Lms Database Template

Overview

This template provides a comprehensive structure for managing educational programs, allowing you to organize curriculum and track learner progress centrally. It serves as the backend for a Learning Management System, handling everything from course metadata in the Courses table to individual video content in the Lessons table.

The system utilizes relational connections to link Users (students) to the lessons they have completed, while ensuring every Linked Lesson is correctly associated with its parent Course. Key fields like "Course Status," "Difficulty Level," and "YouTube URL" keep content organized, while built-in formulas automically calculate the URL for the next lesson in a sequence to streamline the user experience.

Additionally, this template leverages AI to enhance your content management. The Lessons table features an AI-powered field that reads your lesson name and description to automatically generate a "What you'll learn!" summary, saving you time on copywriting for course pages.

Why use this LMS Database database (instead of spreadsheets)

The power of Softr Databases

Educational data relies on strict hierarchy—students enroll in courses, and courses contain specific lessons in a specific order. Softr Databases handle these relationships natively, allowing you to link a single Course record to multiple Lesson records without the fragility of spreadsheet VLOOKUPS. This structure enforces data integrity, ensuring that if a course name changes, it updates everywhere instantly, and fields like Attachments or URLs are strictly typed to prevent format errors.

Core features and functionality

This template is designed for logic, not just storage. It uses Rollup fields to count the total lessons per course and Formula fields to dynamically generate direct links to the first and next lessons based on Record IDs. Furthermore, with Database AI agents, the system actively enriches your data by automatically drafting learning objectives, transforming a simple list of videos into a rich, informative curriculum.

Who is this LMS Database for

This template is built for educators, operations teams, and founders launching educational products:

• EdTech Founders: Centralize curriculum data and manage course hierarchies without technical debt.
• L&D Managers: Organize internal training modules and track employee learning levels efficiently.
• Course Creators: Plan lesson sequences, difficulty levels, and content assets in a structured format.

How to take it further

Customize the database

Adapt the database schema to fit your specific teaching model. You can easily modify the "Learning Level" choices in the Users table (e.g., changing Beginner/Expert to specific grades) or add detailed fields to the Courses table for instructor bios or pricing tiers.

Import your existing data

If you already have a list of students or a spreadsheet of video links, you can import them via CSV directly into the template. This allows you to bulk-upload your entire curriculum structure and user base in minutes rather than entering records manually.

Build an app on top

The true power of this database is realized when you connect it to a frontend using Softr's interface builder. You can create a fully functional student portal where users log in to view their specific courses, watch video lessons, and track progress. By configuring users and permissions, you can ensure students only access the content they are enrolled in, turning this database into a secure, production-ready LMS app.