Open Fifth unveil new Koha training programme
Last updated on: 17th February 2026| 17th February 2026 | Open Fifth
Koha training with Open Fifth – Basics
Following on from the success of our SQL training earlier this year, we are pleased to announce a new online programme of live, expert-led training from Open Fifth. This programme has been designed to meet the need for flexible training options for Koha libraries, whether you’re a new starter seeking a comprehensive foundation or a seasoned user looking to sharpen your Koha admin skills. In addition to guided group learning, attendees will have the opportunity to bring their own related scenarios for review.
You can find more details, including prerequisite knowledge and required Koha user permissions, in Koha training with Open Fifth – Basics (2026) programme overview.
Individual training sessions are priced at £95 per person (exc. VAT), with a discounted price of £340 when booking all four sessions.
If you would like to register for any sessions or have a question, please email [email protected].
We will also continue to create and freely share resources with our customers and open source communities via the Open Fifth YouTube, website blogs, webinars and special customer events. If your library has bespoke training needs, reach out to your account manager and we can design a custom course for your institution.
Programme
Session 1: Loans and reservations, 15 April
What you will gain from the session:
- Confidence in issuing items
- Knowledge of the different ways to renew items
- An understanding of the reservation workflow.
Session 2: Adding to the catalogue, 22 April
What you will gain from the session:
- Confidence in keeping your catalogue up-to-date
- Knowledge of the easy ways to add new items and bibliographic records
- An understanding of the bibliographic record Edit screen.
Session 3: Searching and user experience, 29 April
What you will gain from the session:
- Confidence in helping others use the public catalogue
- Knowledge of the user experience in the catalogue
- An understanding of the different types of searching in Koha.
Session 4: Getting started with Koha administration, 6 May
What you will gain from the session:
- Knowledge of how to update your main policies
- Ability to manage shelving locations and collection codes
- An understanding of the circulation rules
- Confidence in setting closed days.
