Migration of an Outdated eLearning Platform to a Next-Generation, Modular Architecture

The client operates an outdated monolithic learning platform built on legacy technology, resulting in slow performance, limited functionality, challenging feature development, security vulnerabilities due to lack of support, and poor user experience—particularly during user transactions—leading to higher cart abandonment and reduced revenue. The inflexibility hampers adaptation to evolving market demands and innovation requirements.

A mid-sized online education provider offering professional art courses globally, seeking to enhance platform performance, scalability, and user experience.

• Transition from legacy monolithic architecture to a scalable, modular, and modern tech stack.
• Improve website performance, ensuring fast load times and seamless user experiences.
• Enhance platform flexibility to support rapid development of new features and integrations.
• Implement an intuitive checkout process to reduce cart abandonment and increase revenue.
• Establish robust security measures and ongoing support for platform stability and compliance.
• Enable dynamic content delivery and personalized user experiences.
• Integrate with third-party systems such as eCommerce solutions and marketing tools to streamline operations.

• Migration of existing course content and user data from legacy systems to a modern headless CMS.
• Implementation of a fast and responsive frontend with server-side rendering for optimal performance.
• Integration with third-party video hosting and presentation tools for course content delivery.
• Development of dynamic forms for student submissions and coursework uploads.
• Custom eCommerce integration with a flexible, API-driven storefront solution to handle course purchases and payments.
• A tailored, user-friendly checkout process with streamlined flow to reduce cart abandonment.
• Hosting on a platform optimized for modern JavaScript frameworks to ensure scalability and performance.
• Backend system design supporting easy content management, data relationships, and future feature expansion.

• Video hosting and streaming services for course content.
• eCommerce system for handling transactions, payments, and refunds.
• Marketing tools for analytics, advertising, and user engagement.
• Content delivery networks or media services as needed for media-rich content.

• Platform should load content within 2 seconds on standard broadband connections.
• Scalable architecture supporting concurrent users growth without degradation in performance.
• Security protocols ensuring data privacy and compliance, with regular updates and patches.
• Availability of post-release support and rapid bug resolution.
• Content update and deployment cycles optimized for minimal downtime.

The project aims to significantly enhance user satisfaction by delivering faster, more reliable, and engaging learning experiences. It is expected to increase course sales revenue by reducing cart abandonment rates and enabling rapid feature deployment. Improved security and platform support will lower maintenance costs and ensure compliance. Overall, these improvements will position the client as a competitive leader in the online education industry, supporting increased user engagement and retention.