Skill shareReviews 565

I discovered Skillshare a couple of years ago, bumping into a 3 months free offer - understanding fully that after that period it would change over into an annual subscription as the terms were conveniently linked on the signup form.

My main reason to try out Skillshare was to find more casual oriented courses, doing craftsy and artsy things - as a balance to some of the more expensive course platforms that I use for professional growth (being an IT professional) that charge either course based (a fee per course) or have a much higher monthly fee.

I have renewed my Skillshare membership twice, as I absolutely love the platform. I agree that the classes can be a bit of a mixed bag, but there are absolute gems in my area of interest and I took on sketching, drawing and writing classes. The sketchbook challenges opened a bag of creativity and were so motivational that it kicked me into a daily habit. I also had a class that was absolutely horrific in quality and quantity. It is great that you can leave reviews and feedback per class, and after this particular one I was contacted by Skillshare and got extra time added to my subscription as they could act on the provided information and pull the course from their offerings. A community is only as good as its members.

Anyways - if you like to learn by doing at a reasonable annual fee - then Skillshare is definitely something I can recommend, especially for the more creative courses. Just if you sign up for a trial and it is not for you. Then read the terms again and CANCEL your membership before your trial runs out. Not that hard.

To anyone who were ranting about the annual charge, It's your own $#*!ing fault that you can't remember their billing dates.It's your own responsibility that you should remember it! Even Netflix won't tell you that they will be charging you for the following months!

As for the actual product review, I found many nice classes and teachers that I couldn't find elsewhere with a reasonable price. The interfaces are easy to navigate. I think I will be here for a long time.

I'm sure the content is good, unfortunately I had a death in the family and forgot about my free trial. I did not receive any email telling me they would be charging me for an ANNUAL membership - a truly horrible tactic you would not expect from a company whose 'ethos' is apparently dedicated towards learning. I have messaged for a full refund but looking at some of the other reviews this does not look hopeful. If I do not receive this I will make sure I put the time in to warn others of this companies abhorrent tactics as often as I can.

I have been really enjoying content that this website offered to me for free in last three months. But it was really terrible morning today, when, without any noticing that free trial is in the end, skillshare charged me 96. This is how pro-customer service would look like in your opinion? I am a student and I really cannot afford it now. A lot of my friends started to use this service by my advice, i was decided to buy premium account in the future, when i would have some income, but now i am feeling like trapped in some kind of bad dream, instead of enjoying great opportunities that this website could offer me. Be careful of billing date, becuase it feels like a scam on customer, instead of a great space for "skillsharing".

I was very sketchy and never heard SkillShare. I checked sites and very surprised that this business has no BUSINESS LINE THAT YOU CAN SPEAK TO SOMEONE AT ALL TIMES and more importantly LOSING CUSTOMERS. WE ARE #1 THE BREAD AND BUTTER TO ANY BUSINESS ALWAYS. Honestly understand about us customers we forget about our trial and we charged understand, but we have to remind ourselves at all times if not the business. What bedazzled the situation is when you keeping reading the 1-2 stars in multiple sites there are ALOT OF CONSUMERS requested multiple emails and no response. CONSUMERS started the 2 or 3 month trials and couple or a few days they are charged and it will be sent in email or spam. I enjoy UDEMY but have to pay for each course had a reasonable price and knowing that if I do not like the course there is a TRUST GUARANTEED WILL GET MY MONEY BACK WITHOUT EXTRA SURPRISING CHARGES! I will stick with Udemy at least I will save money. Thanks Guys for saving other future CONSUMERS! I AM SO SORRY THAT YOU GUYS WENT THROUGH THIS!

I signed up for skillshare on a whim because I needed some help with a graphic design concept for school. After figuring that out (yay!) I started to explore the site. They have classes about almost everything! I've really enjoyed spending time on the site.

Through a student deal, I received 3 months of premium membership for $0.99 and I enjoyed my time on the site. However, as a recent university graduate, the automatic $99 charge at the end of my trial has completely crippled me financially. I do recommend this site for its content, but the way the payment method is set up automatically is a scam.