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softwareWhat is OpenOLAT?
OpenOLAT is a powerful, easy-to-use, and trustworthy open-source Learning Management System(LMS) designed for effective Knowledge transfer, secure eTesting, and efficient course administration.
This Learning Management System offers complete data security to ensure compliance with local data protection laws. Unlike typical cloud solutions, it hosts data on dedicated servers in Switzerland, so your sensitive information remains private and protected.
What is OpenOLAT Best For?
OpenOLAT works best for many educational and professional environment, including
- Academic courses
- Corporate training
- Vocational training
- Professional development courses
- Workshops and seminars
- Language and soft skill training
OpenOLAT Pricing
OpenOLAT Integrations
OpenOLAT seamlessly integrates with the following authentication, content management, and learning tools.
- LDAP
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Shibboleth
- OAuth2 SSO
- Tequila
- OpenID Connect
- X(Twitter)
- WebDAV
- iCal
- LTI 1. 0 and 1. 1
- SCORM 1. 2
- BigBlueButton
- ONLYOFFICE
How Does OpenOLAT Work?
Follow the below-mentioned step-by-step guide to use this open-source LMS for hassle-free training management.
- Sign in and set up your profile - Log in to OpenOLAT, set up your profile by adding pictures, contact information, and preferred language. Next, customize your dashboard with widgets like calendars, bookmarks, notes, and performance records to get started.
- Manage users and roles - Navigate to the administration section and import or create user accounts from scratch, assign roles, organize users into groups for giving hassle-free course access, coaching, or collaboration.
- Create or import learning resources - Now create or import new learning resources; HTML content, IMS Content Packages (IMS CP), SCORM 1. 2 modules, Videos, blogs, glossaries, portfolios, or wikis. You can also import existing resources from other platforms if needed.
- Build courses - Next, you have to build courses using the inbuilt modular course editor.
- Create tests - Use the inbuilt QTI editor to create tests or import tests from some external sources. Remember! You can store these questions in the central question pool and reuse them any time.
- Enable communication - Integrate virtual classroom, add forums, chats, wikis, and shared folders to encourage communication. Set course access rules and set booking methods to control free or paid participation.
- Monitor Progress - Track learner progress, attendance, and performance. Access detailed test statistics, logs, and provide manual feedback.
- Update courses - Review, update, and save changes in the courses from time to time. Do preview the course content before saving the changes.
Who is OpenOLAT For?
The OpenOLAT is for
- Companies
- Schools
- Universities
- Institutions
Is OpenOLAT Right For You?
OpenOLAT is right for you if you are searching for an open source LMS that’s reliable, flexible, and secure. This Learning Management System can handle thousands of users, supports industry standard authentication methods for data protection, and allows extensive customization to create personalized and an efficient learning environment.
OpenOLAT has received a lot of Open Source and eLearning Awards in the last few years. It has also been titled as “Service Provider of the Year” several times. All these rewards and recognition makes it clear that OpenOLAT is a reliable Learning Management System.
Have any questions or want to learn more about OpenOLAT Learning Management System? Feel free to contact us . We are ready to help you understand the platform, explore its features, and see how it can fit your needs.
OpenOLAT Features
This Learning Management System empowers teachers/instructors/administrators to structure courses using a modular course editor. It supports SCORM 1.2, IMS Content Packages, and HTML content to deliver interactive and standardized learning material.
See How It WorksThis LMS allows educators to create or import a variety of learning resources such as videos, wikis, glossaries, blogs, and portfolios.
See How It Workshis platform includes a central question bank to facilitate the instructors. The educators/instructors can use the question pool feature to create and store test items. Moreover, the same feature also allows the admin to reuse the questions in multiple courses conveniently.
See How It WorksOpenOLAT offers various communication and collaboration tools like forums, chats, shared folders, wikis, and virtual classrooms like BigBlueButton and Zoom to enhance communication and support collaborative learning. Additionally, the tools also allow the learners to maintain a buddy list for quick connections.
See How It WorksExtensive customization options make this Learning Management system an ideal choice. The administrators can customize the dashboard with calendars, bookmarks, notes, and performance records. Moreover, the admin can also integrate external calendars such as Google, Outlook and personal portfolio tools to enhance the experience.
See How It WorksThis Learning Management System supports hassle-free role management by importing, organizing, and managing the users.
See How It WorksJust like most advanced Learning Management Systems, OpenOLAT also features an advanced authoring tool to create IMS CPs and QTI tests.
See How It WorksFrequently Asked Questions
Yes, OpenOLAT is free to use. You can use this Learning Management System as long as you want for free.
Yes, OpenOLAT is free to use. You can use this Learning Management System as long as you want for free.
Yes, this open source LMS is highly customizable. You can easily customize dashboard, integrations, course layout, and certificates.
Yes, OpenOLAT is secure. It uses multiple security features such as LDAP, Shibboleth, and oAuth to protect your sensitive data.
OpenOLAT’s exam mode is a special feature that allows you to conduct tests in a controlled and secure environment.
All kinds of businesses and organizations can use OpenOLAT. However, it is more suitable for educational institutions.
OpenOLAT supports tests, exams, self tests, surveys, portfolio tasks, group tasks, video tasks, upload tasks, and many others.
Yes, OpenOLAT supports multiple languages including German, French, and English.
Yes, OpenOLAT offers a modular course editor to support hassle-free course creation. The educators can use the modular course editor to create assessments and tests as well.