Course Outline
Introduction
LMS Architectural Overview
LAMP Stack Options for Government
- Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP
LMS Options for Government
- Moodle, Atutor, Dokeos, Forma LMS
Installation and Initial Configuration for Government
Overview of an LMS User Interface
User Roles and Use Cases
- Teachers
- Students
Creating a Sample Course
- Course Page Configuration
- Course Categories
Managing Users for Government
- Enrollment and Authentication
- Roles and Permissions
Setting up a Gradebook for Government
- Grading Concepts
- Configuring Gradebooks
Customizing the Look and Feel for Government
- Themes
- Language
Securing Your LMS Installation for Government
Setting up Reports for Government
Installing Plugins for Government
Deploying the LMS for Government
- Local Deployment
- Cloud Deployment
Containerizing Your Installation for Government
Backing Up, Restoring, and Migrating Your LMS Installation for Government
Troubleshooting the LMS for Government
Maintenance and Performance Tuning for Government
Other Advanced Features for Government
Closing Remarks
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of the web application stack (web server, database, application logic, etc.)
- Experience with Linux commands and configuration
Audience
- System administrators for government
- Course managers
- Education professionals interested in delving into the technical aspects of a Learning Management System (LMS)
- Trainers and students who wish to establish an LMS for publishing their own online courses and training