Skillshare promo code: 1 month free + 40% off annual

Skillshare works on a subscription model giving unlimited access to the entire catalogue (40,000+ classes). There are no courses to buy individually — a single subscription opens all available classes. Courses are organised into short classes (1 to 3 hours on average) with hands-on projects. Guided "Learning Paths" recommend a sequence of courses to progress on a specific subject (e.g. becoming a UI/UX designer or mastering photography).

Skillshare offers two subscription plans. The monthly subscription at $19/month allows access with no commitment. The annual subscription (around $99-120/year depending on promotions) significantly reduces the monthly cost to under $10/month. Skillshare regularly offers up to 40% off the annual subscription during promotions. A free trial month is available for new sign-ups.

Skillshare is organised into several main categories. Creative: illustration, graphic design, game design, 2D/3D animation, photography, photo editing. Technology: web development, UX/UI design, productivity and digital tools. Business: digital marketing, entrepreneurship, project management, personal finance. Arts and crafts: watercolour, ceramics, drawing, sewing. The platform is especially known for its digital-illustration and graphic-design classes.

A distinctive point of Skillshare versus other e-learning platforms is its emphasis on hands-on projects. Each class includes one or more projects to complete and share in the Skillshare community. Other learners and the instructor can comment and give feedback. This community dimension boosts motivation and improvement through feedback. Completed projects can be added to a professional portfolio.

Skillshare promo codes generally give a free month (for new sign-ups) or a discount on the annual subscription. These codes are often distributed via partner YouTubers, content creators or affiliate campaigns. They apply at sign-up on skillshare.com via a special link or in a code field at payment. Creative YouTubers' codes are especially common for Skillshare codes.

Skillshare lets any expert in their field create and publish courses on the platform. Instructors are paid based on the number of minutes watched by subscribers on their courses — the more your courses are watched, the more you earn. Creating a course requires recording quality videos and designing a hands-on project for students. Skillshare offers resources to help new instructors get started.

Skillshare, Udemy and Coursera are three different approaches to online learning. Skillshare (subscription, 40,000 short creative courses) targets creative self-learners. Udemy sells courses individually (often €10-15 per course on sale) with a 200,000+ course catalogue on all subjects. Coursera offers recognised university certifications and degrees, often in partnership with universities. Skillshare is the best choice for design, illustration and digital arts; Coursera for recognised professional certification.

The Skillshare app (iOS and Android) lets you download courses to watch offline. The offline feature is especially useful for watching courses in transit or while travelling without using mobile data. The app shows recommended courses based on your history, your ongoing projects and trends in your favourite categories. Notifications remind you of started but unfinished courses.

Skillshare is highly appreciated for the quality of its graphic-design and digital-illustration courses, often taught by recognised industry professionals. The subscription model is seen as advantageous for learners taking several courses a month. Criticisms concern the uneven quality between instructors (anyone can teach), the predominance of English-language content, and the lack of employer-recognised certifications.

Registration on skillshare.com is free. To access all courses, start your free trial month (no commitment, cancellable at any time before the trial ends). Enter your email, choose between the monthly or annual subscription, enter your payment. A promo code can extend the trial or reduce the annual price. After registration, Skillshare offers an onboarding quiz to recommend courses suited to your goals and interests. To learn languages, also see Babbel and Gymglish; for one-to-one tutoring, Superprof.