I’m currently working on a project for a small startup that offers online courses and installs related hardware in schools. They are now planning to expand their website to accommodate a larger user base. The existing system uses an LMS for providing video content and study materials, but due to leaks, they now want to restrict access to their website. They also need a solution for schools to create or renew custom plans at the end of each educational year.
This is my first major project, and I would greatly appreciate guidance on how to implement this system effectively. How should I structure the user registration, plan creation, and payment process? Are there any specific technologies, tools, or design patterns that would be suitable for this scenario?
Current method I am using.
Onsite inspection and hardware installation are completed. Startup owner manually creates a school account and custom plan. The school receives login credentials and access to the custom plan. Schools use the plan for the educational year.
and my desired approach:
Schools create accounts themselves, set up custom plans, and pay the fees online. The startup owner reviews and approves school requests with minimal interaction.