Development of Pharma Studies E-Learning Website

Client Overview

Global Pharma Academy, a renowned pharma-related learning centre with years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, wanted to establish an online learning platform to share their expertise and provide quality education to aspiring pharmacists. They partnered with Dhina Technologies Pvt Ltd to develop a user-friendly and comprehensive eLearning website.

Objectives

1. 1. Create a Robust eLearning Platform: Develop an intuitive and scalable website using WordPress CMS.
2. 2. Custom Course Management System: Implement a custom course management system to manage various courses, track student progress, and provide certifications.
3. 3. User Engagement and Interaction: Facilitate Q&A sections, and live webinars to promote student engagement.
4. 4. Responsive and Accessible Design: Ensure the website is accessible on all devices and meets web accessibility standards.
5. 5. E-commerce Integration: Enable course purchasing and subscription models for monetization.

Development Process

1. 1. Platform Selection and Initial Setup
   • – WordPress CMS: Chosen for its flexibility, ease of use, and extensive plugin ecosystem.
   • – Custom Theme Development: Created a customised theme for the website to ensure a professional and cohesive look.
2. 2. Custom Course Management System (CMS)
   • – Course Creation and Management: Developed a custom plugin to allow the academy to create, update, and manage courses easily.
   • – Progress Tracking: Integrated features to track student progress, including quizzes, assignments, and completion certificates.
   • – Video and Content Hosting: Embedded videos and provided secure content delivery through integration with third-party services.
3. 3. User Engagement Features
   • – Live Webinars: Built in features for live sessions over video calls in zoom or any other video conferencing application, allowing students to participate in real-time classes and discussions.
4. 4. Responsive and Accessible Design
   • – Mobile-Friendly Layout: Ensured the website is fully responsive, providing an optimal viewing experience on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
   • – Accessibility Compliance: Adhered to WCAG 2.1 guidelines to make the website accessible to users with disabilities.
5. 5. E-commerce Integration
   • – WooCommerce: Utilized WooCommerce to set up an online store for course purchasing.
   • – Subscription Models: Developed custom subscription plans to provide flexible learning options for students.

Results

• – Increased Reach and Accessibility: The academy’s eLearning platform successfully reached a global audience, providing accessible education to aspiring pharmacists worldwide.
• – High Engagement and Retention: The interactive features such as forums, Q&A, and live webinars resulted in high student engagement and retention rates.
• – Scalable and Maintainable Solution: The WordPress-based solution provided an easy-to-maintain platform that could scale with increasing user demand.
• – Monetization Success: The integration of e-commerce features enabled the academy to generate significant revenue through course sales and subscriptions.

Conclusion

The collaboration with Dhina Technologies Pvt Ltd allowed the academy to achieve his goal of creating a comprehensive and engaging eLearning platform. The use of WordPress CMS, combined with custom development and strategic integrations, resulted in a successful online education portal that continues to benefit students globally.