PROJECT REPORT
ON
E-LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING MERN STACK
Submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Submitted By
NAME: ___________________
ROLL NO: ________________
REGISTRATION NO: _________
Under the Guidance of
________________________
Department of CSE
Brainware University
Year: 2025
Bonafide Certificate
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Declaration
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Acknowledgement
[To thank faculty, department, family, peers, etc.]
Abstract
This project report details the design and development of an E-Learning Management
System built using the MERN Stack. The platform enables educators to upload courses
and students to browse, purchase, and access them securely. Clerk authentication ensures
secure access and Stripe integration facilitates seamless online payment. The system is
scalable, responsive, and modern in its approach, addressing key requirements of digital
education.
Keywords
MERN Stack, E-Learning, Clerk, Stripe, Full Stack, React, Node.js, MongoDB, Course
Management
Table of Contents
1. Introduction / Problem Statement
2. Project Category & Objective
3. System Analysis
4. Feasibility Study
5. Software Engineering Paradigm
6. Data Collection and Analysis
7. Software & Hardware Requirements
8. Design & Diagrams
9. Database Design
10. Implementation and Coding
11. Testing and Validation
12. System Security
13. Deployment Strategy
14. Cost Estimation
15. Charts (PERT / Gantt)
16. Conclusion
17. Future Scope
18. Glossary
19. Bibliography
1. Introduction / Problem Statement
The education sector is evolving rapidly with increasing demand for accessible,
affordable, and flexible learning solutions. Traditional education systems often face
challenges in scalability, location constraints, and personalized learning. An E-Learning
Management System bridges this gap by enabling online access to structured courses and
dynamic educator-student interactions.
2. Project Category & Objective
This project falls under the category of 'Web Application Development'. The objective is
to build a scalable, responsive and secure platform that enables educators to upload
content and students to purchase and learn courses online.
3. System Analysis
The system is designed to manage two types of users: Educators and Students. Educators
can upload new courses, while students can browse and purchase courses. The platform
ensures role-based access control through Clerk authentication, enabling secure and
structured user experience.
Key System Entities:
- Educator
- Student
- Admin
- Course
- Payment
4. Feasibility Study
a) Technical Feasibility: The MERN stack provides a solid technical foundation, ensuring
flexibility, scalability, and support for RESTful APIs and frontend reactivity.
b) Economic Feasibility: The use of open-source technologies like Node.js, React, and
MongoDB minimizes development costs.
c) Operational Feasibility: The platform is easy to use, responsive, and deployable using
platforms like Vercel and Render.
d) Time Feasibility: The project was completed within 3 months, adhering to Agile
development practices.
5. Software Engineering Paradigm
The Agile methodology was followed for this project. Features were built in iterations
(sprints), enabling continuous testing and feedback.
6. Data Collection and Analysis
User requirements were gathered by analyzing existing E-Learning platforms. Functional
needs included course upload, search, payment integration, and access control. Non-
functional requirements included speed, reliability, and security.
7. Software & Hardware Requirements
Software:
- VS Code
- MongoDB Atlas
- Node.js
- React.js
- Clerk Auth
- Stripe
- GitHub
Hardware:
- Minimum: 4GB RAM, i3 Processor
- Recommended: 8GB RAM, i5 or higher
8. Design & Diagrams
Design includes architecture diagrams, flow charts, and data flow diagrams (DFDs).
[Insert diagrams here]
System Architecture:
[Placeholder for 3-tier architecture diagram: Frontend (React) → Backend (Express) →
Database (MongoDB)]
9. Database Design
The system uses MongoDB for storing user, course, and payment data. Collections
include:
- Users
- Courses
- Transactions
- Feedback
Each document is stored in JSON-like format and indexed for fast access.
10. Implementation and Coding
The implementation followed the modular MVC approach. Backend APIs handle course
uploads, user authentication, and payments. The frontend interacts using Axios with JWT
tokens managed by Clerk.
[Add code snippets or GitHub repo reference here]
11. Testing and Validation
Testing strategies include:
- Unit Testing (Jest, Mocha)
- Integration Testing
- Manual UI Testing
- Payment flow test using Stripe sandbox
12. System Security
Security features:
- Clerk for authentication
- HTTPS only communication
- Secure storage with environment variables
- Stripe PCI compliance for payments
13. Deployment Strategy
Frontend deployed on Vercel. Backend deployed on Render. MongoDB Atlas used as
managed cloud database. GitHub used for version control and CI/CD pipelines.
14. Cost Estimation
Since open-source tools were used, the primary costs involved are domain registration,
potential hosting upgrades, and Stripe transaction fees. Estimated total: ₹500–₹1000.
15. Charts (PERT / Gantt)
PERT and Gantt charts help track project timelines.
[Insert Gantt chart image here with weekly tasks and milestones]
16. Conclusion
This E-Learning Management System successfully meets the goal of enabling educators
and students to interact in a modern, secure, and scalable way. Future enhancements will
include live classes, certificates, and community features.
17. Future Scope
- Add video hosting and streaming
- AI-based recommendations
- Certificate generation
- Admin analytics dashboard
18. Glossary
MERN – MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js
Clerk – Authentication-as-a-service provider
Stripe – Payment gateway
JWT – JSON Web Token
REST API – Representational State Transfer
19. Bibliography
1. https://reactjs.org
2. https://nodejs.org
3. https://www.mongodb.com
4. https://stripe.com/docs
5. https://clerk.dev/docs
6. YouTube Tutorial: https://youtu.be/XZj4hmbNdSE
