Looking for a Wisenet Alternative?
Wisenet has served the Australasian training market for over 20 years. But for many RTOs and PTEs, the per-student pricing model, mandatory two-year contracts, and complexity of implementation have become a reason to look elsewhere. SELMA SIS is a modern, cloud-native alternative built for the same market -- without the pricing surprises.
Why Australian RTOs Choose SELMA Over Wisenet
SELMA SIS is a modern, cloud-native student management system purpose-built for Australian RTOs. Compared to older platforms in the market, SELMA offers a genuinely different approach -- transparent all-inclusive pricing, a modern platform built in the last 2 to 3 years, and a team that operates with the speed and customer focus that only an independent, privately owned company can deliver:
Transparent, all-inclusive pricing
SELMA charges one flat subscription covering unlimited users and all core features. Pricing is published from $99/month AUD so you know exactly what you are committing to before speaking to anyone
CRM included in every plan
SELMA's full CRM including enquiry management, application pipelines, and contact log is built in to every subscription at no extra cost
Native form builder with full interaction tracking
SELMA's native form builder lets you create enrolment forms, enquiry forms, and registration forms directly in the system without relying on third-party tools. Crucially, SELMA captures student interactions from the very first keystroke -- not just when they hit submit -- giving you complete visibility of every prospective student's journey from the moment they engage
Bi-directional LMS integration
SELMA integrates natively with Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, and Cloud Assess. Unlike one-way integrations that only push data to an LMS, SELMA reads results back from the LMS into SELMA automatically -- keeping your compliance data current without manual data entry. For organisations hosting Moodle through SELMA, the integration is included at no extra charge
Comprehensive state contract reconciliation -- included
SELMA includes state funding contract reconciliation across all Australian jurisdictions in every subscription. Track delivery against contracted targets, manage eligibility validation, and meet every reporting deadline for Skills First, Certificate 3 Guarantee, Smart and Skilled, Jobs and Skills WA, and all other state programmes
True Higher Education data models
SELMA includes genuine higher education capability with complex award management, roll-up completions of study components, and dynamic grading schemes. Built for providers managing multi-component qualifications, not adapted from a VET-only system
Deep international education capability
Full international student management including homestay module, agent commission management, advanced finance, CRICOS compliance, and CoE generation. More comprehensive than most competing platforms
Modern platform built for today
SELMA's latest version is 2 to 3 years old, built on modern cloud architecture with AI-assisted automation. A genuinely contemporary platform, not a legacy system with modern features bolted on
Independently owned and customer-driven
SELMA is privately and independently owned. That means faster decisions, a roadmap driven by what customers actually ask for, and a team that measures success by customer outcomes rather than shareholder returns
State funding contract reconciliation across all jurisdictions -- Skills First, Certificate 3 Guarantee, Smart and Skilled, Jobs and Skills WA, and more. No add-ons, no extra cost.
How SELMA Compares to Wisenet for Australian RTOs
Feature | Wisenet | SELMA SIS |
|---|---|---|
Starting price | Contact for quote | $99/month AUD -- published |
Per-student fees | Yes | No |
Unlimited users | No | Yes -- every plan |
CRM included | Paid add-on | Included |
Native form builder | Limited | Included -- first keystroke tracking |
LMS integration | One-way | Bi-directional -- Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, Cloud Assess |
Moodle hosting integration | Additional cost | Included when hosting with SELMA |
State contract reconciliation | Not available | Included -- all jurisdictions |
AVETMISS reporting | Yes | Yes |
All AU state funding | Yes | Yes |
CRICOS compliance | Yes | Yes |
True Higher Education data model | Limited | Yes -- complex awards and dynamic grading |
International and homestay | Limited | Full -- homestay, agents, advanced finance |
Agent commission management | Basic | Advanced |
AI workflow automation | Limited | Yes -- no-code workflow builder |
AU data hosting | Yes | Yes (AWS AU) |
Platform age | 20+ years old | 2 to 3 years old |
Ownership | Adapt IT -- listed corporate | Independently and privately owned |
Support | Available | AU based -- sector specialist |
Xero integration | Yes | Yes |
Data migration | Standard | Rigorous -- included in onboarding |
What Stays the Same When You Switch
Moving to SELMA from another platform is a structured process with no disruption to your compliance obligations. Everything that matters carries across -- and in several areas you gain capabilities you may not have had before:
Full AVETMISS reporting with NAT file generation and direct NCVER submission
All Australian state funding contracts including Skills First, Certificate 3 Guarantee, Smart and Skilled, and Jobs and Skills WA
State funding contract reconciliation -- included in every plan
CRICOS international student management and CoE generation
Homestay management, agent commission, and advanced international finance
Bi-directional LMS integration with Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, and Cloud Assess
Xero integration for financial reconciliation
Student, employer, and agent portals
Complete, accurate data migration included in onboarding
Migrating to SELMA
SELMA's implementation team has extensive experience onboarding Australian RTOs from a range of platforms. The process is structured, carefully managed, and handled with the accuracy your compliance data demands. Student records, enrolment history, compliance data, state funding records, and financial data move across cleanly.
Most Australian RTOs complete the full migration within 4 to 6 weeks including data migration, system configuration, and staff training.
Rigorous data migration, full configuration for your AU compliance requirements including state funding contract setup, staff training from people who know the VET sector, and ongoing AU-based support from day one. No hidden implementation fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 01.
Can SELMA migrate our data from our current student management system?
Yes. SELMA's implementation team handles data migration from all major student management platforms. Student records, enrolment history, compliance data, financial records, and historical reporting data are migrated with rigorous accuracy as part of your onboarding. Most Australian RTOs are fully operational within 4 to 6 weeks of starting the process.
- 02.
Does SELMA really include unlimited users in every plan?
Yes. Every SELMA subscription covers your entire team -- trainers, administrators, compliance staff, finance, and management -- with no per-user or per-seat fees. You can grow your team without any change to your subscription price. Role-based access controls ensure each team member sees only what is relevant to their role.
- 03.
We already use Moodle -- do we need to replace it when we move to SELMA?
Not at all. SELMA is designed to work alongside your existing Moodle setup. The bi-directional integration means student enrolments flow from SELMA into Moodle automatically, and assessment results and completions flow back into SELMA for compliance reporting. If you choose to host Moodle through SELMA, the integration is included at no extra charge.
- 04.
Does SELMA handle state funding contract compliance for all Australian states?
Yes. SELMA includes comprehensive state funding contract reconciliation across all Australian jurisdictions -- Victoria's Skills First, Queensland's Certificate 3 Guarantee, NSW Smart and Skilled, WA Jobs and Skills WA, SA Skills and Training programmes, and ACT, TAS, and NT programmes. This is included in every subscription at no extra cost, with built-in eligibility validation and state-specific reporting submissions.
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