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Custom Learning Management System

Training your team shouldn't cost $10 per person per month. Build an LMS that fits your learning programs.

Docebo, TalentLMS, Cornerstone — every LMS charges per learner per month and assumes your training looks like everyone else's. But if you have industry-specific certification requirements, custom assessment types, or training workflows that don't fit course-quiz-certificate templates, you're paying for a tool that only partially works.

A custom LMS gives you exactly the course structures, assessment methods, certification tracking, and reporting your organization needs. For companies with 200+ learners, the per-learner SaaS costs add up fast — a custom LMS eliminates that scaling tax.

We build LMS platforms for corporations with compliance training requirements, professional development organizations, companies with complex onboarding programs, and educational institutions with specific pedagogical approaches.

What You Get

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Custom Course Builder

Create courses with your specific content types: video, interactive scenarios, hands-on labs, assessments, or industry-specific modules.

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Progress Tracking

Track individual and team progress against learning paths. Manager dashboards show team compliance and skill development status.

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Certifications

Automated certificate generation, renewal tracking, and expiration alerts. Integrate with industry certification bodies.

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Custom Assessments

Beyond multiple choice: practical assessments, peer reviews, manager sign-offs, and competency evaluations.

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Automated Reminders

Enrollment reminders, deadline notifications, certification expiration alerts, and compliance escalation workflows.

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Mobile Learning

Fully responsive or native mobile app. Offline course access for field teams. Progress syncs when reconnected.

When Custom LMS Makes Sense

For small teams (<50 people) with standard training needs, an off-the-shelf LMS is the right choice. Custom LMS development is for organizations with 200+ learners, complex compliance requirements, or training programs that don't fit standard LMS templates.

The math is simple: 500 learners at $8/month = $48,000/year in SaaS costs. A custom LMS costs $60,000-120,000 to build with minimal ongoing hosting costs. The break-even is 1-2 years, and you own it forever.

Compliance Training Done Right

Compliance training is the most common driver for custom LMS. Off-the-shelf platforms offer generic compliance course templates, but your industry has specific requirements: WHMIS, health and safety, professional certifications, or regulatory training that must be documented to specific standards.

A custom LMS tracks exactly what your regulator requires, generates audit-ready reports, and automates the escalation process when employees are behind on required training.

Technologies We Use

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a custom LMS cost?
Core LMS platforms (course builder, progress tracking, certifications) start around $50,000. Full-featured platforms with mobile apps, offline access, and advanced analytics range from $80,000 to $150,000.
Can we migrate existing courses?
Yes. We support SCORM and xAPI course imports, and can migrate content from most LMS platforms. Custom content types may need reformatting.
How long does it take?
Core LMS takes 10-16 weeks. Adding mobile apps, offline access, or complex assessment types extends to 16-24 weeks.
What about video hosting?
We integrate with video hosting services (Mux, Cloudflare Stream, or AWS) for reliable video delivery. Transcoding, adaptive bitrate streaming, and CDN distribution are handled by the hosting provider.

Need Training Software That Fits?

Book a free consultation. We'll review your training programs and show you what a purpose-built LMS could look like for your organization.

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