Skillshare Review
Creative skills: design, video, writing, illustration
Skillshare is Netflix for creative skills. Thousands of bite-sized classes on design, illustration, photography, video editing, writing, freelancing, and more. Most classes are 20-60 minutes — perfect for learning in small doses.
The community aspect sets it apart: class projects let you build a portfolio, and instructor feedback is common on popular classes. The quality tier is clear — top teachers produce Netflix-quality content, while newer instructors are more hit-or-miss.
Free trial gives full access. Premium is $13.99/mo (annual) — hard to beat for the volume of creative content.
What we like
- Massive creative skills library
- Bite-sized classes (20-60 min)
- Community projects build your portfolio
- Affordable at $14/mo annual
- Top instructors are world-class
What could be better
- Quality varies significantly
- Not great for technical/coding skills
- No certificates or credentials
The Bottom Line
Skillshare earns a 4.3/5 rating. A solid option worth considering based on your specific needs. The commission structure pays well for each qualified referral.
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