Academy LMS Offline Payment Addon

✨ Key Features

• Seamless integration with Academy LMS checkout: Adds an “Offline Payment” gateway visible during course purchase. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Multiple offline methods: Accept bank transfers, cash deposit, manual payment proof uploads. Students upload payment document (image, PDF) during checkout. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Admin approval workflow: Admin dashboard shows pending offline payment requests; admin can approve or reject; only after approval is the student enrolled. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Custom instructions for students: Admin can show payment instructions (bank account details, deposit instructions) for the offline payment method. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Transaction tracking & status management: View pending, approved, suspended offline payments; manage them from LMS backend. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Responsive design & mobile friendly: Students upload documents and select payments via any device; admin can access via mobile too. (Implied)
• Increased accessibility and payment flexibility: Makes your LMS accessible to learners in cash-oriented economies or where SSL-card payments are limited. (Experience-driven)

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Platform: WordPress plugin that works as an addon for Academy LMS. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Codebase: PHP, built using WordPress plugin architecture and hooks. (Implied)
• Database: MySQL / MariaDB (via WordPress) for storing offline payment records, document uploads, status logs.
• Server Requirements: Standard WordPress hosting environment supporting Academy LMS plugin version compatibility. PHP 7.x / 8.x depending on LMS version; file-upload permissions; SSL recommended. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Frontend/Backend UI: Student checkout interface within Academy LMS, admin area in WordPress dashboard for approval.

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Prerequisite: Ensure you have WordPress with Academy LMS plugin installed and active. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
2. Download the Addon: Obtain the Offline Payment Addon ZIP file from the vendor (CodeCanyon item or authorised marketplace). :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
3. Upload & Activate: In your WordPress dashboard: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin → choose the ZIP → Install → Activate.
4. Configure Payment Gateway: In WordPress admin go to Academy LMS → Addons / Payment Settings → Enable “Offline Payment” gateway → Fill in instructions (bank account, deposit info, document upload requirement).
5. Test the Flow: As a test student, add a course to cart, choose “Offline Payment”, proceed, upload document. Then go to admin panel, view Pending Offline Payment requests, approve it → Check student is enrolled. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
6. Go Live: Ensure all payment instructions are correct, file-upload permissions set, document support format allowed, and your admin approval employees know the workflow. Monitor first payments and confirm process works smoothly.

📦 Deliverables

• Addon ZIP package (Offline Payment Addon for Academy LMS) – version details as per purchase. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• Documentation / user guide (installation, usage, configuration) included. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
• Source files for plugin activation; access to plugin updates from vendor.

📱 Supported Platforms

• WordPress Websites: Compatible with sites using Academy LMS plugin.
• Student Devices: Desktop, tablet, mobile browsers for checkout, file upload.
• Server/Hosting: Standard WordPress hosting, shared/VPS/dedicated as long as plugin requirements are met.

🧠 Notes

• License Type: The addon is sold commercially on CodeCanyon; check the licensing (single-site, multi-site) before use. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
• Customization Tips:
  • Customize the offline payment instructions to include QR-codes, local mobile money details, or regional bank accounts.
  • Enable or disable document-upload types (e.g., .jpg, .pdf) depending on your region’s usual proof.
  • Implement a notification workflow: when document uploaded → notify admin; when payment approved → email student.
  • Train your admin staff to regularly review pending offline payments and prevent access delays.
• SEO & Business Assurance: Although primarily a backend payment extension, offering offline payment methods can improve business trust and accessibility (especially in regions with limited online payments), helping your platform’s reputation (trust component).
• Experience & Real-World Relevance: Many LMS platforms servicing emerging markets require offline payment flexibility—this addon addresses that real-world business need, aligning your LMS with on-ground payment realities. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

This addon is developed by Creativeitem and listed on CodeCanyon under item ID 25784434. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

🔒 Disclaimer

This description is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Please ensure you purchase a valid licence from the original author and marketplace. We are not affiliated with the author or marketplace. All trademarks and brand-names remain the property of their respective owners. Use of this addon must comply with WordPress and vendor licence terms. No warranty or official support is guaranteed unless you purchase the plugin with support from the vendor’s listing.