Intro:
Skillroid is Pakistan’s first online learning platform and digital course marketplace. It empowers both students and educators: students can acquire their dream skills, while teachers can create and sell valuable courses. Skillroid is committed to providing accessible, high-quality, and affordable courses to the Pakistani youth, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in their chosen fields, pursue their dreams, and build successful careers.
Founders’ Story:
The Skillroid team understands the challenges students face in Pakistan, especially in the IT sector. Having experienced these struggles themselves, they recognized the lack of accessible and relevant educational resources. This motivated them to find a solution not only for themselves but for the entire Pakistani youth. Skillroid was born from this passion, evolving from a student-built prototype to a leading platform revolutionizing Pakistan’s e-learning landscape.
Impact and Vision:
Skillroid aspires to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Pakistan through empowered youth. They envision their platform as a catalyst for personal and professional growth, contributing significantly to the nation’s progress.
Overcoming Challenges:
Startups in Pakistan face unique hurdles. For Skillroid, ensuring fair compensation for instructors while maintaining affordability for students is a key challenge. They address this by:
- Price Differentiation: Courses are priced based on factors like content quality, popularity, instructor expertise, and skill level. This ensures fair earnings for instructors while keeping costs manageable for students.
- Support Mechanisms: Additional mechanisms support instructors offering free or discounted courses.
- Scholarship Programs: Skillroid regularly announces scholarship opportunities, allowing talented students to access paid courses for free.
Call to Action:
The Skillroid team expresses gratitude to the students and teachers who made their platform a reality. They encourage all Pakistanis to embrace and promote this homegrown initiative. Additionally, valuable feedback and ideas from users are vital for Skillroid’s continued growth and success.
