Trainora

What it does

API limits

List endpoints are capped at 500 rows, and the API does not create people, competencies, or sessions.checked 7 Oct 2026

Deployment

Trainora runs on PHP 8 with MySQL or MariaDB, or SQLite for a trial, and the site provides a Docker one-liner.checked 7 Oct 2026

Evidence

Completion records can hold PDF or image evidence, which the site says is checked by file magic bytes and re-checked when served.checked 7 Oct 2026

Expiry calculation

Competency expiry is computed from the achievement date and configured validity period rather than stored as an expiry flag.checked 7 Oct 2026

Integrations

The API page documents REST endpoints, a webhook for newly created records, and an MCP endpoint usable by MCP-compatible clients; it says Trainora implements the protocol rather than integrating with a specific vendor.checked 7 Oct 2026

Matrix states

The matrix distinguishes valid, expiring, expired, never recorded, and not applicable competency states.checked 7 Oct 2026

Not included

Trainora does not provide courses, quizzes, e-learning, SCORM, certificate generation, or self-service logins for tracked people.checked 7 Oct 2026

Purpose

Trainora is a self-hosted training matrix for tracking people’s competencies, completion evidence, and expiry dates.checked 7 Oct 2026

Reminders and calendar

Trainora provides an expiry digest and a read-only iCalendar feed for Outlook, Google Calendar, or Apple Calendar.checked 7 Oct 2026

Security

API keys can be read-only or read-and-write, and a key cannot exceed the permissions of its associated user.checked 7 Oct 2026

Security and hosting model

The product page says the full PHP source is included, data stays on the buyer’s server, and the software never phones home.checked 7 Oct 2026

Sessions

Administrators can record a group session, mark attendance, and create a completion record for each attendee.checked 7 Oct 2026

Support

Email support covers installation and defects in delivered code, usually replies within a day or two, and excludes custom development and server administration.checked 7 Oct 2026