LMS Expert Needed to Help Design and Implement an Online Training Platform

We are looking for an experienced Learning Management System (LMS) expert to help us select, configure, and implement an LMS for a new online education business. This is not just a technical implementation project. We are looking for someone who understands how to structure learning journeys and can recommend best practices based on real-world experience. What we're building Our training consists of multiple courses that share common foundational lessons before learners branch into more specialised learning paths. For example: - Every learner completes the same fundamental lessons before progressing into specialised courses. - Many lessons are shared across multiple courses. - Some lessons are unique to a particular learning path. - Learners should only gain access to lessons once prerequisite lessons have been completed. Most lessons will consist of: - Video - Quiz or assessment Some lessons will also include: - Downloadable resources - Practical assignments - Live instructor-led sessions Some learning will be completely self-paced, while other sections may require attendance at a live session before the next lesson is unlocked. Important requirements The LMS should support: - Learning paths - Lesson prerequisites and content locking - Reusable lessons across multiple courses - Progress tracking - Quizzes and assessments - Self-paced learning - Scheduled live sessions - Student accounts - Website registration and enrolment - Mobile app (or an excellent mobile experience) Website sign-up is particularly important. What we're looking for Please tell us: - Which LMS platforms you have implemented. - Which platform you would recommend for our requirements and why. - Examples of similar projects you've worked on. - Any limitations or challenges we should be aware of. - Whether you would recommend an off-the-shelf LMS or a custom solution. Please also explain how you would approach implementing this project, what you believe the best overall architecture would be, and any recommendations you have that we may not have considered. We're open to different platforms and are looking for someone with strong practical experience who can recommend the best long-term solution rather than simply implementing a predetermined system. This project may lead to a longer-term engagement for the right person.