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WordPress Integration with Canvas LMS for Automated Order Management

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  • Company

    Company

    Canvas LMS Management System

  • Industry

    Industry

    Education

  • Location

    Location

    United States

  • Project Duration

    Project Duration

    12 Months

  • Technology

    Technology

    WordPress, React, MySQL

Executive summary

This project involved developing a custom WordPress solution integrated with the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) to automate order creation and candidate management. The system records candidate orders, generates reports, and allows candidates to log in directly to Canvas from the WordPress dashboard using Single Sign-On (SSO). The integration streamlines user onboarding and order handling by processing payloads received from Canvas and mapping them to internal course products in WordPress.

Challenges Faced

The client required a unified system to manage candidate enrollments and course orders originating from Canvas LMS. When Canvas sent course-related payloads, there was no direct mechanism to:

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  • Automatically create a user in WordPress
  • Identify the related course product
  • Generate an order, and place the order on behalf of the candidate.
  • Provide login access to the candidate.

Our Approach & Solution

A strategic six-phase implementation process designed to address each challenge systematically.

Requirement Analysis & System Design

Requirement Analysis & System Design

Identified the full workflow between Canvas and WordPress, mapping course IDs to products.Designed a secure, API-driven architecture for smooth data synchronization.

Payload Integration via REST API

Payload Integration via REST API

Created a custom REST API endpoint in WordPress to receive Canvas payloads.Validated incoming data and prepared it for automated processing.

Product Mapping & User Validation

Product Mapping & User Validation

Matched Canvas course IDs with internal WordPress products.Checked user existence and auto-created new accounts when required.

Automated Order Creation & Email Notification

Automated Order Creation & Email Notification

Triggered WordPress hooks to generate orders automatically.Sent personalized invite emails with login credentials to candidates.

Candidate Dashboard & SSO Integration

Candidate Dashboard & SSO Integration

Developed a dashboard for candidates to view orders and reports.Enabled direct Canvas access using secure Single Sign-On (SSO).

Admin Dashboard & Reporting System

Admin Dashboard & Reporting System

Built an admin dashboard to manage all candidate and order data.Provided real-time reporting and performance tracking for administrators.

Benefits

Automation

Complete Process Automation

Automates user creation, order generation, and report synchronization between WordPress and Canvas, removing manual effort.

User Experience

Seamless User Experience

Enables candidates to access courses, track reports, and manage orders from a single unified dashboard using SSO.

Data Sync

Real-Time Data Synchronization

Ensures user, course, and order data remain updated instantly across both systems for consistent and accurate information.

Efficiency

Improved Administrative Efficiency

Provides admins with centralized control to manage candidates, monitor activities, and view reports efficiently.

Scalability

Scalable and Modular System

Custom plugin architecture supports easy scaling, allowing new courses or user roles without extensive code changes.

Transparency

Enhanced Transparency and Reporting

Delivers real-time insights into candidate performance, course progress, and order history through dynamic reports.