For college marketing and communications teams

Your courses are
invisible in search

Upload your course data and Course Beacon publishes a filterable directory in minutes — with a search-indexable page for every course you offer.

Built by a college web manager who’s lived this exact problem
Platform

Everything your institution needs

Built for marketing and communications teams. Designed for students and faculty.

Instant Search

Matches course title, number, and subject as students type — no page reload, no separate search index to manage.

Faceted Filters

Subject, campus, term, and format each become a live filter students can click — plus an Available Sections Only toggle.

One Page Per Course

Full description, prerequisites, and every section's meeting time and location — on one page, no matter how many terms it's offered in.

WCAG 2.1 AA Accessible

Keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and real color contrast — built in from the start, not bolted on afterward.

Works With Any SIS

A guided import wizard maps your export automatically, whatever system it comes from — no live integration or IT ticket required.

Custom Domain & Team Access

Publish on your own domain, and invite co-admins to manage the directory together — no shared logins required.

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This is exactly what your students experience. Search, filter, and browse.

ART 101
Introduction to Drawing
Art · (3 Credits)
In-Person
An introduction to fundamental drawing techniques, including line, form, shading, and composition, using a variety of dry media.
ART 210
Digital Photography
Art · (3 Credits)
Hybrid
Covers camera operation, exposure, and composition, along with digital editing techniques used to prepare a professional portfolio.
BIOL 101
Introduction to Biology
Biology · (4 Credits)
In-Person
A survey of core biological concepts, including cell structure, genetics, evolution, and ecology, with a weekly laboratory component.
CSCI 101
Introduction to Programming
Computer Science · (3 Credits)
Online
An introduction to programming fundamentals -- variables, control flow, functions, and basic data structures -- using a modern general-purpo...
ENGL 101
College Writing I
English · (3 Credits)
In-Person
Develops foundational college writing skills through frequent short essays, peer workshops, and instructor feedback on argument and structur...
HIST 101
World History I
History · (3 Credits)
Hybrid
Surveys major civilizations and cross-cultural exchange from ancient times through the early modern period, with an emphasis on primary sour...
MATH 101
College Algebra
Mathematics · (3 Credits)
In-Person
Covers linear and quadratic equations, functions, graphing, and systems of equations, preparing students for further coursework in mathemati...
PSYC 101
Introduction to Psychology
Psychology · (3 Credits)
Online
A broad survey of the field of psychology, covering behavior, cognition, development, and the biological basis of mental processes.
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

No per-student fees. No setup costs. Cancel anytime.

Starter
Free
No credit card required
  • Search & filtering
  • Course detail pages
  • Free subdomain (yourcollege.thecoursebeacon.com)
  • Guided import wizard
  • Full admin dashboard
  • Customize your branding
Get started
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Institution
$99/mo
  • Everything in Starter
  • Custom domain
  • Auto-generated sitemap for search engines
  • Connect Google Analytics or Tag Manager
  • Invite unlimited team members
  • Cancel anytime, no contract
Get started
Organization
Custom
  • Everything in Institution
  • One organization, multiple directories (e.g. multi-campus systems)
  • Tailored setup
  • Let’s talk about what you need
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Stop hiding your courses.
Show them to the world.

Course Beacon shines a light on your courses in search engines and makes it easy for students to find the classes they need.

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