Course Hero

What is Course Hero?

Course Hero is an American education technology platform founded in 2006 by Andrew Grauer, designed to help students excel academically by offering a vast library of user-generated and educator-created study materials. It operates as a crowdsourced platform where students can access study guides, practice problems, class notes, and more, either by subscribing or uploading their own content to earn unlocks. The platform also connects users with expert tutors for 24/7 homework help, catering to a wide range of academic subjects and institutions. Course Hero aims to foster a collaborative learning environment, enabling students to study more effectively and achieve academic success. Its mission is to empower students to 'own the study hour' by providing accessible, high-quality resources tailored to their courses. The service is particularly popular among college students seeking to supplement their learning with peer-shared materials and personalized tutoring.

Course Hero's Core Features

• Access to over 30 million course-specific study resources, including notes, study guides, and practice problems, to support student learning across various subjects.

• 24/7 homework help from expert tutors, allowing students to receive personalized assistance for challenging assignments or concepts.

• A crowdsourcing model where students can upload original documents to earn unlocks, enabling free access to premium study materials.

• AI-powered content recommendations that suggest relevant study resources based on user engagement, course, and subject data.

• Verified Educator accounts offering free access to resources for confirmed U.S. and Canada-based educators who share their own materials.

• Interactive practice problems and detailed explanations to help students master course content and prepare for exams.

• A scholarship application system integrated into the platform, providing students opportunities to apply for financial aid directly through Course Hero.