Skillshare review

Skillshare is built for creative learning. Its catalog lists 30k+ classes from 9k+ teachers, centered on graphic design, illustration, animation, film and video, photography, UI and UX design, marketing and freelancing. Popular classes cover tools such as Procreate, Canva, Figma and Adobe Premiere Pro, and most are a few hours long and end in a project you post for feedback. Learning Paths group classes toward a goal, certificates mark what you finish, and the app lets you watch offline. The format is light, which makes it easy to keep a habit, and new members get 7 free days. Skillshare is weaker for career credentials: its certificates do not carry university or industry weight, and there is little for programming, data or cloud skills. Prices vary by country and Skillshare's membership page required sign-up from our location, so we list the USD price as pending.

Who it is for

Adults who want project-based creative classes from working creators.

Price

Free 7-day trial; see vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 30k+ classes from 9k+ teachers
• Graphic design, illustration, animation, film, photography, marketing and productivity
• Learning Paths toward a goal
• Certificates for finished classes
• Offline viewing in the Skillshare app

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Short, project-based classes that are easy to fit into an evening
• Strength: Strong catalog for creative software such as Procreate, Canva, Figma and Premiere Pro
• Strength: 7-day free trial
• Weakness: Certificates are not academic or professional credentials
• Weakness: Few classes for technical career skills
• Weakness: We could not confirm a US dollar price from our location

Key facts

• Classes: 30k+
• Teachers: 9k+
• Members: 425k+
• Free trial: 7 days

Where it ranks

Skillshare is No. 6 in our Best Online Course Platforms for Learners verdict.