Website upgrade

The existing Umbraco CMS 4.11 version was deemed unsuitable for future website development due to its poor performance and limited functionality. Our idea was to upgrade the system to version 9.5 or higher.

For a smooth and controllable Umbraco migration, we divided the workflow into several stages:

• creating a backup copy of the client’s database and website files;
• upgrading the custom code and templates to version 6.5;
• upgrading to version 7.5 with the new admin panel;
• upgrading to version 8.5 to change the underlying project architecture;
• upgrading the website to Umbraco 9.5 for subsequent enhancement.

The upgrade to Umbraco 9.5 has resulted in significant global system changes. The switch to .NET5 significantly increased the website’s performance. Following the upgrade, our team performed testing, pinpointing and promptly resolving minor problems in the architecture and non-optimized queries. As a result, we increased the website’s speed by 2.5 times.

Customized management system for educational courses

After updating the platform to a more recent version, our team developed new course-related functionality. We created a list of available programs with flexible filtering. The students can now submit online applications for various programs by filling in the required information and uploading documents.

We also divided the courses into several modules with attached notes, video lessons and books. After passing one of the modules , students should take tests from college teachers to gain access to the next module. We also implemented a grading scale for each discipline, and an individual grade tracking system.

The updated student management systems and tracking tools for educational progress enable students and teachers to concentrate on education instead of organizational concerns.

In addition, our specialists implemented functionality that allows students to make document requests from the college. The request notification is sent to the dean’s office for subsequent processing and submission. Once the necessary documentation is ready, students receive notifications to come to the dean’s office.

The printed document form has also been redesigned: the idea was to get a two-page layout with the Personal Statement on one page and the rest on the other side of the A4 sheet for easy document processing, with less important info available yet visually separated.

Furthermore, we added several new online forms, one of which is an international application with the functionality of a basic assessment of the applicant’s English language proficiency. Our team is currently working on this form to add more evaluation criteria and voice input.

Infinity InfoSoft also enhanced the site’s functionality with a new dashboard, allowing students to view professors’ schedules and book available slots for research consultations. With the help of this new feature, students can conveniently schedule appointments without having to go through a lengthy process of emailing professors or visiting their offices. The system allows users to quickly navigate professors’ calendars and select a convenient time and college room. The system can be integrated with Google Calendar, ensuring that all bookings and changes made to the schedule are instantly synced across all platforms.