OpenLearning
Learning management systems
Online course providers
Online learning platforms
Education software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is OpenLearning
OpenLearning is a cloud-based online learning platform used to design, deliver, and manage courses and learning communities. It is used by education providers and organizations that need to publish courses, enroll learners, and support social and collaborative learning activities. The platform combines course authoring, learner engagement features, and administration tools, and it also supports integrations for common education workflows.
Social and community learning
OpenLearning emphasizes discussion, collaboration, and learner-generated activity within courses. This can support cohort-based delivery and community-style programs where interaction is part of the learning design. For teams prioritizing engagement mechanics beyond linear modules, the platform provides built-in structures for participation and feedback.
Course creation and delivery
The product includes tools to build and publish courses without requiring a separate content system for basic delivery. Administrators can manage enrollments, course runs, and learner access from the same environment. This suits providers that need a single platform for course setup through delivery rather than assembling multiple point tools.
Education-oriented workflows
OpenLearning is oriented toward education and training providers that run structured programs and short courses. It supports common needs such as learner onboarding, course catalogs, and facilitation workflows. This focus can reduce configuration effort compared with platforms designed primarily for internal corporate training.
Not a full HR suite
OpenLearning focuses on learning delivery rather than broader HR functions such as performance management, compensation, or full employee lifecycle workflows. Organizations seeking an all-in-one HR and learning environment typically need additional systems. This can increase integration and reporting complexity across tools.
Advanced enterprise LMS gaps
Some enterprise LMS capabilities—such as highly granular multi-tenant structures, complex certification hierarchies, or deep extended-enterprise channel management—may require careful validation during evaluation. Buyers with strict compliance training requirements should confirm support for their specific standards and audit needs. Larger deployments may also need more implementation planning than smaller education programs.
Integrations vary by use case
Integration needs differ widely across education providers (SIS, CRM, payment, identity, analytics), and not all connectors are equally turnkey. Teams may need custom integration work or middleware to align OpenLearning with existing systems. This can affect time-to-launch for organizations with complex data flows.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter (Individual) | US$900/yr or US$90/mo (billing options shown; prices vary by currency/location) | For independent educators/instructional designers; listed as starting with 2 educator seats and up to ~100 learners. Includes AI course builder, activity generator, LMS, marketplace & eCommerce features. 30-day free trial noted on site. |
| Institution / Organisation | Multiple tiered prices depending on educator/learner counts — examples from official pricing table: US$4,485/yr (up to 10 educators, 500 learners); US$6,500/yr (up to 20 educators, 750 learners); US$8,450/yr (up to 25 educators, 1,000 learners); US$12,675/yr (unlimited educators, 1,500 learners); US$15,600/yr (unlimited educators, 2,000 learners). Prices shown in multiple currencies (AUD, SGD, MYR, INR, IDR) and billed monthly or yearly. | Designed for scaling organisations: branded institution portal, LTI & API integrations, onboarding, priority support, digital badging/certification, AI facilitation and course design credits. 30-day free trial available (and some offers include AU$50 AI credits). |
| Enterprise / Custom | Tailored pricing (contact sales) | Unlimited learners/educators at larger scale; includes tailored onboarding, dedicated support, higher AI credit allocations and enterprise integrations. |
Notes: Pricing on OpenLearning’s official site is shown in multiple currencies and varies by region and selected educator/learner capacity. The vendor also advertises “Organisational plans from just $6,170/year*” on the solutions pricing landing page (currency/context not explicitly clarified there). All plans advertise a 30-day free trial in official documentation.
Seller details
OpenLearning Limited
Sydney, NSW, Australia
2012
Public
https://www.openlearning.com/
https://x.com/OpenLearning
https://www.linkedin.com/company/openlearning/
