Custom LMS E-Learning Platform

Custom LMS (Learning Management System) & E-Learning Platform Development
Project Overview

I am looking for an experienced Full-Stack Developer or Development Team to build a modern, scalable, and production-ready Learning Management System (LMS) similar to platforms like Udemy, Coursera, or Unacademy.

The platform should support self-paced learning, live classes, webinars, recorded sessions, assessments, certifications, student analytics, and course management. It must work seamlessly on both desktop and mobile devices.

The application should be secure, scalable, maintainable, and well documented.

Core Modules
1. User Management
Roles
Super Admin
Admin
Instructor
Student
Features
Email & Mobile Registration
OTP Login
Google Login
Forgot Password
Role-Based Access Control
User Profile Management
2. Course Management

The platform should allow instructors to:

Create Courses
Edit Courses
Publish/Unpublish Courses
Upload Videos
Upload PDFs
Upload Audio
Upload Documents
Upload Assignments
Rich Text / Markdown Editor
Drag & Drop Course Builder
Course Categories
Learning Objectives
Course Version Management
SCORM/xAPI Support
3. Student Learning Portal

Students should be able to:

Browse Courses
Search Courses
Enroll in Courses
Continue Learning
Watch Videos
Download Course Materials
Attend Live Classes
Join Webinars
Watch Recorded Sessions
Submit Assignments
Take Quizzes
Download Certificates
Track Learning Progress
4. Instructor Dashboard

Instructor should be able to:

Create & Manage Courses
Schedule Live Classes
Schedule Webinars
Upload Recordings
Create Exams
Review Student Progress
Grade Assignments
View Reports
5. Live Classes

Integration with:

Zoom
Google Meet

Features:

Live Video Classes
Screen Sharing
Chat
Attendance Tracking
Automatic Recording
Session Playback
Email Reminders
6. Webinar Module

Features include:

Webinar Scheduling
Registration
Live Chat
Q&A
Polls
Webinar Recording
Attendance Reports
7. Recording Library

Students should have access to:

Recorded Live Classes
Webinar Recordings
Search & Filter
Resume Watching
Playback Speed Control
Notes
Video Chapters
8. Assessment Module

Support for:

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
True/False
Fill in the Blank
Descriptive Questions
Coding Challenges (Optional)
Assignments
Timed Exams
Auto Evaluation
Manual Evaluation
9. Student Progress Tracking

Real-time analytics including:

Course Completion Percentage
Lesson Completion
Quiz Scores
Assignment Status
Attendance
Watch Time
Learning Streak
Performance Dashboard
Weak Topic Analysis

Dashboards for:

Students
Instructors
Admin
10. Reports

Generate reports for:

Student Progress
Course Completion
Attendance
Quiz Performance
Revenue
Live Classes
Webinar Analytics

Export formats:

CSV
Excel
PDF
11. Certificates
Automatic Certificate Generation
Custom Certificate Templates
QR Code Verification
12. Discussion Forum

Features:

Course Discussions
Student Questions
Instructor Replies
Announcements
13. Notifications

Support:

Email Notifications
Push Notifications
In-App Notifications

Examples:

New Course
Live Class Reminder
Webinar Reminder
Assignment Due
Certificate Issued
Quiz Result
14. Payment System

Integration with:

Stripe
Razorpay
PayPal

Support for:

One-Time Purchase
Subscription Plans
Coupons
Discount Codes
Invoice Generation
15. Admin Panel

Admin should manage:

Users
Roles & Permissions
Courses
Categories
Instructors
Students
Live Classes
Webinars
Reports
Payments
Notifications
CMS Pages
Application Settings
Technical Requirements

Preferred technologies (open to suggestions):

Backend
Django
Laravel
Node.js / NestJS
Frontend
React
Next.js
Vue.js
Database
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Cloud
AWS / Azure / Google Cloud

Additional requirements:

REST APIs
Docker
Redis
CI/CD
Secure Authentication
Responsive UI
Production Ready
Deliverables
Complete LMS deployed on my cloud server
Source code in a private Git repository
Admin documentation
API documentation
Database schema
Deployment guide
One month of post-launch bug-fix support
Acceptance Criteria
Create and publish a course (video, PDF, quiz) within 30 minutes.
Students can join live classes and webinars successfully.
Recorded sessions are available automatically after live classes.
Student progress updates accurately in real time.
Reports export correctly to CSV, Excel, and PDF.
Certificates generate automatically after course completion.
Platform works smoothly on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Bonus Features (Preferred)
AI Tutor / AI Chatbot
AI Quiz Generator
AI Course Recommendations
Gamification (Badges, XP, Leaderboards)
Multi-language Support
Mobile Applications (Android & iOS)
Parent Dashboard
Organization Portal
Offline Learning
Affiliate & Referral System
Timeline

Estimated Duration: 12–16 weeks

What I'm Looking For

Please include the following in your proposal:

Relevant LMS or EdTech projects you've built
Recommended technology stack
Estimated timeline
Milestone-based development plan
Cost estimate
Team size (if applicable)