Multi-tenant Moodle

Multi-tenant Moodle

While it is always possible to install multiple Moodle instances for separate audiences, many times a single Moodle instance is preferable to cater to the following use cases:
  1. Delegating administration under overarching control
  2. Mapping LMS closely to the organizational hierarchy while maintaining uniform content standards
  3. B2B content providers/distributors is a separate but similar use case for multi-tenancy
Another scenario could be where content providers want to distribute their content library to various client companies/organisations from the same Moodle installation in an organised manner.
A multi-tenant Moodle setup is a sophisticated approach enabling multiple institutions, departments, or organizations to share a single Moodle instance while maintaining distinct and secure environments for each entity. This setup streamlines administrative tasks and resource utilization by centralizing management, updates, and maintenance efforts. The administration can be delegated to a certain company/departmental hierarchies mapped to the actual companies / departmental hierarchies. Each Company’s unique administration requirements can be configured independently
Administrative tasks include creating and managing users, assigning courses or licenses, and running reports. For each company/department this can be done independently.
Course sharing features is also available which along with the licensing feature allows the course provider to sell and control the usage of their courses using licenses.
Various companies can be assigned their own respective URLs with each having its own branded look and feel, with their corresponding logos, colours and style. However, implementing a multi-tenant Moodle configuration requires careful consideration of security measures, data segregation, and performance optimization to ensure the integrity and privacy of each tenant's information. With proper planning and execution, a multi-tenant Moodle setup offers a scalable and efficient solution for organizations seeking to deliver online learning experiences to diverse user populations.