Custom software development for edtech. From LMS to learning apps
Whether you need an LMS platform or an AI-powered learning app, we design and build scalable edtech software. Backed by 15+ years of experience in learning systems, SCORM, and integrations.
Trusted by edtech companies and training providers
The problem
Growing edtech products hit the same limits. Yours doesn’t have to
There’s a better way to build edtech products. One that combines speed, flexibility, and deep domain expertise from the start.
Limit 01
Your unique processes cannot fit into off-the-shelf solutions
If your unique learning and business processes are not covered by at least 50% with off-the-shelf solutions, you can’t extend features properly or adapt the platform to how your users learn, buy, or interact.
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Our approach
Build exactly what your learning product needs
We build custom learning platforms and features tailored to your product, learners and business.
Limit 02
Developers don’t understand learning systems
They can build software. But very few understand SCORM, xAPI, learning paths, compliance, integrations. Without that expertise, projects take longer, cost more, and often need to be rebuilt.
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Our approach
Work with a team that specializes in edtech
We bring 15+ years of experience in LMS and edtech systems so your platform is built right from the start.
Limit 03
Your product is held back by integrations that don’t work
Your product needs to connect to CRM, HR systems payments, analytics, content providers. Without these integrations, you rely on manual work, broken automation, or fragile tools.
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Our approach
Connect to the systems your business depends on
We design and build API-first integrations that automate your workflows end-to-end: Workday, Rippling, iMIS, Power BI, whatever.
Limit 04
Scaling introduces complexity your platform can’t handle
What worked at 500 users breaks at 5,000. You start dealing with performance issues, messy data, and limitations you can’t fix.
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Our approach
Build for growth from day one
We design scalable architectures so your product grows without breaking.
Free 30-minute consultation
Custom edtech software tailored to your product and growth
Academy Smart builds custom learning solutions for edtech companies at any stage. Let's figure out the fastest path to your next milestone.
Education platforms share the same core building blocks (user management, content delivery, progress tracking, integrations, analytics). We don’t build these from scratch every time. We use proven components and focus your budget on what makes your product different.
Real-time dashboards for learners, admins, and clients
Progress, completion, and engagement tracking
Custom reports and exports
Integration with BI tools (Power BI, etc.)
07Advanced capabilities (AI-ready)
Personalized learning recommendations
AI-powered search, assistants, or coaching
Skill tracking and performance insights
Adaptive learning flows based on behavior
your-platform / foundation
User management, roles, and permissionsMulti-tenant architecture (B2B, B2C, or hybrid models)Secure authentication, SSO, and access controlScalable backend built for thousands of learners
Video, interactive content, quizzes, and assessmentsSCORM, xAPI, and AICC supportLearning paths, progress tracking, and certificationsMobile-ready and responsive interfaces
Subscriptions, one-time purchases, and bundlesB2B licensing and client portalsWhite-label environments for partners or customersPayment gateway integrations (Stripe, etc.)
CRM, HRM, AMS, and analytics integrationsPayment systems and subscription managementContent providers (external course libraries, marketplaces)Custom APIs and middleware for complex workflows
Automated user onboarding and role assignmentDynamic course enrollment based on logicReporting, notifications, and scheduled workflowsAdmin dashboards for full operational control
Real-time dashboards for learners, admins, and clientsProgress, completion, and engagement trackingCustom reports and exportsIntegration with BI tools (Power BI, etc.)
Personalized learning recommendationsAI-powered search, assistants, or coachingSkill tracking and performance insightsAdaptive learning flows based on behavior
Solutions
What we deliver for edtech companies
We help edtech companies launch new products, extend existing platforms, and add critical capabilities.
Custom LMS platforms
Assessment and testing platforms
Online course marketplaces
LMS extensions and custom modules (LearnUpon, Docebo)
Classroom tools and teacher software
AI-powered learning tools
Creator tools for educators
Certification & compliance platforms
Learning mobile apps
Mentorship platforms
Learning management systems
Corporate training and upskilling
Academy Smart vs alternatives
In-house, freelance, or other development team? Neither.
Development agency
Edtech looks like a software project until you're inside it. Generalist agencies find this out on your timeline and budget.
Freelancers
Good for isolated tasks, risky for a full product. No single freelancer covers design, architecture, edtech standards, and delivery management
In-house team
Viable long-term, expensive to get started. Great if you have 6 months to hire and another 3 months to onboard. Most products can't wait that long.
Why us
Why edtech companies work with Academy Smart
0115 years building LMS platforms: we don't learn on your budget
02Modules and end-to-end solutions, whatever scope makes sense
03Self-hosted: your data, your infrastructure, your control
04Multi-tenant architectures built for edtech products from day one
05Expertise in SCORM, AICC, LTI, xAPI, OneRoster, OAuth 2.0, WCAG
06A long-term engineering partner, not a one-off project vendor
How it works
Build your software with a team that knows how
Here's what to expect when you work with us.
Step 01
Free strategy call
30 minutes to understand your project.
What we'll cover:
Where you are: pre-product, scaling, or filling a specific gap in an existing platform
A realistic scope, timeline, and budget based on your requirements
Whether Academy Smart is the right fit. If we're not, we'll say so
Step 02
Discovery
We define how learning happens in your product across users, content, and system logic.
What you get:
Fixed-price quote
Delivery timeline
Scope with priorities
Step 03
Design and architecture
We design the data model, APIs, learning flows, and integration architecture, including support for standards, user roles, and reporting requirements.
What you get:
Technical architecture document
Learning data model and system flows (students, educators, admins)
Security, compliance, and integration approach defined upfront
Step 04
Build and test
We turn the design into a working edtech product, with learning flows, integrations, and role-based experiences, validated in real scenarios before release.
What you get:
Working product in the staging environment
Scheduled demos throughout, so you see what's being built
Every piece of feedback addressed before anything reaches production
Step 05
Launch
We deploy to your infrastructure or cloud of choice and prepare your product for users.
What you get:
Fully deployed learning platform, ready for usage
Learning data tracking configured for analytics
Role-based onboarding flows for all user types
Step 06
Ongoing support (optional)
We stay with you as your business grows.
What you get:
Monthly retainer for updates, bug fixes, and new features
A long-term engineering partner, not a one-off vendor
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.”
Alain Rees
CEO, Cyber Inc.
“The experience has been exceptional from start to finish.”
Nicole Luque
L&D Manager, IMarEST
"The process of working with Academy Smart has been very smooth."
Justin Weber
CTO, Sourcetoad
"Academy Smart impressed us with their communication and project management."
Boy Blonk
CEO, NextGen Innovation
"Their versatility and can-do mentality stand out."
Willem Jacobs
CEO, Yabbu
“Sometimes it felt like a whole army was working for us, and that felt great.”
Alain Rees
CEO, Cyber Inc.
“The experience has been exceptional from start to finish.”
Nicole Luque
L&D Manager, IMarEST
"The process of working with Academy Smart has been very smooth."
Justin Weber
CTO, Sourcetoad
"Academy Smart impressed us with their communication and project management."
Boy Blonk
CEO, NextGen Innovation
"Their versatility and can-do mentality stand out."
Willem Jacobs
CEO, Yabbu
"The team maintains a service-oriented working style."
Vittaly Tavor
CEO, JFrog
"They just need to continue keeping up with technologies and doing the great work they’re doing."
Evgeny Golubov
CEO, Commit Offshore
"Their flexibility in compromising and ability to propose suitable solutions were commendable."
Michiel de Vos
Head of Development, Exivity
"They were willing to work outside normal business hours and were quick to respond to me."
Oleg Rudenko
CEO, Volidar KG
“The talent and expertise of their staff are outstanding.”
Michael Gillespie
CEO, BlueEQ
"The team maintains a service-oriented working style."
Vittaly Tavor
CEO, JFrog
"They just need to continue keeping up with technologies and doing the great work they’re doing."
Evgeny Golubov
CEO, Commit Offshore
"Their flexibility in compromising and ability to propose suitable solutions were commendable."
Michiel de Vos
Head of Development, Exivity
"They were willing to work outside normal business hours and were quick to respond to me."
Oleg Rudenko
CEO, Volidar KG
“The talent and expertise of their staff are outstanding.”
Michael Gillespie
CEO, BlueEQ
Pricing
How our pricing works
Every edtech product is different, so pricing is based on a defined scope and aligned with your business model, features, and integrations.
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Fixed price for initial delivery
You get a defined scope, timeline, and cost before development starts.
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Modular scope (MVP first)
We prioritize core features first, so you can launch faster and control upfront investment.
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Flexible follow-up development
After launch, you can extend your platform with additional features at your own pace.
Do you build role-specific interfaces for different user types?
Yes, edtech products often require multiple roles like learners, instructors, admins, and managers. We design role-based access and interfaces, so each user sees the right data, actions, and workflows without unnecessary complexity.
How long does a typical edtech project take?
It depends on the scope, but most projects follow a predictable path. A module or feature development takes 4–8 weeks. An MVP is 6–10 weeks. A full product development takes 6+ months. We give you a fixed timeline during discovery, before any build work begins.
How is Academy Smart different from a generalist agency?
Generalist agencies learn edtech on your budget. By the time they understand SCORM and CPD compliance, the timeline has doubled, and the architecture needs revisiting. We've built 500+ projects, so we know how to handle the standards, integrations, and architecture your project requires.
Who owns the code and the product after delivery?
You do. The codebase, the data, and the infrastructure are yours. We have no access to your product after delivery unless you invite us back in. Most clients do (through an ongoing support retainer), but that's entirely your choice.
Can you extend our existing edtech product instead of rebuilding it?
Yes, and that's often the right answer. If your core product works but you need SCORM support, LTI integration, CPD compliance, or a specific system integration added to it, a targeted build is faster and cheaper than starting over. We define the scope upfront, so you know what to expect.
What e-learning standards do you support?
We implement SCORM, xAPI, cmi5, and LTI across edtech products, along with standards for integrations and infrastructure, like OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect (authentication) and WCAG (accessibility). These cover content delivery, learning activity tracking, system integrations, and compliance requirements, so your product works reliably with external tools and enterprise environments from day one.
Let's scope your edtech project
Book a call and walk away with a project estimate.
Your first call with us is FREE. And packed with value.
Get a 30-minute call with our edtech expert
See how the product would work for your business
Get a tailored proposal that fits your timeline and budget
Reach out to start talking today!
Share your LMS goals, technical needs, or current platform challenges. Our team will review and get back to you with the next steps.
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Academy Smart team is really in the thinking process which is unusual when you are outsourcing the project. When we send a new batch of features we want to have on our platform, they always come back with feedback including advice for either better performance or costs saving. We have a great Project Manager for 1,5 years and it’s really different from other companies. It really feels that we are working on the same project.
Michael GillespieCEO, EI Assessment Platform
