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Getting started with OpenFormations: quick start guide
Featured
Tutorial8 min

Getting started with OpenFormations: quick start guide

From creating your account to publishing your first course: everything you need to know to get started on OpenFormations.

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How to prepare for your Qualiopi audit in 2026
Guide12 min

How to prepare for your Qualiopi audit in 2026

Complete guide to preparing your Qualiopi audit: choosing a certification body, documentation, audit process, handling non-conformities, and practical tips.

March 20, 2026
The 32 Qualiopi indicators explained in plain English
Guide15 min

The 32 Qualiopi indicators explained in plain English

A complete breakdown of the 32 indicators from the Referentiel National Qualite: what they mean, what evidence is expected, and practical tips for each one.

March 19, 2026
BPF 2026: the complete guide to the Bilan Pedagogique et Financier
Réglementation11 min

BPF 2026: the complete guide to the Bilan Pedagogique et Financier

Everything you need to know about the Bilan Pedagogique et Financier (BPF) 2026: legal obligations, sections to fill in, common mistakes, and automation with a compliant LMS.

March 18, 2026
How to create a Qualiopi-compliant training program
Guide10 min

How to create a Qualiopi-compliant training program

How to write a training program that meets Qualiopi requirements: mandatory elements, learning objectives, assessments, and best practices.

March 17, 2026
From independent trainer to training organization: the complete guide
Business13 min

From independent trainer to training organization: the complete guide

Everything you need to know to go from independent trainer to registered training organization: legal structure, NDA, Qualiopi, legal obligations, and growth strategies.

March 16, 2026
Essential digital tools for Qualiopi compliance
Guide11 min

Essential digital tools for Qualiopi compliance

A comprehensive overview of digital tools for managing Qualiopi compliance: LMS, electronic signatures, evaluations, document management, and automation.

March 15, 2026
AI and professional training in 2026: the complete guide for trainers
Guide18 min

AI and professional training in 2026: the complete guide for trainers

How AI is transforming course creation, personalized learning paths, and skills assessment. Real-world use cases, tools, and strategies for trainers.

March 14, 2026
Immediate and delayed training evaluations: the complete guide
Guide10 min

Immediate and delayed training evaluations: the complete guide

Master immediate and delayed evaluations for your training courses: Kirkpatrick model, Qualiopi requirements, questionnaire design, and the continuous improvement loop.

March 14, 2026
Digital attendance in training: regulations and best practices
Réglementation10 min

Digital attendance in training: regulations and best practices

Everything you need to know about digital attendance in professional training: legal framework, accepted methods, OPCO and CPF requirements, and automation solutions.

March 13, 2026
Micro-learning: how to create short courses that maximize retention
Guide16 min

Micro-learning: how to create short courses that maximize retention

Micro-learning is not a gimmick: it is a scientifically validated approach. Learn how to structure 5 to 15-minute modules that truly transform skills.

March 12, 2026
Professional training agreement: template and legal obligations
Réglementation11 min

Professional training agreement: template and legal obligations

Complete guide to training agreements: mandatory clauses, differences from individual contracts, legal obligations, template, and automatic generation.

March 12, 2026
How to sell online training in France: 2026 guide
Business14 min

How to sell online training in France: 2026 guide

Complete guide to selling online training in France: legal framework, Qualiopi, pricing, marketing, OPCO and CPF funding, and growth strategies.

March 11, 2026
Measuring the ROI of your online courses: the data-driven trainer's guide
Business15 min

Measuring the ROI of your online courses: the data-driven trainer's guide

Going beyond completion rates: the metrics, frameworks, and tools to prove the value of your courses and optimize your profitability.

March 10, 2026
The best online training platforms in 2026
Guide12 min

The best online training platforms in 2026

A comprehensive comparison of online training platforms for French organizations: features, pricing, Qualiopi compliance, and hosting.

March 8, 2026
The best online training platforms in 2026
Guide12 min

The best online training platforms in 2026

A comprehensive comparison of online training platforms for French organizations: features, pricing, Qualiopi compliance, and hosting.

March 8, 2026
How to create an online course: the complete 2026 guide
Guide15 min

How to create an online course: the complete 2026 guide

A step-by-step guide to creating your online course: from concept to sales, including content creation and Qualiopi compliance.

March 7, 2026
How to create an online course: the complete 2026 guide
Guide15 min

How to create an online course: the complete 2026 guide

A step-by-step guide to creating your online course: from concept to sales, including content creation and Qualiopi compliance.

March 7, 2026
Qualiopi compliance and LMS: what your platform must handle
Guide10 min

Qualiopi compliance and LMS: what your platform must handle

A complete guide to Qualiopi requirements for e-learning platforms: mandatory documents, traceability, and how to automate compliance.

March 6, 2026
Qualiopi compliance and LMS: what your platform must handle
Guide10 min

Qualiopi compliance and LMS: what your platform must handle

A complete guide to Qualiopi requirements for e-learning platforms: mandatory documents, traceability, and how to automate compliance.

March 6, 2026
The best alternatives to Teachizy in 2026
Guide8 min

The best alternatives to Teachizy in 2026

Looking for a Teachizy alternative? Discover online training platforms that offer more features, better Qualiopi compliance, and competitive pricing.

March 5, 2026
The best alternatives to Teachizy in 2026
Guide8 min

The best alternatives to Teachizy in 2026

Looking for a Teachizy alternative? Discover online training platforms that offer more features, better Qualiopi compliance, and competitive pricing.

March 5, 2026
Systeme.io for training: the best alternatives in 2026
Guide8 min

Systeme.io for training: the best alternatives in 2026

Systeme.io is a solid marketing tool, but its training module is limited. Discover specialized alternatives for professional trainers.

March 4, 2026
Systeme.io for training: the best alternatives in 2026
Guide8 min

Systeme.io for training: the best alternatives in 2026

Systeme.io is a solid marketing tool, but its training module is limited. Discover specialized alternatives for professional trainers.

March 4, 2026
The 5 best French LMS platforms in 2026: a complete comparison
Guide10 min

The 5 best French LMS platforms in 2026: a complete comparison

A comparison of the best French Learning Management Systems (LMS): features, pricing, Qualiopi compliance. The definitive guide to choosing the right one.

March 3, 2026
The 5 best French LMS platforms in 2026: a complete comparison
Guide10 min

The 5 best French LMS platforms in 2026: a complete comparison

A comparison of the best French Learning Management Systems (LMS): features, pricing, Qualiopi compliance. The definitive guide to choosing the right one.

March 3, 2026
BPF and Qualiopi: everything you need to know about the Pedagogical and Financial Report
Guide9 min

BPF and Qualiopi: everything you need to know about the Pedagogical and Financial Report

A complete guide to the Pedagogical and Financial Report (BPF): legal obligations, data to collect, and how to automate it with a compliant LMS.

March 2, 2026
BPF and Qualiopi: everything you need to know about the Pedagogical and Financial Report
Guide9 min

BPF and Qualiopi: everything you need to know about the Pedagogical and Financial Report

A complete guide to the Pedagogical and Financial Report (BPF): legal obligations, data to collect, and how to automate it with a compliant LMS.

March 2, 2026
Course editor: create professional training courses
Feature8 min

Course editor: create professional training courses

Discover the OpenFormations rich editor: content blocks, videos, interactive quizzes, accordions, and more.

February 22, 2026
AI generation: create complete modules automatically
Feature6 min

AI generation: create complete modules automatically

The OpenFormations AI assistant generates learning objectives, course outlines, chapters, and quizzes in seconds.

February 20, 2026
Advanced analytics: drive your business
Feature7 min

Advanced analytics: drive your business

Real-time dashboards, progress tracking, completion rates, revenue — leverage your data.

February 18, 2026
Stripe payments: sell your courses with ease
Feature6 min

Stripe payments: sell your courses with ease

Connect Stripe in a few clicks and start collecting payments. Secure transactions, automatic invoices, direct payouts.

February 16, 2026
Certificates: deliver professional attestations
Feature5 min

Certificates: deliver professional attestations

Generate personalized and verifiable training certificates automatically at the end of each course.

February 14, 2026
Access codes and invitations: manage enrollments
Feature5 min

Access codes and invitations: manage enrollments

Unique access codes, email invitations, CSV import, share links — all the methods to enroll your learners.

February 12, 2026
Learner management: track every journey
Feature6 min

Learner management: track every journey

Learner dashboard, groups, individual progress, certificates — efficiently manage your cohorts.

February 10, 2026
Exams and assessments: measure learning outcomes
Feature7 min

Exams and assessments: measure learning outcomes

Graded quizzes, timed exams, pre- and post-training assessments — all the tools to measure learning.

February 8, 2026
Course settings: configure every detail
Feature5 min

Course settings: configure every detail

Sequential access, validity period, categories, SEO, visibility — master all settings of your courses.

February 6, 2026
The learner experience: what your learners see
Guide6 min

The learner experience: what your learners see

Learning interface, progress tracking, certificates, notifications — discover OpenFormations from the learner's perspective.

February 4, 2026
Trainer dashboard: your control center
Guide5 min

Trainer dashboard: your control center

Activity overview, shortcuts, key statistics, onboarding checklist — master your dashboard.

February 2, 2026
Qualiopi compliance: everything OpenFormations automates
Regulation10 min

Qualiopi compliance: everything OpenFormations automates

Attendance sheets, certificates, assessments, pedagogical reports — OpenFormations automates your Qualiopi compliance.

January 30, 2026
How to obtain Qualiopi certification in 2026
Regulation12 min

How to obtain Qualiopi certification in 2026

Complete guide: the 7 criteria of the French National Quality Framework, certification steps, and how OpenFormations helps you.

January 28, 2026
GDPR and data protection on OpenFormations
Regulation6 min

GDPR and data protection on OpenFormations

Data hosting, learner rights, GDPR compliance — everything you need to know about personal data protection.

January 25, 2026
How to price your online course
Business9 min

How to price your online course

Pricing strategies, competitive analysis, and price psychology to maximize your revenue.

January 20, 2026
Selling OPCO-funded training courses
Business8 min

Selling OPCO-funded training courses

How to make your courses eligible for OPCO funding and attract B2B learners with employer-sponsored training.

January 18, 2026
How to promote your online course
Business10 min

How to promote your online course

Marketing strategies, social media, email marketing, SEO — the best techniques to attract learners.

January 15, 2026
Tutorial: create your first interactive quiz
Tutorial5 min

Tutorial: create your first interactive quiz

Step-by-step guide to creating an engaging quiz with automatic grading, minimum score, and personalized feedback.

January 12, 2026
Tutorial: import learners via CSV
Tutorial4 min

Tutorial: import learners via CSV

Step-by-step guide to bulk invite your learners via a CSV file. Ideal for large cohorts.

January 10, 2026
Tutorial: connect and configure Stripe
Tutorial5 min

Tutorial: connect and configure Stripe

Complete guide to connecting your Stripe account to OpenFormations and start collecting payments for your courses.

January 8, 2026
Tutorial: publish your first course
Tutorial6 min

Tutorial: publish your first course

Complete pre-publication checklist: content, settings, testing, and launching your first course.

January 5, 2026
OpenFormations plans and pricing: which plan to choose?
Guide7 min

OpenFormations plans and pricing: which plan to choose?

Detailed comparison of the 4 OpenFormations plans: Free, Essential, Pro, and Enterprise. Find the plan that fits your activity.

January 3, 2026
Security and data hosting
Guide5 min

Security and data hosting

Technical architecture, encryption, authentication, European hosting — everything about OpenFormations security.

January 1, 2026