Which Moodle™ version can you migrate from?

We migrate from virtually any version, including heavily outdated environments, to the current 4.5 LTS or 5.x. For large version gaps we upgrade in stages, so data and custom work stay intact.

Am I at risk of data loss?

No. We always migrate on a staging environment first and take a full backup up front. Grades, certificates, progress and roles are verified before we go live. Only after your sign-off on the staging environment do we run the final migration.

How much downtime will my learning environment have?

Usually almost none. The heavy migration happens on staging; we schedule the final switch outside teaching hours, often in the evening or at the weekend, with a rollback scenario on standby.

How long does a migration take?

A standard upgrade is often completed within one to two weeks. A migration with many plugins, custom work or integrations takes longer; you will see that reflected in the migration plan with a fixed timeline.

Can you take over from my current agency?

Yes. We regularly take over existing Moodle™ environments. We document the current situation, map the custom work and ensure a smooth handover, even if the relationship with your previous provider has become difficult.

What does a migration or upgrade cost?

That depends on your version, the number of plugins, custom work and integrations. After the assessment you receive a fixed price indication, so you know where you stand up front. Request a free migration check for a first estimate.

What happens after the migration?

You can manage it yourself or have us do it. Many clients choose a maintenance contract with SLA: security patches, updates and further development, so you never fall behind or get stuck on an end-of-life version again.

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Moodle™ Upgrade & Migration

Switch or update safely, with no data loss

Is your Moodle™ falling behind, is your version end-of-life, or are you ready for a different development partner? We handle the complete migration and upgrade of your learning environment. Grades, certificates, progress, roles and custom work are mapped up front, migrated on a staging environment and verified one by one. You only go live once everything is right, and your courses keep running in the meantime.

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Moodle™ upgrade and migration: version management, staging environment and controlled go-live

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Stars on Google

16+

Years of Moodle™ expertise

300+

Plugins built and maintained

100+

Upgrades performed

Is it time to migrate your Moodle™?

Recognise any of these situations? Then you are running a risk or leaving performance on the table. We help you move forward safely.

Your version is end-of-life

Still on Moodle™ 4.4 or older? Then you no longer receive security updates. Moving to 4.5 LTS or 5.x makes you secure and future-proof again.

Open vulnerabilities

Outdated Moodle™, PHP or plugin versions mean known, unpatched vulnerabilities. The longer you wait, the greater the risk of a data breach.

Slow, unstable or failed upgrade

A learning environment that loads slowly, falls over under peak load, or where a previous upgrade failed. We find the root cause and fix it for good.

Your current provider is unresponsive

An unreachable agency, a departed in-house admin, or a single person who knows everything. We take over management, documented and with a fixed point of contact.

How your migration works

A fixed, proven approach in four steps. No surprises, no data loss, no unnecessary downtime.

Assessment & plan

We map your version, plugins, custom work, integrations and server, and deliver a fixed migration plan with a clear timeline and price indication.

Migration on staging

We run the full migration and upgrade on a staging environment first. Grades, certificates, progress, roles and custom work are verified before anything changes on your live environment.

Controlled go-live

We schedule the switch outside teaching hours, with minimal downtime and a predefined rollback scenario. You only go live once everything is approved.

Aftercare & maintenance

After go-live we stay available for security patches, updates and further development, under a fixed maintenance contract with SLA. You never fall behind again.

Your data stays yours, and stays complete

The biggest worry in any migration is data loss. That is why we always migrate on a staging environment first and verify grades, certificates, course progress and user roles in detail. Only once everything is demonstrably correct do we go live. Your learning environment runs on open-source Moodle™: you keep ownership of your data and your code, with no per-user licence fees and no vendor lock-in.

Switching from another agency?

Being stuck with a developer who no longer delivers is frustrating, but it is no reason to replace your platform. We take over existing Moodle™ environments smoothly, document what is there, and build on from that point. You keep your platform, your data and your courses; you gain a partner who actually responds.

Related services

A migration rarely stands alone. These services connect to it directly.

Moodle™ Security

Security audit and plugin review, so you stay safe and up to date.

Moodle™ Development

Custom work and plugins that survive your upgrade, built to the guidelines.

System Integration

Connections to SSO, HR and CRM that keep working after the migration.

Ready for a safe, smooth migration?

Request a free migration check. We review your version, plugins and risks, and within 15 minutes you know what an upgrade or switch means for you.

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How can we help?

Whether you need a custom plugin, a complex integration, or strategic guidance,we're ready to talk. No sales pitch. Just a direct conversation with the team who'll do the work.

Direct Access to Developers

No account managers or sales reps,you'll speak directly with the team who builds your solution.

Rating

Based on 20 Google reviews

Karin Groen

2025

"From De Schoolschrijver, I really enjoy working with LDesign. The result was a beautiful piece of custom work in our Moodle environment. Vincent is incredibly meticulous, thinks along very actively, and communication is very pleasant. Highly recommended!"

Arnout Vree

2023

"Working with Ldesign is always a pleasure. Clear agreements, short lines of communication, and the quality of the Moodle plugins is good."

Gemma Lesterhuis

"LT&C has had a pleasant collaboration with Ldesign Media for years for developing and maintaining Moodle LMS plugins. We are very happy with their expertise and professional knowledge."

Joris Even

"From JE Ontwikkeling, we have been working with Ldesign for several years now. The service is excellent and the collaboration very pleasant. The quality of the programming work is high, and through co-creation we have achieved wonderful products. Thanks!"

Frans Levels

2020

"Perfect work for our website."

Lilian Suijkerbuijk

"Very satisfied with our website and the quick actions for questions or changes to be made!"

Paul Storms

2019

"Good modification to a Moodle plugin. Clear agreements."

Merlijn Vanhecke

"Nice service, good knowhow."

L. Ottink

"Ldesign manages the maintenance and optimization of our Moodle environment. I am very satisfied with the collaboration with Luuk. He thinks along with us and offers suitable solutions. Through his quick response time and flexibility, he ensures that we are fully taken care of in this area."

L. Arendsen

"Ldesign is a very pleasant company to work with: proactive, fast, excellent results, and clear agreements. Many years of good work delivered for our website."

Sanne van Hoof

"Very satisfied: always quick response, quick results, and great that they think along about improvements!"

Dexo Media

"Great service, very customer-friendly. Very pleasant to work with."

Guus Mul

2018

"Luuk is our technical support and backbone. Very knowledgeable and quick in solving all Moodle-related problems. Highly recommended!!"

Bas H.

"A very professional, capable, and driven developer. Can think along and develop at all levels."

Academie Tandartsenpraktijk

"Fast, accurate, proactive, up to date with the latest trends, highly recommended. In other words, a true professional."

Dental Lect

"Ldesign is a skilled and extremely professional company. Response times are short and they have never delivered a product we were disappointed with!"

Josien Drijfhout

2017

"Friendly and honest advice. Additionally, keeps to agreements and delivers quality in consultation with the client."

Richard Den Haag

"Luuk is a craftsman like I have never met before. A wonderfully proactive person. I highly recommend Luuk for anything code-related."

Unhooked Kite

"Good collaboration, and provides good support!"

Familie Vrolijk

"Ldesign is a loyal partner for our business website. Accurate, proactive, and helpful. Top company!"

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