Learning Management System with Active Directory Support

July 14, 2009 5:03 PM

I am looking for a (preferably Opensource / free) Learning Management System that will link up with LDAP / Windows Active Directory

The company I work for is looking to roll out web-based "exams" on subjects such as desktop security for a certification we are looking to hold. Ideally the software will limit a user's permissions to do many things until they pass the exam/test. I have heard of such software, but I cannot recall the name.

Currently our network setup is on a windows domain, using windows server 2008 active directory to manage user groups. I can set up a box for whatever operating system / webserver / databasing required as i have a few spares here at the moment.

In addition to the above, the software needs to generate some kind of file indicating which users have completed the test and which have yet to do so.

If you have a better idea on how to roll out such a thing, well... any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated

posted by mrw to computers & internet (6 comments total)

You want Moodle.
posted by stresstwig at 5:15 PM on July 14

Yup, seconding Moodle.
posted by the dief at 5:36 PM on July 14

Sorry, I should clarify: Moodle is an opensource LMS that is LDAP capable. It has a quiz module as well as a lesson module: both can be used as a test taking device. Moodle also has role assignments and various tools for checking in on students.
posted by stresstwig at 5:38 PM on July 14

Thirding Moodle, we use it at work and it works nicely with LDAP.
posted by Happy Dave at 2:32 AM on July 15

I'll just buck the trend a bit and recommend Sakai. While Moodle is an excellent product, I find Sakai to be a little more "grown-up".
posted by purephase at 6:03 AM on July 15

Thanks for the input guys, ill take these to my project manager today and see if any tickle his fancy. Moodle is looking like it will do almost everything we want without too much setup fuss, but if you have any last minute suggestions, they are always appreciated :)
posted by mrw at 6:29 AM on July 15