Frequently Ask Questions

  • "What is SkillSesh?"

    SkillSesh is a platform for discovering, teaching, and learning new skills. Everyone has a useful skill, and we allow you to make money while sharing your know-how with others in your local community. We believe anyone can learn anything through short, face-to-face skill sessions.

  • "How does SkillSesh work?"

    Want to learn something? Browse sessions in your area and book the one you want. Want to teach something? Create a listing and name your price. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Make a skill request and the teachers will come. It’s that easy.

  • "What classes does SkillSesh offer?"

    Whatever you -- and the brilliant, talented people in your community -- decide to offer.

For Learners

  • "Why should I learn from SkillSesh?"

    We all get stuck while learning new things. SkillSesh makes it easy to find the right person to help. No need for expensive, time-expensive courses. Learn on your own terms.

  • "Who teaches these Skill Sessions?"

    The amazingly talented people in your community. Seriously, how cool is that?

  • "How much does a Skill Session cost?"

    Price varies depending on the Skill Session. Each teacher sets his or her own price, but it generally ranges from 10-40$.

For Teachers

  • "Why use SkillSesh?"

    Outreach. Our marketing is your marketing. Everyone who signs up, as a teacher or learner is now in your network. Experience. Teach well, get reviewed, get more students. SkillSesh can turn your passion into a career. Open Marketplace. Have a cool skill you’ve always wanted to share with others? Go for it!

  • "How do I get people to learn from me?"

    Your network. We bet you know people who know people interested in learning a skill you can teach. Our network. Everyone on Skillsesh is a potential student. We share and share alike. Your awesomeness. Tell the world why you’re good at what you do and how you can make them good at it too.

  • "How do I get paid?"

    After completing a session, payment is made to your Stripe account. Stripe payouts will show up in your bank account in 2-3 days. We use 10% of what you charge goes to keep the gears moving and you keep the rest. We reinvest the funds in your further success. This is the lowest commission of any tutoring platform!