Step-by-Step Guide: Building a Coursera Clone with Adalo

The online education market reached $185 billion in 2024, with user adoption projected to surpass 1.12 billion learners by 2028. Traditional learning platform development costs between $10,000-$100,000 for complete systems, but Adalo's no-code app builder changes everything. This comprehensive guide will walk you through building a professional Coursera-style learning platform with course catalogs, video lessons, progress tracking, payment processing, and certification, all without writing a single line of code.

Prerequisites and Initial Setup

Step 1: Create Your Adalo Account and Choose Your Plan

1. Go to Adalo.com and sign up for an account
2. Click "Create New App"
3. Choose "Mobile App" (enables cross-platform deployment)
4. Name your app (e.g., "LearnPro" or "SkillHub")
5. Select "Start from Scratch" for maximum control

Plan Recommendation: For a course platform, the Professional plan ($52-$65/month) provides:

• 2 published apps (web + mobile)
• Custom domain support
• 25GB storage for course materials
• Geolocation features
• Custom integrations

The Free plan allows unlimited test apps with 200-500 records—perfect for prototyping before launch.

Step 2: Configure Your App Theme

1. Select a primary color that conveys trust and learning (e.g., blue, purple)
2. Choose a complementary secondary color for CTAs
3. Pick a readable font (sans-serif recommended for digital learning)
4. Click "Continue" to enter the editor

Design Tip: Adalo's responsive design ensures your platform looks professional on web, iOS, and Android from a single build.

Building the Database Structure for Courses, Students, and Progress Tracking

Step 3: Enhance the Users Collection

1. Click the Database icon in the left sidebar
2. Select the "Users" collection (automatically created)
3. Add these properties by clicking "+ Add Property":
   
   • Full Name (Text)
   • Profile Photo (Image)
   • User Role (Text) - Values: "Student", "Instructor", "Admin"
   • Bio (Text - Multiline)
   • Expertise (Text - for instructors)
   • Average Rating (Number)
   • Total Reviews (Number)
   • Joined Date (Date & Time - Automatic)
   • Last Login (Date & Time)

Step 4: Create the Courses Collection

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Courses"
3. Add these properties:
   
   • Course Title (Text)
   • Short Description (Text - Multiline)
   • Full Description (Text - Multiline)
   • Course Image (Image)
   • Category (Text) - Values: "Business", "Technology", "Design", "Marketing", etc.
   • Difficulty Level (Text) - Values: "Beginner", "Intermediate", "Advanced"
   • Price (Number)
   • Pricing Type (Text) - Values: "Free", "One-Time", "Subscription"
   • Duration Hours (Number)
   • Total Lessons (Number)
   • Language (Text)
   • What You'll Learn (Text - Multiline)
   • Requirements (Text - Multiline)
   • Status (Text) - Values: "Draft", "Published", "Archived"
   • Created Date (Date & Time - Automatic)
   • Last Updated (Date & Time)
   • Average Rating (Number)
   • Total Enrollments (Number)

Step 5: Create the Sections Collection

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Sections"
3. Add properties:
   
   • Section Title (Text)
   • Section Number (Number)
   • Description (Text - Multiline)
   • Duration Minutes (Number)

Step 6: Create the Lessons Collection

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Lessons"
3. Add properties:
   
   • Lesson Title (Text)
   • Lesson Number (Number)
   • Video URL (Text) - for YouTube/Vimeo links
   • Video Duration (Number) - in minutes
   • Lesson Content (Text - Multiline) - supporting text
   • Resources (Text - Multiline) - downloadable links
   • Is Free Preview (True/False)
   • Lesson Type (Text) - Values: "Video", "Article", "Quiz", "Assignment"

Step 7: Create the Enrollments Collection

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Enrollments"
3. Add properties:
   
   • Enrollment Date (Date & Time - Automatic)
   • Completion Percentage (Number)
   • Last Accessed (Date & Time)
   • Status (Text) - Values: "Active", "Completed", "Expired"
   • Certificate Issued (True/False)
   • Certificate Date (Date & Time)

Step 8: Create the Lesson Progress Collection

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Lesson Progress"
3. Add properties:
   
   • Completed (True/False)
   • Completion Date (Date & Time)
   • Watch Time Minutes (Number)
   • Last Position (Number) - video timestamp

Step 9: Create the Reviews Collection

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Reviews"
3. Add properties:
   
   • Rating (Number) - 1 to 5
   • Review Text (Text - Multiline)
   • Created Date (Date & Time - Automatic)
   • Helpful Count (Number)

Step 10: Create the Payments Collection

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Payments"
3. Add properties:
   
   • Payment ID (Text - Auto-Generated)
   • Amount (Number)
   • Payment Method (Text)
   • Stripe Payment ID (Text)
   • Status (Text) - Values: "Pending", "Completed", "Failed", "Refunded"
   • Payment Date (Date & Time - Automatic)

Step 11: Set Up Database Relationships

This step is critical for a functional learning management system:

1. In Courses collection:

• Add relationship to Users: "Instructor" (A User can have many Courses as Instructor)
• Add relationship to Sections: One-to-Many (A Course has many Sections)
• Add relationship to Reviews: One-to-Many

2. In Sections collection:

• Add relationship to Courses: Many-to-One
• Add relationship to Lessons: One-to-Many (A Section has many Lessons)

3. In Lessons collection:

• Add relationship to Sections: Many-to-One

4. In Enrollments collection:

• Add relationship to Users: "Student" (A User can have many Enrollments)
• Add relationship to Courses: Many-to-One
• Add relationship to Payments: One-to-One

5. In Lesson Progress collection:

• Add relationship to Enrollments: Many-to-One
• Add relationship to Lessons: Many-to-One

6. In Reviews collection:

• Add relationship to Users: "Reviewer" (Many-to-One)
• Add relationship to Courses: Many-to-One

Database Best Practice: This flat relational structure keeps your data organized while avoiding nested lists that can cause performance issues.

Creating User Authentication and Role-Based Access

Step 12: Build the Welcome Screen

1. On the default screen, rename it to "Welcome"
2. Add an Image component for your platform logo
3. Add Text: "Learn from the world's best instructors"
4. Add Text: "Join millions of learners worldwide"
5. Add two Buttons:
   
   • "Sign Up" → Link to new screen "Sign Up"
   • "Log In" → Link to new screen "Login"

Step 13: Create Sign Up Screen

1. Add new screen "Sign Up"
2. Add Form component connected to Users collection:
   
   • Email (Input Type: Email)
   • Password (Input Type: Password)
   • Full Name (Text Input)
   • Profile Photo (Image Picker - optional)
3. Add Dropdown for User Role:
   
   • Label: "I want to..."
   • Options: "Learn (Student)", "Teach (Instructor)"
   • This sets the User Role property
4. Add conditional actions on form submit:
   
   • If User Role = "Instructor" → Link to "Instructor Setup" screen
   • If User Role = "Student" → Link to "Student Dashboard" screen

Step 14: Create Login Screen

1. Add new screen "Login"
2. Add Login Form component (built-in):
   
   • Email field
   • Password field
3. Add "Forgot Password?" link
4. Add conditional navigation after login:
   
   • If User Role = "Student" → "Student Dashboard"
   • If User Role = "Instructor" → "Instructor Dashboard"
   • If User Role = "Admin" → "Admin Dashboard"

Step 15: Build Instructor Setup Screen

1. Add new screen "Instructor Setup"
2. Add Form to update Logged In User:
   
   • Bio (Multiline text area)
   • Expertise (Text input with examples: "Data Science", "Business Strategy")
   • Profile Photo (Image Picker)
3. Add Text: "Tell students about your teaching experience"
4. Submit button → Link to "Instructor Dashboard"

Authentication Tip: Adalo's built-in user system handles password encryption, session management, and logged-in user tracking automatically.

Building the Student Interface

Step 16: Create Student Dashboard Screen

1. Add new screen "Student Dashboard"
2. Add top navigation bar:
   
   • Platform logo
   • Search icon
   • Profile icon → Link to "My Profile"
3. Add Hero Section:
   
   • Welcome text: "Welcome back, [Logged In User > Full Name]"
   • Button: "Browse Courses" → Link to "Course Catalog"
4. Add "Continue Learning" section:
   
   • List of Enrollments where Status = "Active"
   • Filter: Student = Logged In User
   • Sort by: Last Accessed (Most Recent)
   • Show for each:
     
     • Course Image
     • Course Title
     • Progress bar (Completion Percentage)
     • "Continue" button → Link to "Course Player"
5. Add "Recommended for You" section:
   
   • List of Courses
   • Filter by Category matching student's enrolled courses
   • Show 3-4 courses in horizontal scroll

Step 17: Build Course Catalog Screen

1. Add new screen "Course Catalog"
2. Add Search Bar component:
   
   • Placeholder: "Search courses..."
   • Search in Courses collection
   • Search fields: Course Title, Description, Category
3. Add Category Filter section:
   
   • Horizontal list of category buttons
   • "All", "Business", "Technology", "Design", etc.
   • Click to filter list below
4. Add Dropdown filters:
   
   • Difficulty Level
   • Price Range (Free, Paid, All)
   • Language
5. Add List of Courses:
   
   • Filter based on selected category and search
   • Sort options: "Most Popular", "Newest", "Highest Rated"
   • Show for each course:
     
     • Course Image
     • Title
     • Instructor Name
     • Rating (stars) and Total Reviews
     • Price
     • Duration
     • Difficulty badge
   • Click → Link to "Course Detail" screen

Performance Note: Enable "Load Items as User Scrolls" on the course list for better performance with large catalogs.

Step 18: Create Course Detail Screen

1. Add new screen "Course Detail"
2. Add course header:
   
   • Image: Current Course > Course Image
   • Text: Course Title (large, bold)
   • Text: Instructor name with profile photo
   • Text: Rating display with Total Enrollments
   • Text: "Last updated [Course > Last Updated]"
3. Add Tabs or sections:
   
   • Overview Tab:
     
     • Short Description
     • "What You'll Learn" (bulleted list)
     • Requirements
     • Duration and Total Lessons
   • Curriculum Tab:
     
     • List of Sections
     • For each section, show nested List of Lessons
     • Show lesson duration and type icons
     • Free preview lessons have "Preview" button
   • Reviews Tab:
     
     • Average rating breakdown
     • List of Reviews (most recent)
     • Star rating component
     • Review text
     • Reviewer name and date
4. Add enrollment section (bottom bar):
   
   • If not enrolled:
     
     • Text: Price or "Free"
     • Button: "Enroll Now" → Link to payment or enrollment
   • If already enrolled:
     
     • Button: "Go to Course" → Link to "Course Player"

Step 19: Build Course Player Screen

1. Add new screen "Course Player"
2. Add left sidebar (30% width):
   
   • Course progress indicator
   • List of Sections (expandable)
   • Nested List of Lessons under each section
   • Checkmark icon for completed lessons
   • Current lesson highlighted
3. Add main content area (70% width):
   
   • Video Player component or Web View for embedded video
   • Lesson title and number
   • Text: Lesson Content (supporting material)
   • Button: "Resources" → Opens downloadable files
   • Navigation buttons:
     
     • "Previous Lesson" (if not first)
     • "Mark Complete" → Updates Lesson Progress
     • "Next Lesson" (if not last)
4. Add top navigation:
   
   • Back to dashboard
   • Course title
   • Progress percentage

Video Integration: Since Adalo doesn't host video, use YouTube or Vimeo embeds. Store the video URL in the Lessons collection and display using a Web View component or custom video player from the Component Marketplace.

Step 20: Implement Lesson Completion Logic

1. On "Mark Complete" button click:
   
   • Create custom action:
     
     • Update current Lesson Progress → Completed = True
     • Update Completion Date = Now
     • Count total lessons in enrollment's course
     • Count completed lessons in enrollment
     • Calculate percentage: (Completed / Total) × 100
     • Update Enrollment → Completion Percentage
2. Add conditional action:
   
   • If Completion Percentage = 100:
     
     • Update Enrollment → Status = "Completed"
     • Update Enrollment → Certificate Issued = True
     • Update Enrollment → Certificate Date = Now
     • Navigate to "Certificate Screen"

Implementing Payment Processing for Course Enrollment

Step 21: Install Stripe Payment Component

1. Go to Adalo Marketplace
2. Search for "Stripe"
3. Click "Install" on the Stripe Payment component
4. Get your Stripe API keys:
   
   • Sign up at Stripe.com
   • Get Test keys for development
   • Get Live keys for production

Step 22: Create Payment Screen

1. Add new screen "Checkout"
2. Add order summary section:
   
   • Image: Course Image
   • Text: Course Title
   • Text: Instructor Name
   • Text: Price
3. Add Stripe Payment Form:
   
   • Connect to Current Course → Price
   • Card number field
   • Expiry date
   • CVC
   • Billing zip code
   • Save card for future use (checkbox)
4. Add terms acceptance:
   
   • Checkbox: "I agree to the Terms of Service"
   • Link to terms page

Step 23: Set Up Post-Payment Actions

1. Configure Stripe component "On Success" action:
   
   • Create new Enrollment record:
     
     • Student = Logged In User
     • Course = Current Course
     • Status = "Active"
     • Completion Percentage = 0
   • Create new Payment record:
     
     • Student = Logged In User
     • Course = Current Course
     • Amount = Course Price
     • Stripe Payment ID = [from Stripe]
     • Status = "Completed"
   • Update Course → Total Enrollments (+1)
   • Send confirmation notification
   • Navigate to "Enrollment Success" screen
2. Configure "On Failure" action:
   
   • Show error message
   • Log failed payment record

Monetization Options: The research shows multiple revenue models work for learning platforms: one-time course sales, tiered subscriptions for library access, or corporate licensing for bulk enrollment.

Step 24: Create Saved Payment Methods Screen

1. Add new screen "Payment Methods"
2. Add List of Logged In User's Payments:
   
   • Filter: Status = "Completed"
   • Show last 4 digits of cards used
   • Mark default payment method
3. Add "Add New Card" option
4. Add delete/edit functionality

Building the Instructor Dashboard for Course Management

Step 25: Create Instructor Dashboard Screen

1. Add new screen "Instructor Dashboard"
2. Add top navigation:
   
   • Platform logo
   • Button: "Create New Course" → Link to "Create Course"
   • Profile dropdown
3. Add analytics overview section:
   
   • Text: Total Students (sum of enrollments across instructor's courses)
   • Text: Total Revenue (sum of payments)
   • Text: Average Rating
   • Text: Total Courses
4. Add "My Courses" section:
   
   • List of Courses where Instructor = Logged In User
   • Show for each:
     
     • Course Image
     • Title and Status
     • Total Enrollments
     • Revenue
     • Average Rating
     • "Edit" button → Link to "Edit Course"
     • "View Analytics" → Link to "Course Analytics"

Step 26: Build Create Course Screen

1. Add new screen "Create Course"
2. Add Form connected to Courses collection:
   
   • Course Title (Text input - required)
   • Short Description (Text area - 150 characters)
   • Full Description (Text area)
   • Course Image (Image picker)
   • Dropdown: Category
   • Dropdown: Difficulty Level
   • Dropdown: Language
   • Price (Number input)
   • Dropdown: Pricing Type (Free/One-Time/Subscription)
   • What You'll Learn (Text area with bullet points)
   • Requirements (Text area)
3. Add submission logic:
   
   • Set Instructor = Logged In User
   • Set Status = "Draft"
   • Set Created Date = Now
   • Navigate to "Course Curriculum Builder"

Step 27: Create Curriculum Builder Screen

1. Add new screen "Curriculum Builder"
2. Add course info header showing Current Course details
3. Add "Add Section" button:
   
   • Opens form to create new Section
   • Section Title
   • Section Number (auto-increment)
   • Description
   • Links Section to Current Course
4. Add List of Sections for Current Course:
   
   • Sort by Section Number
   • Show section title and lesson count
   • "Add Lesson" button for each section
   • "Edit" and "Delete" options
5. Add lesson creation form (modal or new screen):
   
   • Lesson Title
   • Lesson Number (auto-increment within section)
   • Video URL (YouTube/Vimeo embed link)
   • Video Duration (minutes)
   • Lesson Content (supporting text)
   • Resources (links to PDFs, downloads)
   • Checkbox: Is Free Preview
   • Dropdown: Lesson Type
6. Add "Publish Course" button:
   
   • Validation: Must have at least 1 section and 3 lessons
   • Updates Course → Status = "Published"
   • Shows success message

Content Management Tip: For video hosting, use YouTube (unlisted videos) or Vimeo (private videos with domain restrictions) to keep Adalo storage lean and playback smooth.

Step 28: Build Student Analytics Screen

1. Add new screen "Course Analytics"
2. Add filters:
   
   • Date range selector
   • Course selector (for instructors with multiple courses)
3. Display metrics:
   
   • Text: Total Enrollments (over time graph if possible)
   • Text: Active Students
   • Text: Completion Rate (average completion percentage)
   • Text: Revenue Generated
   • Text: Average Rating with breakdown
4. Add List of enrolled students:
   
   • Student name and photo
   • Enrollment date
   • Progress percentage
   • Last accessed date
   • Completion status
5. Add List of recent reviews for the course

Implementing Progress Tracking and Certificates

Step 29: Create Progress Tracking Dashboard

1. Add "My Progress" screen for students
2. Add List of Enrollments where Student = Logged In User:
   
   • Course Image and Title
   • Progress bar with percentage
   • Time spent learning
   • "Continue Learning" button
3. Add achievements section:
   
   • Courses completed
   • Certificates earned
   • Total learning hours
   • Current streak

Step 30: Build Certificate Screen

1. Add new screen "Certificate"
2. Design certificate template:
   
   • Platform logo and branding
   • Text: "Certificate of Completion"
   • Text: "This certifies that"
   • Text: [Student Name]
   • Text: "has successfully completed"
   • Text: [Course Title]
   • Text: "Instructor: [Instructor Name]"
   • Text: "Completion Date: [Date]"
   • Certificate ID (unique identifier)
3. Add action buttons:
   
   • Button: "Download PDF" (use third-party PDF generation API)
   • Button: "Share on LinkedIn" (deep link to LinkedIn)
   • Button: "View Credentials" → Link to all certificates

Step 31: Set Up Completion Triggers

1. Create custom formula in Enrollments:
   
   • Name: "Is Complete"
   • Formula: Completion Percentage >= 100
2. Add automated action when Is Complete = True:
   
   • Send congratulations notification
   • Update Status = "Completed"
   • Set Certificate Issued = True
   • Record Certificate Date
   • Navigate to Certificate Screen
   • Send email via Zapier integration

Connecting External Tools with Zapier and API Integrations

Step 32: Set Up Zapier Automation

1. Connect Adalo to Zapier:
   
   • Go to Integrations in Adalo
   • Add Zapier integration
   • Get your API key
2. Create Zaps for common workflows:
   
   • New Enrollment → Send Welcome Email
     
     • Trigger: New Enrollment created
     • Action: Send email via Gmail/Mailchimp
     • Include course access details
   • Course Completion → Issue Certificate Email
     
     • Trigger: Enrollment Status = "Completed"
     • Action: Send certificate via email
   • New Review → Notify Instructor
     
     • Trigger: New Review created
     • Action: Send notification to instructor

Step 33: Connect External Database (Optional)

For platforms expecting thousands of users:

1. Consider Xano integration for scalable backend
2. Use Airtable for course content management
3. Set up external collections in Adalo:
   
   • Go to Database → Add External Collection
   • Connect to Xano or Airtable
   • Map fields to Adalo properties
   • Use for high-volume data (user analytics, lesson views)

Step 34: Integrate Marketing Tools

1. Connect HubSpot for student CRM:
   
   • Sync new users to HubSpot contacts
   • Track enrollment funnel
   • Send nurture email campaigns
2. Add Google Analytics for web app:
   
   • Insert tracking code in custom header
   • Track page views and conversions
3. Set up email automation:
   
   • Welcome series for new students
   • Course recommendation emails
   • Re-engagement campaigns for inactive students

Adding Reviews and Rating System

Step 35: Create Course Review Screen

1. Add new screen "Leave Review"
2. Add review form:
   
   • Star Rating Component (1-5 stars)
   • Connected to Reviews collection
   • Text Area: Review text (optional, 500 character limit)
   • Text: "Rate this course"
3. Add submission logic:
   
   • Create new Review record
   • Set Reviewer = Logged In User
   • Set Course = Current Course
   • Set Created Date = Now
   • Calculate new course average rating:
     
     • Count all reviews for course
     • Sum all rating values
     • Update Course → Average Rating = Sum / Count
   • Update Course → Total Reviews (+1)
   • Navigate back with success message

Step 36: Display Ratings Throughout Platform

1. On Course Detail screen:
   
   • Show average rating (stars + number)
   • Show total number of reviews
   • Display rating breakdown:
     
     • 5 stars: [percentage bar]
     • 4 stars: [percentage bar]
     • etc.
2. On Course List items:
   
   • Show average rating with stars
   • Show total enrollments
3. On Instructor profile:
   
   • Show instructor's average rating across all courses
   • Calculate from all reviews on instructor's courses

Testing Your Learning Platform

Step 37: Create Test Data

1. Set up test accounts:
   
   • 3-4 student accounts
   • 2-3 instructor accounts
   • 1 admin account
2. Create sample courses:
   
   • At least 2 complete courses with multiple sections
   • Mix of free and paid courses
   • Various difficulty levels and categories
3. Add sample content:
   
   • Use YouTube videos (set to unlisted)
   • Create realistic course descriptions
   • Add sample reviews with different ratings
4. Test enrollments:
   
   • Enroll students in various courses
   • Set different completion percentages
   • Create completed enrollments with certificates

Step 38: Test Core User Flows

Test as Student:

1. Sign up → Browse courses → View course details
2. Enroll in free course → Access course player
3. Watch lesson → Mark complete → Check progress
4. Purchase paid course → Complete payment
5. Complete all lessons → Receive certificate
6. Leave review for completed course

Test as Instructor:

1. Sign up as instructor → Complete profile
2. Create new course → Add sections and lessons
3. Publish course → View on student-facing catalog
4. Monitor enrollments and analytics
5. Respond to reviews

Test as Admin:

1. Access admin dashboard
2. Manage users and courses
3. View platform-wide analytics
4. Handle reported issues

Step 39: Performance Testing

1. Test with slow internet connection:
   
   • Check image loading times
   • Verify video player buffering
2. Test on different devices:
   
   • iOS mobile (various screen sizes)
   • Android mobile
   • Desktop web browser
   • Tablet
3. Check responsive design:
   
   • Verify layouts adapt properly
   • Ensure touch targets are adequate
   • Test navigation on mobile
4. Monitor record limits:
   
   • Free plan: 200-500 records
   • Starter: 5,000 records
   • Plan upgrade before hitting limits

Optimization Tips: Follow best practices like compressing images, enabling lazy loading on lists, and minimizing API calls for smooth performance.

Publishing Your Learning Platform to Web, iOS, and Android

Step 40: Prepare for Web Publishing

1. In Adalo editor, click "Publish" → "Web App"
2. Choose publishing option:
   
   • Adalo subdomain (free): yourapp.adalo.com
   • Custom domain (Starter plan+): learningplatform.com
3. For custom domain:
   
   • Purchase domain
   • Add DNS records provided by Adalo
   • Wait for propagation (up to 48 hours)
4. Enable manual publishing control:
   
   • Test changes before pushing to live
   • Prevents disrupting active users
5. Add privacy policy and terms of service pages
6. Set up SSL certificate (automatic with Adalo)

Step 41: Configure iOS App Submission

1. Enroll in Apple Developer Program:
   
   • Cost: $99 per year
   • Required for App Store publishing
2. In Adalo, go to Publish → iOS:
   
   • Upload app icon (1024x1024 PNG)
   • Add app screenshots for different device sizes
   • Write App Store description
   • Select category (Education)
   • Add keywords for ASO
3. Generate app build in Adalo
4. Download .ipa file or submit directly via Adalo
5. Complete App Store Connect setup:
   
   • App privacy details
   • Age rating
   • Pricing (free with in-app purchases)
   • Review information

Step 42: Publish to Google Play Store

1. Create Google Play Developer account:
   
   • One-time fee: $25
2. In Adalo, go to Publish → Android:
   
   • Upload app icon
   • Add screenshots (phone and tablet)
   • Write store listing description
   • Select category and content rating
3. Generate APK or App Bundle in Adalo
4. Upload to Google Play Console
5. Complete store listing:
   
   • Feature graphic (1024x500)
   • Privacy policy URL
   • Content rating questionnaire
6. Submit for review (typically faster than iOS)

Step 43: Post-Launch Setup

1. Set up analytics:
   
   • Monitor enrollments and user behavior
   • Track course completion rates
   • Measure payment conversion
2. Configure push notifications:
   
   • New course releases
   • Progress reminders
   • Special offers
3. Set up customer support:
   
   • In-app help center
   • Email support contact
   • FAQ section
4. Plan marketing launch:
   
   • Email announcement to waitlist
   • Social media campaign
   • Initial course promotions

Platform Stats: Companies implementing e-learning report a 42% increase in revenue per employee and 50-70% cost reductions on training budgets—demonstrating the strong ROI potential.

Why Adalo Is the Best Choice for Building Your Learning Platform

Building an educational platform traditionally costs $10,000-$100,000 with annual maintenance adding another 15-20%. Adalo eliminates these barriers entirely.

No-Code Advantage: Adalo provides the most versatile all-in-one platform for creators needing both native mobile and web apps, with a strong balance of design freedom and functional depth at just $36/month. If you can make a slide deck, you can build a professional learning platform.

Complete Feature Set: Everything needed for a Coursera-style platform comes built-in:

• Relational database for complex course structures
• User authentication with role-based access
• Payment processing via Stripe
• Cross-platform publishing (web, iOS, Android)
• Component Marketplace for extended functionality
• Integrations with Zapier, Xano, and Airtable

Scalability Path: Start on the Free plan for prototyping, upgrade to Professional ($52-65/month) for launch, then scale to Team or Business plans as your student base grows. The $185 billion online education market growing at 8.6% annually offers enormous opportunity—Adalo puts it within reach of educators and entrepreneurs without technical backgrounds.

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Real Success: Educational platforms built on no-code tools are capturing significant market share, with mobile-first microlearning and gamification features that Adalo handles natively. The platform's 99%+ uptime ensures reliable access for your students.

Whether you're an independent educator monetizing your expertise, a corporation building internal training systems, or an entrepreneur launching the next educational marketplace, Adalo provides the complete toolkit without requiring a single line of code. The global user base is projected to reach 1.12 billion learners by 2028—and you can serve them starting today.