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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
Custom/Mandatory User profile fields
Upload users

Activity grading

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

AI Features

Adaptive Learning
AI Powered Use AI-driven automation and insights.
Chatbot
Content development
Content Translation
Intelligent recommendations Suggest courses based on learner activity.
Natural Language Processing Interprets and responds to text inputs.
Predictive analysis
Quiz generation
Text-to-speech

Authentication

Active Directory/LDAP Integration
Custom User login page Personalized login interface.
Manual Accounts
No login
SAML2/API Integration
Self-Registration Users create their own accounts.
Self-Registration w. Admin Confirmation

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)

Certificate management

Certification life-cycle
Manage certification templates
Predefined certification templates
Unique Certificate by Course
Unique Certification by Curriculum

Compliance management

Certificate expiration notifications
Certification Expiration Management Manage timelines and renewal rules.
Due Date notifications Notify learners of upcoming deadlines.
Soft/Hard Stop Due Dates Allow or block access after due dates.

Course Creation

Assignments Engine
Built-In Authoring Tool
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
Hybrid Learning Courses
Learning Paths (Curriculums)
LRS
Scheduling LIVE events Plan webinars or virtual classes.
Survey Engine
Tests Engine
Upload courses Import courses into the platform.

Customization

Mobile Learning Support Optimize learning for mobile devices.
Personalized views

Enrollment

Attendance Tracking Track presence in sessions.
Automated Enrollment (based on User data)
Guest Access Settings
Manual Enrollment
Progress Tracking
Self-enrollment Allow learners to join courses freely.
Self-enrollment (with a PIN #)
Survey enrollment (based on a response)

Format

Course Discussions Forum-style communication.
Gamification Format
Learner Upload Allow learners to upload content.
LIVE Chat Option
Social Format Social interaction‑focused layout.
Topics Format Organize course by topics.
Video Conferencing Integration
Weekly Format

Gamification

Badge customization
Badges
Customize Gamification mechanics
Leaderboards
Levels
Points
Rewards

Interface options

Additional external pages
Block Management
Calendar Settings Configure system calendar.
Language settings Set default or custom system language.
Learning Accessibility
Location Settings
Media embedding settings Control embedding permissions.
Multilanguage Support Provide support in multiple languages.
Ready-made Themes

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

Mobile learning

Offline (disconnected Mobile app)
Online (Internet connected)

Offline

Support for offline access to content

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
Grading Report Settings Customize grade reporting.
Learning Analytics Tools
Training Record Maintenance

Roles

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

Security

Anti-spam Protect forms and communication.
Anti-virus Scan uploaded files for threats.
IP Blocker
Restrict registration to specific domains
Strong Passwords Enforce secure password rules.

Shopping cart

Built-In Shopping Cart
Shopping Cart as Plug-In

System reports

Automatic email reports in predefined intervals Send periodic system reports.
Custom reports generator
Email notification settings Control notification rules.
Live Logs