Learning Management System Development
Learning management software (LMS) is a system that enables retail companies to deliver and manage employee training programs efficiently.
About Learning Management System for Retail
An LMS allows retailers to create and manage training content, track employee progress, and analyze training results. This makes consistent and effective training across different store locations and departments easier. The LMS can also provide real-time feedback to employees, helping them identify areas of improvement and track their progress toward training goals.
The ability to improve employee engagement and retention is a key benefit of an LMS for retail. Employees with access to on-demand training content can develop their skills and knowledge at their own pace. This doesn’t interrupt their work schedules. This system can increase employee satisfaction and loyalty, leading to lower turnover rates.
Retail companies must comply with various regulations and laws related to product safety, data privacy, and other areas. LMS for retail training can help with the necessary compliance and training, and track their employees’ progress via automated tracking and reporting.
A learning management system can be valuable for companies that want to improve employee training and development. A flexible and efficient training platform helps retailers equip their employees with the skills and knowledge. They are needed to provide excellent customer service and drive business success. You can integrate an LMS for the retail sector with an ERP, HR, or accounting software.
Features
LMS for retail
User management
Manage and control user access
Analytics and reporting
Track user progress and performance
Alerts and notifications
Send timely updates to users
Multi-language support
Offer courses in multiple languages
Personalized learning paths
Create unique learning journeys
Course templates
Quickly create new courses from pre-built structures
Course grouping
Organize courses into categories
Completion certificates
Issue certificates upon course completion
Collaboration tools
Facilitate interaction and teamwork
Course management
Create, edit, and organize courses
Data tracking
Monitor user activity and engagement
Centralized data storage
Securely store all course materials
Content creation and adding
Build and add diverse course content
Gamified learning
Enhance learning with game-like elements
Video recording
Capture and share video content
Role-based view
Customize the interface for different user roles
Integrations with third-party software
Connect with other tools
Mobile learning capabilities
Access courses on mobile devices
Smart course scheduling tools
Optimize course delivery timing
File uploading
Easily upload and share files
Customization options
Tailor courses to specific needs
Assessment tools
Evaluate learner knowledge and skills
Time tracking
Monitor time spent on courses
Offline learning trackers
Track progress even without internet
Feedback collection
Gather feedback from learners
Work Process
Building a learning management system includes several stages. Each of them requires a given team of specialists.
1
Project planning
We estimate and prioritize tasks, and plan our resources.
Team:
- Project Manager
2
Business analysis
We analyze the client’s current tech infrastructure and create task specifications.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
3
UI/UX design
We create appealing and usable interfaces.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- UI/UX Designer
4
Back-end development
We build the server side of a web solution.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- UI/UX Designer
- Back-end Engineers
- Manual QA Engineers
5
Front-end development
We build the user side of a web solution.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- UI/UX Designer
- Front-end Engineers
- Manual QA Engineers
6
Integrations
We analyze the systems to be integrated and implement two-side integrations.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- UI/UX Designer
- Front-end Engineers
- DevOps Engineers
7
Testing
We perform manual, automated, unit, and integration testing.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Manual QA Engineer
- QA Automation Engineer
- Back-end Engineers
8
Implementation and training
We develop training materials and implement the system in the client’s company.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Technical Writer
- DevOps Engineers
- Support Engineers
Our Clients
We develop large projects for clients across 27 countries, a significant number of which are featured on the Fortune 500 list.
Our company specializes in projects for
Retail & E-commerce
When do you need a Learning Management System?
To ensure the effective work of a company with different departments, you need to ensure that your staff has a high level of knowledge and skill. You can achieve this by providing custom training programs. LMS can be helpful in solving the following training challenges.
Demanding staff training
You spend too many resources on employee training
Onboarding optimization
Your onboarding process is long and complex
Diverse training programs
Managing several training programs is difficult
Compliance training
You need your staff to complete compliance training frequently
Personalized training
Your existing training programs lack personalization
Efficient tracking
You want to track employee progress more effectively
Unified data storage
You want to store all the training data in a single place
Skill enhancement
You want to improve your employees’ skills
Skill-based performance reviews
You need to connect employee performance reviews to their skill level
Expertise level monitoring
You always need to control employees’ level of knowledge
Enhanced support
You want to constantly improve customer service
Grade system
Your company has employee grades
Frequent testing
You need to test your team members regularly
Regulatory compliance
Your company’s employees need to follow certain state regulations
Loyalty challenges
You have problems with employee loyalty
Need a learning management system?
Develop a comprehensive learning management solution working with our team of qualified software engineers.
Our Software Development Standards
In our work, we follow international approaches and standards such as:
Management: | PMP |
Design: | ISO 9241-210 |
Programming: | Coding conventions, MDN Web Docs, Naming convention |
Python: | PEP 8 |
JS/TS: | ECMA, JavaScript Standard Style, Google TypeScript Style Guide, ESLint |
PHP: | PSR |
С#: | ReSharper |
HTML/CSS: | W3C |
Security: | GDPR |
Testing: | ISTQB |
Why Choose SECL Group for LMS Development?
Having substantial experience developing internal solutions for retail and e-commerce, we can help you build a scalable and highly functional LMS.
Retail and e-commerce
We specialize in projects for retail and e-commerce
Access levels
We have built employee training platforms with different access levels
Enterprise projects
We have developed projects for Kia, Danone, and Thomas Cook
AI integration
We integrate AI to personalize learning and create dynamic tests
Internal systems
We integrate LMS systems with other company’s corporate software
30+ million SKUs
We have developed a platform with over 30 million SKUs
Data backup
We always develop a solid data backup system
Data migration
We can migrate data from a legacy system to a new one
Legacy code
With 50% of our projects having involved working with legacy code, we know how to handle it
Presence since 2005
We have been active in the software development market since 2005
82% senior engineers
We have an 82% seniority level in our team
Fortune 500 clients
We have experience working with Fortune 500 companies
Experienced developers
We have senior engineers and tech leads with 10+ years of experience
Technology stack
Having worked with many technologies, we can help you choose the most suitable
Software integration
We have integrated Moodle / Totara Learn, Chamilo LMS, and Open edX
Our Awards
Authoritative Design Award
Behance Interaction Award
Technologies
We specialize in specific technologies, with the technology stack chosen based on the project’s purpose and requirements
Programming languages:
Web / Frameworks:
Databases / Data storage:
DevOps containers:
DevOps automation:
DevOps CI/CD:
DevOps monitoring:
Testing:
Clouds:
Industries
Core domains we specialize in
Additional domains we have experience in
FINANCE
REAL ESTATE
TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY
AGRICULTURE
MEDIA & PUBLISHING
And experience in over 20 other industries!
Results
You can easily implement continuous employee training for different departments
You can keep training data, sales techniques, and other knowledge in a centralized repository
You can provide better customer service with employees having access to the necessary sales data
You can make informed decisions on promotions and raises with performance analytics at hand
You can streamline the onboarding process and make sure the employees obtain the needed skills
You can set personalized training goals and create learning paths
You are always aware of your team members’ skill level
You can efficiently conduct performance reviews
You can build a well-thought system of employee grades
Your customer service constantly enhances
Your employees become more loyal to your company
Your team members can constantly work on their skills
FAQ
Here are our answers to some frequent questions about employee training software development. If you have another question on this topic, please get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to discuss it with you.
Why is LMS important for retail companies?
For retail and e-commerce businesses, an LMS can be used to train employees on product knowledge, customer service, sales techniques, and more. This solution helps improve employee efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall business performance.
What are the key features of a retail LMS?
An LMS for e-commerce should incorporate essential features to ensure a smooth educational process, including:
- Course authoring capabilities
- Learner management
- Mobile learning capabilities
- Gamification
- Certification and badges.
What are the challenges of developing an LMS for retail?
While developing a comprehensive employee training solution and integrating it into the company’s tech stack, you may face common challenges, such as:
- Developing high-quality, engaging training content
- Integrating with other systems, such as HR and payroll
- Ensuring the LMS can handle a growing number of learners and courses.