Course Hero

What Is Course Hero?

Course Hero, a Learning Management System (LMS), provides access to study documents, textbook solutions, and practice questions. Its content is organized by course, institution, subject, and textbook, which can help students locate resources related to their classes. Educators could refer to available course materials when preparing lessons, while students can use the platform for revision, assignment support, and concept review.

What Is Course Hero Best For?

Course Hero’s standout feature is Expert Tutor Help that connects learners with verified subject specialists for individual academic queries. Students typewrite their queries or attach a screenshot, and the platform assigns a tutor based on relevant knowledge and experience. They may get answers within 30 minutes, while follow-up interaction can provide additional clarification. This feature is particularly beneficial when students do not understand concepts through the learning materials provided by their teachers.

How Much Does Course Hero Cost?

Course Hero’s starting price is $24.95/user/month for the Premier plan, while the Premier Plus plan costs $29.95/user/month. Basic free membership is also available.

Additional costs may include:

• AI Credit Or Usage-Based Charges: $5 – $15/extra credit pack, based on AI tool usage
• Optional Premium Or Priority Support: $5 – $15/month, for enhanced support options
• Extra Tutor Questions: $2 – $5/question, depending on subject or tutor assistance required
• API Access: $500 – $2,000+/month, if available to institutions, based on usage volume and integration scope

Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.

Course Hero Integrations

The platform does not support conventional integration with third-party applications; however, one of its pricing plans, i.e., Premier Plus Study Bundle, does provide access to the following tools:

• QuillBot
• Symbolab

How Does Course Hero Work?

Here’s how to get started with Course Hero once you sign up to the platform:

• Add current courses through the dashboard in order to organize relevant notes, study guides, videos, and other materials
• Upload eligible course documents or rate existing materials to earn unlocks, subject to the Honor Code and Terms of Use
• Search the resource library by course, institution, subject, or topic to locate relevant study content
• Save useful documents and guides to the dashboard for later review before assignments or assessments
• Work through interactive Practice Problems and review course concepts whenever the option appears
• Ask expert tutors academic questions and request step-by-step explanations or further clarification
• Review College Life resources to get guidance on study habits and managing academic responsibilities

Who Is Course Hero For?

The primary end users belong to the education sector and include:

• University faculty and students
• High school students and teachers
• Independent subject-matter tutors

Course Hero Use Cases

After evaluating Course Hero features, we identified several situations in which it could perform particularly well, including:

1. Faculty Developing Or Updating Course Material

University faculty preparing a new course or revising an existing one can browse study materials shared by other educators. Resources such as presentation slides, lesson plans, study guides, and other instructional materials can provide reference points for organizing subject matter and exploring different approaches to course delivery.

2. Academic Support Teams Providing Learning Resources

Learning-support departments and academic teams can direct students toward materials organized by institution, course, subject, or textbook. The platform organizes resources around specific academic categories, which, as indicated by feedback, can help institutions connect students with supplementary materials relevant to their particular classes.

3. Faculty Supporting Exam Preparation

Lecturers and academic support staff can use available Practice Problems to support students preparing for midterm and final examinations. Where available, these questions provide additional opportunities for students to test their understanding of course concepts while complementing faculty-led revision activities.

4. High School Teachers Structuring Assessments

While preparing quizzes, tests, or classroom exercises, teachers can search the document library for relevant assessment materials. They can examine how questions and assessment formats are structured in comparable resources and, based on feedback, teachers use them as reference points when developing their own assessments.

Is Course Hero Right For You?

If you are a small-to-midsize high school or two-year to four-year college with around 10 to 50 educators managing assessments, Course Hero may be worth considering. One of its tools, Exam Block, provides some operational flexibility by enabling verified teachers to restrict up to 50 exam questions in a single submission for up to seven days. This batch-based process may reduce the need to report each question separately. However, the 50-question cap, temporary blocking period, and exact-match requirement might not make it work best for larger institutions.

Unsure whether Course Hero suits your requirements? Get in touch at (661) 384-7070, and we will help you assess it more clearly.