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Customers
  • Academic
  • Freelancers
  • Large Enterprises (>10,000)
  • Non Profits
  • Public Administrations
  • Small/Medium Businesses
Use Cases
  • Academic Learning
  • Association Learning
  • Compliance Training
  • Public Sector External
Industries
  • Education Management
  • Education: K-12
  • eLearning
  • Higher Education
  • Libraries
Deployment
  • Desktop Application
  • Mobile Application
  • Self-Hosted Cloud-based
  • Self-Hosted System
  • Software as a Service / Cloud
Platforms
  • Linux
  • Mac
  • Windows
Browsers
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  • Google Chrome
  • Internet Explorer
  • Mozilla Firefox
Training
  • Documentation
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Online Tutorials
  • Webinars
Support
  • 24/7
  • Business Hours
  • Email
  • FAQ
  • Knowledge Base
  • Live Online
  • Online Community
  • Phone
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What is OpenEduCat?

OpenEduCat is a modular and open-source educational institution management solution. It consolidates powerful and unique technologies into one platform to aid educational organizations in management, engaging, communicating, and collaborating effectively with students, teachers, and administrative staff.

And because the makers of OpenEduCat are aware that each school or university has its own way of doing things, the platform is made to be flexible. As such, when you acquire the solution, you can customize it with relevant modules, ERPs, CRMs, social platforms, and other third-party applications. A robust set of APIs is also available to allow you to exert more control over your customization and integrations.

Overview of OpenEduCat benefits

Modular Approach

OpenEduCat has multiple modules that you can mix and match. Because of this, you can truly customize the platform. This also enables you to create a solution that meets your every need as well as your budget constraints. Moreover, this modular approach gives you the capability to scale up with ease, as you can simply add more components as your institution’s needs evolve.

Robust Core Features

At the heart of OpenEduCat are components that make managing students, courses, faculty, enrollments, exams, & finances easier. These have a wide range of tools that make administrative tasks seamless. Each module also has unique elements that add value to the platform as well as extend its functionalities. As such, students, teachers, and staffs can find everything they require in a single solution.

Multi-language Interface

Educational institutions are likely to have students who speak different languages. To make navigation seamless for them, OpenEduCat supports multiple languages for the interface. This allows educational organizations to create versions of their website in other tongues to be welcoming to international students.

Multi-currency Support

Being able to accept payments in different currencies can make transactions more convenient. That is why OpenEduCat has that capability. This also enables parents and students who have accounts in international currencies to pay school fees in their preferred monetary medium. Additionally, this lets both parties bypass conversion fees and the long transfer wait.

Multi-organization Capability

With OpenEduCat, you can welcome onboard other institutions that are part of your family

 

Features

Learn more about OpenEduCat features that set it apart from the competition. Discover how its unique tools and capabilities enhance your processes.

Accounts

Add a new user Allows administrators to add new users directly to their LMS for streamlined user management.
Archive users Deactivate and store user accounts without deleting them.
Browse list of users View all registered users in the system.
Bulk User Actions Manage multiple user accounts at once.
Custom/Mandatory User profile fields Define required or optional fields for user profiles.
Upload users Import users via spreadsheet.

Activity grading

Course History View completed and ongoing courses for each user.
Gradebook Centralized view of all learner grades.
Gradebook audit trail Track all grade changes over time.
Gradebook comments Add comments to learner grades.
Manual Grading ("Marking") Manually review and grade submissions.
Multiple grading scales Support for different grading systems.

AI Features

Adaptive Learning
AI Powered
Chatbot
Content development
Content Translation
Intelligent recommendations
Natural Language Processing
Predictive analysis
Quiz generation
Text-to-speech

Authentication

Active Directory/LDAP Integration Authenticate users via corporate directories.
Custom User login page Personalized login interface.
Manual Accounts
No login Allow content access without authentication.
SAML2/API Integration Single sign-on and external authentication.
Self-Registration Users create their own accounts.
Self-Registration w. Admin Confirmation User signup requires admin approval.

Categories

Assign Courses to categories Organize courses under specific categories.
Create new Categories Add new organizational groups for courses.
Manage Categories Edit, delete, or update categories.
Priced Categories (Bundle) Sell course bundles grouped by category.

Certificate management

Certification life-cycle Track generation, renewal, and expiration.
Manage certification templates Customize certificate formats.
Predefined certification templates Use ready-made certificate designs.
Unique Certificate by Course
Unique Certification by Curriculum Different certificate per learning path.

Compliance management

Certificate expiration notifications Alerts when certificates are near expiry.
Certification Expiration Management Manage timelines and renewal rules.
Due Date notifications Notify learners of upcoming deadlines.
Soft/Hard Stop Due Dates Allow or block access after due dates.

Course Creation

Assignments Engine Create and manage learner assignments.
Built-In Authoring Tool Create content directly inside the platform.
Can reuse PPTs, PDFs, Videos Upload and repurpose existing material.
Changing Course default settings Modify core course configuration.
Consume online video content Embed or stream video lessons.
Content Library
Course backup Options Backup and restore course data.
Drag & Drop Interactions
Hybrid Learning Courses
Learning Paths (Curriculums) Sequence courses into structured programs.
LRS
Scheduling LIVE events Plan webinars or virtual classes.
Survey Engine Create learner surveys.
Tests Engine Build quizzes and exams.
Upload courses Import courses into the platform.

Customization

Mobile Learning Support Optimize learning for mobile devices.
Personalized views Customize interface per user.

Enrollment

Attendance Tracking Track presence in sessions.
Automated Enrollment (based on User data) Enroll users automatically by rules.
Guest Access Settings Allow non‑registered users limited access.
Manual Enrollment Manually assign users to courses.
Progress Tracking
Self-enrollment Allow learners to join courses freely.
Self-enrollment (with a PIN #) Require a PIN for enrollment.
Survey enrollment (based on a response) Enroll based on survey answers.

Format

Course Discussions Forum-style communication.
Gamification Format Add game elements to courses.
Learner Upload Allow learners to upload content.
LIVE Chat Option Real-time messaging inside courses.
Social Format Social interaction‑focused layout.
Topics Format Organize course by topics.
Video Conferencing Integration Connect with tools like Zoom/Teams.
Weekly Format Course structured week by week.

Gamification

Badge customization Design custom achievement badges.
Badges Award digital achievements.
Customize Gamification mechanics Modify points, levels, and rewards.
Leaderboards Rank learners based on achievements.
Levels Define progression stages.
Points Award points for activity.
Rewards Offer incentives for achievements.

Interface options

Additional external pages Add custom pages to the platform.
Block Management Control layout blocks/widgets.
Calendar Settings Configure system calendar.
Language settings Set default or custom system language.
Learning Accessibility
Location Settings Configure regional settings.
Media embedding settings Control embedding permissions.
Multilanguage Support Provide support in multiple languages.
Ready-made Themes Prebuilt platform designs.

Learning types

Asynchronous Instructor-led Instructor-led but not in real time.
Asynchronous Self-paced Learners progress independently.
Blended Learning Mix online and face‑to‑face training.
Synchronous Virtual Classroom Live real-time classes.

Mobile learning

Offline (disconnected Mobile app) Access mobile content without internet.
Online (Internet connected) Access content with full connectivity.

Offline

Support for offline access to content Downloadable materials for offline study.

Reports

Automated Report Scheduling Send reports automatically.
Canned Reports Prebuilt report templates.
Dashboards and Graphic Reports Visual analytics dashboards.
Email delivery of Reports Send reports via email.
Exporting Reports in variety of formats Export data as PDF, Excel, etc.
Grading Report Settings Customize grade reporting.
Learning Analytics Tools
Training Record Maintenance Maintain full training logs.

Roles

Define roles Create custom permission roles.
Role Assignment Assign roles to users.
System Permissions per role Control access rights.
Teams and Team Hierarchies Organize users into teams.

Security

Anti-spam Protect forms and communication.
Anti-virus Scan uploaded files for threats.
IP Blocker Block specific IP ranges.
Restrict registration to specific domains Limit signups by email domain.
Strong Passwords Enforce secure password rules.

Shopping cart

Built-In Shopping Cart Sell courses directly.
Shopping Cart as Plug-In Add commerce via plugin.

System reports

Automatic email reports in predefined intervals Send periodic system reports.
Custom reports generator Create custom report layouts.
Email notification settings Control notification rules.
Live Logs Monitor system activity in real time.
Pricing

Learn more about OpenEduCat's pricing options, cost, and plans so you can make a well-informed, business-wise decision on the best software to use for organization.

Pricing Model
  • Free Trial
  • Freemium
  • One-time purchased license
  • Subscription
License
  • Open Source
  • Paid
Starting Price
  • N/A
Free Trial
  • Yes

https://www.openeducat.org/pricing

Integrations

Learn more about OpenEduCat's integration options.

API

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