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Cut LMS costs by up to 70% with a custom platform built in 6 months

For corporate training providers and regulated organizations limited by SaaS restrictions or legacy platforms

We speed up custom LMS delivery with pre-built solutions

Ready-made LMS foundation

Ready-made LMS foundation

From €10K a ready-built starter LMS

A scalable learning platform with user management, course delivery, reporting, and multi-tenancy already included.

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Plug-and-play CPD dashboard

Plug-and-play CPD dashboard

€5K solution for continuing education management

Track external and internal training, enforce role- and region-based rules, and sync automatically with LearnUpon or any LMS.

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Since 
2009

15+ years building custom LMS platforms, CPD systems, and learning integrations

50% faster 
delivery 

We don’t start from zero. SCORM, multi-tenancy, reporting, CPD, are already built

ROI in 2-3 
years

Clients cut SaaS LMS costs by up to 70% and eliminate per-seat pricing forever

ISO 27001
certified

Enterprise-grade security, GDPR-ready workflows, and distributed teams across the EU

You’re ready to scale. Your LMS is not

SaaS is costly 
and limited

SaaS is costly 
and limited

Per-seat pricing, feature limits, a roadmap you don’t control.

Open-source 
isn’t “free”

Open-source 
isn’t “free”

UI from 2010, slow performance, constant firefighting.

Developers 
lack expertise

Developers 
lack expertise

SCORM, LTI, multi-tenancy, CPD. Timelines stretch to 12–18 months.

Workarounds 
break at scale

Workarounds 
break at scale

Your team spends more time managing tools than delivering learning.

Trusted by LearnUpon

Trusted by LearnUpon

Academy Smart is Learn Upon's professional partner for custom features, integrations, and workflow automation.

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Growing training providers choose our custom-built LMS over alternatives. Here's why:

With custom LMS software development you get full control, unlimited customization, modern architecture, and faster ROI. We build platforms that reward growth, not penalize you for growing.

What you have today
€30K/year SaaS 
fees that keep rising
18-month timelines for 
any custom LMS build
Unlimited customization tailored 
to your business model
Modern learning experiences: learning paths, gamification, 
personalization, micro-learning, and more
€70K one-time investment (on average) 
+ optional support. No per-user pricing
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6-month delivery with our pre-built 
LMS foundation
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Unlimited customization tailored 
to your business model
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Modern learning experiences: learning paths, gamification, 
personalization, micro-learning, and more
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Everything you need to run a modern LMS

From integrations and licensing to scalability and AI-powered learning — all in one platform.

80% of your LMS 
ready on day one

Start with a production-ready core (users, courses, reporting, roles, groups, multi-tenancy, SCORM engine). Then customize the remaining 20% to fit your business model.

80% of your LMS 
ready on day one

Unlimited 
integrations

Connect your LMS to any HR, CRM, AMS, payment, analytics, or content system. No limitations. With us, you don't depend on vendor backlog or fragile no-code hacks.

Unlimited 
integrations

SCORM/xAPI/cmi5 
licensing leverage

Keep full control over your SCORM content. Our LMS lets you manage access, updates, and licensing, enabling bundles, upsells, and recurring revenue streams.

SCORM/xAPI/cmi5 
licensing leverage

LTI for seamless 
content exchange

Share learning content across platforms using LTI 1.1/1.3 and Advantage. Maintain one version of your course and update it everywhere instantly.

LTI for seamless 
content exchange

LMS costs cut by 
50–70% over 3 years

Replace rising SaaS fees with a one-time investment. No per-user pricing, no seat caps, and no premium charges for basic functionality.

LMS costs cut by 
50–70% over 3 years

Plug-and–play CPD functionality

Add CPD tracking with role-based and region-based rules, external activity logging, and compliance dashboards. Works with or without LMS.

Built to handle 10,000+ concurrent users

Get a high-performance platform proven in real-world exam and onboarding spikes. 99,9% reliability with no unexpected scaling issues.

Engagement and AI-powered learning

Build modern learning tools such as personalized paths, micro-learning, gamification, AI coaching, and analytics that reveal skill gaps.

Stop paying per-seat fees.

Own your LMS and get ROI in 2–3 years

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Talk to our LMS expert to see what’s possible.

What happens when you replace LMS limits with a custom solution

See what training providers and regulated organizations achieved after replacing their SaaS platforms and fragile workarounds with Academy Smart’s custom LMS solutions.

The €400K saving: How one 
company unified 3 LMSs into one
CLIENT PROBLEM

After the merger, we’re paying for several LMS we don’t need.

SOLUTION

Consolidate platforms and 
eliminate redundant licensing

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Global insurer centralized CPD 
standards for 12 departments 
without replacing their LMS
CLIENT PROBLEM

We can’t get a single view of CPD 
activity across departments and regions.

SOLUTION

Centralize CPD rules and automate 
compliance reporting

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Franchise network streamlined 
learning across 150 locations with 
custom LearnUpon hierarchies
CLIENT PROBLEM

Our LMS can’t handle 
our hierarchy.

SOLUTION

Automate multi-location structures 
and user management

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Our key LMS development services to accelerate your learning business

Unlike generic software development agencies, we bring 15 years of LMS expertise, reusable components, and deep knowledge of learning standards. Whether you're modernizing an existing LMS or building a custom learning ecosystem, we provide the expertise, technology, and speed your team needs to grow.

LMS consulting

Optimize your learning 
infrastructure with expert guidance

We help you assess your current systems, identify constraints, and design a scalable architecture built for performance and business growth.

WHAT YOU GET
  • LMS architecture audit
  • Implementation roadmap
  • Integration strategy
  • Project costs and ROI projections
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Enterprise-grade custom LMS

50% faster with pre-built 
foundation and 15 years of expertise

We achieve in 6 months what typically takes 12–18. Get fully owned, scalable LMS, aligned with your workflows, clients, content, and revenue strategy.

WHAT YOU GET
  • Full-scale LMS that fits your org structure and business model
  • Migration from SaaS or open-source LMS
  • Legacy LMS modernization
  • Unlimited integrations 
  • Modern UI/UX
  • AI features (coaching, chatbots, recommendations, insights)
  • Compliance-ready (SCORM/xAPI/cmi5, LTI, CPD tracking)
  • High-performance architecture to handle 10,000+ concurrent users
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Apps for learning

Extend learning beyond 
LMS with custom apps

We build mobile and web apps that support micro-learning, coaching, assessments, community, and analytics. Everything learners expect.

WHAT YOU GET
  • Mobile learning apps (iOS, Android, cross-platform)
  • Micro-learning & gamification tools
  • Interactive content experiences
  • AI-powered coaching and personalized pathways
  • Offline mode, push notifications, secure authentication
  • Seamless integration with your LMS
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Marketing websites

Convert more learners with 
a website that drives enrollment

We create high-converting websites built for training providers 
and optimized for SEO, content marketing, and lead generation.

WHAT YOU GET
  • Custom website design aligned with your brand
  • Course catalogs & program landing pages
  • Integrations with LMS, CRM, and payment systems
  • CMS setup (WordPress or custom) for easy content updates
  • One-click checkouts
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We serve organizations that depend on learning at scale

We work with corporate training providers, edtech companies, regulated associations and enterprises across different industries that need customizable, scalable, and compliant learning platforms.

Corporate training
providers

Corporate training
providers

Edtech companies

Edtech companies

Training 
& learning 
organizations

Healthcare

Healthcare

Finance & 
accounting

Finance & 
accounting

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Regulatory & 
professional 
associations

Regulatory & 
professional 
associations

Enterprise 
& regulated 
sectors

Legal

Legal

Non-profit

Non-profit

Millions
of learners worldwide 
use custom LMS solutions 
built by Academy Smart
Millions

Trusted by training providers and regulated organizations worldwide

Check out what they have to say about working with Academy Smart.

“Sometimes it felt like a whole army was working for us, and that felt great.”
Vittaly Tavor
Vittaly Tavor
Director, E-Learning Company
“The talent and expertise 
of their staff are outstanding.”
Vittaly Tavor
Vittaly Tavor
CEO, Management Consulting Company
“They made us feel like we were 
in good hands.”
Vittaly Tavor
Vittaly Tavor
Co-Founder, Financial Services Company
“Academy Smart shines compared 
to other offshore companies we've worked with.”
Vittaly Tavor
Vittaly Tavor
Co-Founder, Financial Services Company
“You’ll be in good hands.”
Joris van der Poel
Joris van der Poel
Marketing Manager, Meemaken
“They put the right people in charge of managing projects.”
Vittaly Tavor
Vittaly Tavor
CEO, ITSOFT
“For the quality they provide, I wouldn’t look for anything different.”
Oleg Rudenko
Oleg Rudenko
CEO, Volidar KG
“The deliverable was excellent.”
Bjørn Grønning
Bjørn Grønning
CTO, Balcoo AS
“Their versatility and can-do mentality stand out.”
Willem Jacobs
Willem Jacobs
CEO, Yabbu
“The talent and expertise of their staff are outstanding.”
Vittaly Tavor
Vittaly Tavor
Former VP of Product, Cloudyn

Academy Smart vs alternatives

Where other solutions fall short, Academy Smart brings focused LMS expertise, pre-built LMS development solutions, and an on-demand engineering team specialized in learning technology.

WHAT YOU NEED
LMS expertise
Delivery time
Cost model
Customization
CPD tracking
LMS-specific standards
ACADEMY SMART
15 years experience
6 months
Fixed price + optional support
Fully tailored
Built-in option
Deep expertise
SAAS LMS
Vendor lock-in
Instant access
Per-seat
Very limited
Not included
Varies
OPEN-SOURCE LMS
DIY required
Instant access
High maintenance costs
Plugin dependent
Manual setup
Varies
GENERIC DEVELOPMENT SHOP
No domain knowledge
12-18 months
Unpredictable
Takes forever
No expertise
Learning curve
WHAT YOU NEED/ACADEMY SMART
LMS expertise
15 years experience
Delivery time
! 6 months
Cost model
Fixed price + optional support
Customization
Fully tailored
CPD tracking
Built-in option
LMS-specific standards
Deep expertise
WHAT YOU NEED/SAAS LMS
LMS expertise
Vendor lock-in
Delivery time
Instant access
Cost model
Per-seat
Customization
Very limited
CPD tracking
Not included
LMS-specific standards
! Varies
WHAT YOU NEED/OPEN-SOURCE LMS
LMS expertise
DIY required
Delivery time
Instant access
Cost model
! High maintenance costs
Customization
! Plugin dependent
CPD tracking
Manual setup
LMS-specific standards
! Varies
WHAT YOU NEED/GENERIC DEVELOPMENT SHOP
LMS expertise
No domain knowledge
Delivery time
12-18 months
Cost model
Unpredictable
Customization
Takes forever
CPD tracking
No expertise
LMS-specific standards
Learning curve

Predictable and transparent pricing

Our pricing is designed for training providers and regulated organizations that want predictable investment, full ownership, and faster ROI. We offer the best value-to-investment ratio compared to other custom LMS development companies.

Starter LMS

Best for Best for small training providers or those needing a fast launch with room to grow

€10K one-time
4-6 weeks delivery
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WHAT YOU GET:
  • User management, roles, groups, course engine
  • SCORM/xAPI support
  • Reporting dashboards
  • Multi-tenant architecture
  • White-label design
  • Optional customization based on your business model

Enterprise custom LMS

Best for Best for training providers, enterprises, and multi-site organizations that need full control, performance, and unlimited customization

€70K-€100K one-time
6-7 months delivery
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WHAT YOU GET:
  • Fully custom LMS built on our proven LMS foundation
  • Migration from SaaS or legacy LMS
  • 
HR/CRM/AMS/payment integrations
  • Custom workflows and automation
  • SCORM/xAPI/cmi5 + LTI 1.3 compliance
  • AI features (coaching, recommendations, insights)
  • 
Modern UI/UX and learning paths
  • Performance optimized for 10,000+ concurrent users
  • CPD functionality can be added as a module

CPD dashboard

Best for Best for regulated organizations looking for automated CPD tracking without replacing their LMS

€5K one-time
2-4 weeks delivery
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WHAT YOU GET:
  • CPD rules engine (role-based, region-based)
  • External training entry + CSV import
  • Automated CPD calculations and approvals
  • Manager, learner, and compliance dashboards
  • Alerts, reminders, and scheduled reports
  • Seamless integration with LearnUpon or any LMS
  • Optional customization for industry-specific standards

Starter LMS

Best for small training providers or those needing a fast launch with room to grow

€10K one-time
4-6 weeks delivery
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WHAT YOU GET:
  • User management, roles, groups, course engine
  • SCORM/xAPI support
  • Reporting dashboards
  • Multi-tenant architecture
  • White-label design
  • Optional customization based on your business model

Enterprise custom LMS

Best for training providers, enterprises, and multi-site organizations that need full control, performance, and unlimited customization

€70K-€100K one-time
6-7 months delivery
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WHAT YOU GET:
  • Fully custom LMS built on our proven LMS foundation
  • Migration from SaaS or legacy LMS
  • 
HR/CRM/AMS/payment integrations
  • Custom workflows and automation
  • SCORM/xAPI/cmi5 + LTI 1.3 compliance
  • AI features (coaching, recommendations, insights)
  • 
Modern UI/UX and learning paths
  • Performance optimized for 10,000+ concurrent users
  • CPD functionality can be added as a module

CPD dashboard

Best for regulated organizations looking for automated CPD tracking without replacing their LMS

€5K one-time
2-4 weeks delivery
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WHAT YOU GET:
  • CPD rules engine (role-based, region-based)
  • External training entry + CSV import
  • Automated CPD calculations and approvals
  • Manager, learner, and compliance dashboards
  • Alerts, reminders, and scheduled reports
  • Seamless integration with LearnUpon or any LMS
  • Optional customization for industry-specific standards

Questions clients ask before we start

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No. We offer optional monthly support, usually far cheaper than maintaining internal engineers.
Most clients spend €400-€1,500/month for updates, monitoring, integrations, and improvements.

Not at all. Moodle is often more expensive to support due to plugin conflicts, legacy architecture, and UX limitations. Our LMS uses a modern tech stack, modular architecture, and clean code which means your maintenance will be predictable and cost-effective.

We follow enterprise-grade security practices and are in the process of achieving ISO 27001 certification. Your data is hosted on your infrastructure or your cloud of choice with:

  • Role-based access control
  • Secure APIs
  • GDPR compliance
  • Encrypted storage & transfer

Yes. We include up to 100 hours of free migration, covering:

  • Users
  • Groups & hierarchies
  • Course metadata
  • SCORM packages
  • Completion history

We support all major e-learning standards:

  • SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004
  • xAPI
  • cmi5
  • LTI 1.1, LTI 1.3, LTI Advantage

We offer a €5K plug-and-play CPD dashboard that works on top of any LMS.

Yes. We offer flexible LMS-specialized resourcing to support your roadmap on demand.

Yes. We design LMS interfaces, including dashboards, portals, websites, and mobile apps.

You get both. A dedicated project manager is your main point of contact, and behind them is a specialized LMS team (developers, QA, solution architects, designers) assigned to your project.

Our ready-built LMS foundation gives you core functionality (users, courses, reporting, SCORM engine, roles, groups, multi-tenancy) out of the box. But we will need a few weeks to customize it for your organization. Custom features are then added iteratively, with full delivery in 6–7 months. This is about 50% faster than typical LMS development timelines.

We can, but we rarely recommend it. Moodle is hard to customize, costly to maintain, and not ideal for modern B2B/B2C training. Most clients ask us to audit their Moodle setup and then migrate to a more scalable, custom LMS.

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