Application Of The Waterfall Method In The Design Of A Website-Based E-Learning Information System At The Logval Cendekia Community Learning Activity Center (PKBM) Equivalent School

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Information technology-based education has become an unavoidable necessity in the implementation of education in Indonesia, both in formal and non-formal sectors. One of the most prominent applications is the use of E-learning systems. This study aims to design and develop a web-based E-learning information system for the Community Learning Center (PKBM) Logval Cendekia. The primary objective of this system is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the learning process in non-formal education environments, which often face challenges such as limited face-to-face learning time and the absence of integrated learning media. The system development methodology employed in this research is the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with the Waterfall model, which consists of several sequential stages: requirement analysis, system design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and literature review. The resulting system provides essential features including user account management (admin, teachers, and students), learning material management, assignment uploads and downloads, as well as online quizzes and exercises. The system is web-based to ensure wide accessibility regardless of location and time constraints. System testing was conducted using the Black Box Testing method, focusing on system functionality without evaluating the internal structure of the code. The test results showed that the system operates as expected according to the specified requirements and can be effectively used by all user roles. The implementation of this E-learning system is expected to enhance the quality of education at PKBM Logval Cendekia by reaching a broader range of learners and supporting digital transformation in the non-formal education sector.