Skillshare

What Skillshare is

Skillshare is a paid online learning service built around video classes, available on the web and through iOS and Android apps. An Individual Annual Membership costs $167.88 a year, billed annually, and includes unlimited access to Skillshare classes, offline viewing, learning paths, certificates, and badges. The service also lists pricing from $13.99/mo (annual). Organizations can choose Skillshare for Teams, priced at $159 a year per user and billed annually. That plan is for teams of 2+ users and has no monthly option. Skillshare has no free plan. Learners can use mobile apps as well as the website, and offline viewing is included with the individual membership. Certificates are available, while business plans provide a team option. The maker is Skillshare, headquartered in New York City, New York, United States. Its listed course format is video, so the service centers on watching classes rather than other course formats.

Who it suits

Skillshare suits learners looking for video classes with offline access and learning paths. Its Teams plan is intended for organizations with at least two users.

Limits

Skillshare has no free plan. The Teams plan requires annual billing at $159 per user per year, with no monthly option.

Getting started

1. Open Skillshare on the web or install its iOS or Android app.
2. Choose an Individual Annual Membership or Skillshare for Teams.
3. For Teams, confirm a group of at least two users.
4. Pay the applicable annual subscription.
5. Use classes through the website or mobile apps.
6. Download eligible viewing for offline access with the individual membership.

Verdict

Skillshare offers video-based learning with mobile access, offline viewing, and certificates on its individual membership. Review the annual billing and team-plan terms before subscribing.