Teach Smarter with OLI

How OLI Supports Your Teaching

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Academic Courses

Instructor-led, LMS-integrated courses with built-in learning insights

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Torus Course Editor

Customize and create courses with an easy-to-use authoring tool

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Learning Engineering Services

Get expert support to design, test, and improve learning experiences

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Affordable Course Pricing with Flexible Options

We believe quality education should be accessible and affordable. OLI provides high-quality online courses at low per-student costs, helping institutions and students access effective learning materials without financial barriers.

$25

per student for most courses

pricing may vary by course or institution

Get Started with Your OLI Course

Set up your account and start teaching in just a few simple steps

Explore Courses

Browse our library to find the right course for your class

Create an Instructor Account

Set Up Your Course

Follow our guide to create your course for either review or student use

Choose How to Teach

Use OLI with your school’s LMS or share a direct course link with students

Invite Your Students

Students can join through your LMS or with a Course Key

Frequently asked questions

We’re here to help with any questions you have about using, customizing, or teaching with OLI courses.

What flexible payment options are available for OLI course access?Vanessa Chang2025-05-22T12:16:34-04:00

What flexible payment options are available for OLI course access?

OLI offers two main payment options:

Students pay individually
Students can pay directly when enrolling in their course using a credit card or an OLI Payment Code. For those receiving financial aid, OLI Payment Codes can be made available through the campus bookstore.
Institution pays on behalf of students
If your institution covers the cost, students will not be asked for payment during enrollment. The institution is billed after the Add/Drop period based on total enrollments. Bulk pricing and batch-purchase discounts are also available.

How do I request access to preview a course?Vanessa Chang2025-03-24T09:36:24-04:00

How do I request access to preview a course?

To preview course materials, sign up for an instructor account. Once your account is approved, you can explore content and start building a course for review or classroom use.

How do I integrate OLI into my LMS?Vanessa Chang2025-03-24T09:41:06-04:00

How do I integrate OLI into my LMS?

OLI works with most major LMS platforms like Moodle, Canvas, and Blackboard. Your students can access the course via a special link inside your LMS. If your school isn’t already integrated, we can help you get set up.

How do I teach directly using OLI?Vanessa Chang2025-03-24T09:41:33-04:00

How do I teach directly using OLI?

No LMS? No problem. After you create your course, you’ll get a unique course key to share with your students. They’ll use that key to register through this student page and join your class.

I’m teaching at Carnegie Mellon University. What support is available to me?Vanessa Chang2025-03-24T09:41:50-04:00

I’m teaching at Carnegie Mellon University. What support is available to me?

CMU instructors can get direct support from the Eberly Center. Contact their team or visit the center for more information.

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