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Instructional designers and LMS product managers
Designing a new LMS for a professional association like SWANA
Use cases
About
The SWANA LMS User Experience mind map template outlines 47 nodes across 8 key areas of an online learning management system for SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) members. It covers the entire learner journey from login to certification tracking, including 'Course Selection' with criteria like cost and CEUs, and 'Learning Methods' such as 'Faculty Instruction' and 'Sample Exams'. This template serves as a cheat sheet for designing or evaluating a specialized LMS for professional development.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
UX researchers and quality assurance teams
Evaluating an existing LMS against user experience best practices
Training coordinators and certification managers
Planning a certification program with CEU tracking and testing
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch and Review Core Nodes
Open the template in Xmind to explore the 47 nodes covering the complete learner journey from login to certification.
Step 2
Customize Requirements and Feature Details
Modify the existing branches like Course Selection and Learning Methods or add new sub-nodes to match your specific LMS user experience needs.
Step 3
Review Stakeholders and Export Documentation
Use the map as a checklist during stakeholder meetings and export your final design as a PDF or image for professional documentation.
Frequently asked questions
The template covers 8 main branches: Login, Course Selection, Course, Publication, Testing, My History, Learning Methods, and Webpage, with 47 total nodes detailing user needs and features.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then customize each branch by adding your own features or requirements. Use it as a checklist to ensure all user experience aspects are addressed.
Yes, the template is free to download and fully editable in Xmind. You can add, remove, or modify nodes to fit your specific LMS project.
It tracks completed courses, allows printing for supervisors, sends reminders, monitors completion percentage, and identifies SWANA certifications and CEUs earned.
Absolutely. The template includes default criteria like 'Syllabus available' and 'Cost', but you can add or remove fields to match your organization's requirements.
It groups methods into Homework (Sample Exams, Case Studies), Interaction (Instant Messaging, Discussion Groups), Faculty Instruction, Video, and Reading Materials (downloadable or purchasable).
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