Education
Education is part of our DNA.
We work with every kind of education: colleges and universities, elementary and high schools, and professional development and continuing education providers. For many of them that means a marketing website that helps families, students and professionals find the right program, apply and enroll.
We also take a special interest in learning management systems. We build LMS platforms on LearnDash, LifterLMS and Moodle, and work with our clients on how their eLearning is delivered: course structure, enrollment and payments, certificates and reporting.
Neil, our founder, is also a professor, and many of our team have taught college courses or professional development workshops. We know what a learner needs from a course site, and what an instructor needs from the admin behind it.
We have designed and built learning solutions for one course up to many courses with thousands of international students, for organizations including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Level Education Group.
Who we work with
Every kind of learning.
Marketing websites for schools and programs, and learning platforms for the people who teach online.
Higher education
Colleges and universities: program pages, admissions and inquiry paths, and departments that can keep their own content current.
Elementary & high schools
Clear, accessible sites for families and staff, with calendars, news and enrollment information that is easy to find.
Professional development
Continuing education and certification providers: course catalogs, requirements by state or license, and checkout that enrolls learners automatically.
eLearning & LMS
Learning management systems on LearnDash, LifterLMS or Moodle, and help shaping how your courses are delivered and measured.
Associations & nonprofits
Member education, conference sessions and credentialing programs, with member pricing and renewals tied to your association database.
Corporate training
Onboarding, compliance and product training for employees, partners and customers, with reporting managers can act on.
What we build
Everything around the course.
Course storefronts
Sell single courses, bundles or memberships, with deposits, payment plans and subscriptions through WooCommerce.
Enterprise training
Scalable training environments for staff, members or partners, with groups and reporting.
Continuing education
Credits, certificates and course catalogs that are easy for professionals to search.
Bookings
Office hours, events and group sessions with minimum and maximum attendance.
Accessibility
Courses and sites built toward WCAG conformance, so every student can take part.
Training for your team
Hands-on training and tutorials, so instructors and admins can run the platform themselves.
Enrollment & payments
A full learning institution, online.
With WooCommerce in front of your LMS, students can enroll, pay and progress through a program track on one site: down payments or full payments, payment plans and subscriptions, and enrollment that happens the moment they pay.
Deposits & payment plans
Accept deposits by card and digital wallet, set up automatic payments, or issue branded invoices for tuition and specialized offerings.
eLearning solutions
Coursework uploads and downloads for set program tracks, with an LMS that guides students through day-to-day activities.
Bookings
Event calendars, office hours and group meeting times, with minimum and maximum attendance.
Gamification with GamiPress
Points, badges, ranks and leaderboards with GamiPress, so learners keep moving through a program.
Membership subscriptions
Subscriptions for membership-based eLearning: recurring access to a library of courses, with renewals handled automatically.
Live classes with Zoom
Hybrid delivery: synchronous sessions on Zoom alongside self-paced lessons, with registration and attendance in one place.
Certificates & CEU transcripts
Certificates issued on completion and CEU transcripts learners can download for licensing and accreditation.
Group & bulk enrollment
Seats bought in bulk by employers and schools, with group leaders who enroll learners and track their progress.
Reporting & progress tracking
Completion, quiz and engagement reports for instructors and administrators, exportable for accreditation and audits.
Philadelphia-based, nationwide
Senior people, clients nationwide.
Inverse Paradox is an eLearning development agency based just outside Philadelphia, working with clients across the country. Education runs through our company: our founder is a professor, and several of our team have taught.
We sponsored the first WordCamp US when it came to Philadelphia in 2015, and we still give back to the WordPress community our work is built on.
Wherever your team is based, let’s get started.
FAQ
Questions we hear often.
Should we use LearnDash or Moodle?
LearnDash lives inside WordPress, which suits organizations that sell courses or want learning and marketing on one site. Moodle suits institutions that need its depth of grading, assessment and course administration. We help you weigh the trade-offs.
Can students pay for courses online?
Yes. WooCommerce handles full payments, deposits, payment plans and subscriptions, and can enroll students the moment they pay.
Can you connect our website to an LMS we already use?
Yes. We have built API integrations with platforms like Docebo, Thinkific and MatrixLMS, including single sign-on and automatic enrollment.
Will our staff be able to manage courses?
Yes. Every build includes training, and we can stay on for support as your catalog grows.
Which LMS works with WooCommerce?
LearnDash integrates directly with WooCommerce on WordPress, so a purchase can enroll a student automatically. We also integrate with other LMS platforms through their APIs.
Can students pay in installments?
Yes. We set up deposits, payment plans and recurring subscriptions for tuition and programs.