Guide to Learning Moodle LMS: Free Courses, Tutorials, and Resources

Moodle LMS is a powerful platform widely used for online learning and course management. Whether you are an administrator or an educator, gaining a strong understanding of Moodle LMS’s features and functionalities can significantly enhance your ability to create and manage effective online learning environments. This guide provides a range of resources to help you get started, from comprehensive courses to quick video overviews.

Getting Started with Moodle LMS

Moodle Teaching Basics (15 hours) and Moodle Admin Basics (12 hours) are free courses offered on Moodle.Academy. They offer an excellent starting point to learn about Moodle LMS. These comprehensive programs cover topics such as course and user management, as well as site administration, providing a good foundation for using Moodle LMS effectively.

If you're looking for a quick start, you can just watch these video playlists on YouTube from the above-mentioned courses:

Moodle Teaching Basics (1.5 hours)
Moodle Admin Basics (1 hour)

These playlists total just 2.5 hours, providing a much quicker introduction to Moodle's features. Without practice sessions, skills assessments and other curriculum, these videos still offer valuable insights for getting started.

Why doesn't the course content match my Moodle LMS?

The appearance and functionality of your Moodle LMS site may vary slightly from the videos due to:

Custom themes or single sign-on configurations
Installed third-party plugins offering additional features
Disabled features, for reasons such as:
- Relevance or necessity
- Security or accessibility considerations
- Planned removal in future Moodle versions
- Project-specific applicability
- Performance optimization

Most disabled features can usually be reactivated if needed.