Learning Management System

Project: IDRF Mental Health Guyana LMS
Website: idrfmentalhealthguyana.com
Year: 2024
Role: Lead Developer

Project Overview:

The main objective of this project was to create a scalable Learning Management System (LMS) portal focused on mental health training. The portal features interactive courses, resources, and updates on relevant news and events in Guyana, aiming to tackle the country's critical issue of high suicide rates.

The platform includes an extensive suicide prevention training program tailored for Gatekeepers. It offers self-paced learning modules, resources, assessments, and quizzes, equipping trainers and educators with vital knowledge about suicidal behavior and mental health disorders.

This project was funded by the Government of Canada, through Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and the International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF).

Result:

✔ The new portal equips hundreds of healthcare workers and educators with vital mental health training, positively impacting the lives of thousands across multiple regions of the country.
✔ Beyond being a gateway to mental health training, the portal is a dynamic and resource-rich platform. It offers engaging resources, news, and events, backed by the support of Guyana’s Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and the Office of the President.

Project Deliverables:

✔ The new portal equips hundreds of healthcare workers and educators with vital mental health training, positively impacting the lives of thousands across multiple regions of the country.
✔ Beyond being a gateway to mental health training, the portal is a dynamic and resource-rich platform. It offers engaging resources, news, and events, backed by the support of Guyana’s Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and the Office of the President.

✔ PHP: We utilized PHP as the primary programming language for the website's backend development. PHP allowed us to handle server-side functionalities such as user authentication, product management, order processing, and database integration.
✔ WordPress: WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) used for website development. It provides a user-friendly interface and extensive customization options. The WooCommerce plugin is built specifically for WordPress, making it an ideal choice for e-commerce website development.
✔ WooCommerce: WooCommerce is a powerful e-commerce plugin designed for WordPress. It adds e-commerce functionality to a WordPress website, allowing businesses to showcase and sell products online. It provides features such as product listings, shopping cart management, secure payment processing, and order management.
✔ HTML5, CSS3, JS: We utilized HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to design and develop the website's frontend. HTML5 provided a semantic structure to the web pages, CSS3 enabled us to style the website with customized layouts, colors, and fonts, while JavaScript enhanced interactivity and user experience.