The Moodle Administrator Qualification (MAQ) is a certification program designed specifically for Moodle administrators. It is intended for individuals who have at least one year of experience in Moodle administration. Over the course of 8 modules, you will consolidate and deepen your Moodle knowledge. With this certification from Moodle HQ, you can demonstrate your Moodle expertise both within and outside your organization.
The Moodle Administrator Qualification is based on the DigCompLMSAdmin framework.
The DigCompLMSAdmin Framework is a competency framework for Moodle administrators developed by Moodle based on the Digital Competence Framework for Educators (DigCompEdu).
The DigCompLMSAdmin competency framework covers the areas of infrastructure, operations, integration, and practical application. This provides a structured and standardized framework for the MAQ, enabling quality assurance for the training and international recognition of the certificate.
Based on the DigCompLMSAdmin framework, the eight modules of the MAQ are structured as follows:
- Infrastructure – Implementation: Installation , System Configuration, Data Protection
- Infrastructure – Maintenance & Support: Performance optimization , updates, user support
- Operation – Site Structure: Organization of Courses, Categories, and Learning Spaces
- Operations – User Management: Roles and Permissions, Authentication
- Operations – Design & Functionality: Branding , Accessibility, and Mobile Use
- Operations – Monitoring & Analysis: Reports, Learning Analytics, and Event Monitoring
- Integration – Integrations & Plugins: Extensions and Interface Management
- Practice – Professional Practice: Working with the Moodle Community and Continuous Development
Overall, you will receive a training program that is both concise and in-depth, designed to help you leverage Moodle’s technical capabilities so that it can be effectively implemented within your organization.
You can complete the Moodle Administrator Qualification on your own
- The modules can be taken independently. You have up to one year to complete the program.
- There are three elements in each module: quizzes for self-assessment, a graded online test and a practical task in the Moodle context for which you will receive feedback.
- There is introductory learning content for each module. You can also ask questions in the course forum.
- Upon completing a module, you will receive a badge that documents your progress.
- Upon successful completion of all modules, you will receive an official certificate from Moodle HQ attesting to your proficiency as a Moodle administrator.
Who should take the Moodle Administrator Qualification course?
The program is designed for Moodle administrators who have been working with Moodle for at least one year. It is a professional development program, not a beginner’s course on Moodle. Organizations can also book the MAQ as an in-house training session (for groups of four or more). This allows teams to benefit together from a clearly structured professional development program.
- Enhancing your Moodle skills: You’ll not only expand your knowledge of Moodle, but also learn how to get the most out of your system.
- Career advancement: The official MAQ certificate attests to your expertise and can be a valuable asset when applying for jobs or in career development.
- Improving Efficiency in e-Learning Projects: By using Moodle’s features wisely and in a way that meets your needs, you can significantly enhance the efficiency of your LMS.
- Networking with experts: In the forum, you can exchange ideas with other participants, reflect on your practice and receive valuable feedback.
The Moodle Administrator Qualification offers you a structured and internationally recognized opportunity to professionalize your role as a Moodle administrator. If you want to do more than just use Moodle—if you want to design it in a way that is both strategic and pedagogically effective—then this investment is worthwhile for your future, for your organization, and for your own professional development.
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For more information on costs and the structure, please visit our MAQ information page
Moodle Administrator Qualification (MAQ)
