In this article:
We accept classes across a broad range of topics related to creativity, the arts, design, freelance, lifestyle, and productivity. There’s a lot of room for unique and specific skills and expression within these fields.
To see what topics are not currently allowed on Skillshare, refer to Class Content & Topic Restrictions for more information.
If you have any questions about what category your class falls under, reach out to our team at teach@skillshare.com for guidance.
Top Level Categories
This is a comprehensive list of all categories and subcategories on Skillshare so you can ensure your content aligns with our overall content strategy. All content on Skillshare should be classified into at least one category and one subcategory.
Each top level category includes subcategories that ladder up into it. Please note that subcategories can appear under multiple categories if relevant to multiple disciplines (such as Visual Effects appearing under both Film & Video and Animation & 3D).
The top level categories on Skillshare are:
Full List of Categories and Subcategories
Creative Career
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Freelancing & Creative Consulting
- Client Acquisition & Management
- Project Management
- Merch Design
- Pricing & Finances
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Solopreneurs & Small Business
- E-Commerce
- Art Licensing
- Print on Demand
- Pricing & Finances
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Content Creation
- Partnership Acquisition & Management
- Video for Social Media
- Writing for Social Media
- Photography for Social Media
- Storytelling
- Podcasting
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Social Media
- Social Media Marketing
- Writing for Social Media
- Video for Social Media
- Designing for Social Media
- Photography for Social Media
- Style & Niche Development
- Personal Brand & Marketing
- Portfolio Development
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Job Search
- Resumes
- Interviewing
- Networking
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Career & Industry
- Music Career & Industry
- Graphic Design Career & Industry
- UI/UX Design Career & Industry
- Illustration Career & Industry
- Film Career & Industry
- Photography Career & Industry
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More Creative Career
- Presentation & Public Speaking
- Storytelling
- Teaching & Course Creation
Creativity & Inspiration
- Style & Niche Development
- Portfolio Development
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Creative Ideation
- Creative Prompts
- Creative Habits
- Overcoming Creative Block
- AI for Creativity & Inspiration
- More Creativity & Inspiration
Design
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Graphic Design
- Brand Identity & Logo Design
- Print Design
- Type Design & Typography
- Designing for Social Media
- Book & Publication Design
- Marketing & Advertising Design
- Merch Design
- Surface & Pattern Design
- Graphic Design Career & Industry
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UI/UX Design
- Responsive Design
- Mobile Design
- Web Design
- User Research & Testing
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- UX Writing
- UI/UX Design Career & Industry
- Design Thinking
- Service Design
- Data Visualization
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Game Design & Development
- Game Art & Visual Design
- Game Development
- Mobile Games
- 2D Games
- Interior Design
- Motion Design
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Immersive Design
- Virtual Reality Design
- Augmented Reality Design
- Mixed Reality Design
- AI for Design
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More Design
- Set Design
- Fashion Design
- Lighting Design
- Architecture
- Industrial Design
Art & Illustration
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Drawing & Inking
- Figure Drawing
- Sketchbooks & Sketching
- Doodling
- Drawing Techniques & Fundamentals
- Digital Drawing & Inking
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Painting
- Watercolor
- Gouache
- Oil
- Acrylic
- Digital Painting
- Painting Techniques & Fundamentals
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Illustration
- Character Design & Illustration
- Storyboarding
- Editorial Illustration
- Book Illustration
- Fashion Illustration
- Cartooning, Comics & Anime
- Illustration Career & Industry
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Lettering & Calligraphy
- Hand Lettering
- Modern Calligraphy
- Traditional Calligraphy
- Brush Lettering
- Handwriting
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Mixed Media & Collage
- Digital Collage
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Digital Art
- Digital Painting
- Digital Drawing & Inking
- Digital Collage
- Surface & Pattern Design
- AI for Art & Illustration
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More Art & Illustration
- Art Journaling
- Composition
- Printmaking
- Concept Art
- Color & Color Theory
Film & Video
- Film Career & Industry
- Video Pre-Production
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Video Production
- Videography & Cinematography
- Film Directing
- Video Lighting
- Audio Recording
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Video Post-Production
- Video Editing
- Visual Effects
- Video Color Grading
- Video Color Correction
- Motion Design
- Audio Editing
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Content Creation
- Partnership Acquisition & Management
- Video for Social Media
- Writing for Social Media
- Photography for Social Media
- Storytelling
- Podcasting
- AI for Film & Video
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More Film & Video
- Acting
- Storyboarding
- Scripts & Screenwriting
Photography
- Photography Career & Industry
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Photography Techniques & Fundamentals
- Photo Lighting
- Photographic Composition
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Photo Post-Production
- Photo Editing
- Photo Printing
- Photo Color Correction
- Photo Retouching
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Photographic Styles
- Night Photography
- Lifestyle Photography
- Travel Photography
- Nature Photography
- Street Photography
- Editorial Photography
- Product Photography
- Food Photography
- Documentary Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Wedding Photography
- AI for Photography
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More Photography
- Photography for Social Media
AI & Innovation
- AI for Art & Illustration
- AI for Film & Video
- AI for Photography
- AI for Design
- AI for Marketing & Business
- AI for Animation & 3D
- AI for Development
- AI for Writing
- AI for Music & Audio
- AI for Productivity
- AI for Creativity & Inspiration
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AI Fundamentals
- Generative Art
- Prompting
- AI Tools
- More AI & Innovation
Animation & 3D
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Motion & Animation
- 3D Animation
- Motion Design
- 2D Animation
- Visual Effects
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3D Modeling & Design
- 3D Rendering
- 3D Texturing
- 3D Sculpting
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Game Design & Development
- Game Art & Visual Design
- Game Development
- Mobile Games
- 2D Games
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Immersive Design
- Virtual Reality Design
- Augmented Reality Design
- Mixed Reality Design
- AI for Animation & 3D
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More Animation & 3D
- Storyboarding
- 3D Printing
Music & Audio
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Music Composition & Theory
- Songwriting
- Music Theory
- Music Notation
- Music Career & Industry
- Music Licensing
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Podcasting
- Podcast Creation & Planning
- Podcast Production
- Podcast Marketing
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Instruments
- Piano
- Keyboard
- Ukelele
- Singing
- Violin
- Drums
- Guitar
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Music Production & Engineering
- Audio Editing
- Mixing & Mastering
- Beat Making
- Virtual Instruments
- Synthesis
- DAWs
- Sampling
- Audio Recording
- Sound Design
- AI for Music & Audio
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More Music & Audio
- Musical Performance
- Ear Training
Productivity
- Time Management
- Focus & Attention
- Task Management
- Study Skills
- Note Taking
- AI for Productivity
- More Productivity
Writing & Publishing
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Creative Writing
- Fiction
- Creative Nonfiction
- Poetry
- Scripts & Screenwriting
- Copywriting & Content Writing
- Content Marketing
- SEO Writing
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Writing for Social Media
- Email Marketing
- Blogging
- Copywriting for Advertising
- eBook Writing
- Editing & Publishing
- Digital & Self-Publishing
- Editing
- Book & Publication Design
- Nonfiction & Journalism
- Editorial Writing
- Creative Nonfiction
- Journaling
- Art Journaling
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Writing Skills
- Research
- Note Taking
- Brainstorming
- Writer's Block
- Outlining
- Grammar
- Writing Habits
- AI for Writing
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More Writing & Publishing
- UX Writing
- Writing for Business
- Storytelling
Marketing & Business
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Content Creation
- Partnership Acquisition & Management
- Video for Social Media
- Writing for Social Media
- Photography for Social Media
- Storytelling
- Podcasting
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Marketing & Sales
- Affiliate Marketing
- Brand Strategy
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Influencer Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Paid Digital Advertising
- Product Marketing
- PR/Comms
- Search Engine Optimization
- Social Media Marketing
- Storytelling
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Business Skills
- Customer Service
- Accounting & Finance
- HR & Company Culture
- Leadership & Management
- Project Management
- Product Management
- Strategy & Planning
- Presentation & Public Speaking
- AI for Marketing & Business
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No-Code Development
- WordPress
- Squarespace
- Webflow
- Elementor
- Shopify
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More Business & Marketing
- Data Visualization
Development
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Programming Languages
- HTML
- CSS
- PHP
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Swift
- C# Programming
- Python
- Java
- Web Development
- Mobile Development
- App Development
- Mobile Web Development
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No-Code Development
- WordPress
- Squarespace
- Webflow
- Elementor
- Shopify
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Development Tools
- GitHub
- Node.Js
- React
- JQuery
- Sublime Text
- Docker
- Static Site Generator
- Angular
- Bootstrap
- AI for Development
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More Development
- IT & Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Database Development & Design
- Data Visualization
Crafts & DIY
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Textiles & Sewing
- Embroidery
- Sewing
- Pattern Making
- Knitting
- Crochet
- Fashion Design
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Paper Arts
- Origami
- Papermaking
- Papier-Mache
- Scrapbooking
- Quilling
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Upcycling & DIY
- Natural Dye
- Upholstery
- Woodworking
- Sewing
- Fashion Design
- Embroidery
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Jewelry & Metal
- Jewelry Beading
- Silversmithing
- Soldering
- Wire Wrapping
- Ceramics & Sculpture
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More Crafts
- Bookbinding
- Leather
- Doll Making
- Printmaking
Home & Lifestyle
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Plants & Gardening
- Floral Arranging
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Food & Drink
- Baking
- Cooking
- Mixology
- Interior Design
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Movement & Performance
- Dance
- Yoga
- Acting
- Musical Performance
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More Home & Lifestyle
- Travel
- Organization
- Lifestyle Design
- Sustainability
Personal Development
- Vision & Goals
- Mindset
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Wellness & Self-Care
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Journaling
- Self-Care
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Languages
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Italian
- American Sign Language
- Mandarin
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Arabic
- Thai
- Russian
- Dutch
- Hindi
- More Personal Development