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LMS requirements checklist

Work through these questions before building your learning platform. Print it, fill it in, and bring it to your consultation.

Discuss with us

1 Goals & audience

  • Who are your learners (students, trainees, employees)?
  • How many learners in year one? In three years?
  • What outcomes matter most (completion, certification, revenue)?
  • Is training self-paced, instructor-led, or blended?

2 Courses & content

  • How many courses at launch?
  • Content types: video, PDF, slides, SCORM, live sessions?
  • Do you need quizzes, assignments, or exams?
  • Are certificates required on completion?

3 Users & roles

  • Roles needed: student, instructor, admin, others?
  • Self-registration or admin-managed enrollment?
  • Do instructors need to create their own courses?
  • Any approval workflows for enrollment?

4 Enrollment & payments

  • Free, paid, or both?
  • Online payment methods needed?
  • Coupons, discounts, or bulk/organization enrollment?
  • Do you issue invoices or receipts?

5 Branding & experience

  • Custom branding (logo, colors, domain)?
  • Mobile access for learners?
  • Languages required?
  • Accessibility requirements?

6 Reporting & operations

  • What reports do you need (progress, scores, revenue)?
  • Integrations (email, payments, school system, analytics)?
  • Who maintains content after launch?
  • Data backup and security expectations?

Ready to plan your LMS?

Bring your completed checklist to a free consultation and we’ll map out your platform.