Course Selling and Learning Management System

Welcome to the Course Selling and Learning Management System repository! This platform allows course creators to sell their courses while providing a seamless learning experience for students. The system integrates course management, content delivery, payments, and learner progress tracking.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Features
3. Tech Stack
4. Installation
5. Usage
6. Contributing
7. License

Introduction

The Course Selling and Learning Management System is designed to provide a comprehensive solution for both instructors and students. It provides a platform where:

• Instructors can create and sell courses
• Students can browse, enroll, and track their learning progress

Key Features:

• Course Creation: Easy-to-use interface for instructors to create and publish courses.
• Payment Gateway Integration: Supports secure payments for purchasing courses.
• User Management: Admins can manage users, including instructors and students.
• Content Delivery: Students can access lessons in various formats (video, quizzes, PDFs, etc.).
• Progress Tracking: Students can track their course progress and receive certificates upon completion.
• Discussion Forums: Learners can ask questions and engage with instructors and peers.

Features

• Admin Dashboard: Monitor all activities, sales, and user engagement.
• Instructor Dashboard: Manage courses, enrollments, and earnings.
• Student Dashboard: Track course progress, and completion rates, and participate in discussions.
• Multi-payment Gateway Support: Polar and Stripe payment processing.
• Course Recommendations: AI-powered suggestions based on course interest and history.
• Certification: Students receive a certificate of completion once they finish a course.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js ,TailwindCSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB (for flexible data storage)
• Authentication: JWT-based authentication
• Payment Integration: Stripe API, Polar API
• Cloud Storage: AWS S3 for storing course content (videos, documents)
• Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes (for scalability), Heroku/AWS EC2

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js >= 16.x
• npm >= 8.x
• MongoDB (local or remote instance)
• Stripe/Polar API credentials (for payment integration)

Steps to install:

1. Clone the repository:
2. Install dependencies:
3. Create a .env file in the root directory and add your configuration:
4. Start the development server:
5. The app should now be running on respective localhost port.

Usage

Once the application is up and running, you can:

1. Register as an instructor or student.
2. Instructors can create new courses by filling in course details, uploading content, and setting a price.
3. Students can browse courses, view course details, and enroll in them.
4. After enrolling, students can access course content and track their progress.
5. Admins can monitor the overall system usage, user activity, and sales data.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details. Feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback. Happy learning and coding! 🎓