Integrating Moodle into Your Information System
In higher education institutions, public institutions, and training networks, Moodle is never used on its own. It integrates into an existing digital ecosystem: a user directory, a student or training management tool, an authentication portal, and sometimes several systems connected at the same time.
That is often where the real complexity of a Moodle project lies. And this is one of our team’s most well-documented areas of expertise.
Single Sign-On (SSO) Unified Authentication
Single sign-on (SSO) allows your users to log in to Moodle using the same credentials they use for the rest of your information system, without having to manage an additional account or use a separate password for Moodle.
We have set up directory services or implemented SSO integrations using various protocols, depending on the technical constraints of each organization.
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CAS
The protocol widely used in French universities and institutions of higher education, particularly in conjunction with student records management tools. We have deployed CAS integrations linked to Yparéo or Apogée for various organizations.
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Keycloak
An open-source identity management solution that we have deployed for organizations seeking to take control of their internal authentication infrastructure.
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SAML2
A standard protocol used in many organizations, which we have implemented in particular for institutions with an existing identity federation.
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OAuth2 / Microsoft / Google
Protocols for organizations whose users authenticate via in-house software or development, Microsoft 365, or Google Workspace.
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OpenID Connect (OIDC)
A modern protocol based on OAuth 2.0, and lighter than SAML 2.0. We implemented it specifically for organizations that want to integrate with cloud identity providers.
Multi-tenant architecture: multiple services, a single identity
For organizations and institutions with multiple digital services, we work with you to create a seamless and fast experience for your users: each site has its own instance, but all share the same centralized user identity. In practical terms, this means that a user who is logged in to a Moodle platform on the network automatically gains access to other services without having to re-enter their credentials.
Integration with your management tools
In addition to authentication, Moodle can be integrated with your business systems to automatically synchronize data: users, groups, enrollments, schedules, and results.
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Yparéo
We have developed and are maintaining a bidirectional integration plugin with Yparéo in production. Automatic synchronization covers users, groups and cohorts, courses aligned with schedules, and dynamic enrollments. This solution, which has been proven in production with several thousand users, serves as our benchmark for new Yparéo deployments.
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Apogée, LDAP/Active Directory
User synchronization from institutional directories, with automatic lifecycle management: account creation upon first login, attribute updates (name, role, assignment), deactivation upon termination of employment, and enrollment in courses and groups.
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Axess Agate / SC-Form
This software enables the creation of integrations to facilitate the management of vocational training, tailored to the environments of client training organizations.
Need SSO integration?
Whether your project involves SSO integration, synchronization with a business application, or a multi-site architecture, let’s discuss it.