Custom LMS development: Learning Management System
Structr develops a high-quality, custom learning management system (LMS) for you that serves as a personalised, central learning platform for e-learning. As full-stack software, a Structr LMS offers a unique combination of a Neo4j graph database and a low-code UI builder.
An LMS prototype in 3 days –
Need a fast and cost-effective solution? We build a functional prototype of your learning management system within 3 working days.
Structr is a software company specialising in custom software development, with more than 15 years of experience. Our customers already include large companies from various industries, among them Schleich, Amprion, Kerberos and Southern Wind.
We develop bespoke learning management systems for complex online learning platforms and e-learning solutions of any size. Feel free to call us any time on +49 800 / 78 78 287 or use our contact form to arrange an initial consultation.
A Structr-based LMS can be developed with custom features, including intuitive authoring tools, learning analytics and reporting, certificate management, granular rights management and multi-tenancy. Customer training, onboarding, employee training and other digital further education and training can be implemented efficiently in a single system with Structr.
On this page, we describe the particular benefits of Structr learning management systems and explain how LMS development with us works.
Custom and efficient LMS development
Structr offers custom and efficient LMS development for bespoke LMS software and e-learning platforms. Graph database, backend logic, API layer and fine-grained rights management are combined in a single platform.
A learning management system developed with Structr stands out for its open-source approach, Neo4j graph database technology, automatic APIs and user-friendly low-code tools. Thanks to this technological foundation, fast and efficient development of custom LMS software within a few days is easily achievable.
Structr learning management systems support maximum digital sovereignty through open source. Structr is an open-source technology from Germany, so the system can be run entirely on your own infrastructure and GDPR compliance is possible. Structr is independent of US cloud services, so sensitive data is protected from access under foreign laws (such as the US CLOUD Act).
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Rapid prototyping ensures a fast time to market. You usually receive a first functional prototype of your LMS within 3 working days. This lowers project costs and considerably speeds up the introduction of the learning management system in your company.
Structr saves development time through automatic API generation. The automatically generated APIs let the LMS communicate with existing HR and ERP systems. Structr generates REST APIs directly from the data model, which simplifies system integration for developers.
We develop intelligent knowledge networks that clearly map complex curricula, certification paths and cross-departmental skills. In a Structr LMS, the Neo4j graph database connects learners, learning content, progress and qualifications directly with one another. This enables dynamic learning paths, personalised course recommendations and well-founded skill management, and helps to present training needs in companies transparently and clearly.
Structr has an integrated low-code UI builder. The LMS front end can be built visually and with little effort. The low-code UI builder enables developers to create dashboards for learners or admin views for trainers in a fraction of the usual time.
LMS features
The features of a Structr-based LMS can be configured individually and include, for example, secure accessibility and inclusive learning, central control and administration of learning processes in a single repository, fine-grained rights and roles, and multi-tenancy.
The following list describes in detail the LMS features that can be implemented with Structr.
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Secure accessibility and inclusive learning
A modern LMS offers secure accessibility and enables inclusive learning. The learning management system ensures that learning content is available around the clock, regardless of location and across devices. The LMS supports inclusive learning by combining different formats such as e-learning, blended learning, webinars and microlearning. Accessibility standards in line with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and multilingual user interfaces can be integrated easily.
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Central control and administration of learning processes
An LMS enables central control and administration of learning processes. All learning paths and training workflows can be managed via intuitive dashboards. The system handles, for example, the assignment of mandatory compliance courses and the issuing of certificates. Thanks to Structr's native process engine (BPMN), these workflows can be fully automated and tailored precisely to your company's processes.
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Granular rights and roles
A learning management system allows fine-grained settings for rights and roles. A well-designed rights and roles concept ensures that administrators, trainers, managers and trainees only see the functions and data relevant to them. Structr systems stand out for fine-grained permission management that securely controls access rights down to the lowest level.
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Central participant and user management
A high-quality LMS has intuitive participant and user management. Employees, departments and external partners are managed centrally and clearly. Instead of working with rigid lists, an LMS developed with Structr uses the graph database to connect participants dynamically with their skills, departments and learning histories. Automated APIs enable seamless synchronisation with existing HR and ERP systems, keeping administrative effort to a minimum.
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Central repository
The LMS serves as a central repository for all of the company's knowledge used for training. It forms a reliable single source of truth that bundles and versions documents, videos, SCORM packages and interactive quizzes in one place. This way, users always access the latest approved content.
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Multi-tenancy
Professional learning management systems are multi-tenant. For groups with several subsidiaries, or companies offering B2B customer training, multi-tenancy is an indispensable feature. It makes it possible to provide completely isolated, individually branded learning environments for different target groups on a single platform – without mixing any data and without increasing the complexity of the IT system.
LMS use cases
Common LMS use cases include teaching and learning processes in e-learning, digital education, onboarding, compliance and security, as well as customer and employee training.
The following list describes the typical LMS use cases in detail.
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Teaching and learning processes in e-learning
The Structr LMS is ideally suited to teaching and learning processes in e-learning. Structr makes it possible to map your educational concepts digitally and precisely, whether they involve blended learning, gamification or multi-stage examination procedures. Teachers and tutors receive tailor-made tools to manage interactive learning paths efficiently and to support learning success in the best possible way.
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Digital education
Digital education is a common use case for Structr learning management systems. For academies, universities and education providers, standard software is often not enough to meet the demands of complex curricula. Structr's Neo4j graph database is ideally suited to managing multi-layered connections between degree programmes, faculties, modules and semesters with high performance. At the same time, the system remains scalable and can be designed for any number of users without an upper limit.
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Onboarding
A Structr LMS is ideal for onboarding. It automates the structured induction of new employees. Depending on position, department or location, the system automatically assigns individual learning paths to new team members. Thanks to automatic APIs, the LMS can be integrated seamlessly into your existing HR software.
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Compliance and security
A Structr LMS can be used to support compliance and security. Employers have training obligations on occupational safety, GDPR and IT security that must be fully documented. Structr's fine-grained permission system ensures that only authorised persons can access specific files and certificates. The system automates deadlines, reminders and the issuing of certificates. During audits, all relevant data is immediately available thanks to the central database.
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Customer training
A Structr-based LMS is ideal for customer training and customer education. Learning management systems make it possible to train external partners or customers in the use of your products or services. The LMS is developed individually with Structr and can be fully adapted to your corporate design. Its open architecture allows easy integration with your CRM system, so that customer activities can be analysed centrally.
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Employee training
Many companies use an LMS developed with Structr for employee training. Continuous professional development and upskilling of your own team help retain skilled staff. Structr connects the LMS intelligently with internal skill management, so that skill gaps can be identified in a targeted way and suitable training can be recommended. In this way, Structr helps you shape strategic personnel development efficiently and on the basis of data.
Reviews of our learning management systems
Below you will find reviews of our learning management systems.
LMS case studies
Below we present some of our successful LMS case studies.
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Read the case studyBenefits of a custom learning management system by Structr
The most important benefits of a custom learning management system by Structr are flexible and self-directed learning, consistent and flexible learning units, tailor-made learning processes and intelligently connected learning data on one central platform for all training.
The following list describes all the benefits of a custom learning management system by Structr in detail.
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Flexible and self-directed learning
Learning management systems by Structr enable flexible and self-directed learning. Employees are no longer tied to fixed seminar times. An LMS allows learners to access content at any time and at their own pace, from the office or when working from home. This increases motivation to learn and fits perfectly into everyday working life.
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A central platform for all training
A Structr LMS offers a central platform for all training. The LMS brings together all of the company's knowledge in a single place as a single source of truth. A lack of structure and time-consuming searches through scattered PDFs and isolated video links are a thing of the past. Users find all relevant courses on every topic, such as onboarding, compliance and IT training, quickly and in one place.
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Consistent and flexible learning units
A Structr-based LMS supports consistent and flexible learning units. The LMS guarantees a uniform quality standard in knowledge transfer. Every participant receives the same approved information. Learning paths can be built in a modular way, so that content can be combined and updated flexibly for different departments and levels of knowledge.
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Noticeable cost savings
A Structr LMS brings noticeable cost savings, because digitising training reduces the administrative effort. Costly in-person events, including travel expenses, are no longer necessary. E-learning courses can be reused as often as required at virtually no marginal cost.
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Tailor-made learning processes
An LMS developed with Structr is characterised by tailor-made learning processes. COTS software often forces companies to adapt their internal processes and didactic concepts to the software. With Structr, your LMS can be developed exactly to your specifications. It fits seamlessly into your IT landscape and maps your specific workflows 100%.
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Intelligently connected learning data
Structr learning management systems enable learning data to be connected intelligently. An LMS is characterised by highly connected data, for example complex relationships between participants, courses, lessons and test results. Thanks to the underlying Neo4j graph database, relationships between learners, courses, departments and acquired skills can be mapped naturally and highly efficiently. This enables intelligent course recommendations, precise skill management and in-depth analyses of personnel development.
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Individual dashboards
With Structr, individual dashboards for the LMS can be created quickly and easily. The integrated UI builder delivers intuitive user interfaces tailored precisely to each user role. For example, a lecturer gets a different working environment than a learner.
The LMS development process at Structr
The LMS development process at Structr consists of a detailed consultation, fast and effective LMS prototype development, a workshop, and hosting and support.
The following list describes the LMS development process at Structr in detail.
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Detailed consultation on LMS development
LMS development at Structr begins with a detailed consultation. We discuss your specific requirements and clarify what learning content you want to deliver, how your target group interacts and which existing IT systems need to be integrated. This strategic foundation ensures that the system is tailored precisely to your company right from the start.
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Rapid LMS prototype development
We develop your LMS prototype on the basis of the consultation. Thanks to our powerful low-code UI builder and flexible graph technology, we are usually able to develop the prototype within 3 working days. The prototype provides a functional graph database, permission management and a user interface.
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Workshop on your LMS
Once the prototype has been developed successfully, we hold a workshop on your LMS together with you. In this hands-on workshop, we test your LMS together. We collect direct feedback, evaluate the learning workflows that have been mapped and adapt features to your wishes in an agile way. This feedback loop guarantees extremely high user acceptance and prevents costly mistakes in development.
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Hosting and long-term support
In the final step of LMS development, we offer hosting and long-term support. After the successful go-live of the learning management software, we ensure secure, highly available hosting and take care of ongoing technical maintenance.
How much does a custom LMS cost?
The cost of a custom LMS varies depending on the complexity of the underlying data structures. Depending on the estimated effort, we usually offer LMS prototype development at a fixed price of between EUR 5,000 and EUR 15,000.
Contact us about LMS development
If you are interested in a custom LMS, feel free to contact us any time on+49 800 / 78 78 287, send us anemailor use our contact form.
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