Skillshare

Introduction

Skillshare is a subscription-based learning platform focused on practical, creative and business skills. Its classes are hands-on and project-based, taught by working practitioners, which makes it strong for learning a skill you can apply immediately.

Who it suits

Skillshare fits an owner or team that wants to pick up practical skills like graphic design, content creation, video, marketing or productivity, and prefers learning by doing over formal academic courses.

What you get

  • Thousands of project-based classes in creative and business skills.
  • Teachers who are working professionals in their field.
  • Unlimited access under one subscription.
  • Bite-sized lessons you can fit around running a business.

How the cost works

Skillshare is a single subscription, billed monthly or annually in US dollars, that unlocks the whole class library. There is no per-course fee, so the more you use it the better the value. Check the current subscription price.

Our take

Skillshare is great value if you want to build practical, apply-it-today skills like content marketing or design. It is less about formal certificates and more about capability, so it suits doers. For recognised qualifications, pair it with a certificate platform.

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Main Features

Easy to Join – You only need to join the Skillshare platform to gain access to the courses.

Skills Development – The platform focuses on helping its members gain skills in almost anything from Canva Pro to DJ-ing.

Available Formats – You are able to access courses using cast, mobile and offline modes.

Enterprise Plans – There are plans for businesses to upskill their employees. The platform offers plans for small and large teams.

Scholarships – Skillshare has scholarships that individuals and businesses can apply for.

Pricing

Skillshare charges a fee to join the platform. The cost of the platform depends on your region. The platform currently has a 7-day free trial. The cost of joining Skillshare is currently $4,08 per month or $49 per year.

Skillshare for Teams Pricing

For individuals – Individual membership pricing is calculated once you have placed your order with Skillshare.

For small teams – $159 a year per seat (2 seats is $318 per year). For 50 or more seats, you will need to put in an order to receive your quote.

For bigger teams – Pricing is confirmed once you have placed the order.

If you want to gift a membership or redeem one you have been gifted, you simply enter the code onto the Skillshare website on the payments page.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Access to multiple skill building courses.
Membership plans for small and large teams.
Scholarship opportunities for teams and individuals.
Courses presented by industry leaders, creatives and experts.

Cons

Cost to joining the platform.
Courses focus on turning skills into a business, not how to manage your business.
Courses only have certificates, not degrees.
FAQs

Yes, Skillshare does offer refunds. The platform offers one refund per customer and only offer refunds on memberships billed after the 7-day trial.

No, you cannot remove seats but can assign the empty seat to another team member. You are allowed to add seats to your plan at a cost.

The gift membership cards expire a year from the purchase date.

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