Skillshare Help Center
Teachers
Welcome to the Teacher Help Center! Here you’ll find everything you need to know about teaching on Skillshare. Whether you're a first-time teacher or looking to level up with your classes, we're here to help you find success in our community.
Basics of Teaching
- Get Started With Teaching
- How Learning on Skillshare Works
- How can I start teaching on Skillshare?
- What languages can I teach in?
- How long should a class be?
- How long does it take to create a class?
Teaching Policies
- Class Quality Guidelines
- Restricted Class Topics
- Class Moderation
- Additional Rules on Teaching
- Language Accessibility Guidelines
- Skillshare Teacher Referral Program Terms and Conditions
Revenue & Payments
- Earn From Your Teaching
- Earn From Your Referrals
- When and how do I receive payments from Skillshare?
- How do I edit my payout settings?
- Where can I find information on my class performance and earnings?
- I received a reward or bonus on my monthly payment. How do I track that?
Plan Your Class
- Class Planning Template
- Choose Your Class Topic
- Tips for Class Topics
- Give Your Class a Title
- Write Your Class Description
- Craft Your Class Project
Film & Edit Your Class Videos
- Select the Right Equipment
- Set Up Your Space
- Prepare to Film
- Teach With Confidence
- Film Your Class
- Edit Your Class
Upload Your Class Content
- Step-by-Step Uploading Guide
- How do I start a new class draft?
- Where can I find my class draft?
- How do I publish my class to Skillshare?
- Why are my videos taking a long time to process?
- Why do I see an upload error on my video?
Promote Your Class
- Class Marketing 101
- Creative Ideas for Class Marketing
- Class Merchandising and SEO
- Category, Class Skills, Level, and Language Settings
- Why Cover Images Matter
- Build Your Brand Through Your Teacher Profile
Engage Your Students
- Facilitate Discussions
- Give Feedback on Student Projects
- Receive Student Reviews
- Creative Ideas for Student Engagement
- How do I post a discussion in my class or to my followers?
- Can I contact my students directly?
Continue Your Teaching Journey
Teacher Announcements
- Teacher Newsletter Archive
- Introducing a New Teacher Payment Model (September 2022)
- Class Performance Requirement for All Skillshare Classes (Updated January 2023)
- Skillshare Available in French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish (March 2022)
- Update & FAQ: Adapting the Teacher Referral Bonus (February 2022)
- Important Updates to Skillshare Teacher Payments (January 2022)
Teacher Events & Offers
- Winter 2023 Teach Challenge — Terms & Conditions
- Top Teacher Winter Publishing Challenge (December 2022-January 2023)
- Teacher Community Webinars
- Engagement Promotion: Engage Your Students to Earn! (November 2022)
- Skillshare Engagement Promotion Terms and Conditions
- Teach Corps Fall 2022 Publishing Challenge