Skills & More
Skills & More
SkillsnMore is an innovative online learning platform tailored for children aged 5 to 15. The platform provides a variety of engaging extracurricular courses, including arts and crafts, fitness, music, mathematics, sketching, Vedic math, and languages. Designed to foster creativity and self-expression in young minds, SkillsnMore bridges the gap between academic and recreational learning.
To transform their vision into a scalable digital product, SkillsnMore partnered with Scrum Digital, a trusted digital transformation company. With our expertise in product development, user-centric architecture, and scalable backend solutions, Scrum Digital was entrusted to architect and develop the complete backend infrastructure.
To build a seamless, scalable, and secure e-learning platform for children, we worked closely with SkillsnMore to accomplish the following goals:
Design and deploy a scalable backend system capable of handling thousands of concurrent users and classes.
Build an intuitive course and module management backend for instructors to easily upload, edit, and schedule classes.
Develop a personalized dashboard for students with access to their classes, schedules, certificates, and progress tracking.
Implement multiple user roles (admin, instructor, parent, student) with secure authentication and access control.
Integrate APIs for live sessions and asynchronous video lessons with smooth playback, downloads disabled for protection.
Enable real-time tracking of attendance and student performance metrics for instructors and parents.
Developing an interactive and scalable e-learning platform like SkillsnMore came with a range of challenges that required strategic planning, technical expertise, and a user-first mindset. Here's how Scrum Digital overcame each obstacle with custom solutions:
Scalability from Day One
ChallengesWe built a robust cloud-native backend using AWS services with auto-scaling capabilities. This allowed the platform to dynamically adjust to fluctuating traffic while maintaining smooth performance during peak learning hours.
SolutionsChild Data Privacy and Security
ChallengesWe implemented industry-grade encryption protocols, multi-layered security architecture, and strict parental control settings. The system was designed to be fully GDPR-compliant and followed data privacy best practices.
SolutionsRole-Based Access Control
ChallengesA dynamic, multi-tiered role-based access control system was developed. This ensured every user could only access information and perform tasks relevant to their role, enhancing both usability and security.
SolutionsUser Engagement for Young Learners
ChallengesWe introduced gamification elements like visual progress tracking. These features encouraged consistent participation and gave kids a sense of accomplishment.
SolutionsManaging Multi-Course Enrollments
ChallengesWe built an intelligent enrollment engine that allowed users to subscribe to various courses, sync class schedules, and manage preferences through a user-friendly dashboard.
SolutionsCross-Device Compatibility
ChallengesOur backend was optimized to ensure fast loading and responsiveness across screen sizes. The frontend was built using mobile-first design principles, ensuring consistency across all devices and operating systems.
SolutionsHandling Multiple Time Zones
ChallengesWe implemented backend logic to convert class times according to each user's local time zone. This ensured accuracy in class schedules and eliminated confusion for parents and students alike.
SolutionsThe visual aesthetics of the SkillsnMore platform were intentionally designed to strike a balance between vibrancy and minimalism, ensuring it was both child-friendly and professional. The design team at Scrum Digital chose a bright and engaging color palette tailored to appeal to children aged 5 to 15, creating an environment that feels lively and welcoming. To enhance usability, especially for younger users, the interface incorporated soft edges, large clickable icons, and smooth, animation-infused transitions. Navigation was simplified through section-wise layouts specifically designed for different user types, parents, students, and instructors, making the experience intuitive for all. Text was kept to a minimum, relying instead on icon-driven menus and strong visual cues to guide early learners effortlessly. Additionally, accessibility was a key focus, with thoughtful features like voice prompts and scalable font sizes integrated to ensure inclusivity for all users.
To ensure a seamless and impactful product, Scrum Digital followed a structured, iterative design process, built on proven methodologies:
User personas User behavior Key touchpoints Response time analysis
Layout design User flow diagrams Low to high fidelity prototypes Visual representation of pages
Visual consistency Branding guidelines Child-friendly Typography Logo positioning and usage
Interactive click-through prototype Client feedback integration Design iteration and refinements
Performance testing across flows Usability testing with focus groups User feedback System performance evaluation
Mobile-first design approach Tablet and desktop compatibility Cross-browser support Touch-friendly interface elements