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Great skills, without the great big price tag

Skillademia exists to make world-class creative, AI and coding skills affordable for everyone - in-depth courses for the price of a couple of coffees, plus free tools and free courses to get you started.

Why we started

Learning a new skill shouldn't cost a fortune

Somewhere along the way, learning online got strange. The best courses ended up locked behind $200 price tags, or endless subscriptions that quietly drained your card every month. We thought that was backwards.

A great course should cost a few bucks and be yours for life - so you can actually afford to learn the thing you're curious about, then the next thing, and the next. So we built Skillademia: deep, project-based courses taught by people who do this work every day, priced from $10 to $19, with no subscription and lifetime access. Buy just the course you want. Keep it forever.

And we didn't stop at courses. We're building a growing library of genuinely useful free tools - shortcut references, cheat sheets, calculators and generators - plus free beginner courses, because the best way to fall in love with a craft is to start making things today, for free.

324,784+
Learners taught
49
In-depth courses
190+
Countries reached
4.7
Average rating

What we stand for

The principles behind everything we build

Fair prices, always

Courses from $10 to $19. No subscriptions, no upsells, no surprises. Pay once and it's yours for life.

Free is a real product

Our free tools and free courses aren't teasers. They're genuinely useful on their own - no watermark, no catch.

Support for everyone

Fast, friendly help on every plan, free included. Great support is a right, not a premium add-on.

Learn by doing

Every course is built around real projects you can put straight into your portfolio.

Made by makers

Taught by designers, developers and creators who actually ship the work they teach.

Quality over hype

In-depth, up to date and honest. We'd rather teach you well than sell you hard.

Meet the team

The people behind your courses

A small, passionate crew of creators, designers, editors and instructors who make Skillademia happen.

Jacob Laukaitis

Jacob Laukaitis

Founder

I started Skillademia with a simple belief: learning a real skill should be within reach for anyone, anywhere. So we build in-depth courses that cost a few bucks, not a few hundred, plus genuinely useful free tools and courses. Over 324,784 people have learned with us so far, and we're just getting started.

Teodora

Teodora

Production Lead

I make sure our courses are planned, produced and delivered smoothly, working closely with instructors and editors to create learning that's engaging and accessible worldwide. Outside work: photography, dancing, snowboarding and exploring new places.

Hosna

Hosna

Instructor & Visual Designer

I'm an instructor and visual designer, mostly teaching the latest creative and design tools. Right now I'm deep into designing agents and interactive websites. In my free time I knit, work out and cook new dishes.

Kintija

Kintija

Graphic Designer & Instructor

Graphic designer and digital media creator with 6+ years helping brands look their best. At Skillademia I wear a few hats, from design to creative instructor, and love finding the perfect visual language for every idea.

Ahmad

Ahmad

UI/UX Designer

UI/UX designer with a background in psychology and research, and 5 years across graphic design, video editing and web design. I pair intuitive UX with stunning visuals. When I'm not prototyping, I'm playing guitar.

Dainius

Dainius

Video Editor

I'm a video editor who loves bringing ideas to life through creative, engaging visuals. Off the clock you'll find me doing calisthenics, staying active, and picking up new skills - lately, UI/UX design.

Laura

Laura

Audiovisual Communicator

I'm an audiovisual communicator who loves being part of creative, meaningful projects. You'll usually find me with a good book, at the movies, or trying to learn a new language.

Gabriele

Gabriele

Talent & People

I love connecting with people and matching talented professionals with exciting opportunities. Outside work I stay active with fitness and dancing, read detective novels, and dig into where tech, creativity and problem-solving meet.

Virgil Brewster

Virgil Brewster

Marketing Advisor & Strategist

I jump around at Skillademia as a marketing advisor and strategist. The whole team and I share one mission: to make sure you win in life.

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