations that best suit your needs and scale your platform as necessary. With open access to the source code, you and the wider open-source community can fully understand how the platform operates, giving you peace of mind about security and data privacy.

        How does Open LMS help me manage reporting and tracking?

        Open LMS gives you control over the types of reports you generate with its native analytics tool, the Open LMS Reports Engine (ORE). Create, edit, and export the reports you need without having to wait on a programmer or developer to design them for you.

        How does Open LMS protect my data?

        Open LMS includes built-in tools to keep you compliant with data privacy rules and regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Open LMS is ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 Certified to ensure the security of its deployments and your data. We work tirelessly to ensure your sensitive information is safe. Visit our security page to learn more.

        How does Open LMS support my organization?

        While most organizations will charge an additional fee for administrative support, Open LMS offers world-class support to every client at no added cost. Our team of experts is here to help you through your eLearning journey, from onboarding and beyond. Learn more on our support page.

        How much does it cost?

        Open LMS is customized to meet your every need, including your budget. For more detailed information, check out our pricing page and speak with our wonderful team to learn more about your curated LMS solution.

        How is Open LMS different from Moodle™?

        While Open LMS is built on Moodle™ open-source technology, we enhance that foundation with enterprise-grade advantages. We combine community innovation with AWS-powered cloud hosting, advanced security and scalability, 24/7 professional support, and exclusive productivity features—such as our Personalized Learning Designer—that go beyond what is available in a standard self-hosted Moodle™ implementation.

        Is Open LMS cloud-based or self-hosted?

        Open LMS is a fully managed, cloud-based SaaS (Software as a Service) solution. Unlike self-hosted implementations, where your team must manage infrastructure, servers, and updates, we handle the technical heavy lifting, platform security, and scalability, ensuring your online LMS platform is always optimized and reliable.

        Can the Open LMS platform serve both higher education and organizations?

        Yes. Open LMS is a unified, scalable platform designed to meet the needs of both higher education institutions and corporate organizations. Whether you’re managing complex academic programs or workforce compliance training, our solution provides the flexibility, multi-tenancy, and robust reporting tools necessary to support diverse learning initiatives within a single ecosystem.

        What tools does Open LMS integrate with?

        Open LMS acts as a central hub for your entire tech stack by seamlessly integrating with a wide variety of essential tools and information systems. Our learning management software natively supports standards-based integrations using methods such as LTI Advantage and xAPI. We support robust connections with Student Information Systems (SIS), HRIS, Single Sign-On (SSO) providers, and critical academic integrity tools such as Turnitin and Copyleaks. This connectivity automates data syncs and simplifies workflows across your existing software ecosystem.

        Is Open LMS compliant with accessibility standards?

        Yes, Open LMS is fully committed to accessibility and global compliance standards, ensuring an inclusive environment for all users. Our platform meets international Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA criteria to support diverse learning needs in higher education. Both the core Moodle™ platform and our own development work undergo active audit and review by a third-party team of accessibility experts focused on improvement and compliance.

        Does Open LMS include AI features?

        Open LMS offers a suite of secure, purpose-built AI tools designed to enhance efficiency while maintaining data privacy. Our platform includes an AI-Assisted Editor for content creation and integrations with ethical partners like TeacherMatic, Copyleaks, and Turnitin. These tools are designed to streamline content generation and ensure academic integrity, giving you the power of AI without compromising on security or ethics.

        Can I migrate from self-hosted Moodle™ to Open LMS?

        Yes, we specialize in seamless migrations from self-hosted Moodle™ to our fully managed Open LMS SaaS platform. Because our foundation is the same Moodle™ technology you’re already familiar with, our expert team can handle your data transfer with minimal disruption. You will retain your existing course structures and user data while gaining the benefits of our enterprise-grade infrastructure, security, support, and automation tools.

        Which industries use Open LMS?

        Open LMS serves a diverse global client base, powering learning ecosystems for higher education institutions, corporate enterprises, associations, and government bodies. Our scalable, flexible platform is trusted by over 1,000 organizations in more than 120 countries, from universities managing large student cohorts to corporations delivering complex compliance and professional development training.

        How long does implementation take?

        While timelines vary depending on the scope and complexity of your project, most of our implementation projects are completed within two to three months. We offer a tiered onboarding process that’s fully managed by our team to ensure your platform is customized and configured to your exact requirements. We’re committed to a partnership-driven transition, with end-to-end testing and validation to ensure a successful launch on your schedule.

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        With Open LMS, you’re empowered to fulfill your academic and professional learning goals. Learn more about how Open LMS can best meet your needs:

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