{"id":8242,"date":"2020-06-08T15:00:15","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T13:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=8242"},"modified":"2024-04-09T18:52:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T16:52:06","slug":"best-wordpress-lms-plugins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-wordpress-lms-plugins\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best WordPress LMS Plugins"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Learning Management System or LMS is a platform that allows you to <strong>build, manage, analyze, and deliver online courses<\/strong>. Because of its numerous benefits and practical features, this system is used by educational institutions, organizations, and companies of all sizes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]An LMS platform is also an excellent choice for employee training and employee knowledge retention (in case you\u2019d like to ensure valuable knowledge stays within your company even after an employee leaves), but it\u2019s most commonly used for eLearning.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]By <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-create-an-online-course-with-wordpress\/\">creating an online course with WordPress<\/a> you have the opportunity to <strong>share your expertise with learners from all over the world and monetize your work<\/strong>. And to make your site, you can either install an <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/theme-category\/online-learning-wordpress-themes\/\">online learning WordPress theme<\/a> or use WordPress LMS plugins.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In this article, we\u2019ll focus on LMS plugins and we\u2019ll share with you a list of 5 best WordPress LMS plugins:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#learndash\">LearnDash<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#learnpress\">LearnPress<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#lifterlms\">LifterLMS<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#wp-courseware\">WP Courseware<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#sensei\">Sensei<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;70px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"learndash\"><\/a>LearnDash<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnDash.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"LearnDash\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnDash.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnDash-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnDash-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.learndash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LearnDash<\/a> is arguably the best premium LMS plugin on the market. It\u2019s popular among regular users and large companies alike. For example, the University of Florida is using LearnDash, along with some Fortune 500 companies. The plugin comes with three pricing plans available, with the prices ranging from $159 for the basic plan to $329 for the pro package.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The reason for its popularity lies in the simple fact that <strong>this plugin is intuitive, easy to use, and filled to the brim with amazing features<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Before you start using LearnDash, you can go through the <strong>LearnDash bootcamp<\/strong>, which will provide you with proper guidance on how to make the most of this plugin. To access the bootcamp, go to <em><strong>LearnDash LMS &gt; Overview<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]With this plugin, <strong>you get to create courses exactly the way you want<\/strong>. For example, you can:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">set course prerequisites<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">course points, <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">course access expiration,<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]etc. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]There\u2019s also an option that allows you to <strong>choose the audience for your course<\/strong> \u2013 it can be open (so even those without an account can access it), free, closed, etc. <strong>You can also issue course certificates<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Besides courses and lessons, <strong>you can create quizzes, questions, and assignments<\/strong>, and modify them to fit the needs of your course. The <strong>content-dripping feature is also available<\/strong>, which means you can release content to your users in a pre-scheduled manner.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]We particularly liked the <strong><em>Focus Mode<\/em><\/strong> feature that allows you to put the course content in the spotlight. With a single mouse click, you can <strong>eliminate all distractions<\/strong>, hide the sidebar, etc. which helps keep users focused solely on the course.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As for payment gateways, LearnDash supports <strong>payments via PayPal, Stripe, and 2Checkout<\/strong>. The plugin also integrates with WooCommerce, which you can add to your site for free.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]LearnDash integrates with numerous <strong>free and premium add-ons<\/strong> that further extend the functionality of your site. But even if you end up using the plugin on its own, you\u2019ll be in for a real treat. <strong>The power of LearnDash is staggering<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"learnpress\"><\/a>LearnPress<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnPress.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"LearnPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnPress.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnPress-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LearnPress-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/thimpress.com\/learnpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LearnPress<\/a> is one of the most popular LMS plugins on the market. <strong>It\u2019s powerful and packed with practical features any online learning website could need<\/strong>. And the best thing about it is that you can download it free of charge.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]LearnPress currently boasts over 80,000 active installations on the official <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress plugin directory<\/a> and it has an average rating of 4.5 stars. It\u2019s regularly updated, too, and tested up to the latest version of WordPress.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can <strong>easily create courses, multiple course sections, lessons, and quizzes<\/strong>. There\u2019s also a variety of customization options, so you can tailor the course to your requirements. For instance, it\u2019s possible to <strong>set your course as free or paid, add previews for each lesson, choose question types for quizzes<\/strong>, and much more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>If you\u2019d like to expand the basic features of this plugin, there\u2019s a plethora of free and premium add-ons to choose from.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]For example, <strong>free extensions allow you to<\/strong>:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">enable students to add courses to a wishlist<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">leave reviews about your course<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">or let you add pre-requisite courses and require students to pass them before enrolling in your course.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]As for <strong>premium add-ons, you can use them to<\/strong>:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">enable content dripping by restricting access to lessons by progress or time<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">create certificates for your students<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">enable payments via several gateways such as Stripe, Authorize.Net, or even WooCommerce<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]and much more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In case you\u2019d like to integrate all the plugins into your website, you can purchase the LearnPress add-on bundle that, at the time of writing, costs $249.99. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Overall, <strong>LearnPress is a great plugin, especially if you\u2019re on a budget<\/strong>. Its features are impressive, and even if you decide to enhance its power by installing premium add-ons, it\u2019ll still be quite affordable.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"lifterlms\"><\/a>LifterLMS<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LifterLMS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"LifterLMS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LifterLMS.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LifterLMS-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/LifterLMS-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/lifterlms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LifterLMS<\/a> is another powerful plugin that can help you build an online learning website. Three pricing plans are available, starting from $99 per year.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]With LifterLMS you can create an <strong>unlimited number of multimedia courses and quizzes, offer degrees or certificates, enable content dripping, allow learners to download PDFs and other files for online learning<\/strong>, and much more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]LifterLMS comes with a set of editing options that allow for complete course customization, so you can <strong>set the course duration, difficulty, determine access plans, enable reviews<\/strong>, etc.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It\u2019s also possible to <strong>add discussion areas to your site<\/strong>, such as forums and private group discussion sections, and <strong>offer private coaching to learners<\/strong>. Furthermore, if you\u2019d like to include other instructors in your course, you can do that easily by creating a <strong>multi-instructor platform<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]LifterLMS integrates with a <strong>myriad of powerful premium add-ons that can make your LMS website even more powerful<\/strong>. For example, there are extensions you can use to:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">manage affiliates <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">add PayPal, Stripe, Authorize.NET and WooCommerce functionalities to your site<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">create assignments and quizzes<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]and many others.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]LifterLMS is an excellent plugin, and even its most affordable version is good enough to help you create a powerful online learning website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;81px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"wp-courseware\"><\/a>WP Courseware<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/WP-Courseware.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"WP Courseware\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/WP-Courseware.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/WP-Courseware-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/WP-Courseware-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Simple yet powerful, <a href=\"https:\/\/flyplugins.com\/wp-courseware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WP Courseware<\/a> is yet another great plugin that ensures an easy LMS site creation. It counts over 21k customers, and there are three pricing plans to choose from. The most affordable plan currently costs $129.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>WP Courseware comes with a drag-and-drop editor that allows you to create courses without much hassle.<\/strong> [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Courses are divided into modules, and you can add as many units as necessary to each module. <strong>The unit drip feature is really neat<\/strong>. You can also <strong>add quizzes and questions to your course<\/strong>. It goes without saying that every single element of the course can be altered according to your requirements. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]WP Courseware packs <strong>a bunch of customization options<\/strong> that allow you to manage:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">course unit visibility (e.g. if all units are going to be visible or just the completed ones) <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">monetization (you can offer the course for free, as a one-time purchase, or charge for a monthly or annual subscription)<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">price<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">grade books<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">course prerequisites<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]etc. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It\u2019s also possible to <strong>send messages and emails to learners<\/strong> once they complete a specific stage of the course. There\u2019s also an option to <strong>issue certificates<\/strong>, to which you can add a signature, your logo, and a custom background.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you wish to keep an eye on your students\u2019 progress, go to <em><strong>WP Courseware &gt; Students<\/strong><\/em> to see a detailed report on all of your learners.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As for payment gateways, <strong>it supports PayPal and Stripe<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The popularity of WP Courseware is not surprising once you get to see for yourself just how much value you get for your money. What we liked about it is its simplicity and the fact you don\u2019t have to install extensions to add some quite important features to your site, such as quiz creation and content dripping, as they come packed with the plugin.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"sensei\"><\/a>Sensei<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sensei-LMS.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Sensei\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sensei-LMS.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sensei-LMS-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sensei-LMS-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/sensei-lms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sensei<\/a> is an LMS plugin created by Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and WooCommerce. The core plugin can be downloaded free of charge from the official WordPress plugin repository. It currently has over 6k active installs and an average rating of 4.6 stars.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can <strong>add videos to your courses and lessons, set lesson duration as well as the difficulty level, add quizzes, questions, and select question types<\/strong> (multiple choice, true\/false, gap fill, single line, multi-line, file upload). [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]It\u2019s also possible to view reports and overviews of the course, lessons, learners, average grades, etc. To see them, go to <em><strong>Sensei LMS &gt; Analysis<\/strong><\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Sensei also packs an array of free and premium add-ons. You can use them to empower your site with some nifty features. For example, you can get the following extensions free of charge: [\/vc_column_text]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Sensei Certificates<\/strong>, an add-on that allows you to award your learners with a certificate<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Sensei LMS Course Progress<\/strong>, which allows learners to keep an eye on their progress<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Sensei Media Attachments<\/strong>, it gives your students access to additional learning materials, such as PDFs, audio files, etc.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]At the moment, two premium add-ons are available:[\/vc_column_text]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>WooCommerce Paid Courses<\/strong> ($129), which allows you to sell your courses, and<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Sensei Content Drip<\/strong> ($29), which enables to set a delivery schedule for your content<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]Sensei is a straightforward plugin and it doesn\u2019t come with as many features as other plugins on our list. 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