The Great Courses coupon codes

Current discount codes and deals at The Great Courses, the biggest saving right now is 20%.

โœ“ Last checked & updated: November 13, 2026JuliaReviewed by Julia
Coupon code

Extra 20% off Hobby and Personal Pursuits courses that are already on sale

Valid until 11/27/2026
20%
Deal

Free trial on The Great Courses streaming plans, cancel before it ends at no charge

Valid until 1/22/2027

Apply the coupon code (step by step)

  1. Browse shop.thegreatcourses.com and add the course you want to own to your cart.
  2. Open the cart from the top of the page.
  3. Type your coupon code into the promo code box and apply it. You can see the shop front in the screenshot below.
  4. Check that the sale price dropped again, then check out. Class is in session!
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The latest code was added in October 2026, we monitor and update this page continuously. Today's best is 20%, historically The Great Courses campaigns have averaged 28%, so it can pay to keep an eye on this page. Historically most The Great Courses codes drop in October, worth waiting for if you can.

Ways to save at The Great Courses

Sales & promotions at The Great Courses

โœ“ Available now

Active right now, use code E3X9.

Expert video courses to stream or to own

Course sales and US only promo codes are the usual ways to pay less at The Great Courses. Course sales rotate by subject, and codes often add an extra 20% or so. Streaming plans start with a free trial, and canceling before it ends means no charge. The Plus plan covers all the smaller services for about the price of two. Professors and subject experts teach the courses. You can buy single courses to keep or stream the library. Prefer listening on the go? Try Libro.fm for audiobooks.

FAQ

Does The Great Courses offer a free trial?

Yes. Each streaming plan starts with a free trial that unlocks every course in that plan. You can watch on a phone, a browser or a TV app.

Will I be charged if I cancel The Great Courses trial?

No, as long as you cancel on the My Account page before the trial ends. You keep access until the trial period is over.

What is the difference between Signature, Living and Classics?

Signature and Classics focus on subjects like science, history and philosophy. Living covers health, mindfulness, hobbies, travel and finance. The Plus plan includes all of them.

Can I watch The Great Courses on my TV?

Yes. There are apps for Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV, plus iOS and Android devices.

Do The Great Courses promo codes work outside the US?

The shop's codes are marked as valid in the US only. International customers get their own coupons by email.

Expired coupons

Deal

LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Free Trial + 30% Off The Great Courses Classics

Valid until 11/2/2026 ยท classics.thegreatcourses.com/?exp_code=classics5&utm_source=Partner/Affiliate&utm_medium=CPA_Affiliate&utm_campaign=1012871
Deal

LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Free Trial + 30% Off The Great Courses Living

Valid until 11/2/2026 ยท https://living.thegreatcourses.com/?exp_code=living5&utm_source=Partner/Affiliate&utm_medium=CPA_Affiliate&utm_campaign=1012872
Deal

LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Free Trial + 30% Off The Great Courses Signature Collection

Valid until 11/2/2026 ยท https://signature.thegreatcourses.com/?exp_code=signature5&utm_source=Partner/Affiliate&utm_medium=CPA_Affiliate&utm_campaign=1012873

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