CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As of today, with the availability of “The Great Courses Signature Collection” on Amazon Video, engaging, content-rich video learning has never been easier to access.
“Knowledge is considered by many to be the new currency, and we are committed to sharing the wealth by providing the world’s greatest professors teaching the subjects people want to learn most, to the widest audience possible,” said Ed Leon, Chief Brand Officer of The Great Courses. “With The Great Courses Signature Collection, we’re able to offer a cross section of our most popular and highly-rated courses in a new, easily accessible, and affordable way.”
“The way people watch TV is changing, and customers want easier access to their favorite videos, regardless of device or subscription,” said Richard Au, Director, Content Acquisition, Amazon Channels. “We’re thrilled that Amazon Prime members will now have the option to subscribe to The Great Courses Signature Collection on Amazon Video and view all the great premium content they have to offer.”
At launch, the subscription will consist of 87 courses made up of over 2,000 half-hour lectures with new content added on a regular basis. The curated collection will highlight some of the most popular selections from the vast Great Courses library. Subjects covered include: Economics & Finance, Health & Fitness, Ancient History, Modern History, Hobby & Leisure, Literature & Language, Mathematics, Music & Fine Arts, Philosophy & Religion, Professional Development, Science and Travel.
The Great Courses Signature Collection further expands consumers’ access to The Great Courses, adding more than 600 devices connected to the Amazon ecosystem—including connected TVs, gaming consoles, and Blu-Ray players—to the list of devices that can stream the popular video courses.
The Great Courses Signature Collection will feature a 7-day free trial and will be priced at $7.99 a month, making it the most affordable way to enjoy The Great Courses to date.
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About The Great Courses
The Great Courses is the nation’s leading developer and marketer of premium-quality media for lifelong learning and personal enrichment. Delivered in engaging, expertly produced video and audio (in convenient online, digital, video on demand and disc formats), these carefully crafted courses provide access to a world of knowledge from the most accomplished professors and experts. The content-rich, proprietary library spans nearly 600 series with more than 15,000 lectures designed to expand horizons, deepen understanding, and foster epiphanies in the arts, science, literature, self-improvement, history, music, philosophy, theology, economics, mathematics, business, professional advancement, and personal development. Creating unique learning experiences since 1990, The Great Courses is the premier brand of The Teaching Company Sales, LLC of Chantilly, Virginia, which is owned by Los Angeles-based Brentwood Associates. More information can be found at www.thegreatcourses.com.
