{"id":36226,"date":"2025-03-20T09:31:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T08:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/how-to-create-custom-reports-in-moodle\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T10:03:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T09:03:54","slug":"how-to-create-custom-reports-in-moodle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/en\/how-to-create-custom-reports-in-moodle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create custom reports in Moodle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/en\/how-to-create-custom-reports-in-moodle\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/en\/how-to-create-custom-reports-in-moodle\/#What_is_Report_Builder_and_why_is_it_important\" >What is Report Builder and why is it important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/en\/how-to-create-custom-reports-in-moodle\/#Steps_to_create_a_custom_report\" >Steps to create a custom report<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/en\/how-to-create-custom-reports-in-moodle\/#Key_benefits_of_using_Report_Builder\" >Key benefits of using Report Builder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/en\/how-to-create-custom-reports-in-moodle\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Custom reports in Moodle LMS are an essential tool for administrators and teachers looking to improve learning management through data analysis. With the <strong>Report Builder<\/strong>, a feature built into Moodle 4.x, it is possible to create flexible reports tailored to specific needs. This tool <strong>improves decision making and makes it easier to track student progress.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will explain <strong>simply and practically<\/strong> how to use the Report Builder to customize reports to your needs and highlight the key benefits of using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Report_Builder_and_why_is_it_important\"><\/span><strong>What is Report Builder and why is it important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Report Builder<\/strong> is a tool built into Moodle that allows users to create custom reports of data relevant to learning management. Its main benefits include <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Intuitive interface<\/strong>: Easy to use, no advanced technical knowledge required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choice of multiple data sources<\/strong>: Ability to extract information from different modules within Moodle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced filters<\/strong>: Allows you to refine the information and extract specific data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Export to multiple formats<\/strong>: CSV, Excel and PDF for easy analysis and compatibility with other tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"805\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nuevo-informe.png\" alt=\"New report example\" class=\"wp-image-36108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nuevo-informe.png 805w, https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nuevo-informe-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Nuevo-informe-768x593.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_create_a_custom_report\"><\/span><strong>Steps to create a custom report<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to create your own report in Moodle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access to Report Builder<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to Site <strong>Administration<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Reports<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Custom Reports<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create new report<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the option to <strong>create a new report<\/strong> and choose the data source that best suits your needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Configure report data<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>data columns<\/strong> you want to include.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add <strong>advanced filters<\/strong> to customize information according to specific criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customize the display<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjusts the layout of the report to facilitate data interpretation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save and share the report<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save the report and define <strong>which users can access it<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule <strong>automatic mailings<\/strong> so that relevant users receive the report periodically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Creacion_Informe-1024x509.png\" alt=\"report builder example\" class=\"wp-image-36111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Creacion_Informe-1024x509.png 1024w, https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Creacion_Informe-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Creacion_Informe-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Creacion_Informe-1536x764.png 1536w, https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Creacion_Informe.png 1687w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also watch the <strong>recording of the webinar<\/strong> where Juan Antonio teaches you step-by-step how to use Report Builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"C\u00f3mo crear informes personalizados en Moodle\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dE1QpoICtrI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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The <strong>Report Builder<\/strong> allows administrators and teachers to create detailed reports that can be tailored to their needs and exported in a variety of formats. <a href=\"https:\/\/tresipunt.com\/en\/moodle-elearning\/\">Implementing this functionality in your platform<\/a> can make a real <strong>difference to learning optimization<\/strong> and <strong>data-driven decision making<\/strong>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how to create custom reports in Moodle using Report Builder. 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