Skillshare teachers are everyday creators, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are passionate about sharing their skills with others. This article is your roadmap to creating a high-quality and engaging class, step by step.
In this article:
- Get Ready
- Plan Your Class
- Film & Edit Your Class Videos
- Upload Your Class Content
- Promote Your Class
- Launch Your Class
- Engage Your Students
- Continue Your Teaching Journey
If you’re interested in teaching on Skillshare, we’ve made it easy for you to get started. This article provides a roadmap of the class creation process, with key Help Center articles detailing each step linked along the way.
Get Ready
- To get started with teaching, you’ll now need to apply. Review How do I apply to teach a class on Skillshare? to learn more.
- We recommend reviewing How Learning on Skillshare Works to get an overview of our pedagogy.
- To learn more about what makes a quality class, review our Class Quality Guidelines.
- Review our Teacher Policies for rules and community standards.
- Learn more about earning through Earn From Your Teaching and Earn From Your Referrals.
To learn what criteria we use to select Staff Picks, review What is a Staff Pick?.
Plan Your Class
Use our Class Planning Template to organize your ideas and assets.
- Not sure what to teach? Choose Your Class Topic offers strategies to help you decide.
- Refine your topic with Give Your Class a Title.
- Review Write Your Class Description and Craft Your Class Project.
- Plan your lessons using Outline Your Class.
Film & Edit Your Class Videos
- Prepare your equipment with Select the Right Equipment.
- Set up your background using Set Up Your Space.
- Gather your materials with Prepare to Film.
- Improve your on-camera presence with Teaching with Confidence.
- Polish your content with Film Your Class and Edit Your Class.
Upload Your Class Content
- Follow our Step-by-Step Uploading Guide to publish your class.
Promote Your Class
- Optimize your listing with How to Categorize, Merchandise, and Optimize Your Class.
- Choose a compelling image with Why Cover Images Matter.
- Build credibility using Build Your Brand Through Your Teacher Profile.
- Market your class with Launch, Share, Promote: Marketing Your Class.
Launch Your Class
- Do a final review, then click the green Submit button to publish.
New classes go live immediately, but our Moderation team reviews each new class within 72 hours. Review Class Moderation to learn more.
Engage Your Students
- Communicate with students using Facilitate Discussions.
- Encourage active learning with Give Feedback on Student Projects.
- Learn about Receive Student Reviews.
- Explore Creative Ideas for Student Engagement.
Continue Your Teaching Journey
- Grow your reach with Build Your Skillshare Channel.
- Define your long-term vision in Establish Your Teacher Brand.
- Learn about ongoing support through Teacher Programs.
Watch the introduction video for Teach on Skillshare: Plan, Publish, and Promote an Engaging Class. This is a standalone Skillshare class that covers the class creation process from start to finish.