LMS Module Modernization with Microservices Architecture for Enhanced Remote Training

The client’s existing LMS platform relies on legacy technology, including components built with Adobe Flash, which is nearing end-of-life support. This creates risks of losing users and customers, especially as major browsers phase out Flash support. Additionally, the client aims to modernize the platform, improve user experience, and add new features to support remote training, all while maintaining current performance and scalability standards.

A global educational technology provider offering staff training and certification platforms, seeking to modernize their LMS to support remote work and expand their customer base.

• Develop a cross-browser-compatible LMS module supporting all modern browsers, mobile devices, and tablets.
• Migrate from legacy technologies (e.g., Flash) to modern, secure web standards.
• Create a standalone presentation editing microservice with customizable assets.
• Enable export of presentations as printable PDFs.
• Support undo/redo functionality, slide management, and multi-element manipulation.
• Deliver a fully functional product within a targeted timeframe to prevent customer attrition.
• Enhance user experience with a modern, engaging design that aligns with current usability standards.
• Increase user engagement and customer loyalty, aiming for a significant growth in the global user base.

• Cross-browser support for desktop and mobile devices.
• Modern, customizable design with user-friendly interface.
• Ability to export presentations as printable PDFs.
• Undo and redo functionality for editing actions.
• Multiple slide operations: copy, paste, delete, rearrange.
• Multi-element selection and manipulation within slides.
• Copy and transfer elements while maintaining original positioning.
• Support for keyboard shortcuts to improve editing efficiency.
• Separation of presentation editing into a dedicated, scalable microservice.

• Existing LMS platform for user and content data synchronization
• External authentication systems if applicable
• Document generation services for PDF exports
• Analytics and monitoring tools for performance tracking

• Scalability to support growth and increased concurrent users
• High performance and responsiveness, maintaining current load times
• Security standards compliant with data protection regulations
• Reliability with minimal downtime
• Maintainability for future feature expansion

The new LMS module is expected to enable the client to support remote work trends more effectively, allowing users to create engaging content seamlessly. This will help increase customer loyalty, expand the global user base, and open opportunities for additional feature development. The modernization aims to support growth, with an example outcome being a 37% increase in customer reach, ensuring business continuity and competitive advantage in the educational technology market.