A Texas agency is seeking a comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS) to support its online professional development initiatives. The desired LMS should enable the creation, editing, and distribution of professional development courses while offering advanced integration capabilities through Region 10’s Identity Provider using SAML, OAuth 2.0, or OpenID Connect protocols. Accessibility is a key requirement, with systems needing to comply with WCAG 2.1 AA standards, and preference given to solutions meeting WCAG 2.2.

The platform should incorporate support for gamification features, such as badges and points, to enhance learner engagement. Additional requirements include the ability to manage course timelines with flexible start and end dates, template options for efficient course creation and duplication, and support for multiple certificate versions. The LMS should also allow the enrollment of teachers’ aides or mentors to assist with grading tasks and provide the ability for instructors to lock or unlock modules and assignments as needed. Courses must be fully accessible across various platforms, including web browsers and mobile devices, and offer integrated course migration capabilities from other platforms. The option to enroll users using access or coupon codes is also desired. Integration with external AI agents via support for Model Context Protocol (MCP) is preferred, ensuring the platform remains adaptable to emerging educational technologies.