Software Development for E-learning and EdTech LMS, LXP & Corporate L&D
LMS, LXP, course authoring, assessment, proctoring, K-12, higher-ed, and corporate L&D platforms. SCORM, xAPI, LTI 1.3, QTI compliant. Shipped in 8 to 18 weeks. USD pricing.
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Who we've built for.
How we work in edtech
- What we build
- LMS · LXP · Course authoring · Assessment · Proctoring · Tutoring · K-12 · Higher-ed · Corporate L&D
- Stack
- Next.js · Node.js · Python · PostgreSQL · AWS · LTI 1.3 · SCORM · xAPI · LangChain
- Compliance
- GDPR · COPPA · FERPA · SOC 2 · WCAG 2.2 AA · LTI 1.3 · SCORM 1.2/2004 · xAPI · QTI 2/3
- Integrations
- Canvas · Moodle · Blackboard · Brightspace · D2L · Google Classroom · Microsoft Teams · Zoom · Stripe
- Pricing in USD
- Starter build from $8,000 · LMS or LXP module from $17,000 · Custom EdTech platform from $29,000
- Output
- Production platform · course content workflows · runbook · on-call coverage · accessibility audit
EdTech software is where pedagogy, scale, and compliance intersect. A platform that ships fast but fails WCAG 2.2 AA cannot serve US public schools. A platform that is fully compliant but slow to load loses engagement and retention. This page covers what makes EdTech builds different, the segments we serve, what FERPA and COPPA mean at the data layer, the named clients we have shipped for, and what every category typically costs.
Named edtech builds
Recent EdTech and learning platform builds.
Multi-tenant learning platform with course delivery, audit logging, and compliance-aware learner workflows.
Read case study →Calculator-driven app for a regulated workflow with guided learning paths and certification-style completion tracking.
Read case study →Two-sided marketplace with onboarding flows, content delivery, and engagement tracking for creator education.
Read case study →EdTech segments we serve
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Course catalog, enrolment, content delivery, assessment, completion tracking, certificates, reporting. Built on standards (SCORM, xAPI, LTI 1.3).
Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)
Personalised learning paths, recommendation engine, social learning, skills graph, content marketplace integration.
Course authoring and content management
WYSIWYG authoring, interactive question types, video chaptering, accessibility validation, version control.
Assessment and proctoring
Item banks, randomised exams, anti-cheating measures, live and AI-assisted proctoring (Honorlock, ProctorU, Examity), accommodations management.
K-12 platforms
Standards alignment (CCSS, NGSS, state-specific), parent portals, gradebook integration with SIS (PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Skyward), COPPA compliance.
Higher-education platforms
Course management, SIS integration (Banner, Workday Student, PeopleSoft), accessibility, multi-campus support.
Corporate L&D and skills platforms
Compliance training, role-based learning paths, integration with HRIS (Workday, BambooHR, Rippling), skills taxonomy.
Tutoring and live learning
One-on-one and group video, scheduling, payment, recording, post-session report.
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Use cases — concrete examples with cost ranges
LMS for corporate L&D
Course catalog with skills tagging, enrolment with auto-assignment by role, content delivery (SCORM, xAPI, video), assessment with item bank, certificates, reporting to L&D dashboard, HRIS integration. Stack: Next.js plus Node.js plus PostgreSQL plus SCORM and xAPI runtimes. Typical build 12 to 16 weeks. From $23,000 depending on integration count and reporting depth.
K-12 learning platform
Standards-aligned content, gradebook with SIS integration, parent portal, teacher dashboard, COPPA-compliant parental consent flow, classroom video. Stack: Next.js plus Node.js plus PostgreSQL plus PowerSchool integration. Typical build 14 to 18 weeks. From $27,000 depending on SIS count and standards-mapping depth.
Assessment and proctoring platform
Item bank with versioning, randomised exam generation, AI-assisted proctoring (live monitoring, gaze tracking, identity verification), accommodation workflows, score reporting. Typical build 12 to 16 weeks. From $23,000 depending on proctoring vendor integration and accommodation complexity.
Adaptive learning platform with AI tutor
Personalised learning path generation, mastery tracking, AI tutor with citation to source content, hint and feedback generation, teacher dashboard. Stack: Python ML plus Next.js plus PostgreSQL plus Azure OpenAI. Typical build 14 to 20 weeks. From $27,000 depending on AI scope and mastery model complexity.
Why edtech software is different
EdTech builds carry three costs that a standard SaaS does not. First, learner data sensitivity: K-12 learner data falls under FERPA (US), COPPA (under 13), and varying state-level rules. Higher-ed and corporate L&D add their own privacy and retention layers. Second, content interoperability: SCORM, xAPI (Tin Can), LTI 1.3, QTI 2/3, and Common Cartridge are the table stakes for serving institutional buyers. Building these from scratch is months of work that is invisible to users. Third, scale and engagement: course launches are spiky, exam windows are peaky, and engagement features (live video, breakouts, gamification) need to perform consistently under load. We design EdTech builds around three principles. Treat WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility as a launch gate, not a polish phase, because public-sector procurement and ADA litigation both demand it. Choose content interoperability standards (SCORM, xAPI, LTI 1.3) early so the platform plays with institutional buyers from day one. Build engagement features (live video, breakouts, adaptive practice) on the same data backbone as completion tracking so analytics agree across surfaces.
Implementation roadmap
Five-phase rhythm for EdTech builds. Accessibility audited every sprint.
Discovery and learner-data scope (2 weeks)
Learner audience (under 13, K-12, higher-ed, corporate). Compliance scope (FERPA, COPPA, GDPR). Standards target (SCORM, xAPI, LTI 1.3). Output: data classification plus standards target list.
Architecture and accessibility baseline (1 week)
Tenant isolation pattern. Standards runtime decisions. WCAG 2.2 AA component baseline. Output: ADRs plus accessibility checklist.
Build (6 to 14 weeks)
Two-week sprints. Accessibility audit on every PR. Standards conformance testing every sprint.
Conformance and accessibility validation (2 weeks)
SCORM and LTI conformance testing. WCAG 2.2 AA audit by partner accessibility firm. Load testing at 5x baseline. Penetration testing.
Launch and dual on-call (1 week plus 2 weeks)
Production deploy. Monitoring. On-call rotation. Institutional buyer documentation delivered (SOC 2 report, accessibility audit, COPPA notice).
Tech stack and architecture
Default EdTech stack. Each layer chosen for accessibility, engagement performance, and standards compliance.
- Front end: Next.js with TypeScript. WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility baseline. SSR for marketing and SEO surfaces, CSR for authenticated learning surfaces. Multi-tenant theming for B2B2C deployments.
- Application layer: Node.js or Python (FastAPI). Stateless services behind API gateway. Tenant isolation enforced at the data layer.
- Data layer: PostgreSQL for transactional state. Redis for session and live activity. S3 for content and recordings with CloudFront for delivery.
- Content and assessment standards: SCORM 1.2 and 2004 runtime. xAPI (Tin Can) for granular activity tracking. LTI 1.3 for institutional integration. QTI 2/3 for assessment portability.
- Video and live learning: Twilio, Daily, or Zoom Video SDK for live. Mux or AWS Media Services for on-demand. Real-time messaging via Ably or PubNub.
- AI layer (when applicable): Adaptive practice, personalised paths, content recommendation, AI tutor. Citation-first for AI tutor where applicable.
- Cloud: AWS or Azure with FERPA and GDPR alignment. Multi-region for global learner audiences. CDN-accelerated content delivery.
Compliance and audit readiness
Every EdTech build ships with the controls and documentation auditors, institutional buyers, and regulators expect. GDPR for EU learner data. COPPA for under-13 US learners. FERPA for US students and education records. SOC 2 Type II for SaaS controls. ISO 27001 for information security. WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility baseline because Section 508 procurement and ADA litigation both require it. LTI 1.3 conformance for institutional integration. SCORM 1.2 and 2004 conformance for legacy content. xAPI compliance for granular activity tracking. QTI 2 or 3 for portable assessment content.
Cost drivers we see in edtech builds
EdTech build cost ranges widely. These are the seven drivers we see push or pull on the number.
- Standards count (SCORM, xAPI, LTI 1.3, QTI, Common Cartridge). One standard is fast. Multi-standard conformance with certification adds 20 to 35 percent.
- Learner audience (under 13 versus 13 plus versus enterprise). Enterprise is the baseline. K-12 under 13 with COPPA adds parental-consent flows. K-12 over 13 with FERPA adds education-record handling.
- Live versus async. Async video is cheap. Live video (1:1, small group, classroom) with chat, breakouts, and recording adds 20 to 35 percent.
- AI in the learning path. Non-AI is the baseline. Adaptive practice, AI tutor with citation, automated grading adds 25 to 40 percent and ongoing model governance.
- Multi-tenancy and white-label. Single tenant is fast. Multi-tenant with per-institution theming, content visibility, and reporting adds 20 to 30 percent.
- SIS, HRIS, or LMS integration count. One integration is fast. Five integrations across SIS and HRIS adds 20 to 35 percent.
- Proctoring and identity verification. No proctoring is baseline. AI proctoring with vendor integration and accommodation handling adds 15 to 25 percent.
Pricing
EdTech Starter build
From $8,000
- Single audience, one standard (SCORM or LTI), no proctoring.
- 8 to 12 weeks.
LMS or LXP module
From $17,000
- Single tenant, SCORM and xAPI runtimes, basic reporting.
- 10 to 14 weeks.
Custom EdTech platform
From $29,000
- Multi-tenant, standards conformance, SIS and HRIS integration, accessibility audit.
- 14 to 20 weeks.
AI-assisted adaptive learning
From $27,000
- Adaptive path generation, AI tutor with citation, mastery tracking.
- 14 to 18 weeks.
Assessment and proctoring platform
From $23,000
- Item bank, randomised exams, AI proctoring, accommodation workflow.
- 12 to 16 weeks.
Maintenance retainer
From $2,750 / month
- On-call cover, dependency upgrades, accessibility regression monitoring, standards updates.
EdTech trends shaping 2026 builds
Six EdTech-software shifts shaping 2026 builds.
- AI tutors moving to default expectation. Learners expect on-demand AI tutoring. Builds default to RAG over course content with citation to source for safety and learning effectiveness.
- Skills-first learning architecture. LXPs aligning to skills graphs (Lightcast, EMSI, internal taxonomies) rather than course catalogs. Learning paths personalised by target skill gap.
- LTI 1.3 fully replacing LTI 1.1. Institutional buyers require LTI 1.3 conformance. LTI 1.1 deprecated by most LMS vendors through 2026.
- Accessibility moving from gate to differentiator. Public-sector buyers and EU EAA enforcement push WCAG 2.2 AA from launch gate to ongoing programme.
- Proctoring shifting to lower-friction modes. Backlash against invasive proctoring. Hybrid models with identity verification plus AI flagging plus human review replacing always-on monitoring.
- Microcredentials and digital wallets. Open Badges 3.0, W3C Verifiable Credentials adopted by higher-ed and corporate L&D for portable credentialing.
FAQ
Yes. SCORM 1.2 and 2004 runtimes. xAPI (Tin Can) for granular activity tracking with LRS integration. Both audited against ADL conformance test suites. We build runtimes from scratch only where existing SCORM Cloud or Rustici is not a fit.
Yes. LTI 1.3 Advantage with Names and Roles Provisioning Service, Assignment and Grade Services, Deep Linking 2.0. IMS conformance tested. Backward compatibility with LTI 1.1 supported for legacy buyers.
Yes. LTI 1.3 for embedded launch. REST API for deeper integration where the LMS supports it. Common Cartridge for content portability.
FERPA: education-record handling, parental access for under-18, directory information opt-out. COPPA: parental consent flow for under-13, data minimisation, no behavioural advertising. Subprocessor list and DPA review per tenant.
Yes. RAG over course content. Citation to source. Hint and feedback generation. Mastery tracking. Adaptive path generation. We do not deploy autonomous grading on high-stakes assessments without educator review.
Yes. Twilio, Daily, or Zoom Video SDK for live. Breakout rooms, polls, hand-raise, screen share, recording. Integration with calendar and notification systems.
Yes. Honorlock, ProctorU, Examity integration. AI-assisted live monitoring. Identity verification. Accommodation workflows for ADA-compliant exam delivery.
Yes. Each audience has its own compliance baseline and integration mix. We scope the audience and compliance at discovery so the build does not paint itself into a single-audience corner.
WCAG 2.2 AA baseline on every component. Audited every sprint via axe-core. Pre-launch audit by a partner accessibility firm. Accessibility statement published with every release.
Yes. Workday via WSWS or Studio. BambooHR, Rippling, Personio, HiBob via REST API. SCIM 2.0 for user provisioning. Course assignment, completion, and skills-update flow back to HRIS.