LMS platform · Education Technology
Stemtree: Self-hosted, multi-tenant LMS
A self-hosted LMS built around Stemtree's learning workflows, with custom access levels and independent use across franchise entities. The platform is delivered and already in use by initial franchise entities, with ongoing support.
Client
Stemtree
Services
LMS strategy, Platform architecture, Self-hosted deployment, Custom development, Roles & permissions, Ongoing support
Status
Ongoing partnership
Initial delivery
Complete
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The challenge
Moving beyond a subscription LMS
Stemtree wanted an in-house alternative to its existing LMS subscription, hosted on its own infrastructure. A standard LMS setup could not fully address its operating model: corporate teams and smaller franchise entities needed different levels of access, while each entity needed to use the learning platform independently.
Our approach
One platform, independent learning environments
- 01
Mapped the learning workflows and permissions needed by corporate administrators, franchise owners, instructors, parents, and students.
- 02
Recommended WordPress Multisite and LearnDash for deployment on Stemtree's own infrastructure, then customized the platform to support independent entity use and specific access requirements.
- 03
Supported rollout to initial franchise entities, which are already using the delivered LMS, and continued the partnership through ongoing platform support.
A real delivery challenge
Independent entities with distinct access requirements
The key architectural decision was to use WordPress Multisite as the foundation for a multi-tenant LMS. Smaller entities needed to operate independently within the wider platform, so the implementation paired entity-specific learning environments with custom roles and permissions.
Technology and purpose
WordPress Multisite
Independent learning environments across franchise entities within one managed platform
LearnDash
Core course and learning management capabilities tailored to Stemtree's requirements
Custom roles & permissions
Access levels matched to corporate, franchise, instructor, parent, and student workflows
Customer-owned infrastructure
Hosting the LMS within Stemtree's own infrastructure
Ongoing support
Continued assistance for franchise entities already using the delivered LMS as rollout continues
The outcome
Delivered a self-hosted LMS with independent entity access, tailored permissions, and initial franchise entities already using the platform.
Infrastructure ownership
Delivered an in-house LMS on Stemtree's own infrastructure as an alternative to its previous subscription platform.
Independent entity access
Enabled smaller entities to use the LMS independently, with access and permissions tailored to their roles and workflows.
Initial franchise rollout
Initial franchise entities are already using the delivered LMS, with ongoing support as rollout continues.
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