Learning Management System

Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: April 15th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a vendor to deliver a robust Learning Management System that supports flexible learning, robust user management, and seamless integration with existing platforms for a journalism-focused organization.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Establish an online learning system to meet member needs and open additional non-dues revenue streams
Host evergreen eLearning courses (30-60 minute modules)
Deliver skill-based learning programs with application assignments
Enable cohort-based learning models that build community and accountability
Support asynchronous learning opportunities for journalists with unpredictable schedules
Facilitate mentorship connections and track participation
Organize learning pathways that guide journalists from basics to mastery
Track learner progress across multiple programs and courses
Enable flexible pricing strategies (member rates, non-member rates, bulk purchasing)
Support both free member resources and premium paid offerings
Accommodate station membership where benefits flow to all newsroom staff
Enable both organizational and individual-level access
Handle complexity of journalists wearing multiple hats (host/reporter, editor/manager)
Integrate with Novi AMS for membership data, registrations, and purchases in real-time
View LMS activity in a member's engagement data in Novi
Connect to a payment gateway (Quickbooks Online/Novi Pay) that fully integrates with Novi
Integrate with Mailchimp for learner outreach
Access an API or Zapier/native connector for custom integrations
Manage storage and file size limits for uploaded content
Access an audit log of user actions, content changes, and system events
Configure data retention and privacy settings in compliance with applicable regulations
Manage multiple course catalogs, sub-domains, or sub-portals if needed
Connect with a support team via phone, chat, and/or email, with a specified outlet for emergency issues
Manage SSO-provisioned learner accounts, including updating roles, deactivating access, and creating lightweight Novi records for guests or non-members
Assign staff, instructor, and admin roles with granular permissions
Access the LMS using existing Novi credentials via single sign-on (SSO)
Manage notification and communication preferences from profile settings
View and update Novi profile information (name, organization, job title, photo) in a two-way sync as their learner profile
Access help documentation and support via chat or email for basic user/technical questions
Request deletion of personal data in compliance with privacy policy
Access multiple customizable templates for building out homepages, user profile pages, and course or webinar pages
Customize the data that is displayed on profile view screens or dashboards
Independently update the template or widget-style layout and the content of user-facing pages
Preview any course from a learner's point of view before publishing
Configure access levels for digital learning content based on membership or fee-for access as determined by Novi sync
Configure access tiers for course content (member, non-member, public) with real-time Novi sync
Set member and non-member pricing for paid offerings, including differential pricing
Designate specific content or course previews as publicly accessible without requiring sign-in
Configure branding (logo, colors, fonts, domain) so the LMS reflects PMJA's identity
Set platform-wide accessibility settings and ensure WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
Remove any LMS brand logos or watermarks
Create, edit, publish, and archive courses, modules, and learning paths
Create live one-time virtual offerings (e.g., webinars)
Configure sponsorship opportunities associated with a course or webinar
Set course availability windows (open enrollment vs. fixed session dates)
Bundle multiple courses into certificate programs or learning tracks
Assign a primary instructor to a course
Review and publish content created or uploaded by instructors
Sync course instructor profiles bidirectionally with Novi
Upload and embed a variety of content types (video, audio, PDF, SCORM/xAPI packages, slides, interactive H5P)
Organize content into structured modules with prerequisite rules and release conditions
Clone or duplicate an existing course to edit a new version
Create and manage self-paced and blended learning offerings
Create and manage cohort-based learning offerings with defined enrollment windows, session dates, and participant limits
Version-control course content and track change history
Tag courses with topic, skill, competency, audience level, and format metadata
Set course materials (handouts, slides, resources) to be downloadable for offline use, or not
Access a simplified instructor interface with admin-set features without navigating the full admin UI
Schedule upcoming live/cohort session dates and add them to in-LMS and external calendars
Exchange messages and/or emails to registered learners in their classes
Complete quizzes and knowledge checks within the course flow
See quiz scores immediately upon submission and review correct answers (if enabled)
Review and respond to instructor feedback to open-ended assessments
Retake a quiz or assessment up to the allowed number of attempts
Receive and download a badge/certificate of completion automatically after finishing a course
View all earned badge/certificates in a personal wallet
Share a digital badge or certificate link on LinkedIn
Receive automated reminders when a badge or certificate is approaching its expiration date
Access a transcript of all completed courses and assessment scores and download as a PDF
Create and manage course pricing tiers (member rate, non-member rate, early bird, group)
Apply discount codes, promotional pricing, and bundled pricing to courses or programs
Integrate with or accept payment via PMJA's existing payment processor NoviPay
Set registration capacity limits and waitlist management for live or cohort-based courses
Process manual registrations and comp enrollments for staff, speakers, or scholarship recipients
Issue full or partial refunds or credit memos for course registrations
Configure and send automated confirmation emails and pre-course reminder sequences directly through the LMS
View real-time registration counts and revenue by course
Export course revenue reports filtered by date range, course, cohort, membership type, and pricing tier
Export a registration roster with learner contact details for a given course or cohort
Support group/organizational enrollment reflecting PMJA's station membership model
Enable add-ons within courses during registration (e.g., personalized feedback, one-on-one coaching, or supplemental materials)
Record offline payments
Process refunds and voids for both electronic and offline payment methods
View completion status, time-on-task, and assessment scores for any learner
Run pre-built reports on enrollment, completion rates, pass/fail rates, and revenue
Create and save custom reports filtered by course, cohort, date range, member type, and more
Schedule automated report delivery to staff or stakeholders via email
View a real-time dashboard of key learning metrics (enrollments, completions, revenue, NPS)
Identify learners who are behind in a cohort course and trigger outreach
Export any report or data view to CSV or Excel
Track learner engagement at the module and content-object level
View aggregated data showing which content types or topics have highest/lowest completion
Pull organization-level reports showing all employees' learning activity (for group accounts)
Access SCORM/xAPI tracking data from packaged content
Create and moderate discussion forums or community spaces tied to specific courses or topics
Enable peer-to-peer messaging or discussion within a course
Facilitate live virtual sessions (integrated or linked to Zoom or Slack) with attendance tracking
Create and manage instructor office hours or Q&A session scheduling
Send targeted email via LMS or display in-platform notifications to all learners and learner segments
Configure automated email nudges for inactive learners
Personalize emails with nearly any data point on a record
Ensure processes and templates are compliant with email marketing regulations
Enable or disable social/community/email features at the course or platform level
Moderate and remove inappropriate user-generated content in discussion boards
Configure 1-1 or group mentoring opportunities
Configure mentorship programs as a paid offering with member and non-member pricing tiers, processed through Novi Pay
Define activities and goals for and the duration of the mentorship opportunities
Match mentors and mentees using answers from applications and contact profiles

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

TIMELINE

Proposal submission deadline: April 15th, 2026

Vendor demonstrations: Through May 15th, 2026

Final selection: June 1st, 2026

Issuing Agency

Public Media Journalists Association

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DESCRIPTION

The organization seeks a vendor to provide a comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS) that supports learning business models for journalists. The system should be capable of hosting evergreen eLearning courses, delivering skill-based learning programs with application assignments, and enabling cohort-based learning models to foster community and accountability. It must support asynchronous learning, facilitate mentorship connections, organize structured learning pathways, and efficiently track learner progress across multiple programs and courses.

The LMS should offer flexible pricing strategies, including member and non-member rates as well as bulk purchasing, and support both free member resources and premium paid offerings. It needs to handle station membership so benefits extend to all newsroom staff, enable both organizational and individual-level access, and manage users holding multiple roles. The system must process all payments through Novi, integrate seamlessly with platforms such as Zoom and Vimeo, and allow data export for in-depth analysis and reporting.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.