LMS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY & INTEGRATION PARTNER

4.9 / 5 CLUTCH RATING
Make your LMS do more

We build custom learning experiences for corporate training providers, L&D teams, and regulated organizations with complex requirements.

TRUSTED BY TRAINING PROVIDERS SCALING FROM 500 TO 50,000+ LEARNERS

Pre-built solutions you can try today

A complete learning foundation

A complete learning foundation

From €15K using our component library

Includes user management, course delivery, reporting, multi-tenancy, SCORM, and so much more.

Explore the LMS foundation
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.

Explore the CPD dashboard
A complete learning foundation

A complete learning foundation

From €15K using our component library

Includes user management, course delivery, reporting, multi-tenancy, SCORM, and so much more.

Explore the LMS foundation
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.

Explore the CPD dashboard

Since 
2009

15+ years building custom elearning solutions

50% faster 
delivery 

Unlike other dev shops, we don’t start custom builds from scratch

200+

Successful projects delivered to clients in education

ISO 27001
certified

Enterprise-grade security, GDPR-ready workflows

Your learning infrastructure without extra tools, manual work, and workarounds

Connect your systems

Connect your systems

HR, CRM, AMS, payments, analytics, content – anything

Automate your workflows

Automate your workflows

Continuing education, approvals, reporting, alerts

Handle complexity

Handle complexity

Built for multiple locations and growing learner bases

Extend your platform

Extend your platform

Monetization, gamification, mobile apps, AI features

Connect your systems

Connect your systems

HR, CRM, AMS, payments, analytics, content – anything

Automate your workflows

Automate your workflows

Continuing education, approvals, reporting, alerts

Handle complexity

Handle complexity

Built for multiple locations and growing learner bases

Extend your platform

Extend your platform

Monetization, gamification, mobile apps, AI features

From LMS to learning infrastructure over alternatives. Here's why:

We build connected learning platforms for organizations whose scale and complexity go beyond what a SaaS LMS can provide out of the box.

Your LMS

Out-of-the-box features
Standard workflows
Core learning functionality
One platform
Your learning infrastructure
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Features built around your needs
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Custom workflows and automation
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Integrations across your tech stack
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A connected learning ecosystem
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Your LMS
Out-of-the-box features
Your learning infrastructure
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Features built around your needs
Your LMS
Standard workflows
Your learning infrastructure
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Custom workflows and automation
Your LMS
Core learning functionality
Your learning infrastructure
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Integrations across your tech stack
Your LMS
One platform
Your learning infrastructure
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A connected learning ecosystem
Calculate your ROI Calculate your ROI

What custom-built by Academy Smart looks like

80% of standard features ready

Start with our production-ready components. Then customize the remaining 20% to fit your business model.

80% of standard features ready

Unlimited integrations

Connect your LMS to any HR, CRM, AMS, payment, analytics, or content system. No need for workarounds.

Unlimited integrations

Content licensing & monetization

Go beyond a one-time sale. Sell bundles and upsells with controlled access to your SCORM/xAPI/cmi5 content.

Content licensing & monetization

LTI for seamless content exchange

Share learning content across platforms using LTI 1.1/1.3 and Advantage. Update it everywhere instantly.

LTI for seamless content exchange

Compliance-ready workflows

Configure workflows, access rules, reporting, and tracking around your regulatory requirements.

Compliance-ready workflows

Plug-and–play CPD functionality

Add CPD tracking with role-based and region-based rules, external activity logging, and compliance dashboards.

Plug-and–play CPD functionality

Built to handle 10,000+ concurrent users

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

Built to handle 10,000+ concurrent users

Engagement and AI-powered learning

Personalized paths, micro-learning, gamification, AI coaching, analytics that reveal skill gaps.

Engagement and AI-powered learning

Make your LMS work your way

We deliver integrations in weeks and full custom builds in 6-7 months.

Book a free consultation Book a free consultation

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

Learning platforms we've delivered for training businesses

Read our case studies to learn what training providers achieved after extending their existing LMS or building a fully custom one with Academy Smart.

Teachers of Tomorrow
CLIENT PROBLEM

ToT needed to extend the current LMS without breaking anything.

SOLUTION

Custom portal built on top of LearnUpon, connecting user management with internal systems

Security Awareness Company
CLIENT PROBLEM

Off-the-shelf LMS solutions didn’t fit. Moodle couldn’t support the level of scalability, security, and multi-tenancy that Cyber Inc. needed.

SOLUTION

Enterprise-grade custom LMS for secure, scalable, multi-tenant learning, delivered in 5 months

EI Assessment Platform
CLIENT PROBLEM

People gained insights, but lacked a continuous growth journey

SOLUTION

AI-powered learning portal that turns assessment insights into personalized EQ growth paths

Our key LMS development services to accelerate your learning business

We bring 15 years of LMS expertise, reusable components, and deep knowledge of learning standards to help you extend your LMS and build the infrastructure around it.

LMS consulting

Plan your custom learning platform

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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Custom LMS development

Build what your training business needs

Get a custom learning platform tailored to your workflows, business model, and growth plans. We deliver twice as fast as other development agencies.
WHAT YOU GET
  • Custom LMS development
  • SaaS, open-source, and legacy LMS migration
  • Integrations across your tech stack
  • UI/UX design
  • AI-powered learning features
  • SCORM, xAPI, cmi5, LTI, and CPD
  • Architecture for 10,000+ concurrent users
Learn more Learn more
Apps for learning

Give learners more ways to learn

Develop mobile and web learning experiences that complement your LMS, from micro-learning and coaching to assessments, community, and analytics.
WHAT YOU GET
  • Mobile learning apps
  • Micro-learning & gamification
  • AI coaching & personalized pathways
  • Assessments
  • Community features
Marketing websites

Create a website that drives enrollment

Create a website that makes it easy for learners to discover, evaluate, and enroll in your programs.
WHAT YOU GET
  • Custom website design
  • Course catalogs & program pages
  • LMS, CRM & payment integrations
  • Checkout
LMS consulting

Plan your custom learning platform

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
Learn more Learn more
Custom LMS development

Build what your training business needs

Get a custom learning platform tailored to your workflows, business model, and growth plans. We deliver twice as fast as other development agencies.

WHAT YOU GET
  • Custom LMS development
  • SaaS, open-source, and legacy LMS migration
  • Integrations across your tech stack
  • UI/UX design
  • AI-powered learning features
  • SCORM, xAPI, cmi5, LTI, and CPD
  • Architecture for 10,000+ concurrent users
Learn more Learn more
Apps for learning

Give learners more ways to learn

Develop mobile and web learning experiences that complement your LMS, from micro-learning and coaching to assessments, community, and analytics.

WHAT YOU GET
  • Mobile learning apps
  • Micro-learning & gamification
  • AI coaching & personalized pathways
  • Assessments
  • Community features
Marketing websites

Create a website that drives enrollment

Create a website that makes it easy for learners to discover, evaluate, and enroll in your programs.

WHAT YOU GET
  • Custom website design
  • Course catalogs & program pages
  • LMS, CRM & payment integrations
  • Checkout

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

Training 
& learning 
organizations

Healthcare

Healthcare

Finance & 
accounting

Finance & 
accounting

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Regulatory & 
professional 
associations

Regulatory & 
professional 
associations

Enterprise 
& regulated 
sectors

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.”
Alain Rees
Alain Rees
CEO, Cyber ​​Inc.
“The experience has been exceptional from start to finish.”
 Nicole Luque
Nicole Luque
L&D Manager, IMarEST
"The process of working with Academy Smart has been very smooth."
Justin Weber
Justin Weber
CTO, Sourcetoad
"Academy Smart impressed us with their communication and project management."
Boy Blonk
Boy Blonk
CEO, NextGen Innovation
"Their versatility and can-do mentality stand out."
Willem Jacobs
Willem Jacobs
CEO, Yabbu
"The team maintains a service-oriented working style."
CEO, JFrog
"They just need to continue keeping up with technologies and doing the great work they’re doing."
Evgeny Golubov
Evgeny Golubov
CEO, Commit Offshore
"Their flexibility in compromising and ability to propose suitable solutions were commendable."
Michiel de Vos
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
Oleg Rudenko
CEO, Volidar KG
“The talent and expertise of their staff are outstanding.”
Michael Gillespie
Michael Gillespie
CEO, BlueEQ

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
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/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 custom LMS

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

from $17k with our components library
4-6 weeks delivery
Book a demo Book a demo
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

Integrated elearning platforms

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

$85K-$120K
6-7 months delivery
Book a scoping call Book a scoping call
WHAT YOU GET:
  • Fully custom platform built on our proven 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

$150 per month
Or $6K one-time
Book a CPD demo Book a CPD demo
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 custom LMS

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

from $17k with our components library
4-6 weeks delivery
Book a demo Book a demo
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

Integrated elearning platforms

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

$85K-$120K
6-7 months delivery
Book a scoping call Book a scoping call
WHAT YOU GET:
  • Fully custom platform built on our proven 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

regulated organizations looking for automated CPD tracking without replacing their LMS

$150 per month
Or $6K one-time
Book a CPD demo Book a CPD demo
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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