1. Is attendance marked during the lesson?
If a teacher fills attendance in the evening, the numbers become guesses — and so does the debt calculation that depends on them. Hand a teacher a phone and ask them to mark a group: more than three taps means it will not be used daily.
2. Do payments and debt share one logic?
Taking a payment is easy; showing debt automatically is the hard part. The system should answer "who owes how much, since when" in one click, including partial payments, discounts and refunds.
3. How do parents get informed?
Calling parents is the most expensive channel. A Telegram bot and SMS deliver attendance, grades and debt notices automatically. Remember that SMS is usually billed separately — compare "CRM price + monthly SMS".
4. Are branches visible in one account?
Many systems ask you to open a second account for a second branch: double billing, double setup, no combined report. A director should compare branches side by side — revenue, debt, attendance rate.
5. Data import and export
Import students, groups and payment history from Excel; export your own data at any time. The export matters more — it keeps you from being locked in.
6. Roles and security
Role-based permissions, two-factor login and an activity log are the minimum for protecting money and personal data, not optional extras.
7. Trial period
A trial that does not ask for card details is a good sign. Use it on your own data: enter two or three groups, mark attendance for a week, close one cash day — then decide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education center CRM cost?
Cloud solutions in Uzbekistan start at around 200,000 UZS per month, usually priced by student and branch count. Add the monthly SMS budget on top.
How long does migration from Excel take?
With a prepared template, a center with 300–500 students usually migrates in one day: students and groups are imported, current-month payments entered, older history optional.
Does a small center need a CRM?
Even below 100 students, manual attendance and debt tracking produces errors. The savings in manager time and recovered payments usually exceed the subscription.