=== SkillPulse LMS ===

Contributors: hardipparmar
Donate link: https://skillpulselms.com/
Tags: lms, courses, elearning, education, quizzes
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create, manage, and deliver online courses directly from your WordPress website.

== Description ==

SkillPulse LMS is a Learning Management System (LMS) plugin for WordPress that helps educators, trainers, coaches, and organizations create and manage online learning experiences.

Whether you're offering a single course or building a complete learning platform, SkillPulse LMS provides the tools needed to create courses, lessons, quizzes, and track learner progress.

== Features ==

= Course Management =

* Create unlimited courses
* Organize courses using categories and tags
* Add featured images and course descriptions
* Structure courses with sections and lessons

= Lesson Management =

* Rich text lesson editor
* Video lesson support
* Lesson completion tracking
* Responsive lesson layouts

= Quiz System =

* Multiple-choice quizzes
* Student quiz attempts
* Basic grading functionality
* Quiz performance tracking

= Student Experience =

* Student dashboard
* Course enrollment system
* Progress tracking
* Certificate generation

= Administration =

* Modern React-powered admin interface
* Course builder tools
* Responsive design
* Easy-to-use management screens

== Premium Features ==

A premium version of SkillPulse LMS is available and includes additional functionality such as:

* Payment gateway integrations
* Advanced lesson types
* Additional quiz types and settings
* Drip content scheduling
* Course prerequisites
* Email automation
* Membership integrations
* Advanced reporting
* Custom certificate templates
* Instructor management tools

More information is available at:
https://skillpulselms.com/

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/skillpulse-lms/` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Navigate to **SkillPulse LMS** in the WordPress admin menu.
4. Create your first course and start building your learning platform.

== External Services ==

This plugin loads icon assets from Hugeicons CDN.

* Service: Hugeicons
* URL: https://cdn.hugeicons.com
* Purpose: Display icon assets within the plugin interface.
* Data Sent: Standard browser requests may include IP address and user-agent information.
* Terms of Service: https://hugeicons.com/terms-of-service
* Privacy Policy: https://hugeicons.com/privacy-policy

This plugin supports embedding audio content from SoundCloud.

* Service: SoundCloud
* URL: https://soundcloud.com
* Purpose: Display embedded audio content.
* Data Sent: Browser requests required to load embedded media.
* Terms of Use: https://soundcloud.com/terms-of-use
* Privacy Policy: https://soundcloud.com/pages/privacy

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is SkillPulse LMS free? =

Yes. The free version includes core LMS functionality for creating courses, lessons, quizzes, and tracking student progress.

= Can I create unlimited courses? =

Yes. There are no limits on the number of courses or lessons you can create.

= Can I upgrade later? =

Yes. Existing course content and settings remain intact when upgrading to a premium version.

= Does the plugin support video lessons? =

Yes. Video lessons are supported.

= Where can I get support? =

Support is available through the WordPress.org support forums.

== Screenshots ==

1. Course management dashboard
2. Course builder interface
3. Lesson editor
4. Quiz builder
5. Student dashboard
6. Progress tracking

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =

* Initial release.
* Course management system.
* Lesson management system.
* Quiz functionality.
* Student enrollment.
* Progress tracking.
* Certificate generation.
* React-powered admin interface.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =

Initial public release of SkillPulse LMS.
