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Kadenze
by Kadenze
What Kadenze is
Kadenze is a web-based course service for learners interested in courses offered in mixed formats. Its Free User plan costs nothing and includes enrollment in many courses, lecture videos, and course forum discussions. Learners who want more course access and learning tools can choose Premium for $20 a month, billed at $20 USD a month. Premium includes unlimited course enrollment, exclusive lessons, assignment submission, grades and feedback, verified certificates, and portfolio building. A 7-day trial is listed alongside the free and paid options. Kadenze offers subscription access, and course certificates are available; verified certificates are included with Premium. The service is accessed on the web. The maker is Kadenze, which was founded in 2013. The free tier provides a way to enroll in many courses and follow lecture videos and discussions, while Premium expands enrollment and adds lessons, assignment and feedback tools, verified credentials, and portfolio features. This makes the two plans suited to different levels of course participation, from browsing and learning through free enrollment to completing coursework and building a portfolio with a monthly subscription.
Who it suits
Kadenze suits learners who want web access to courses in mixed formats, with free enrollment in many courses and access to lectures and discussions. Premium is for learners seeking unlimited enrollment, exclusive lessons, assignment feedback, verified certificates, and portfolio building.
What it does well
- Free plan includes enrollment in many courses.
- Lecture videos and forum discussions are available on the free plan.
- Premium offers unlimited course enrollment and exclusive lessons.
- Premium includes assignment submission, grades, and feedback.
- Verified certificates and portfolio building are included in Premium.
What to know first
- Premium costs $20 a month.
- The free plan does not include unlimited enrollment or Premium tools.
- Access is listed for web only.
Limits
The free plan allows enrollment in many courses rather than unlimited enrollment and does not include exclusive lessons, assignment submission, grades and feedback, verified certificates, or portfolio building. Premium is $20 a month and has a listed 7-day trial.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free User | Free for everyone · Many courses; lecture videos and forum discussions; cannot submit assignments, receive college credit, or build a portfolio | Free |
| Premium | $20 USD a month; pay nothing today during the free 7-day trial; cancel anytime · Unlimited courses · assignments, grades and feedback · verified certificates · forums and peer collaboration · portfolio | $20 a month |
| Credit eligible course | $300 USD per academic credit · Select credit eligible courses; additional fees vary by credits enrolled | $300, paid once |
| Kadenze Programs | Prices vary based on program and credit-eligibility · Program fees are additional; optional college credit may be available | On request |
As kadenze.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.kadenze.com/.
- Choose the Free User plan or the Premium plan.
- Use the web service to enroll in courses.
- Consider the listed 7-day trial for the paid option.
Verdict
Choose Kadenze if you want web-based courses and can make use of its free enrollment, lecture videos, and discussions. Premium is a fit for learners who need unlimited enrollment, coursework feedback, verified certificates, or portfolio building. Look elsewhere if you need a listed platform beyond web.
Questions
Is Kadenze free?
Yes. The Free User plan costs nothing and includes enrollment in many courses, lecture videos, and forum discussions.
How much does Premium cost?
Premium costs $20 a month, billed at $20 USD a month. A 7-day trial is listed.
What does Premium add?
Premium includes unlimited course enrollment, exclusive lessons, assignment submission, grades and feedback, verified certificates, and portfolio building.
Which platforms can I use?
Kadenze is available on the web.
Are course certificates available?
Yes. Course certificates are available, and verified certificates are included in Premium.
Who makes Kadenze?
The maker is Kadenze, founded in 2013.
Facts from Kadenze's own pages
- Cancellation and refunds
- Premium can be downgraded at any time but continues through the current billing cycle, and membership and credit enrollment fees are non-refundable. · kadenze.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Kadenze Connect lets learners collaborate with peers, share feedback, showcase work, and follow their courses. · kadenze.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Course certificates
- Yes · kadenze.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Course formats
- mixed · kadenze.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Courses
- Courses are developed by universities and industry partners, and Premium unlocks the course library. · kadenze.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Credit limits
- College credit is available only on select courses, with additional fees based on the credits enrolled; program prices vary. · kadenze.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2013 · kadenze.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free account limits
- Free users can watch lecture videos and view forum discussions in many courses, but cannot submit assignments, receive credit, or build a portfolio. · kadenze.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · kadenze.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Institutional LMS
- Kannu is a customizable learning management system used by colleges, universities, high schools, nonprofits, and companies. · kadenze.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Learning features
- Lessons include videos, animations, demonstrations, and interviews, with mobile-friendly lessons, forums, and portfolio tools. · kadenze.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Micro-courses
- Micro-courses are short courses independently developed by educators, creative professionals, and industry experts. · kadenze.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Payment limit
- Kadenze says it currently accepts credit cards only for payments. · kadenze.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Premium benefits
- Premium members can submit assignments, receive grades and feedback, earn verified certificates, collaborate, and build a portfolio. · kadenze.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Programs
- Programs connect multiple courses into a curriculum and may offer optional college credit. · kadenze.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- Kannu says it follows data privacy standards based on policies around the globe and provides tiered role management for user access. · help.kadenze.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Subscription access
- Yes · kadenze.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Support
- Kadenze directs users to its Help Desk for questions and lists [email protected] for Kannu support. · kadenze.com, 9 Oct 2026
- What it offers
- Kadenze brings together educators, artists, and engineers from leading universities to provide education in art and creative technology. · kadenze.com, 9 Oct 2026
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