Case Study — E-Learning Development & LMS Implementation
Implementing Moodle LMS for a university from the ground up
The University Mediterranean in Podgorica needed a centralized learning management system that could serve all faculties, support both online and blended teaching, and integrate with their existing tools. I led the full implementation: from gathering requirements and configuring the platform to designing the user interface, migrating data, training staff, and providing post-launch support.
Higher education Moodle LMS Full implementation H5P
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Project overview
Role
LMS Architect & Implementation Lead
Client
University of Mediterranean, Podgorica
Users
Faculty staff, administrators, and students across all departments
Timeline
6 months (April – September 2025)
Platform
Moodle LMS
Integrations
MS Teams, Zoom, BigBlueButton, email notifications
Post-launch support
3 months included
The challenge
The University of Mediterranean had no centralized learning management system. Course materials, communication, and grading were handled through a mix of disconnected tools, email, and in-person processes. There was no consistent digital infrastructure for teaching across faculties, no way to track student progress centrally, and no platform that could support the university’s move toward blended and online learning.
The university needed a complete LMS solution that would work across all departments, match their visual identity, integrate with the tools they already used (MS Teams, Zoom, BigBlueButton), and be usable by faculty and administrators who had varying levels of technical experience. It needed to be ready within six months.
Implementation process
I structured the project into eight phases over six months, each building on the previous one. This phased approach was important because the university couldn’t afford a “big bang” launch where everything goes live at once and breaks. Each phase had a clear deliverable, and the university could review progress before moving forward.
PHASE 1-2
Discovery & Setup
Gathered requirements from faculty and administration. Installed and configured Moodle on the university’s server with baseline settings, user roles, and security.
PHASE 3-5
Migration & Customization
Migrated existing data into Moodle. Designed and branded the interface to match the university’s visual identity. Configured Montenegrin language support and localized the platform throughout.
PHASE 6-7
Testing & Training
Tested the complete system for functionality and usability. Implemented interactive elements (H5P, forums, quizzes, video). Trained administrators and faculty on using the platform effectively.
PHASE 8
Launch & Support
Platform went live in September 2025. Provided three months of post-launch support covering technical issues, user questions, and ongoing assistance for professors and administrators.
What I built
The final platform wasn’t just Moodle out of the box. It was a customized learning environment built around how this specific university operates. The interface was redesigned to match the university’s visual identity so it felt like their own platform, not a generic open-source tool. The language was fully localized to Montenegrin. Course structures and modules were pre-configured according to the university’s academic programs, so faculty didn’t have to build everything from scratch.
I set up three levels of user accounts (administrators, faculty, and students) with appropriate permissions for each. The grading and evaluation system was configured to match the university’s existing assessment practices. Interactive elements including H5P activities, discussion forums, quizzes, and video materials were implemented and ready to use. And the platform was integrated with the communication tools the university was already using: MS Teams and Zoom for live sessions, BigBlueButton for built-in video conferencing, and email for automated notifications.
Screenshot: Platform dashboard or course view
Screenshot: Course structure or interactive elements
The result
The platform launched on schedule in September 2025 and is now the university’s primary learning management system. Faculty across all departments use it for course delivery, student communication, assignment submission, and grading. The university went from having no centralized digital learning infrastructure to having a fully functional, branded, and integrated LMS in six months.
The three months of post-launch support turned out to be essential. Most technical questions came in the first few weeks as faculty adjusted to the new system, and having dedicated support available during that period meant issues were resolved quickly rather than turning into adoption blockers.
I've done this for other organizations too
The Mediteran project is the most comprehensive LMS implementation I’ve led, but it builds on years of experience doing similar work at different scales. I’ve implemented and managed Moodle platforms for Logate Institute (migrating from WordPress LMS to Moodle), and built digital learning environments for corporate clients in banking, insurance, and telecommunications.