A comprehensive LMS platform fix and configuration engagement for Blassys Academy, an online learning platform built on WordPress with BuddyBoss and LearnDash. The work covered SMTP setup, course enrollment email notifications, completion certification, category cleanup, platform access restriction, career page notification fix, instructor module setup, and an archive system for old lectures and videos.
Blassys Academy — LMS Platform Configuration & Fix
Overview
Blassys Academy is an online learning platform built on WordPress using BuddyBoss and LearnDash. The project was a comprehensive platform fix and configuration engagement — resolving a range of functional issues preventing the platform from operating correctly for learners, instructors, and the administrator, and implementing several new capabilities including an instructor module and a lecture archive system.
The Challenge
The platform had accumulated a range of interconnected issues blocking core learner and admin workflows. Key challenges included:
- An unresolved SMTP configuration preventing learners from receiving email verification — blocking their ability to confirm accounts and enroll in courses
- Course enrollment notifications not reaching learners or the admin
- Multiple duplicate "Language" parent categories causing incorrect course categorization across the platform
- BuddyBoss platform access not restricted — allowing any user to sign up without approval
- Career page job applications not triggering email notifications to the admin — requiring manual login to discover pending applications
- No separate instructor module — tutors had no independent login or course creation capability separate from the admin account
- No archive system for storing and accessing old lectures and videos
Scope of Work
SMTP Configuration
The ongoing SMTP configuration issue was identified and resolved — restoring the platform's ability to send transactional emails including email verification, enrollment confirmations, and course completion notifications. The admin email address was updated to sfrempong@blassys.academy across all notification settings.
Course Enrollment & Notifications
The course signup and enrollment system was configured to send confirmation and notification emails to both learners upon enrollment and the administrator when a new enrollment occurs. The system was tested across both free and paid course enrollment flows to verify correct notification delivery.
Course Completion Certification
The course completion certification system was enabled and configured — allowing learners to receive a certificate upon completing a course. Certificate design considerations were coordinated with the client regarding dynamic fields such as date and facilitator name.
Course Category Cleanup
Multiple duplicate "Language" categories that had accumulated under the parent category level were consolidated into a single unified Language parent category — ensuring all courses pull from one consistent taxonomy structure.
Platform Access Restriction
BuddyBoss platform access was restricted to approved users only — preventing open public signups and ensuring only authorized learners can access the platform.
Career Page Fix
The career page job application notification system was configured so the admin receives email alerts whenever a new application or CV is submitted — eliminating the need to manually log in to discover pending applications. The job post date display was hidden from the career page as requested.
Instructor Module
A separate Instructor module was set up allowing tutors to log in independently and create and upload their own courses without interfering with admin content or accessing the main admin account. Instructor access credentials were configured and provided to the client.
Lecture Archive System
An archive system was implemented for storing and accessing old lectures and videos — modeled after the CPA Academy archived webinars reference — providing learners with a searchable or browsable repository of past content.
Key Features
- SMTP Fix — Email verification and transactional email delivery restored across the platform
- Enrollment Notifications — Confirmation emails sent to learners and admin on course signup
- Course Completion Certification — Certificate system enabled and configured
- Category Consolidation — Duplicate Language categories merged into a single parent taxonomy
- Access Restriction — BuddyBoss platform restricted to approved users only
- Career Page Notifications — Job application email alerts configured for admin with post date hidden
- Instructor Module — Independent instructor login and course creation capability
- Lecture Archive — Archive system for old lectures and video content
- Admin Email Update — Platform-wide admin email updated to correct address
Result
A fully functional Blassys Academy LMS platform — with SMTP resolved, enrollment and completion notifications working correctly, course categories consolidated, platform access restricted, career page notifications active, an independent instructor module in place, and a lecture archive system implemented, delivering a stable and correctly operating online learning environment for the academy.