Improve Educations is a dynamic startup from Sweden, comprising 32 specialists in training, health, education, and IT. Together, they produce online-based educations in exercise, nutrition, and health. Seeking to create a modern, engaging, and insightful learning experience, the founder of Improve Educations chose UKAD due to our proven experience in developing eLearning systems based on Umbraco. Our task was to develop a system to support their business of online learning.
The project presented several challenges:
Leveraging our expertise in eLearning technologies and as an official Umbraco Partner, we developed a stylish, modern, and powerful eLearning platform. Key features of the platform include:
Additionally, the platform supports branding for third-party companies, allowing partners to customize their profiles with their brand colors, images, and fonts. The use of Umbraco as the content platform ensures that the solution does not require developers for customization, as content managers can perform most UI changes in a few clicks.
After years of continuous growth, it became necessary to modernize the platform's core to improve performance and meet the ongoing needs of both administrators and users. That's why to future-proof the platform and ensure continued stability, we migrated from Umbraco 7 to Umbraco 13, taking advantage of the latest improvements in performance, security, and usability. The transition to .NET Core enhanced resource efficiency, reduced load times, and provided administrators with a more intuitive content editing UX. Moreover, the migration helped to facilitate ongoing support, enable effortless integration with future updates, and ensure access to the latest resources from the community.
Our migration strategy started by analyzing all Umbraco 7 features in detail to determine custom components and existing integrations before evaluating potential obstacles. Our team developed a detailed migration plan that specified execution times alongside resource distributions and strategies for risk management. During execution, we used the UKAD migrator tool alongside manual refinements to transfer content, media, and custom functionalities while ensuring full compatibility with the new framework. Our team handled the complex platform migration by resolving critical issues involving extensive custom data types, maintaining course access for students, and managing content duplication requirements. Post-migration, we provided comprehensive training for content managers and administrators to familiarize them with the new interface and ongoing support to resolve any problems. This upgrade strengthened platform security and positioned it for long-term scalability and seamless user experience improvements.
The eLearning platform developed by UKAD for Improve Education has proven to be a robust and flexible solution. Key achievements include:
Ease of Use: The platform's user-friendly interface allows for easy management of educational content. The upgrade to Umbraco 13 brought an improved interface along with enhanced workflows which simplified content editing for users.
Scalable Access: Different levels of access for users and third-party companies enable a versatile learning environment. The migration process ensured that all user roles and permissions remained intact, maintaining seamless access for students and administrators.
Efficient Certification: Built-in tools streamline the certification process.
Marketplace Functionality: Third-party companies can effectively sell courses through the platform.
Reliable Performance: The platform delivers excellent speed and uptime, critical for eLearning projects. Moving to .NET Core allowed our team to enhance resource utilization and reduce loading times, reinforcing platform stability.
The implementation of the Umbraco theme has further enhanced the platform's usability, allowing content managers to make changes without needing developer assistance. Additionally, the migration ensured long-term support, compatibility with the latest updates, and access to community resources, securing the platform’s scalability for years to come. This flexibility and ease of customization have significantly contributed to the platform's success.
By developing this comprehensive eLearning platform and successfully upgrading it to the latest Umbraco version, UKAD has demonstrated its capability in building advanced eLearning systems and reinforcing its position as a reliable Umbraco development partner.
UKAD’s Umbraco development services provide practical, scalable solutions for your web projects. Our certified developers specialize in building fast, secure, and SEO-friendly websites, e-commerce platforms, and complex enterprise systems. If you want to migrate to Umbraco or require custom integrations, we provide tailored solutions that efficiently address your business needs and ensure your digital presence remains competitive.
With UKAD's dedicated support and maintenance services, we ensure your platform runs seamlessly, providing proactive real-time monitoring, swift troubleshooting, and timely updates. Our expert team is committed to minimizing downtime, enhancing system performance, and safeguarding your infrastructure from technical issues. We don't just fix problems — we continuously improve your platform, ensuring it adapts to evolving needs and stays future-proof.
