Students

Cambridge courseware (formerly CogBooks) makes it simple for students to access course materials, complete assignments and track progress on their unique learning paths throughout the semester. Browse the instructional guides and videos below to get the most out of your course.

If you’ve looked through the guides on this page and still have questions about using your courseware, or if you have technical issues, please email our support team at coursewaresupport@cambridge.org  .

Getting started with courseware enrolment

To begin using our platform, you will need to access our courseware online and select an enrollment option. This guide walks you through the steps of gaining access to your course.

Please note: If your class uses a learning management system (LMS), you will access the course directly from the LMS. If your class is not using an LMS, you will receive a direct link to the course from your instructor.

General course navigation

View instructions for opening the course from the home page, finding topics and sub-topics, exploring learning activities, and using the self-assessment tool to receive additional support when you need help understanding the assignment.

Using the table of contents navigation pane

You may also use the course content navigation pane on the left side of your courseware screen for advanced movement through the course. Learn how to find specific topics, activities or assessments from an overview of the entire course structure.

Searching for specific course content

You may also want to jump straight to assignments or seek specific information within the course content. This guide shows how you can use the search function to quickly find topics, sub-topics and assignments.

How to check grades

These resources help you find your grades based on the type of grading your instructor has selected. Assessment-based grades require you to answer questions correctly to receive credit for assignments. You earn completion-based grades simply by finishing activities you are assigned.

Using the rich text editor to ask questions

You may send questions directly to your instructor’s inbox using the rich text editor, which allows for greater accuracy. See how to incorporate special characters and other elements into your questions.