Brilliant
Basic Information
Description
Brilliant offers a hands-on, problem-solving approach to learning. Its app presents interactive puzzles and challenges to teach concepts in a way that encourages critical thinking rather than rote memorization.
Platform & History
Brilliant.org is a freemium, for-profit online learning platform launched in 2012 by Sue Khim. It features 70+ guided, problem-solving courses in STEM—especially math, science, and computer science.
The platform is structured around interactive lessons, quizzes, puzzles, and visual tools rather than passive lectures
Learning Experience & Design
The site animates and gamifies learning for increased engagement, offering bite-sized lessons, daily challenges, and progress tracking, across web and mobile.
Community Features
Users can tap into a community wiki, conversation forums, and collaborative learning—though it remains largely self-guided.
Pricing
While a limited free plan provides access to previews and daily challenges, full course access requires a Premium subscription
Educators may apply for free access
Platform & History
Brilliant.org is a freemium, for-profit online learning platform launched in 2012 by Sue Khim. It features 70+ guided, problem-solving courses in STEM—especially math, science, and computer science.
The platform is structured around interactive lessons, quizzes, puzzles, and visual tools rather than passive lectures
Learning Experience & Design
The site animates and gamifies learning for increased engagement, offering bite-sized lessons, daily challenges, and progress tracking, across web and mobile.
Community Features
Users can tap into a community wiki, conversation forums, and collaborative learning—though it remains largely self-guided.
Pricing
While a limited free plan provides access to previews and daily challenges, full course access requires a Premium subscription
Educators may apply for free access
Attributes
Format
Online Courses
Features
Interactive Quizzes, Personalized Learning, Mobile Optimization
Cost
Freemium