Why is Skillshare unique?
Skillshare stands out for its emphasis on creative and practical skills, fostering a community-driven platform where instructors can share their expertise in a wide range of creative fields, setting it apart from more traditional or narrowly focused platforms.
Skillshare pricing
Free for teachers and $168 annually for students
Feature 1: User experience of course builder
Most of the course development on Skillshare happens outside of the platform. You’ll film and produce the course and then upload it to the platform. But first, you must apply and get approved to teach — the process takes about two weeks.
Skillshare has specific requirements and guidelines covering the following:
- Equipment
- Location set up
- Recording preparations
- Rehearsals
- Recording your course content
- Post-production
So you’ve recorded your Skillshare lessons. What’s the experience with making a course out of them? Here’s how I’d take care of this process.
Log in to Skillshare on my computer to create a class draft by clicking the green Start a Class button on my screen. Select a category. I can return to My Class later or upload videos immediately by clicking the gray Upload Videos button, choosing my video files, and initiating the upload.
I like that this platform provides step-by-step guides for navigating its course builder, including troubleshooting guides for resolving issues like upload delays. However, your Skillshare course must be ten minutes or longer.
I can add media, and files and set my class to Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, or All Levels. Skillshare offers an intuitive and user-friendly course builder. Even beginners don’t need much hand-holding to get around.
Feature 2: Learner engagement tools
Skillshare offers a variety of learner engagement tools, enhancing the educational experience. Features include interactive project work, peer feedback, and community discussions. Skillshare’s platform fosters collaboration through shared projects, allowing students to apply newfound skills.
Additionally, live classes and workshops provide real-time instructor interaction, promoting engagement and skill development in a dynamic online learning environment.
Feature 3: Marketing and payment features
Skillshare pays creators over Tipalti every 16th of the month. So, you’ll need a Tipalti account.
The platform offers tools for promoting courses, including personalized referral links, which help invite family, friends, and my network to take my Skillshare class. Skillshare pays a commission for every referral in addition to my monthly royalty.
For each referral, Skillshare pays you $10. So if you get 1000 persons to sign up for Skillshare — even if they cancel before their trial ends — you will earn $10,000. Skillshare pays by PayPal, ACH, or international bank transfers.
Additionally, Skillshare’s supportive community enhances visibility and expands my reach as a creator.
Feature 4: Scalability
Skillshare has more than 7 million students. An average tutor earns $200 a month, and top tutors earn up to $10,000 from this platform.
But you must have a minimum watch time of 30 minutes to qualify to earn for the month.
Feature 5: Affordability
Skillshare is free to sign up, so it’s affordable.
Feature 6: Unique features
Skillshare offers project-based classes, a global community, and opportunities to earn through its unique referral and royalty system.