Moodle Administrator Qualification program
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What is the MAQ?
The MAQ is a qualification program designed specifically for administrators of Moodle LMS and Moodle Workplace. It is not a training program, but a qualification process to validate your skills and expertise in managing, optimising, and maintaining Moodle platforms.
Built on the DigCompLMSAdmin framework, which focuses on digital competences essential for administrators, this eight-course program equips you with the tools to enhance your site’s performance, usability, and impact.
Why get the MAQ?
- Advance your career
Achieving the MAQ certifies your expertise, helping you stand out as a highly competent Moodle administrator and opening new professional opportunities. - Optimise Moodle administration
The MAQ equips you with practical skills to improve Moodle performance, security, and user experience, ensuring your site meets the needs of your organisation. - Stay ahead
The program reflects the latest advancements in Moodle functionalities and educational technology, keeping your skills up to date.
Are you ready for the MAQ?
Take the first step toward becoming a qualified Moodle administrator!
Complete a Pre-qualification Quiz, available in Moodle Academy, to ensure you’re ready for the program.
Then complete the Contact Form and one of our expert Moodle Certified Facilitators will contact you.
What is the cost of the MAQ?
MAQ facilitation (eight courses) costs 600 EUR + VAT.
Additionally there is a 250 Euro fixed fee for the Certificate generated by Moodle. This fee is paid through the Qualifications site by candidates or by the Moodle Certified Partner or Service Provider, on behalf of the candidate.
What is the structure of MAQ program?
The MAQ program covers eight areas of digital competence tailored to Moodle administration:
- Implementation: installation, security, and policy settings.
- Maintenance and support: regular upgrades, performance optimisation, and user support.
- Site structure: organising courses and categories effectively.
- User management: authentication, roles, and permissions.
- Site appearance and functionality: branding, accessibility, and mobile-friendly design.
- Monitoring: analytics, reports, and event monitoring.
- Plugins and extensions: managing integrations and plugins.
- Professional practice: engaging with the Moodle community and reflective practice.
Each of the eight courses includes formative and summative assessments, culminating in a digital badge that can be shared across professional networking platforms to showcase your expertise. Completing all eight courses grants you the Moodle Administrator Qualification (MAQ) certificate.
Moodle Administrator Qualification FAQ
How are MAQ assignments assessed?
MAQ written assignments are assessed with a straightforward rubric, visible to the candidate, where each response is graded as not complete, partially or fully complete.
What happens if a candidate does not reach 80% on the quiz?
If candidates do not reach the 80% on the ‘Knowledge quiz’ that assess capabilities, they will not be awarded the course badge and consequently, they will not be eligible for the Moodle Administrator Qualification certificate, even if they successfully complete the summative Assignment.
What happens if a candidate does not reach 80% in the assignment?
If a candidate does not reach the 80% in the assignment, they may update their submission twice, following the feedback from their facilitator. If they do not reach 80% after this, they fail in that particular course, and consequently they will not be eligible for the Moodle Administrator Qualification certificate.
What happens if a candidate fails an MAQ course?
If they fail one MAQ course they will not be eligible for the Moodle Administrator Qualification certificate. Candidates will be paused from the MAQ program and they will be redirected to continue with some training. Candidates will be able to return to the MAQ at a later time, three to six months later, once they have gained some experience. If they want to receive the certificate, they will be allowed to continue from where they left, providing they return to MAQ within two years after their first login. Depending on the specific process of their Moodle Certified Partner or Service Provider,
the candidate may need to pay a fee. In any case candidates will need to complete MAQ within two years from their first login to the Qualifications site.
What is the cost of the MAQ?
MAQ facilitation (eight courses) costs 600 EUR + VAT.
Additionally there is a 250 Euro fixed fee for the Certificate generated by Moodle. This fee is paid through the Qualifications site by candidates or by the Moodle Certified Partner or Service Provider, on behalf of the candidate.
What is the estimated time needed for each MAQ course?
The exact time needed for the MAQ depends on your experience and Moodle expertise, but it is estimated that each course needs about 10 hours to complete, except the Professional Practice one that is estimated at five hours.
If a candidate gets all the eight badges, but doesn't pay the 250 euros for the certificate, will they be considered as MAQ qualified?
No. When candidates complete their work, it is the Moodle Education Team that reviews and confirms that their work is ready to be qualified. Thus the 250 euros certificate fee.
What happens if a candidate plagiarises?
MAQ is aimed at professionals who want to prove their administrative digital skills and a high level of professionalism is expected. Moodle Certified Partners and Service Providers will not tolerate such unethical behaviour. If a candidate self-plagiarises, i.e. repeating excerpts from their own assignments, their submission will be rejected and they will be asked to re-submit from scratch.
If a candidate plagiarises quoting from the Internet or other resources, to an extent that violates the copyright, even if they name their resources, their submission will be rejected and they will be asked to re-submit from scratch.
If a candidate plagiarises from a peer, both candidates will be affected:
- Both candidates will have to complete a journal with selected digital competences that will be defined by Moodle Education Team and will be submitted for review to their MAQ Facilitator and the Moodle Education Team;
- The candidate who committed plagiarism will have to resubmit all assignments from scratch.
If a candidate submits a raw AI generated assignment, their submission will be rejected and they will be asked to re-submit from scratch.
If candidates refuse to follow the above guidelines, they will be banned from the MAQ for a year.
Does the MAQ expire?
Yes. MAQ follows Moodle development and progress and it is essential that it stays in alignment with new features and functionality. Holders of the MAQ will be able to renew their qualification every two years by taking a short course that will ensure their skills are up-to-date.