pay-per-course

[/peɪ pər kɔːrs/]
adjective/noun
pagamento por curso
1. A payment model where users pay a fee for each individual course or class they take, rather than a subscription or membership fee
The online platform offers a pay-per-course model, allowing students to purchase only the courses they need.
A plataforma online oferece um modelo de pagamento por curso, permitindo que os alunos comprem apenas os cursos de que precisam.
2. Relating to or denoting a system in which payment is made on a course-by-course basis
We switched to a pay-per-course structure to give our customers more flexibility.
Mudamos para uma estrutura de pagamento por curso para dar mais flexibilidade aos nossos clientes.
This term is increasingly prevalent in both Brazil and the United States due to the growth of online education platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and local Brazilian alternatives. In Brazil, it represents a more accessible way for students to access quality education without large upfront investments. In the US, it's a standard model for MOOCs and professional development courses, reflecting the flexibility-focused consumer culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pay-as-you-goà la carte pricingindividual course purchasecourse-by-course payment
Antonyms / Antônimos
subscription modelmembership feeflat-rate pricingunlimited access plan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pagamento por curso
Most common term used in Brazilian e-learning platforms and educational technology sector
São Paulo
modelo pagar por curso
Used in tech startup and fintech contexts
Portugal
pagamento por curso
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in Portuguese e-learning platforms
United States
pay-per-course
Standard terminology in American online education and MOOC platforms

Related Words

online learninge-learningcourse enrollmentpricing modeledtechdigital education

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay as you go
à la carte learning
selective enrollment
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