Getting started with FRELIP
FRELIP is completely free. In about ten minutes you can create one account, enrol in your first course, search thousands of open-access resources, and follow expert research guides — no payment, no technical knowledge required.
Five steps to get going
Create your free account
One account unlocks all four FRELIP platforms — the gateway, learning courses, discovery search, and research guides.
- Visit learning.frelip.org
- Click “Create new account” on the login page
- Enter your name, email address, and a password
- Check your inbox for a confirmation link and click it
Explore free courses on FRELIP Learning
Free courses powered by Moodle, the world’s most popular open-source learning platform.
- Browse the catalogue — information literacy, research methods, digital skills, academic writing
- Enrol — open any course and click “Enrol me” (it’s free)
- Learn at your own pace — work through the modules whenever suits you
- Complete activities — quizzes, forums and assignments
- Earn certificates — get a certificate of completion
Search open-access resources with FRELIP Discovery
Your gateway to thousands of open-access journals, academic papers and educational resources — no subscription needed.
- Go to search.frelip.org
- Type your query — keywords related to your topic
- Filter results — by subject, date, language or resource type
- Access full text — read articles, papers and books for free
- Save searches — bookmark useful resources for later
Use research guides for expert help
Curated guides built by librarians and subject experts walk you through researching a specific topic.
- Browse by subject — find guides for your field
- Follow step-by-step instructions — each guide points to the best resources
- Learn citation styles — APA, MLA, Chicago and more
- Get research tips — literature reviews, evaluating sources, avoiding plagiarism
Stay updated with the FRELIP Gateway
This site — frelip.org — aggregates the latest news and resources from across the open-access and education world. Check back for:
- New open-access journal announcements
- Educational-technology news
- Information-literacy best practices
- Updates from FRELIP platforms
- Resources for educators in emerging economies
Frequently asked questions for new users
Do I need to pay for anything on FRELIP?
No. All FRELIP services are completely free. There are no subscriptions, no paywalls, and no premium tiers.
What if I have a slow internet connection?
FRELIP platforms are optimised for low-bandwidth environments. If your institution has set up the FRELIP Offline Stack, you can access all resources without any internet connection at all.
What languages are supported?
FRELIP’s interface is available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. Course content and research guides are primarily in English, with translations being added regularly.
Can I use FRELIP on my phone?
Yes. All FRELIP platforms are mobile-responsive and work on smartphones and tablets. For the best experience on FRELIP Learning, you can also download the Moodle mobile app.
How do I get help if I’m stuck?
Visit our Contact & Support page for help resources, or use the AI chat assistant available on every page for instant answers.
Ready to begin?
Start your first free course today — or explore all 36 free, open courses in the FRELIP catalogue.