Corporate custom LMS for a top German automotive company
Client
Development of a custom Learning Management System to train and onboard employees at an automotive company. The LMS analytics visualizes the learning progress.
- Location: Germany
- Duration: Ongoing
- Industry: Automotive
- Client since: 2022
Highlights in Figures
- 40%increase in employee productivity
- 30%reduction in new staff onboarding time
Challenge
In today’s business landscape, ongoing training for staff has shifted from being an option to a fundamental necessity for specific industries. This was the case for our client, which recognized the need for a custom LMS. The primary challenge of the project arose from the fact that all training initiatives for the Client had been traditionally conducted offline, leading to challenges in coordinating educational resources and promptly assessing employee advancements. Furthermore, the new LMS also needed to seamlessly integrate with the client’s internal software, including the corporate chat.
Requirements
- Automate eLearning processes and streamline manual management tasks.
- Create an intuitive course-building system for both tutors and employees.
- Develop a user-friendly tracking system that provides educational analytics with dashboards.
- Create a bespoke software to ensure the security and inaccessibility of the client's sensitive data from external sources as well as to to have prompt system support.
Solution
As a bespoke LMS development company, our goal was to deliver a feature-rich and user-friendly software product. Our dedicated team focused on creating an easily navigable materials repository, a clear course structure, simplified course management, detailed progress tracking, diverse testing programs, and comprehensive reporting. This resulted in the following components of the final solution:
Course Builder with Scheduling Module
- A flexible course builder allows coverage of diverse topics;
- A built-in course calendar facilitates scheduling for self-learning or instructor-led training.
Regulation Compliance Module
- Customized to the unique requirements of the Client’s industry, this module guarantees adherence to industry regulations, ensuring uniform distribution of information among all employees.
User Management Subsystem
- Provides access, task tracking, and support for internal users.
Content Library
- A convenient and secure system for housing both in-house courses and external learning programs.
Testing Functionality
- Incorporates various testing formats (quizzes, surveys) and multimedia content for a comprehensive certification process;
- Gamification elements, such as badges and achievement, to enhance engagement.
Certification Management
- Allows users to select and pass required certifications, whether individual modules or comprehensive disciplines.
Analytics & Reports
- Provides managers with a comprehensive view of subordinates’ learning statistics, including progress, exam scores, and training time.
Integration Settings
- Enables integration with corporate chat and HRM system, and also allows the integration of educational course materials from suppliers, such as 3D and AR content.
Team
- x1Business Analyst
- x1Project Manager
- x1UX/ UI Designer
- x2Front-end Developers
- x2Back-end Developers
- x1DevOps Engineer
Results
The new LMS meets all client requirements and contributes positively to the company’s business metrics. Key benefits include:
Transparent measurement of corporate educational program success and learner progress.
Automated learning management operations.
Detailed visualization of each employee’s training progress.
A 40% increase in employee productivity due to enhanced knowledge and skills, policy awareness, and on-demand access to learning.
An average 30% reduction in new staff onboarding time, depending on the employee’s position.
Future plans include incorporating AI-based algorithms to enhance user convenience, particularly through personalized learning suggestions.