SGE has been a pioneer in lifeguard education since its inception, revolutionizing the way aquatic professionals and lifeguards prepare for their roles. In the early 2000s, we led the way by supplementing in-person lifeguard training with an online learning pre-course—an innovation that has since become an industry standard. With over 300,000 online learning registrations through an external LMS, we’ve gained invaluable insights into what works—and what could work better.
Today, we’re proud to announce the launch of SGE’s very own internal Learning Management System (LMS)—a platform built from the ground up to enhance the experience for both students and instructors.
Why Build Our Own LMS?
Our previous system relied on a third-party LMS, which meant our portal had to communicate externally to track student progress. This setup created delays and limited our ability to provide real-time feedback. Instructors could only see a percentage of course completion, and students had to leave the SGE portal to access their training—breaking the continuity of the learning experience.
We knew we could do better.
What’s New?
With our new LMS, everything changes:
- Real-Time Progress Tracking: Student progress updates instantly as they move through the course, giving instructors live visibility into each learner’s journey.
- Enhanced Instructor Dashboard: Instructors can now see exactly where a student is within a course—not just a percentage. This allows for more targeted support and better preparation for in-person sessions.
- Seamless User Experience: Students no longer need to leave the SGE portal. The course interface now matches the look and feel of our platform, creating a smoother, more intuitive experience.
Looking Ahead
This launch is just the beginning. Our LMS is designed to grow with our customers’ needs. In the near future, we’ll be rolling out tools that allow organizations to build custom courses for their teams—from onboarding and specialized equipment training to unique attraction operations.
The possibilities are nearly limitless, and we’re excited to continue innovating alongside our partners in aquatic safety and beyond.