Development of an Interactive Online Learning Platform with Livestreaming and Payment Integration

The client faces difficulties in providing a systematic, user-friendly environment for discovering, registering, and participating in online courses. Existing solutions lack seamless live streaming, organized scheduling, and secure payment processing, impacting user engagement and satisfaction.

A mid-sized online education provider aiming to expand its digital course offerings and student engagement through a robust, secure platform.

• Create a secure, scalable platform enabling students and instructors to find, participate in, and manage courses efficiently.
• Integrate livestreaming functionalities for real-time classes with minimal user friction.
• Implement multiple convenient payment options for paid courses, ensuring transaction security.
• Design a user profile management system allowing personal branding and information sharing.
• Provide an organized view of classes within calendars and detailed listing formats to enhance user experience.

• Functionality for opening and participating in livestream classes, supporting real-time interaction.
• Payment gateway integration (e.g., PayPal) for secure and varied payment methods.
• User profiles showcasing personal information and teaching/learning credentials.
• Interface components for class schedule visualization within calendars and detailed class listings.
• Easy search and filtering capabilities based on user learning demands.
• Room for building personal image and reputation within the platform.
• Mechanisms to facilitate smooth class initiation, interaction, and engagement, reducing awkwardness.

• Payment gateways for processing transactions.
• Live streaming services or custom implementation supporting real-time classes.
• User authentication and profile management systems.
• Calendar and scheduling APIs for class management.
• Notification services for reminders and updates.

• System scalability to support thousands of simultaneous users and livestream sessions.
• High availability with minimal downtime (99.9% uptime target).
• Data security compliance, including secure payment handling and user data protection.
• Responsive performance with fast load times (aim for sub-3 second load times).
• User interface designed to minimize learning curve and reduce class participation awkwardness.

The new platform is expected to significantly improve user engagement by providing an organized, secure, and interactive learning environment. Objectives include increasing course registration rates, enhancing livestream participation, and streamlining payment processes, ultimately leading to higher revenue and user satisfaction.