INDUSTRY CRISIS ALERT

Online Education Has a Trust Crisis

96% completion failure rates. Legal battles over fake job placement claims. Students losing faith in online courses. Your reputation is at stake.

CRISIS STATS

The Trust Breakdown

Industry-wide failure metrics

MOOC completion rateUniversity of Pennsylvania study
4%
Coursera rating778 Trustpilot reviews
1.4/5
Flatiron School settlementFalse placement claims
$375k
Source: University of Pennsylvania Study
THE PROBLEM

Students Are Losing Faith in Online Education

Industry data reveals a devastating trust crisis that's destroying student confidence and business revenue across all educational platforms.

4%
MOOC completion rate
University of Pennsylvania study
1.4/5
Coursera rating
778 Trustpilot reviews
$375k
Flatiron School settlement
False placement claims
86%
Adults distrust online courses
YouGov poll

Major Platforms Are Failing

coursera
1.4/5
edx
1.5/5
domestika
1.7/5
udemy
1.9/5
skillshare
2.1/5
"Not a single platform exceeds 2.1 stars" — TrustCourse Industry Report
THE IMPACT

This Crisis Is Destroying Businesses

The trust deficit isn't just statistics—it's costing real money and destroying legitimate businesses that provide genuine educational value.

Legal Consequences

Flatiron School
2017
$375,000 settlement for misleading job placement claims
BloomTech (Lambda School)
2023
CFPB investigation for false 86% placement rates
Multiple Bootcamps
Ongoing
Consumer protection actions nationwide

Student Backlash

"Boot camps will not get you a job right now. Stop asking."
— Viral Reddit thread with 1,500+ upvotes
Frustrated learners voicing concerns
Widespread dissatisfaction among developers
Social media warnings going viral
Community trust completely broken

The Bottom Line

Even quality courses are being damaged by the industry-wide trust crisis. Students can't tell legitimate programs from questionable ones.

Revenue Loss
Lower enrollment rates
Brand Damage
Guilt by association
Student Hesitation
Fear of being scammed
WE UNDERSTAND

Quality Courses Suffer From Industry Problems

You provide genuine value and excellent education, but students can't distinguish between legitimate courses and questionable programs in the current market.

Your Challenges

Lack of Credible Reviews
Students can't find trustworthy, verified feedback about your courses
Guilt by Association
Your reputation suffers due to industry-wide scandals and failures
Skeptical Students
Prospective learners hesitate to enroll due to widespread trust issues
Difficulty Standing Out
Hard to differentiate your quality content from questionable programs

What Quality Providers Need

Verified student feedback
Transparent credibility metrics
Third-party validation
Fraud-resistant review system
Easy integration with existing systems
The Result You Want:
Students who can trust your quality and enroll with confidence, knowing they're choosing a legitimate, valuable educational experience.
THE SOLUTION

Rebuild Trust with Verified Reviews

TrustCourse helps quality course providers stand out with authenticated student feedback, transparent credibility metrics, and fraud-resistant verification systems.

How We Solve the Trust Crisis

Multi-Layer Verification
Email verification, purchase confirmation, LMS integration, and AI fraud detection ensure only real student reviews
TrustScore™ Algorithm
Proprietary scoring that considers ratings, completion rates, outcomes, and review authenticity
Third-Party Independence
Students trust reviews more when they come from an independent platform, not the course provider
VERIFIED BY TRUSTCOURSE
Advanced Data Science Course
by TechEd Academy
100% Verified
Course Rating
9.4/10
Based on 847 verified student reviews
TrustScore™
9.6
Completion
89%
Job Ready
76%
35% enrollment increase

Ready to Rebuild Trust?

Join quality course providers who are already using verified reviews to stand out from questionable competitors and rebuild student confidence.

SIMPLE PROCESS

Start Collecting Verified Reviewsin Minutes

Our streamlined, three-step process makes it effortless to gather authentic feedback and build unshakeable trust with your audience.

1

Integrate & Invite

Connect your LMS or upload student lists. Send automated invitations to students post-course completion.

2

Verify & Collect

Students submit reviews. Our system verifies authenticity through multiple checks before publishing.

3

Showcase & Analyze

Display verified reviews using widgets. Monitor feedback and gain insights from your dashboard.

Get started in under 5 minutes
INTEGRATIONS

Works with Your Existing LMS

Seamlessly integrate with popular learning management systems to automate the review collection process and verify student authenticity.

One-click setup
Auto verification
Real-time sync
Don't see your LMS?
Custom integrations available via our API
PRICING PLANS

Choose the Right Plan for Your Needs

Simple, transparent pricing designed to scale with your institution's growth. Start free and upgrade as you expand.

Basic

Ideal for individual instructors & small teams

Freeforever
Perfect for getting started
Collect reviews for free
Manage up to 3 courses
  • Review Management Dashboard
  • Basic Review Widgets
  • Respond to Reviews
  • Managed Courses QuotaUp to 3 courses
  • TrustScore™ Display
  • LMS Integration (Limited)
  • Priority Support
  • Analytics & Reporting
  • API Access
Most Popular

Premium

For growing institutions needing more power. First month is free!

$39/month
Up to 100 courses included
Display TrustScore™
FreshStart™ feature included
  • Review Management Dashboard
  • Advanced Review Widgets
  • Respond to Reviews
  • Managed Courses QuotaUp to 100 courses
  • TrustScore™ Display
  • FreshStart™ Version Control
  • LMS Integration (Basic)
  • Priority Support
  • Analytics & Reporting
  • Expert Arbitration
  • API Access

Enterprise

Full suite for large institutions & enterprises

$199/month
Custom quotas available
Expert Arbitration included
Full integration & API
  • Review Management Dashboard
  • Customizable Widgets & Badges
  • Respond to Reviews
  • Managed Courses QuotaCustom Quotas Available
  • TrustScore™ Display
  • FreshStart™ Version Control
  • Expert Arbitration
  • Full LMS Integrations
  • Dedicated Support Manager
  • Advanced Analytics & Reporting
  • Full API Access
GOT QUESTIONS?

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about TrustCourse for Business. Can't find what you're looking for?Contact us.

How are reviews verified?

We verify reviews through a multi-step process including email verification, course purchase confirmation, student enrollment validation via LMS integration, and AI-powered fraud detection algorithms to ensure authenticity. This provides prospective students with confidence in the feedback they're reading.

Can I respond to reviews?

Yes, all plans include the ability to respond to both positive and negative reviews through your dashboard. This helps you engage with students, address concerns publicly, and demonstrate your commitment to continuous improvement and student satisfaction.

How do TrustCourse professional reviews work?

Our network of subject matter experts and educational professionals evaluate your courses based on content quality, teaching methodology, and learning outcomes. You can request professional reviews from our pool of verified experts, and choose whether to display them on your profile.

What LMS platforms do you integrate with?

We integrate with all major learning management systems including Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, Coursera, Udemy, and many more. Our API allows for custom integrations with proprietary systems as well.

How is the TrustScore™ calculated?

Our proprietary TrustScore™ algorithm takes into account multiple factors including review ratings, course completion rates, student outcomes, review recency, and review authenticity to provide a comprehensive trust metric that prospective students can rely on.

How can I display reviews on my website?

We provide easy-to-implement widgets and badges that you can add to your website to showcase your reviews and TrustScore™. These are customizable and available on all plans with simple integration instructions. Advanced API access is available on the Unlimited plan.

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