MemberPress Courses is a learning management system add-on that enables WordPress users to create, protect, and sell online courses through an integrated visual builder. With a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Capterra, it provides a stable environment for generating recurring revenue from digital education.
WPExclusive members get access to MemberPress Courses as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full MemberPress collection →
What Is MemberPress Courses?
MemberPress Courses is developed by MemberPress and is a learning plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the learning category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for educators and membership site owners. MemberPress Courses eliminates the need to fiddle with complex custom post types or manual page nesting.
The plugin solves the difficulty of setting up a structured LMS within a membership site by providing a click-and-go process. It is designed for creators who want to transition from a simple idea to a published curriculum without managing multiple disparate systems.
MemberPress Courses Features
The MemberPress Courses feature set is built around an intuitive, visual experience that mimics the modern WordPress block editor.
Visual Course Builder
The core of MemberPress Courses is its drag-and-drop course builder designed for rapid content creation. Educators can structure lessons, modules, and sections visually without writing code. This integrated pagemaker makes styling a cinch while ensuring the learning path remains clear and organized for the student.
Advanced LMS Tools
The plugin includes essential learning features such as automated progress tracking and a built-in gradebook. Users can add quizzes to validate student outcomes and reinforce core concepts. These data points help administrators manage results and understand where learners might be struggling in the curriculum.
Certification and Protection
Upon completion, MemberPress Courses allows for awarding shareable and expirable certificates. Content is secured using standard MemberPress access rules, ensuring only active subscribers can view specific lessons. This keeps course content, access levels, and payment data perfectly aligned within a single WordPress installation.
Pricing
Check current pricing on the MemberPress Courses sales page — WPExclusive members access it as part of their plan. The retail version is typically packaged with MemberPress Launch, Growth, and Scale licenses.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch License | Varies | 1 Site | Basic LMS features |
| Growth/Scale | Varies | Multi-site | Advanced LMS features |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | MemberPress Courses + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers MemberPress Courses plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The current version is 1.4.10. The plugin receives regular updates to maintain compatibility with the latest Gutenberg releases and WordPress core standards. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install
- Download the MemberPress Courses .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Ensure the main MemberPress license key is active in the settings
- Navigate to MemberPress → Add-ons to enable supplementary features like Quizzes or Gradebook
Use Cases
Online Coaches and Solo Creators
Coaches can turn their expertise into paid courses rapidly using the visual builder. MemberPress Courses handles the transition from a simple blog to a recurring revenue business by grouping lessons into memberships.
Professional Training Organizations
Entities requiring formal assessments can use the quizzes and gradebook features. The ability to issue official certificates makes it a viable solution for compliance training and professional development programs.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
Agencies can deploy professional learning platforms for dozens of clients without individual license overhead. A WPExclusive membership allows for scaling these client sites at a fixed, predictable cost.
vs Alternatives
| Feature | MemberPress Courses | Tutor LMS | Zoho People LMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Builder | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Membership Native | ✅ Built-in | ❌ Needs Add-on | ❌ No |
| Gradebook | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Starting Price | With MemberPress | $199+ | SaaS Pricing |
| Available on WPExclusive | ✅ Yes | ❌ | ❌ |
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Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Integrated directly with MemberPress access rules and payments
- Visual drag-and-drop builder matches the WordPress block editor experience
- Includes robust progress tracking and graduation certificates
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires the main MemberPress plugin to function correctly
- Advanced features like Quizzes are split into separate sub-add-ons
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is MemberPress Courses GPL Licensed?
Yes. MemberPress Courses is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) — the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get MemberPress Courses on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you MemberPress Courses plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MemberPress Courses do?
MemberPress Courses is a learning management system add-on used to build and sell educational content. MemberPress Courses provides a visual interface for lessons while leveraging existing membership rules for protection.
Is MemberPress Courses free?
MemberPress Courses is a premium add-on included with paid MemberPress plans. You can access it via WPExclusive from $9.99/month.
What is the latest version of MemberPress Courses?
The current version is 1.4.10. The plugin is actively maintained — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release.
How much does MemberPress Courses cost?
Retail pricing is tied to MemberPress licenses, which start in the hundreds of dollars. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use MemberPress Courses via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
What are the best alternatives to MemberPress Courses?
Common alternatives include Tutor LMS and Zoho People LMS. MemberPress Courses is unique because it is natively built for the MemberPress ecosystem, and all are available on WPExclusive within the same membership.
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