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# CourseStorm

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> CourseStorm is a powerful class registration and marketing platform built exclusively for online and in-person nonformal Arts, Enrichment, Community Ed, Corporate \&amp; Workforce Training, Health Education, and Kids programs.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 35 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of CourseStorm

Integrated Payment Processing&#10;&#10;• CourseStorm includes built-in payment processing, enabling users to accept online payments simply and securely. &#10;• CourseStorm is fully PCI compliant, ensuring all credit card information is received and encrypted securely.&#10;&#10;Communication Tools &#10;&#10;•  CourseStorm facilitates effective email marketing, allowing users to send students course news, updates, and reminders quickly and effectively. &#10;•  CourseStorm’s automated email tools include abandoned cart, low enrollment, and class cancellation alerts.&#10;•  Best of all, CourseStorm’s automated recommendation engine can send customized emails to each student with class suggestions just for them, increasing class registrations with no extra work for you\!&#10; &#10;Other Features&#10;&#10;• Users can generate custom registration forms, providing users with the tools to adjust the information on registration forms conveniently.&#10;• CourseStorm's friends and family feature allows registrants to register multiple people at once.&#10;• CourseStorm is mobile-friendly, affording students the flexibility to find and register for classes on the move.&#10;• We grow together with pay-as-you-go pricing and no monthly fees or lock-in contracts. &#10;• CourseStorm can be integrated with other systems using our REST API or Zapier integrations. &#10;• Integrate CourseStorm with your website using our website display widget, calendar feed widget, or WordPress plugin.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 35 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: CourseStorm
- **Location**: Orono, US
- **Founded**: 2012

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$99.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate
- **Pricing Details**: CourseStorm offers a plan for every stage of growth, whether you’re just starting out or running a mature education program. Each plan includes the most important features to save staff time, give participants the very best experience, and support your goals.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- ACH Payment Processing
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Attendance Management
- Attendance Tracking Software
- Attendee Tracking
- Billing & Invoicing
- Booking Management
- Calendar Management
- Calendar Sync
- Class Management
- Class Registration Software
- Class Scheduling
- Client Portal
- Communication Management
- Contact Management Software
- Credit Card Processing
- Customer Database

## Integrations (7 total)

- ChatGPT
- Google Calendar
- Leap Patron Management
- Little Green Light
- Spektrix
- WordPress
- Zapier

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support

## Category

- [Registration Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/82/registration/software)

## Related Categories

- [Registration Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/82/registration/software)
- [Class Registration Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1467/class-registration/software)
- [Camp Management Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/34/camp-management/software)
- [Music School Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/769/music-school/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Corsizio](https://www.getapp.ca/software/113761/corsizio) — 4.8/5 (225 reviews)
2. [Jackrabbit Dance](https://www.getapp.ca/software/104625/jackrabbit-dance) — 4.6/5 (743 reviews)
3. [Arlo Training Management Software](https://www.getapp.ca/software/107973/arlo-training-event-software) — 4.7/5 (147 reviews)
4. [Sawyer](https://www.getapp.ca/software/111035/sawyer) — 4.5/5 (318 reviews)
5. [iClassPro](https://www.getapp.ca/software/124983/iclasspro) — 4.5/5 (477 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Easy to pilot a project" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *March 18, 2019* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: CourseStorm allowed my to pilot test my courses without building an actual website. It provided an easy registration and payment site for the students. The services come at reasonable cost for a starting e-teacher like me, compared to Outschool and other online platforms.
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> **Cons**: It does not provide much freedom in page design, but is definitely valuable as a first step.
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> The customer service is great, and I had a good experience overall.

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### "Ease of use" — 5.0/5

> **vanessa** | *July 25, 2019* | Primary/Secondary Education | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I've tried a lot of registration software and was looking for something to save time on the management side of my business.  Coursestorm does that.  My teachers are able to input their own class information and track their own students which is very helpful.  It is also very simple and straight forward.
> 
> **Cons**: The cost is higher than of systems.
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> Very positive experience.  Customer service is responsive and open to suggestions.  Software is simple and easy to use.

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### "Won't use again." — 1.0/5

> **Metis** | *April 24, 2020* | Professional Training & Coaching | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy for clients to use. Easy to set up.
> 
> **Cons**: The customer services was "supposed" to be excellent but I did not find it to be so. I had an issue with payout.
> 
> Extremely hard to work with. Rude customer service...I would not recommend.

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### "Elective Course Registration" — 5.0/5

> **Katherine** | *March 21, 2023* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: The CourseStorm site was very easy to set up and any questions I had were immediately helped by the support team. They were even able to help me with some situations unique to our purposes. We had 100s of students use the site with no issue.
> 
> **Cons**: Currently, you have to write a cost for a course on the course description, but you can write FREE. People are also able to sign up other people and this feature can't be turned off.

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### "Very happy with CourseStorm" — 5.0/5

> **Virginia** | *October 17, 2018* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: CourseStorm is easy to use and provides a comprehensive registration program for our campers.  Customer service is excellent and functionality has been improving.  We will continue to use CourseStorm for our Summer Camp registrations\!
> 
> **Cons**: There is some functionality that would be very nice to have.   In discussions with their developers my concerns have been acknowledged and most of my concerns are being addressed.

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