Keep learners engaged long after Lesson 1.
Discussion spaces, threaded replies, DMs, live events and polls — sitting right next to your course content under one brand.
Turn your course into a community in three steps.
Spin up a space
Pick a name, theme and member policy — public, members-only, or course-gated.
Seed the conversation
Pin welcome posts, add your team as moderators, and schedule your first live event.
Measure what sticks
Dashboard shows DAU, posts per learner, replies-per-thread, and drop-off signals.
Everything included, out of the box.
Spaces & threads
Organise conversations by cohort, topic, or course — public, private, or paid.
Live events
Schedule cohort calls, drop-in Q&As and broadcasts with built-in Zoom integration.
Direct messages
1-on-1 and small group DMs with read receipts, file sharing, and moderation.
Polls & reactions
Lightweight engagement signals that don't require learners to write a reply.
Moderator tools
Flag queues, content filters, and role-based moderation to keep discussion healthy.
Mobile push
Notifications that actually bring learners back — delivered in your branded app.
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