Course catalog and structure
Courses, modules, and lessons with prerequisites, drip schedules, and bundles organized around how you teach.
The Problem
Your Courses Live on Someone Else's Terms
Marketplaces are easy to start on, and plugins look cheap. Both get expensive once students stall, scores go missing, and every sale pays someone else first.
01 · Marketplace pricing
Your course sells at a fraction of your price during sitewide sales.
Your students, their data, and your prices stay with you.
02 · Lost scores
Quiz scores vanish when a learner switches to a phone.
Progress saves on the server, so switching devices keeps every completion.
03 · Buffering video
Video buffers at the key moment.
Lessons stream from Vimeo or Bunny Stream with adaptive quality.
04 · Manual certificates
Certificates need learners' names typed by hand.
Each certificate gets a unique ID and a verify page.
You spend months filming a course, list it on a marketplace, and watch it sell at a fraction of your price during a sitewide sale. The students' emails stay with the platform. So you try WordPress with a quiz plugin. Scores vanish when a learner switches to a phone, video buffers at the key moment, and certificates need names typed by hand. Enrollment questions fill your inbox, and the next course waits.
We start with how a learner moves through your course: what unlocks what, when a lesson counts as complete, and what a certificate requires. Then we build it on a WordPress LMS or a custom stack, with video from a streaming host and progress saved on the server. Payments open access automatically. Your students, their data, and your prices stay with you, not with a marketplace.
Progress that follows learners
Completions and quiz scores save on the server, so switching from laptop to phone doesn't reset a course.
Smooth video on weak connections
Lessons stream from Vimeo or Bunny Stream with adaptive quality, not from your web server.
Certificates learners can share
Each certificate gets a unique ID and a verify page, so employers can check it's genuine.
Our eLearning Build Process
From Course Map to First Enrollment
You approve the course map and a clickable lesson before we build. Then your own learners test a full course on staging before launch day.
Discovery starts with a free call covering your courses, learners, and completion rules. You get a course map, a platform recommendation, and a written fixed-price proposal before any design work starts.
What's Included
What Our eLearning Development Company Builds
Each build covers the learner's full path, from the first lesson to the certificate, plus the admin tools behind it. Most builds include all six parts below.
Compare Options
DeveloperLook vs Course Marketplace vs Hosted Course Platform
A marketplace brings buyers, and a hosted course platform gets you selling fast. Here's where each one fits, and where it starts to cost you.
| Feature | DeveloperLookBest fit | Marketplace | Hosted LMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning | Course map before build | Marketplace format | Template setup |
| Brand and students | Your brand, your students | Marketplace brand | Your brand, their system |
| Learning features | Built to your method | Standard lessons, quizzes | Plan features |
| Testing | Tested on real devices | Handled by marketplace | Handled by vendor |
| Speed to launch | 3 to 14 weeks | Live within days | Quick template setup |
| Support | 30 to 90 days included | Creator help center | Vendor support desk |
| Ownership | Code, data, and emails | Student emails stay theirs | Your data, their platform |
| Cost | Fixed price from $1,450 | Free to list, revenue share | Monthly fees by plan |
DeveloperLook
Marketplace
- Planning
- DeveloperLook: Course map before buildMarketplace: Marketplace format
- Brand and students
- DeveloperLook: Your brand, your studentsMarketplace: Marketplace brand
- Learning features
- DeveloperLook: Built to your methodMarketplace: Standard lessons, quizzes
- Testing
- DeveloperLook: Tested on real devicesMarketplace: Handled by marketplace
- Speed to launch
- DeveloperLook: 3 to 14 weeksMarketplace: Live within days
- Support
- DeveloperLook: 30 to 90 days includedMarketplace: Creator help center
- Ownership
- DeveloperLook: Code, data, and emailsMarketplace: Student emails stay theirs
- Cost
- DeveloperLook: Fixed price from $1,450Marketplace: Free to list, revenue share
Projects We've Built
eLearning Platforms and Apps We Have Built
Course websites, learning apps, and school platforms that our team designed and built. The portfolio shows more education projects.
Educo - E learning App UI/Ux Design & Devlopment
- Education
- Mobile App
Edutech Web Design & Development
- Education
- Website
UniSkill E-learning AppDesign & Development
- Education
- Website
Gradely E-learning Website Design & Development
- Education
- Website
What Our Clients Say
What Clients Say After Launch
Feedback from teams we have built websites and learning platforms for.
We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.
The mobile experience is probably my favourite part of the new site. We had spent a lot of time making sure the desktop version looked right, and the team kept pushing us to think about how everything would actually feel on a phone too. They were right. The navigation is clean, the interactions feel natural, and everything we’ve tested so far works exactly as it should. They also went through the links, forms, integrations, and other details more than once before launch, which I really appreciated. And even after going live, we could still reach out when something came up. The whole process felt friendly, organised, and surprisingly straightforward.
What I appreciate most is that the website is actually easy for us to manage now. We can update content ourselves instead of sending a developer a message every time we need to change something small. They also paid attention to the technical SEO side, which mattered to us because we didn’t want a new website to create problems for the traffic we already had. I’ve probably asked more questions than I should have since launch, but every question has been handled patiently and without any fuss. The team is easy to work with, they explain things clearly, and when we need something changed, they focus on getting it done rather than making the process complicated.
1,000+
Projects shipped
10+
Years of experience
Top 3%
Upwork Top Rated Plus
5 stars
Average review score
Work Culture
Why Course Creators Trust Us With Their Learners
An eLearning platform is judged by learners who finish, not by its feature list. These habits keep lessons smooth and your reports honest.
Completion rules before code
We define when a lesson counts as done and what a certificate requires before building. Your dashboards and reports then agree on who actually finished.
Learners test the first lesson
Real learners try one full lesson on their own phones before we build the rest. Their confusion shapes the design instead of filling your support inbox later.
Video from streaming hosts
Lessons stream from Vimeo or Bunny Stream instead of your web server. Playback adapts to each learner's connection, so the key moment doesn't buffer.
Reports managers can use
Completion and quiz reports export cleanly for HR teams, clients, or auditors. You stop rebuilding spreadsheets every time someone asks who finished training.
Honest platform advice
If an off-the-shelf course tool fits your stage better, we'll tell you before we quote. You spend on a custom build only when it pays back.
You own the platform
Courses, learner records, and payment accounts are registered to your company. No marketplace can change your prices or your access to learners.
Overview
Who offers eLearning software development for course creators and training teams?
DeveloperLook is an eLearning software development company for course creators, training companies, and in-house learning teams. We build course catalogs, lesson players with streaming video, quizzes, progress tracking, certificates, and payments on a WordPress LMS or a custom stack. Projects start at $1,450 and take 3 to 14 weeks, with the scope fixed in writing first.
DEVELOPERLOOK
Project facts · eLearning Software Development
- Service
- eLearning software development (courses, assessments, tracking)
- Typical timeline
- 3 to 14 weeks, depending on plan
- Platforms
- WordPress LMS plugins or custom Next.js builds
- Built with
- Vimeo, Bunny Stream, Stripe, React, and PostgreSQL
- Experience
- 10+ years of development experience and 1,000+ shipped projects
- Post-launch support
- 30 to 90 days, depending on plan
- Communication
- Calls in US, UK, and AU business hours
- Starting price
- From $1,450 USD, fixed scope after discovery
Reviewed 30 Sep 2026 by Saimul Islam
Good fit
Course creators leaving a marketplace
You sell courses on a marketplace that sets your prices, keeps your students' emails, and takes a share of every sale.
Training companies with client cohorts
You run training for client companies and need cohorts, completion certificates, and reports each client can download.
Businesses training their own teams
Your onboarding and compliance training lives in slide decks and spreadsheets, so you want eLearning portal development that shows managers who finished what.
Schools and academies moving online
You're moving classes online and need assignments, grades, and progress views that teachers manage without calling IT.
Agencies with education clients
Your client needs a WordPress LMS with custom reporting, and you'd rather hand the build to a white-label team than hire for it.
Not a fit
Content and community
You mainly sell paid access to content and community, not structured courses. Our Membership Website Development service fits that model better.
Native learning apps
You need native iPhone and Android learning apps before a website. Our Mobile App Development team scopes eLearning app development, and web can follow later.
Course writing or filming
You want us to write, film, or edit your course content. We build the platform, and your expertise fills it.
One course to test
Your budget is under $1,450, or you have one course to test. A ready-made course tool is cheaper while you prove demand.
Not sure we're the right fit?
Send a two-line brief. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right team.
Pricing
Transparent Starting Prices for Custom eLearning Software Development
These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on how many courses you have, your LMS choice, and reporting needs, and you get a fixed proposal after a free discovery call.
For creators launching up to 3 courses on a WordPress LMS, in about 3 to 5 weeks.
$1,450one-time, USD
- Up to 3 courses set up
- Streaming video lessons
- Quizzes and certificates
- Stripe checkout and enrollment
- Progress tracking and reminder emails
- 30 days of post-launch support
Recommended
For training businesses that need cohorts, SCORM imports, and client reports.
$3,800one-time, USD
- Everything in Course Website
- Custom design and course catalog
- Cohorts, drip schedules, and bundles
- SCORM package imports
- Instructor, admin, and client reports
- 60 days of post-launch support
For companies and schools that need seat licensing, SSO, and custom learning paths.
$8,300one-time, USD
- Everything in Learning Platform
- Custom Next.js and Node.js LMS
- Company accounts and seat licensing
- SSO with Okta, Entra ID, or Google
- xAPI tracking and API integrations
- 90 days of post-launch support
For Agencies
White-Label LMS Builds for Agencies and Studios
You own the client relationship. We supply the eLearning software developers behind it: course structures, video, quizzes, and reporting. Scope and price are fixed upfront, and your client tests a full course on staging before anything launches.
How the partnership works
White label: your client only ever sees your brand
- Your client
- You, the agency
- DeveloperLook
Share the brief
Send the course list, learner numbers, and any reporting or SSO needs.
- Client needs
- You share the details
- Details received
We scope and price
You get a course map, a delivery timeline, and a fixed quote.
- Scope and plan
- Proposal to resell
- Your quoteYOUR LOGO
Build and hand off
We build, test with sample learners, and hand over guides under your brand.
- Done by our team
- Your brand on it
- Handed to your clientDone
Partner with DeveloperLookDelivered under your brand
Stay client-facing
Your logo on the staging LMS, the guides, and each training call.
Standards handled
SCORM imports, captions, and completion reports set up by our team.
Fixed quotes
Scope and price agreed first, so your markup stays intact.
Flexible capacity
Add LMS developers for busy terms without growing your payroll.
The Right Technology for Your Project
Technology Stack
We choose between a WordPress LMS and a custom stack after seeing your courses and learners. These are the tools we reach for most.
WordPress
PHP
Next.js
React
Node.js
Laravel
- Vimeo
- Bunny Stream
- Wistia
- Zoom
- Google Meet
Stripe
PayPal
WooCommerce
HubSpot
Salesforce
- Okta
- Auth0
PostgreSQL
AWS
Cloudflare
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on cost, timelines, platforms, SCORM, and progress tracking.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
Our course websites start at $1,450 on a WordPress LMS with up to 3 courses. Learning platforms with cohorts, SCORM imports, and client reports start at $3,800. Custom LMS builds with company accounts and SSO start at $8,300. Video hosting and LMS plugin licenses go on your own accounts. A native learning app adds to eLearning app development cost, so we quote it separately.
A course website takes 3 to 5 weeks, and a learning platform takes 6 to 9 weeks. Custom LMS builds with SSO and company accounts take 10 to 14 weeks. Loading and checking your course content is often the slowest part, so we plan it from week one.
eLearning development can mean writing course content or building the software that delivers it. We build the software: your course catalog, lesson player, quizzes, progress tracking, certificates, checkout, and admin reports, built toward WCAG 2.2 AA with captions and keyboard navigation. Your team or an instructional designer creates the lessons that fill it.
Sell on a marketplace while you're still testing whether a topic sells. Build your own once you have repeat buyers, want your own pricing, or need student emails for launches. Many creators keep a marketplace listing for discovery and send loyal students to their own platform.
WordPress with LearnDash, LifterLMS, or Tutor LMS covers most creators and training companies well. A custom build pays off when you need seat licenses, SSO, complex learning paths, or thousands of learners at once. We compare total cost over three years before any eLearning platform development starts.
Yes, we load SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 packages from Articulate Storyline, Rise, or Adobe Captivate and record completions and scores. For richer tracking, xAPI sends learning statements to a learning record store. We test each package on staging, because some exports need small fixes to report correctly.
We save progress on the server after every lesson, quiz, and video milestone, not in the browser. A learner can start on a laptop at lunch and finish on a phone at night without losing their place. Admins see the same data in reports and CSV exports.
Yes, a lesson can wait for the video. The Vimeo and Bunny Stream players report playback events, so we mark a lesson complete at a threshold you choose, such as 90 percent watched. Skipped sections don't count toward the total, which keeps compliance training honest and your completion reports accurate.
Company accounts can buy seats in bulk, invite staff by email, and give managers a report of who finished what. With SSO through Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or Google Workspace, employees sign in with their work accounts. This setup belongs to our custom LMS plan.
Yes, everything is registered to your company: the LMS, the course files, learner records, and the video and payment accounts. Nothing sits on a DeveloperLook server. When included support ends after 30 to 90 days, our written handover lets any developer you choose take over the work.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
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