Blog entry by Seán Lea
Our innovation showcase at MoodleMoot Global 2025
The SkillsCircle team is absolutely buzzing with excitement as we prepare to join our colleagues from across the Accipio family at MoodleMoot Global 2025 in Edinburgh this September. As a proud member of the Accipio group, we're thrilled to be part of their Platinum Sponsorship of this premier global gathering of Moodle enthusiasts.
For those who don't know, MoodleMoot Global is where the world's leading educators, developers, and educational technology innovators come together to share groundbreaking ideas and shape the future of learning. From 16th to 18th September, the beautiful and historic city of Edinburgh will host this incredible convergence of minds – and we couldn't be more excited to be there.
Why MoodleMoot matters for SMEs
At SkillsCircle, we've always believed that small and medium-sized enterprises shouldn't be left behind when it comes to cutting-edge learning technology. That's exactly why events like MoodleMoot are so crucial for our mission. Moodle Workplace, the limited edition, premium, enterprise version of Moodle (already the world's most popular open source LMS) is the system that powers SkillsCircle, providing us both with the powerful functionality of the system, but also the open source nature means we can innovate and build upon it to create specialised solutions for small businesses. The innovations, insights, and best practices shared at this conference directly influence how we develop and enhance our ready-made LMS solutions for businesses of all sizes.
When we attend conferences like this, we're not just there as observers – we're there as your advocates, ensuring that the latest educational technology developments can be translated into practical, affordable solutions for growing businesses.
What we're bringing to Edinburgh
Our Accipio colleagues will be leading some truly exciting sessions that showcase the innovations we're bringing to the Moodle ecosystem. These aren't just theoretical discussions – they're practical demonstrations of solutions that directly benefit our SkillsCircle community:
Artificial intelligence that actually works
Accipio Partner Edward McLaughlin and company CEO Sascha Benson-Cooper will be demonstrating how AI can transform daily operations in "Smarter Moodle: How we're using AI to transform admin, support and learning" on Tuesday 16th September. This isn't about flashy AI buzzwords – it's about practical applications that reduce administrative burden and create more personalised learning experiences.
For our SkillsCircle clients, this means less time spent on platform management and more time focused on what really matters: developing your people through our C30 Leadership Toolkit and comprehensive compliance training.
Quality assurance that scales
The session on "Beyond the mark: Automating assessment quality assurance in Moodle" addresses one of the biggest challenges facing learning and development teams – ensuring consistent, high-quality feedback across all learners. This automation isn't about replacing human insight; it's about augmenting it, ensuring that every learner receives the attention they deserve whilst saving precious time for L&D professionals.
Compliance made simple
Sascha's presentation on "Delivering apprenticeships in Moodle: One platform. Full compliance. Better outcomes" speaks directly to one of our core strengths at SkillsCircle. We understand that navigating compliance requirements can be overwhelming for smaller organisations, which is why our platform solutions are designed to make regulatory adherence straightforward and stress-free.
Revenue generation through learning
Perhaps most excitingly for many of our clients, the "Monetising Moodle" session will demonstrate how organisations can generate revenue directly through their learning platforms. Whether it's selling courses, managing event bookings, or handling exam resits, this session shows how a well-configured Moodle platform can become a revenue centre, not just a cost centre.
The bigger picture for educational technology
What makes MoodleMoot special isn't just the individual sessions – it's the collective intelligence of a global community working together to solve real challenges. The trends and innovations we'll encounter in Edinburgh directly inform our roadmap for SkillsCircle development.
We're particularly excited about discussions around hybrid learning environments, AI-enhanced personalisation, and streamlined compliance management – all areas where we see enormous potential to help SMEs punch above their weight through smart use of technology.
Bringing Edinburgh insights back to you
Every conversation, demonstration, and workshop we attend will be filtered through one crucial lens: how can this benefit our SkillsCircle community? We're not there just to showcase our innovations; we're there to absorb the latest thinking and translate it into practical improvements for your learning and development programmes.
Whether you're using our platform for leadership development, compliance training, or comprehensive skills building, the insights we gain in Edinburgh will directly influence how we enhance your experience over the coming months.
Join the conversation
If you're attending MoodleMoot Global 2025, we'd love to connect with you in person. Our team will be throughout the event, ready to discuss your specific challenges and explore how our latest innovations might help solve them.
For those who can't make it to Edinburgh, don't worry – we'll be sharing key insights and takeaways through our usual channels. The beauty of being part of a global learning community is that knowledge shared benefits everyone, regardless of whether you can physically attend.
Innovation in service of education
Our participation in MoodleMoot Global 2025 represents more than just conference attendance – it's a commitment to staying at the absolute forefront of educational technology innovation. In a world where the pace of change continues to accelerate, we believe it's crucial that SMEs have access to the same cutting-edge solutions as much larger organisations.
Through our partnership with advanced AI solutions and our commitment to practical, scalable learning technology, we're working to democratise access to world-class educational tools.
Edinburgh, here we come! We can't wait to learn, share, and contribute to the conversations that will shape the future of learning technology.
Want to learn more about how SkillsCircle can transform your organisation's learning and development? Explore our solutions or get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.