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Description

Picture a scenario where onboarding new hires is effortless, and existing staff members are fully trained and compliant—Collective University simplifies this process remarkably. You can design degrees and certifications, monitor offline learning, and foster internal knowledge sharing with ease. Crafting courses is straightforward thanks to our intuitive drag-and-drop builder, complete with SCORM compatibility and access to a vast library of over 30 complimentary courses. We understand that education can stem from various avenues; therefore, employees have the option to seek credit for attending conferences, participating in in-house training, and obtaining external certifications. Our system conveniently logs credit for meetings organized through the training calendar, and in-house training sessions can be effortlessly scheduled via your university platform. Invitations are dispatched automatically, ensuring attendance credit is systematically recorded. With a user-friendly interface, you'll have your personalized online university operational in under an hour, transforming the learning experience for your organization. This innovative approach not only streamlines the training process but also enhances employee engagement and satisfaction.

Description

Open edX is an open-source learning management system and course authoring platform originally developed by Harvard and MIT in 2012. Now stewarded by Axim Collaborative, a nonprofit founded by its original creators, it powers online learning for over 140 million learners across 196 countries. Deployed by universities (Stanford, Arizona State University), enterprises (Google, Microsoft, IBM, AWS, McKinsey), government and international organizations (NASA, IMF, Amnesty International), and training providers worldwide, it supports online campuses, instructor-led programs, MOOCs, professional certifications, and corporate training at any scale. Released under AGPLv3 and Apache 2.0 with no licensing fees, the platform is built on Python/Django, containerized via Docker, deployed using Tutor, and supports Kubernetes for production environments. The project follows a biannual named release cycle, delivering two major community upgrades each year. The latest stable release is Verawood (June 2026), the 22nd named release. Each release brings new features, security updates, and community contributions. Key capabilities include built-in course authoring via Studio, XBlock architecture for custom interactive content, LTI 1.3 Advantage Complete certification, SCORM and xAPI support, native iOS and Android apps, analytics powered by Apache Superset and ClickHouse, eCommerce, SAML/OAuth/OIDC single sign-on, and REST APIs. A global network of verified service providers across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas offers professional hosting, implementation, customization, and support through the official Open edX Marketplace.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Accredible No 
BigBlueButton No 
Cornerstone SumTotal No 
Credly No 
Examus No 
Google Workspace No 
Juno Journey No 
Mettl Online Exam Platform No 
Mettl Remote Proctoring No 
Microsoft Teams No 
OctoProctor No 
POK No 
SMOWL No 
Tanuki No 
Turnitin No 
UbiCast No 
Wooclap No 
Zoom No 
iQ3Connect No 

Integrations

Accredible Yes 
BigBlueButton Yes 
Cornerstone SumTotal Yes 
Credly Yes 
Examus Yes 
Google Workspace Yes 
Juno Journey Yes 
Mettl Online Exam Platform Yes 
Mettl Remote Proctoring Yes 
Microsoft Teams Yes 
OctoProctor Yes 
POK Yes 
SMOWL Yes 
Tanuki Yes 
Turnitin Yes 
UbiCast Yes 
Wooclap Yes 
Zoom Yes 
iQ3Connect Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

Free (open source, self-hosted
Open edX is free and open-source (AGPLv3 / Apache 2.0). No licensing fees. Organizations handle hosting and maintenance either self-managed or through a service provider. Managed hosting costs vary by provider - see the Open edX Marketplace.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Collective Innovation

Founded

2015

Country

United States

Website

collectiveuniversity.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Axim Collaborative

Founded

2012

Country

United States

Website

openedx.org

Product Features

Learning Experience Platforms

Built-in Course Authoring Yes 
Content Sharing Yes 
Employee Portal Yes 
Gamification Yes 
Microlearning Yes 
Mobile Learning Yes 
Multi-User Collaboration Yes 
Recommendations Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Self-Service Content Curation Yes 
Social Learning Yes 
Third Party Course Library No 

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Academic / Education Yes 
Asynchronous Learning Yes 
Blended Learning Yes 
Built-In Course Authoring Yes 
Corporate / Business Yes 
Customizable No 
Gamification Yes 
Learner Portal Yes 
Mobile Learning Yes 
Open Source No 
SCORM Compliance Yes 
Synchronous Learning Yes 
Video Conferencing No 
eCommerce Yes 
eLearning Companies Yes 

Product Features

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Academic / Education Yes 
Asynchronous Learning Yes 
Blended Learning Yes 
Built-In Course Authoring Yes 
Corporate / Business Yes 
Customizable Yes 
Gamification Yes 
Learner Portal Yes 
Mobile Learning Yes 
Open Source Yes 
SCORM Compliance Yes 
Synchronous Learning Yes 
Video Conferencing Yes 
eCommerce Yes 
eLearning Companies Yes 

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