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Gateway2PE — Customized LMS for FE PE Students Pursuing NCEES Certification
Project Overview
Client
Getway2PE
Industry
Education
Platform Type
LMS-Learning Management System
Timeline
7 months
Introduction
Gateway2PE is a highly customized LMS designed specifically for engineering students in the USA preparing for FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) and PE (Professional Engineering) certifications under NCEES. The platform enables students to attend live online classes, practice through quizzes, study eBooks, and simulate real exam environments to help them earn their professional certification and advance their careers.
Why a Custom LMS Was Necessary
While many LMS solutions already exist in the market, they lack the flexibility and specialization required to support the unique structure of FE and PE exam preparation under NCEES, including:
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Specialized for FE & PE Students2
NCEES-Standard Study Packages3
Simple for Non-Technical Users4
NCEES-Style Exam Simulator5
One-on-One Tutoring Scheduler6
Multi-Batch Class ManagementProject Objectives
Design an LMS specifically for FE & PE students
Build a user-centric platform tailored to the certification journey of engineering students, focusing on clarity, ease of use, and exam-specific features.
Simplify registration and student onboarding
Implement a streamlined process for account creation, credential verification, and automated student-course assignment to reduce admin effort and friction for learners.
Enable creation and delivery of diverse study packages
Develop a modular system to manage various learning formats—live sessions, recorded content, tutoring, and downloadable materials—with flexible pricing and tracking options.
Secure study content from unauthorized access
Integrate protective measures such as encryption, watermarking, and access controls to prevent downloads and content misuse.
Simulate the real NCEES exam environment
Provide students with a purpose-built exam simulator that mirrors the structure and pressure of actual NCEES tests.
Support flexible quiz formats
Allow students to engage in both timed and untimed quizzes, enabling them to learn and evaluate progress at their own pace.
Enhance instructor-student collaboration
Facilitate communication through built-in tools like messaging, notifications, and discussion threads for better academic support and responsiveness.
Development Process
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Market Research
We evaluated a range of existing LMS platforms, including open-source and commercial options. None met the specific demands of Gateway2PE, reaffirming the need for a custom-built solution.
Market Research
We evaluated a range of existing LMS platforms, including open-source and commercial options. None met the specific demands of Gateway2PE, reaffirming the need for a custom-built solution.
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Requirement Analysis
In-depth meetings with the client helped us understand their goals and functional needs, particularly the structure of the seven distinct study packages.
Requirement Analysis
In-depth meetings with the client helped us understand their goals and functional needs, particularly the structure of the seven distinct study packages.
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Wireframing
We created wireframes to visualize the platform’s user journey. These were shared and refined with client feedback before moving into high-fidelity design.
Wireframing
We created wireframes to visualize the platform’s user journey. These were shared and refined with client feedback before moving into high-fidelity design.
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UI/UX Design & Prototyping
The design team, in close collaboration with developers, crafted a responsive, intuitive user interface optimized for both desktop and mobile use. We ensured the design was development-friendly.
UI/UX Design & Prototyping
The design team, in close collaboration with developers, crafted a responsive, intuitive user interface optimized for both desktop and mobile use. We ensured the design was development-friendly.
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Development Handoff
After design approval, assets and guidelines were handed over to the development team for implementation.
Development Handoff
After design approval, assets and guidelines were handed over to the development team for implementation.
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Development
Our tech stack included React, Next.js, Express.js, MongoDB, AWS S3, and CloudFront. The stack ensured high performance, scalability, and data security.
Development
Our tech stack included React, Next.js, Express.js, MongoDB, AWS S3, and CloudFront. The stack ensured high performance, scalability, and data security.
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Testing & Deployment
Post-development, the platform underwent extensive testing. After resolving all bugs and performance issues, the system was deployed to the client’s domain.
Testing & Deployment
Post-development, the platform underwent extensive testing. After resolving all bugs and performance issues, the system was deployed to the client’s domain.
Core Features at a Glance
Management of 7 distinct study packages per course
Evaluate the effectiveness of each study package in achieving learning outcomes.
Class scheduling and instructor assignments
Evaluate the effectiveness of each study package in achieving learning outcomes.
Secure access to recorded classes
Evaluate the effectiveness of each study package in achieving learning outcomes.
Timed and untimed quizzes
Evaluate the effectiveness of each study package in achieving learning outcomes.
Realistic NCEES-style exam simulator
Evaluate the effectiveness of each study package in achieving learning outcomes.
One-to-one tutoring appointment management
Evaluate the effectiveness of each study package in achieving learning outcomes.
Secure, non-downloadable PDFs and eBooks
Evaluate the effectiveness of each study package in achieving learning outcomes.
Admin-controlled online/offline toggles for content publishing
Evaluate the effectiveness of each study package in achieving learning outcomes.
Role-based dashboards for students, instructors, and admins
Evaluate the effectiveness of each study package in achieving learning outcomes.
Technical Challenges and Solutions
Challenge
The platform needed to support both one-time purchases and recurring subscriptions, each with different access rules and expiration timelines.
Solutions
We implemented distinct data structures for each payment model and introduced an enrollment tracking system that dynamically controlled content access based on purchase type and validity. This system allowed us to precisely manage when a student's access should begin and end
Challenge
The platform needed to support both one-time purchases and recurring subscriptions, each with different access rules and expiration timelines.
Solutions
We implemented distinct data structures for each payment model and introduced an enrollment tracking system that dynamically controlled content access based on purchase type and validity. This system allowed us to precisely manage when a student's access should begin and end
Tech Stack
Figma
Design & prototyping
React.JS
Frontend development
Node JS
Backend development
MongoDB
Database management
Nylas API
Email integration
Dashboards UIs
