Course Hero Claimed Company
Course Hero, a Learneo business, is an online learning platform with over 100 million course-specific study resources contributed by our community of students and educators, and produced by our team of educational content specialists in collaboration with subject experts.
You’ll find practice problems, study guides, videos, class notes, and step-by-step explanations for every subject you’re studying—from economics to literature, biology to history, accounting to psychology, and everything in between. Through Course Hero, you can quickly find what you need to learn deeply.
We work closely with educators to help support student learning and complement what’s happening in the classroom. We want to see more students walking up to the podium on graduation day, proud of what they’ve accomplished, and ready to build great lives for themselves. We aim to help them get there. read more
Course Hero Company Culture
Course Hero Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Course Hero's Overall Culture is rated B+
Course Hero CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
John Peacock
85 /100
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Diversity at Course Hero
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Course Hero have rated Team, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Course Hero
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Women at Course Hero have rated Team, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Course Hero eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
46
Course Hero employees are 46% more likely to recommend Course Hero as a great place to work
| 59% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 28% | Passives |
| 13% | Detractors |
Working at Course Hero
Working at Course Hero is rated highly by 93 employees, across various culture dimensions. Course Hero employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Happiness categories, putting Course Hero’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Course Hero was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Course Hero
B+
Overall Company Culture at Course Hero is rated B+
Last updated months ago
Top
20%
Course Hero ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Course Hero Employee Reviews
Out of 440 Course Hero employee reviews, 94% were positive. The remaining 6% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Course Hero improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 94% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 6% |
Positive Reviews From Course Hero Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Open, driven, smart, kind, no ego, mission-driven
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They care deeply about our product and mission.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Being flown out to head office for onsite gatherings & my base salary are the two best things.
Constructive Feedback From Course Hero Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?It would be great if there were larger retention initiatives to boost employee morale after a year of many changes and or-orgs.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better and more fair geographical based pay
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Our future growth is uncertain due to generative AI.
Course Hero Company Information
Course Hero Company Overview
Course Hero, a Learneo business, is an online learning platform with over 100 million course-specific study resources contributed by our community of students and educators, and produced by our team of educational content specialists in collaboration with subject experts. You’ll find practice problems, study guides, videos, class notes, and step-by-step explanations for every subject you’re studying—from economics to literature, biology to history, accounting to psychology, and everything in between. Through Course Hero, you can quickly find what you need to learn deeply. We work closely with educators to help support student learning and complement what’s happening in the classroom. We want to see more students walking up to the podium on graduation day, proud of what they’ve accomplished, and ready to build great lives for themselves. We aim to help them get there.
Course Hero was founded in 2006 and its current CEO is John Peacock. Since its inception 20 years ago, Course Hero has grown to 179 employees.
Course Hero Mission, Vision & Values
Course Hero Mission Statement
Transform studying into a seamless experience for every course.
Course Hero Vision Statement
A world where every student graduates, confident and prepared. Course Hero is in the Business of Helping People Learn and Thrive. We are a group of passionate and curious problem solvers, dedicated to improving the student learning journey. As with our community of students, tutors, and educators, we aim to help our employees thrive both inside and outside of work. If the idea of growing your career with a learning-driven company piques your interest, then pull up a (virtual) chair.
Course Hero Values
- Customer-Focused
- Take Ownership
- Collaborative
- Always Improving
- Gritty
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Course Hero
Course Hero is for the curious. As a group of lifelong learners, personal development and community connection are at the core of our culture. Our employees get 8 hours of paid volunteer time off per quarter, and provide dollar-for-dollar donation matching (up to $1K) to a charity of your choice, annually.
| Headquarter | 2000 Seaport Blvd, 3rd Floor Redwood City, CA 94063 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.coursehero.com |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
| Tel | 49-30-54-44-59-00 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.coursehero.com/jobs |
| Social Sites |
Course Hero Employees
Course Hero has 179 employees. 93 employees at Course Hero have reviewed Course Hero across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 93 Course Hero employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Course Hero are extremely happy with their total compensation at Course Hero, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Course Hero are extremely happy with their team. 93 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Course Hero are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Course Hero believe the environment at Course Hero is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Course Hero is comfortably fast. About 77% of the employees at Course Hero work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Course Hero are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Course Hero employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Course Hero report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
97% of Course Hero employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Course Hero employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
97% of Course Hero employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Course Hero employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
95% of Course Hero employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Course Hero - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Course Hero KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Course Hero's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 88 Course Hero employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 80 have said yes.
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Course Hero CEO & Leadership
85 /100
Course Hero CEO Awards and Recognitions
Course Hero’s CEO John Peacock started in this role in 2022. John’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, John Peacock has won the Best CEOs in 2024. In addition, John has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2022 specifically for Diversity, making Course Hero’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Course Hero’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, employees in the Design department, and Male employees. However, employees in the Product department, Hispanic or Latino employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Course Hero’s competitors, John Peacock ranks right above Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda. Under Peacock’s leadership, Course Hero employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Happiness. Gender and Environment are two areas, according to respondents, where Course Hero could stand to see real improvement.
Course Hero Leadership
The Course Hero Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO John Peacock, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer Stephen Horne, and EVP of Engineering Josh Tyler
John Peacock CEO / President
John Peacock serves as the CEO / President of Course Hero.
Stephen Horne Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer
Stephen Horne serves as the Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer of Course Hero.
Josh Tyler EVP of Engineering
Josh Tyler serves as the EVP of Engineering of Course Hero.
Andrew Nesbit Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships
Andrew Nesbit serves as the Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships of Course Hero.
Devin Dworak VP of Business Operations
Devin Dworak serves as the VP of Business Operations of Course Hero.
Genevieve Conaty VP of Design
Genevieve Conaty serves as the VP of Design for Course Hero. Genevieve started at Course Hero in August of 2018.... read more
Tara Graham VP of Educator Community & Partnerships
Tara Graham serves as the VP of Educator Community & Partnerships of Course Hero.
Kris Espiritu VP of Finance
Kris Espiritu serves as the VP of Finance of Course Hero.
Andrew Grauer CEO and Co-Founder
Andrew Grauer serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Course Hero.
Course Hero Salaries
How much does Course Hero pay?
How much do people at Course Hero get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Course Hero is $124,222, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $149,714, or $71 per hour.
At Course Hero, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $190,586 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $57,582 annually. Average Course Hero salaries by department include: Marketing at $191,006, Design at $101,275, IT at $108,356, and Business Development at $111,432. Half of Course Hero salaries are above $149,714.
92 employees at Course Hero rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 192 ratings) while 92 employees at Course Hero rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 180 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $84k | $84k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $119k | $119k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $147k | $147k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $207k | $207k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $255k | $255k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $349k | $349k | 100th Percentile |
$124,222*
Average Compensation
$149,714*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Course Hero Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Course Hero
Diverse employees at Course Hero score the company 85/100 across various culture categories, placing Course Hero in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Course Hero across various culture dimensions.
We know that one of the most important factors of a job search is finding a place where you belong. When joining Course Hero, you join a company that recognizes and embraces differences, builds trust, and creates space for you to use your authentic voice.,,Learning is a space that hasn’t always been, but should be, intersectional and inclusive. Together we are fostering an inclusive culture and creating products by building relationships with community partners and local vendors. We are committed to increasing representation for historically underrepresented groups & acting on opportunities unique to Course Hero and Learneo.,,In our efforts to foster education and support our employees, we host year-round cultural celebrations, focused heritage months, and employee resource group (ERG) gatherings.,,Some of our ERG's are: ,,Worldwoven: Supporting immigrants & allies,Queeroes: A place for LGBTQIA folks and their allies to connect and learn,Voces: Supporting Latinx & allies,Amplifly: A fun and inclusive space where we celebrate Asian culture and support each other through allyship,Raven: Supporting women & allies,,At Course Hero, we strive to provide a safe space, where we are learning from each other, acting as allies and advocates, and advising on key moments and opportunities that connect back to our communities. We take a structured, bias-mitigating and inclusive approach to recruitment, something we hope all have felt in their interview process. We believe that things don’t stop here, that your personal sense of belonging and contribution to an inclusive environment at Course Hero is just beginning.
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Course Hero Perks & Benefits
At Course Hero, We Are People-First: We foster a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and encourages wellbeing and personal development. Our employees are fans of our virtual-first work environment (bye bye commute), employee experience that extends beyond the office and holistic wellness, health, family planning and leave benefits. Here’s how we support our people. We also provide a $10K family planning stipend, 16 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, $2K annual wellness, $5K annual education assistance and development stipend. We also pay all expenses for industry conferences, and provide dollar-for-dollar donation matching (up to $1K) to a charity of your choice, annually. Our virtual-first employee experience extends beyond the office with a $500 work from home stipend, plus a $200 per month home tech stipend. Every week, 1 meal is on us, and every quarter, we deliver snacks straight to your door.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
Course Hero PTO
Course Hero's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Course Hero's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Course Hero Careers
Course Hero Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Course Hero applied for 17 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 88% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Course Hero unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Course Hero has a total of 179 employees
17
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 88% Granted (15 out of 17)
- 0% Denied ( out of 17)
- 12% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 17)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 17)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Course Hero on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Product | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 33% | |
Marketing | 11% | |
IT | 11% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 56% | |
|---|---|---|
Seattle | 11% | |
Los Angeles | 11% | |
Antioch | 11% | |
Other | 11% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Course Hero
What is Course Hero address?
Course Hero location is at 2000 Seaport Blvd, 3rd Floor
Who is the CEO of Course Hero?
Course Hero CEO is John Peacock, their score by employees is 85
What is Course Hero eNPS?
The eNPS for Course Hero is 46
What is the salary for Financial Analyst in Course Hero?
Financial Analyst average salary in the US is 99k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Course Hero?
The average salaries for Engineering in Course Hero is 138k
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