Allow users (administrators, instructors, content creators) to create accounts with role-based access.
Provide secure login and authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrators.
Enable single sign-on (SSO) for integration with other systems.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC):
Implement RBAC to ensure that only authorized users can access specific functionalities.
Define roles such as Administrator, Instructor, Content Creator, and Viewer, with permissions tailored to each role.
Allow administrators to create custom roles and assign permissions accordingly.
Content Creation and Authoring Tools:
Provide a rich text editor for creating and formatting content, including support for multimedia elements like videos, images, and audio files.
Allow content creators to embed interactive elements such as quizzes, polls, and discussion forums within lessons.
Support version control for content, enabling rollback to previous versions and tracking changes made by different users.
Course Management:
Enable the creation and organization of courses, modules, and lessons, with hierarchical structuring to manage content effectively.
Allow instructors to set prerequisites, learning paths, and course completion criteria.
Provide tools for scheduling the release of course content, including drip-feeding content over time.
Assessment and Quiz Management:
Enable content creators to design various types of assessments, including multiple-choice questions, essays, matching, and fill-in-the-blank.
Provide automated grading for objective assessments, with options for manual grading of subjective responses.
Allow for the randomization of questions and answers to prevent cheating.
Content Delivery and Distribution:
Support the delivery of content in different formats (e.g., SCORM, xAPI) to ensure compatibility with various learning management systems (LMS).
Enable the distribution of content through different channels, such as direct download, streaming, and integration with external platforms.
Provide content caching and CDN integration for faster delivery to global audiences.
Multilingual Support:
Allow content to be created and managed in multiple languages, with support for localization and translation.
Enable content creators to manage language-specific versions of courses and assessments.
Provide automatic language detection for users, with the ability to switch languages manually.
Content Library and Repository:
Maintain a centralized content library where all learning materials, assessments, and multimedia resources are stored.
Provide search and filtering capabilities within the content library to help users find specific materials quickly.
Support tagging and categorization of content for better organization and retrieval.
Collaboration and Communication Tools:
Enable content creators and instructors to collaborate on course development through shared workspaces, comments, and versioning.
Provide messaging tools for communication between content creators, instructors, and administrators.
Allow for content review and approval workflows to ensure quality before publication.
Content Analytics and Reporting:
Provide detailed analytics on content usage, including which materials are most accessed, user engagement levels, and completion rates.
Generate reports on content effectiveness, helping instructors and administrators identify areas for improvement.
Allow for the export of analytics data for further analysis in external tools.
Integration with External Systems:
Support integration with various LMS platforms for seamless content delivery and tracking.
Provide APIs for integration with external tools, such as video conferencing software, assessment platforms, and third-party content providers.
Enable single sign-on (SSO) and data synchronization with HR systems, student information systems (SIS), and other relevant platforms.
Mobile Compatibility:
Ensure that content is accessible and fully functional on mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Provide responsive design or mobile app support to enhance user experience on different devices.
Content Versioning and Backup:
Implement version control for all content, allowing users to track changes, revert to previous versions, and maintain a history of updates.
Ensure that content backups are taken regularly, with options for restoring previous versions in case of data loss or errors.
Content Accessibility:
Ensure that all content complies with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), making it accessible to users with disabilities.
Provide tools for adding captions, transcripts, and alternative text for multimedia content.
Notifications and Alerts:
Allow administrators and content creators to send notifications to users regarding content updates, new course releases, and deadlines.
Enable automated alerts for upcoming assessments, course completions, and other key events.
Search and Filtering:
Implement advanced search functionality that allows users to search for content by keywords, categories, tags, or metadata.
Provide filtering options to refine search results based on criteria such as content type, creation date, and author.
Non-Functional Requirements
Scalability:
The system should be able to handle an increasing number of users, content, and concurrent interactions without performance degradation.
Support for scaling infrastructure horizontally and vertically to accommodate growing user bases and content libraries.
Security:
Implement robust encryption for data storage and transmission to protect sensitive information.
Ensure that the platform complies with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) and provides features like data anonymization and user consent management.
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
Performance:
Ensure that the system provides fast and responsive interactions, with minimal loading times for content creation, editing, and delivery.
Optimize database queries, content delivery, and system processes to handle peak loads efficiently.
Reliability and Availability:
Ensure high availability of the system with minimal downtime, supported by redundancy, load balancing, and failover mechanisms.
Implement regular backups and disaster recovery procedures to ensure that content and data can be restored in case of failure.
Usability:
The user interface should be intuitive, easy to navigate, and accessible to users with varying levels of technical expertise.
Provide a consistent and seamless user experience across different devices and platforms.
Interoperability:
The system should be compatible with various LMS platforms, content formats (e.g., SCORM, xAPI), and third-party tools.
Support seamless data exchange with external systems using standard APIs and data formats.
Maintainability:
The system should be easy to maintain, with clear documentation, modular design, and support for regular updates and bug fixes.
Implement automated monitoring and logging to quickly identify and resolve issues.
Compliance:
Ensure that the system complies with relevant regulations and standards, such as data protection laws, content accessibility standards, and intellectual property laws.
Provide features to support auditing, data retention, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Data Integrity and Accuracy:
Ensure that all data collected and processed by the system is accurate, consistent, and up-to-date.
Implement validation checks and data integrity mechanisms to prevent errors, duplication, and data corruption.
Localization and Internationalization:
Support multiple languages and regional settings to cater to a global user base.
Allow easy adaptation of the system to meet local regulations, cultural practices, and language preferences.
Accessibility:
Ensure that the system is accessible to users with disabilities, following web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
Provide features such as screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, and adjustable text sizes.
Privacy and Data Ownership:
Ensure that users retain ownership of their data and can easily control, access, and delete their information as needed.
Provide transparency regarding data usage, sharing, and storage practices, with clear consent mechanisms.
