Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
The Minimum Viable Product (MVP) represents the first functional version of the Educado platform, delivering essential value to users with minimal development effort. This document defines the MVP's scope, included features, and criteria for success.
MVP Goals
The MVP aims to:
| Goal | Description |
|---|---|
| Deliver essential learning features | Enable users to register, enroll, and consume basic course content |
| Validate user interest and core flows | Test the platform with real users to confirm key hypotheses |
| Collect feedback for future iterations | Gather insights to guide development priorities and improvements |
| Lay foundation for scaling and features | Build a robust, extensible base for future enhancements |
MVP Scope
Included Features
The MVP will include the following key functionalities:
| Feature ID | Feature Name | Description | Related Epic |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-01 | User Registration | Allow users to register as Students or request Content Creator access | EP-01 |
| F-02 | User Authentication | Secure login for approved users (all roles) | EP-01 |
| F-03 | User Profile | View and update own user profile information | EP-03 |
| F-04 | Course Catalog | List available courses with details | EP-05/EP-06 |
| F-05 | Course Enrollment | Allow users to enroll in courses | EP-07 |
| F-06 | Course Content | Access to course modules, lessons, and exercises | EP-05/EP-06/EP-07 |
| F-07 | Media Management | Upload and associate media with courses | EP-09/EP-10 |
| F-08 | Basic Notifications | Notify users about enrollments and approvals | EP-11 |
Excluded Features (For Future Releases)
| Feature | Reason for Exclusion |
|---|---|
| Advanced Analytics | Added after user engagement is validated |
| Reporting Exports | Planned for later releases |
| Custom Dashboards | Deferred to future versions |
| Multi-language Support | MVP will launch in a single language |
| Full Mobile Experience | Responsive web only in MVP |
MVP Success Criteria
The MVP will be considered successful if the following are met:
| Criterion | Description |
|---|---|
| Platform Stability | Core features work without critical bugs |
| Usability | Users can register, log in, enroll, and consume course content |
| Security | Data is protected and authentication is enforced |
| Feedback Collection | Active user feedback is gathered through the platform |
| User Engagement | At least [X]% of initial users complete onboarding and 1 lesson |
Next Steps
Once the MVP is deployed, the next steps will include:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Collecting user feedback | Analyze insights for priority setting |
| Fixing bugs and refining UX | Address usability and stability issues |
| Expanding features iteratively | Implement features based on usage and demand |
| Preparing for broader launch | Plan full-scale marketing and onboarding |
Conclusion
The MVP serves as a foundation for validating the Educado platform with real users, providing early value, and guiding the next stages of development through actionable feedback and iteration.
For roadmap updates, refer to the Project Roadmap.