Software Training for Professionals
Software Training for Professionals is Balanita Academy's part-time LMS course for working professionals who run, or will run, their organisation's learning management system. You learn LMS setup and administration, eLearning content production, instructional design basics and learner support.
Run by Balanita Private Limited, whose team builds and runs learning platforms for training teams.
January 2027 intake: registrations of interest are now open.
Is this course for you?
You look after your organisation's training, or you soon will. This course teaches you to set up and run its LMS yourself.
- For
- Working professionals, trainers, and L&D, HR and IT staff who run, or will run, their organisation's LMS
- Format
- Part-time, 4 to 5 months, evenings and weekends
- Places
- 15
How the course works
| Stage | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 | Foundations How a learning management system works, WordPress basics, and how training teams use an LMS |
| 2 | LMS build and administration Courses, users, enrolments, quizzes, certificates, payments, reports, backups, security |
| 3 | Learning content Instructional design basics, storyboarding, interactive content, video basics, accessibility |
| 4 | Specialisation A technical or content track, plus learner support |
| 5 | Final project Build a complete LMS and course, with review from our team |
What you finish with
- A Balanita Academy certificate
How selection works
When applications open, we select applicants who are ready to commit, in three short steps.
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Apply online
Share your details and why you want to join.
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Practical task
A short task, about 45 minutes: plan how you would set up a short course in an LMS: its lessons, a quiz and the learners who take it.
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Interview
A 15-minute conversation about your goals and commitment.
Fees and payment
Indicative fee: LKR 90,000.
After the interview, we email payment details to the candidates we select. Pay the full fee on or before the date in that email. Places go to selected candidates in the order they pay.
Refund policy
Full refund within the first 2 weeks. 50% refund of the fee until the end of month 1. No refund after month 1.
Questions about the course
How is the course delivered?
Online, or hybrid with some sessions at our office, in the evenings and at weekends. You choose when you register.
Do I need my own laptop?
Yes. You need a laptop and an internet connection.
What attendance is required?
At least 80% attendance in live sessions.
Register your interest
Leave your details and we will contact you when applications open.
Questions about the course? Email us at hello@balanita.com.
Thank you. We have received your details and will contact you when applications open. Check your email for a confirmation.
Learn to run your own LMS
Places are limited for each intake.