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Customers
  • Academic
  • Non Profits
  • Public Administrations
Use Cases
  • Association Learning
  • Competency Management
  • Continuing Education
  • Extended Enterprise
  • Microlearning
  • Public Sector External
Industries
  • Education Management
  • eLearning
  • Higher Education
  • Medical Practice
  • Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Trade
  • Veterinary
Deployment
  • Mobile Application
  • Self-Hosted Cloud-based
  • Self-Hosted System
  • Software as a Service / Cloud
Platforms
  • Mac
  • Windows
Browsers
  • Apple Safari
  • Google Chrome
  • Internet Explorer
  • Mozilla Firefox
Training
  • Documentation
  • Live Online
  • Online Tutorials
  • Webinars
Support
  • 24/7
  • Business Hours
  • Email
  • FAQ
  • Knowledge Base
  • Live Online
  • Online Community
  • Phone
Supported Specifications
  • AICC
  • SCORM 2004
  • Section 508
  • xAPI/Tin Can API
Languages Supported
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What is CourseStage LMS?

Web Courseworks has been in the business of educational technology to improve learning since 1979 (as Madison Productions, Inc.) and has spent the past 30 years focusing specifically on learning by providing managed services for training initiatives through learning management systems and content development. We continue to develop and benefit from our unique position as a full-service eLearning company. We offer an LMS platform (CourseStage), an eCommerce platform (Big Commerce), learning business consulting, eLearning development, end-user call center support, and managed services for our clients.

At the highest levels at Web Courseworks, we are experienced technologists and career educators. Our mission is to develop educational technology that fosters quality education for professional adult learners. Our vision is a world full of lifelong learners. 

Overview of CourseStage LMS benefits

CourseStage Learning Management System (LMS) is an association LMS that enables you to create customized learning experiences, track users’ success, and make data-driven decisions.

We built CourseStage LMS specifically to handle the continuing education and professional development activities of associations. It is an industrial-scale system that continues to grow with you and your organization. Its potential is unlimited.

Key Features of CourseStage:

  • Built-In Course Authoring
  • Assessment Authoring
  • Intuitive Interface
  • Social Learning
  • Adaptive Learning
  • Room to Grow
  • Comprehensive Reporting
  • Integration Capabilities

With eLearning on the rise, the landscape for LMS solutions is crowded. Why should you choose CourseStage instead of one of its competitors?

There are a few key factors that make CourseStage stand out from the crowd. For example:

  • Flexibility for growth
  • White-glove service
  • Course and adaptive quiz authoring
  • eCommerce integrations
Features

Learn more about CourseStage LMS features that set it apart from the competition. Discover how its unique tools and capabilities enhance your processes.

Accounts

Add a new user Allows administrators to add new users directly to their LMS for streamlined user management.
Archive users Deactivate and store user accounts without deleting them.
Browse list of users View all registered users in the system.
Bulk User Actions Manage multiple user accounts at once.
Custom/Mandatory User profile fields Define required or optional fields for user profiles.
Upload users Import users via spreadsheet.

Activity grading

Course History View completed and ongoing courses for each user.
Gradebook Centralized view of all learner grades.
Gradebook audit trail
Gradebook comments Add comments to learner grades.
Manual Grading ("Marking") Manually review and grade submissions.
Multiple grading scales Support for different grading systems.

AI Features

Adaptive Learning
AI Powered
Chatbot
Content development
Content Translation
Intelligent recommendations
Natural Language Processing
Predictive analysis
Quiz generation
Text-to-speech

Authentication

Active Directory/LDAP Integration
Custom User login page
Manual Accounts
No login
SAML2/API Integration Single sign-on and external authentication.
Self-Registration Users create their own accounts.
Self-Registration w. Admin Confirmation User signup requires admin approval.

Categories

Assign Courses to categories Organize courses under specific categories.
Create new Categories Add new organizational groups for courses.
Manage Categories Edit, delete, or update categories.
Priced Categories (Bundle) Sell course bundles grouped by category.

Certificate management

Certification life-cycle Track generation, renewal, and expiration.
Manage certification templates Customize certificate formats.
Predefined certification templates Use ready-made certificate designs.
Unique Certificate by Course
Unique Certification by Curriculum Different certificate per learning path.

Compliance management

Certificate expiration notifications Alerts when certificates are near expiry.
Certification Expiration Management
Due Date notifications Notify learners of upcoming deadlines.
Soft/Hard Stop Due Dates Allow or block access after due dates.

Course Creation

Assignments Engine Create and manage learner assignments.
Built-In Authoring Tool Create content directly inside the platform.
Can reuse PPTs, PDFs, Videos Upload and repurpose existing material.
Changing Course default settings Modify core course configuration.
Consume online video content Embed or stream video lessons.
Content Library
Course backup Options Backup and restore course data.
Drag & Drop Interactions Interactive content creation.
Hybrid Learning Courses
Learning Paths (Curriculums) Sequence courses into structured programs.
LRS Learning Record Store for xAPI data.
Scheduling LIVE events Plan webinars or virtual classes.
Survey Engine Create learner surveys.
Tests Engine Build quizzes and exams.
Upload courses Import courses into the platform.

Customization

Mobile Learning Support Optimize learning for mobile devices.
Personalized views Customize interface per user.

Enrollment

Attendance Tracking Track presence in sessions.
Automated Enrollment (based on User data) Enroll users automatically by rules.
Guest Access Settings Allow non‑registered users limited access.
Manual Enrollment Manually assign users to courses.
Progress Tracking Monitor learner progress in real time.
Self-enrollment Allow learners to join courses freely.
Self-enrollment (with a PIN #) Require a PIN for enrollment.
Survey enrollment (based on a response)

Format

Course Discussions Forum-style communication.
Gamification Format Add game elements to courses.
Learner Upload Allow learners to upload content.
LIVE Chat Option Real-time messaging inside courses.
Social Format Social interaction‑focused layout.
Topics Format Organize course by topics.
Video Conferencing Integration Connect with tools like Zoom/Teams.
Weekly Format Course structured week by week.

Gamification

Badge customization Design custom achievement badges.
Badges Award digital achievements.
Customize Gamification mechanics Modify points, levels, and rewards.
Leaderboards Rank learners based on achievements.
Levels Define progression stages.
Points Award points for activity.
Rewards Offer incentives for achievements.

Interface options

Additional external pages Add custom pages to the platform.
Block Management Control layout blocks/widgets.
Calendar Settings Configure system calendar.
Language settings Set default or custom system language.
Learning Accessibility
Location Settings Configure regional settings.
Media embedding settings Control embedding permissions.
Multilanguage Support Provide support in multiple languages.
Ready-made Themes Prebuilt platform designs.

Learning types

Asynchronous Instructor-led Instructor-led but not in real time.
Asynchronous Self-paced Learners progress independently.
Blended Learning Mix online and face‑to‑face training.
Synchronous Virtual Classroom Live real-time classes.

Mobile learning

Offline (disconnected Mobile app) Access mobile content without internet.
Online (Internet connected) Access content with full connectivity.

Offline

Support for offline access to content Downloadable materials for offline study.

Reports

Automated Report Scheduling Send reports automatically.
Canned Reports Prebuilt report templates.
Dashboards and Graphic Reports Visual analytics dashboards.
Email delivery of Reports Send reports via email.
Exporting Reports in variety of formats Export data as PDF, Excel, etc.
Grading Report Settings Customize grade reporting.
Learning Analytics Tools
Training Record Maintenance Maintain full training logs.

Roles

Define roles Create custom permission roles.
Role Assignment Assign roles to users.
System Permissions per role Control access rights.
Teams and Team Hierarchies Organize users into teams.

Security

Anti-spam
Anti-virus
IP Blocker
Restrict registration to specific domains
Strong Passwords

Shopping cart

Built-In Shopping Cart
Shopping Cart as Plug-In Add commerce via plugin.

System reports

Automatic email reports in predefined intervals Send periodic system reports.
Custom reports generator Create custom report layouts.
Email notification settings Control notification rules.
Live Logs Monitor system activity in real time.
Pricing

Learn more about CourseStage LMS's pricing options, cost, and plans so you can make a well-informed, business-wise decision on the best software to use for organization.

Pricing Model
  • One-time purchased license
License
  • Paid
Starting Price
  • Schedule a Demo
Free Trial
  • No

Submit an RFP to receive pricing based on your organization's personal eLearning needs

Integrations

Learn more about CourseStage LMS's integration options.

Adobe Connect

Adobe Connect

API

API

Drupal

Drupal

G Suite

G Suite

Google Analytics

Google Analytics

GoToMeeting

GoToMeeting

GoToWebinar

GoToWebinar

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Okta

Okta

OneDrive

OneDrive

Paypal

Paypal

Salesforce CRM

Salesforce CRM

SAP CRM

SAP CRM

Shopify

Shopify

Stripe

Stripe

WebEx

WebEx

WooCommerce

WooCommerce

Wordpress

Wordpress

Zoom

Zoom

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