System Requirements Document (SRD)

1. Introduction

This document outlines the system requirements for developing a Rise 360 course builder application. The goal is to create a platform with functionality similar to Rise 360, enabling users to design, build, and manage interactive courses efficiently. The document specifies functional and non-functional requirements, user personas, visual themes, and the technical stack necessary for the development of the system. This updated version incorporates all features and functionalities of Rise 360, including AI integration, block-based learning, and accessibility features.

2. System Overview

The Rise 360 course builder application will be a web-based platform that allows users to create interactive and visually appealing courses. The system will provide drag-and-drop functionality, customizable templates, multimedia integration, responsive design capabilities, block-based learning, AI-powered assistance, and accessibility features to ensure courses are engaging and accessible across devices. The platform will cater to educators, instructional designers, and organizations looking to create high-quality e-learning experiences.

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As a User, I should be able to create courses using drag-and-drop functionality.
• As a User, I should be able to customize course templates and themes to match my branding.
• As a User, I should be able to create block-based lessons by stacking components like text, images, and interactive elements.
• As a User, I should be able to integrate multimedia elements such as videos, images, and audio into courses.
• As a User, I should be able to add interactive features like quizzes, knowledge checks, and surveys to enhance the learning experience.
• As a User, I should be able to preview courses in real-time before publishing.
• As a User, I should be able to publish courses in formats compatible with SCORM and xAPI standards.
• As a User, I should be able to manage course versions and updates.
• As a User, I should be able to track learner progress and analytics.
• As a User, I should be able to use AI-powered assistance to accelerate course creation and receive high-quality help.
• As a User, I should be able to generate and sync captions for video files using AI to ensure accessibility.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage user roles and permissions.
• As an Admin, I should be able to monitor system usage and generate reports.
• As a Guest, I should be able to view publicly available courses without logging in.

4. User Personas

1. User

• Description: Educators, instructional designers, and course creators who use the platform to design and publish courses.
• Goals: Create engaging and interactive courses, customize templates and themes, and track learner progress.
• Needs: Easy-to-use interface, multimedia integration, block-based learning, AI-powered assistance, and compatibility with industry standards.

2. Admin

• Description: System administrators responsible for managing user roles, permissions, and overall platform functionality.
• Goals: Ensure smooth operation of the platform, manage user access, and monitor system usage.
• Needs: Administrative dashboard, reporting tools, and user management capabilities.

3. Guest

• Description: Visitors who access publicly available courses without needing to log in.
• Goals: View courses and explore content.
• Needs: Simple navigation and responsive design.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The Rise 360 course builder will adopt a professional and modern color scheme to enhance user experience and align with educational and corporate branding standards. The proposed theme includes:

• Primary Colors: Blue (#007BFF) and White (#FFFFFF) for a clean and professional look.
• Secondary Colors: Gray (#6C757D) for neutral tones and accents.
• Highlight Colors: Green (#28A745) for success indicators and Red (#DC3545) for error messages.
• Accessibility Colors: Yellow (#FFC107) for warnings and high-contrast options for visually impaired users.
• Typography: Use sans-serif fonts like Open Sans or Roboto for readability.
• Icons and Graphics: Minimalistic and intuitive icons for navigation and actions, with accessibility-friendly designs.

6. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system must be responsive and accessible across devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
• The platform must support high availability and scalability to handle multiple users simultaneously.
• The system must comply with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
• The platform must ensure data security and privacy, adhering to GDPR and other relevant regulations.
• The application must provide fast load times, with pages loading within 2 seconds under normal conditions.
• The system must support integration with third-party tools such as LMS platforms and analytics software.
• The AI-powered features must provide accurate and efficient assistance, including caption generation and course creation suggestions.
• The platform must support multilingual capabilities for global accessibility.

7. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database RDBMS

• MySQL or MariaDB (use Alembic for migrations)

Database NoSQL

• MongoDB (for storing unstructured data like multimedia files)

AI Models

• GPT 5.2 for user-friendly responses
• Claude 4.5 Opas for academic or coding work
• Gemini 3 Pro for friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

8. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions

• Users will have basic knowledge of course creation and multimedia integration.
• The platform will primarily target educators, instructional designers, and organizations.
• The system will be hosted on a cloud-based infrastructure for scalability.
• AI-powered features will be intuitive and require minimal user training.

Constraints

• The platform must adhere to SCORM and xAPI standards for course compatibility.
• Development must be completed within the allocated budget and timeline.
• The system must support multiple languages for global accessibility.
• Accessibility features must comply with WCAG 2.1 standards.

9. Glossary

• SCORM: Sharable Content Object Reference Model, a standard for e-learning content.
• xAPI: Experience API, a standard for tracking learning activities.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, standards for web accessibility.
• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation, a law governing data protection and privacy in the EU.
• LMS: Learning Management System, a software application for managing educational courses.
• AI Assistant: Artificial Intelligence-powered tool that accelerates course creation and provides assistance.
• Block-Based Learning: A method of creating lessons by stacking components like text, images, and interactive elements.

This document serves as the foundation for the development of the Rise 360 course builder application. It will be updated as necessary to reflect changes in requirements or project scope.