How do student reviews affect my course rankings?

Written By Helen Volkova

Last updated 6 months ago

Student reviews play an important role in shaping your courseโ€™s visibility and credibility on Uxcel. Uxcel uses a public five-star rating system and also collects written feedback from learners. These reviews help other users evaluate course quality and are actively used to influence course performance, discoverability, and future improvements.

Why student reviews matter

Student reviews and feedback help Uxcel:

  • Evaluate course quality and relevance

  • Identify areas for improvement

  • Determine which courses to feature or promote

  • Highlight top-performing instructors for special campaigns, mentorship opportunities, or enterprise workshops

Positive feedback can lead to increased visibility within the platform and greater promotional support from the Uxcel team.

What students can review

After completing a course, learners may be asked to:

  • Rate their experience with the content and structure

  • Leave written feedback about what they found valuable or what could be improved

  • Share testimonials that may be used in marketing materials or course pages

How feedback is used

While individual reviews are not displayed publicly, Uxcelโ€™s education and content teams regularly analyze:

  • Completion rates

  • Student sentiment and satisfaction trends

  • Recurring praise or criticism in feedback

  • Engagement data across each level of the course

This information helps determine whether your course remains featured, needs updates, or qualifies for further promotional opportunities.

How to encourage positive feedback

  • Deliver a clear, well-structured, and engaging learning experience

  • Keep content relevant, up to date, and practical

  • Respond to feedback and collaborate with the Uxcel team on improvements

  • Participate in community events or offer live sessions to add value