{"id":892445,"date":"2026-03-18T02:19:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/dont-research-for-hours-to-build-your-personal-curriculum-sign-up-for-skillshare-for-free-instead\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T02:19:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:19:13","slug":"dont-research-for-hours-to-build-your-personal-curriculum-sign-up-for-skillshare-for-free-instead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/dont-research-for-hours-to-build-your-personal-curriculum-sign-up-for-skillshare-for-free-instead\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t research for hours to build your personal curriculum\u2014sign up for Skillshare for free instead"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<header>\n<div data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/skillshare-1-2.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"\"Skillshare\"\" data-is-feature-img=\"true\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/skillshare-1-2.jpg?q=49&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=480&#038;h=270&#038;dpr=2\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/skillshare-1-2.jpg?q=70&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1424&#038;h=801&#038;dpr=1\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Person using a tablet with a stylus and with an artist glove on.\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/skillshare-1-2.jpg?&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1200&#038;h=675\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/skillshare-1-2.jpg?&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=1200&#038;h=675\">\n        <\/picture><small>Credit:\u00a0Skillshare<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div>\n<div data-nosnippet>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/author\/krishenges\/\"><br \/>\n                                    <img src=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress%2Fwp-content%2Fauthors%2F648ca2db452da-20200516_183929.jpg?fit=crop&#038;w=90&#038;h=90\" alt=\"4\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><br \/>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-01-14T19:07:38Z\"><span>Published<\/span> Jan 14, 2026, 2:07\u202fPM EST<\/time>\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-nosnippet>\n<p>Kris has been writing about technology for nearly a decade and got their start covering video games at RPG Site before branching out to PC, Android, and general tech coverage. After joining How-To Geek as the Commerce Editor in 2021, they&#8217;ve been focused on helping readers find the best tech products for their needs\u2014and even maybe save a few dollars in the process.<\/p>\n<p>\nOutside work, Kris enjoys building custom keyboards, watching gaming speedruns, and working on creative writing. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>            <a id=\"login-button-article-sidebar\"><\/p>\n<p>Sign in to your <span>How-To Geek<\/span> account<\/p>\n<p>        <\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>Don&#8217;t wait until the last minute to start learning a new skill for the new year. Skillshare is offering a free month to kickstart your goal.<\/p>\n<p>Happy New Year! What are your New Year&#8217;s resolutions? I personally have two\u2014get back into yoga and learn how to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/if-blender-is-so-good-why-isnt-hollywood-using-it\/\" target=\"_blank\">Blender<\/a>. Blender, in particular, is something I&#8217;ve been meaning to learn more about for years now. I&#8217;ve tried to make things or tweak game models within it in the past, but the program was so overwhelming that I never got far. Couple that with multiple guides assuming you know the very basics, and I gave up on learning more multiple times.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.linkby.com\/LQGDYECD\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Skillshare<\/a> can help with making these 2026 resolutions a reality. When searching for Blender on the learning site, I found over 700 classes on the software alone. That may sound overwhelming, but after working with the filters, I was able to narrow it down to just beginner-friendly courses with an average rating of four stars or higher, and I easily found courses specifically designed for complete beginners.<\/p>\n<div data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blender-skillshare.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"\"Skill\"\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blender-skillshare.png?q=49&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=500&#038;dpr=2\" ><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blender-skillshare.png?q=70&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=800&#038;dpr=1\" ><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blender-skillshare.png?q=70&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=825&#038;dpr=1\" ><img width=\"825\" height=\"464\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Search results of Blender courses on Skillshare.\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blender-skillshare.png?q=70&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=825&#038;dpr=1\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blender-skillshare.png?q=70&#038;fit=crop&#038;w=825&#038;dpr=1\">\n        <\/picture><small>Credit:\u00a0Skill<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There were also some yoga courses, which I wasn&#8217;t really expecting, but now I can work on both of my resolutions at the same time, without having to research further.<\/p>\n<p>Honestly, looking through Skillshare and finding classes makes me excited to get started\u2014why wait when the classes are right there, ready for me to just hit play?<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re intrigued, you can try Skillshare for free. Right now, you can redeem a 31-day free trial and take as many classes as you want. After the trial, your subscription costs only $13.99 per month. Given how many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/disney-and-hulu-are-increasing-their-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\">streaming services continue to increase their prices<\/a>, this is a great deal. Why not subscribe to a service that helps you learn instead?<\/p>\n<p>So sign up for the free trial, find some courses you like, and get to learning. You won&#8217;t regret it.<\/p>\n<div data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"6efd-46f5-8b0fb324948e\">\n<div>\n<div data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/skillshare-logo.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"\"\"\" data-stnl-group-once=\"PegsQOaFSZ\">\n                                                                                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/skillshare-logo.png?q=70&#038;fit=contain&#038;w=300&#038;dpr=1\" ><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/skillshare-logo.png?q=70&#038;fit=contain&#038;w=400&#038;dpr=1\" ><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/skillshare-logo.png?q=70&#038;fit=contain&#038;w=320&#038;dpr=1\" ><img width=\"420\" height=\"420\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"skillshare logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/skillshare-logo.png?q=70&#038;fit=contain&#038;w=420&#038;dpr=1\" previous-src=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/skillshare-logo.png?q=70&#038;fit=contain&#038;w=420&#038;dpr=1\">\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><h5>\n    \t\t\t\t\t\tSkillshare<br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h5>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<dl>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Free Trial<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t31 days<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Mobile App<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAndroid, iOS, iPadOS<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Pricing model<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$13.99\/month<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Looking to learn something new? Skillshare has thousands of video classes available, so you can get started without struggling to find the right resources in the first place.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/skillshare-one-month-free\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Credit:\u00a0Skillshare Published Jan 14, 2026, 2:07\u202fPM EST Kris has been writing about technology for nearly a decade and got their start covering video games at RPG Site before branching out to PC, Android, and general tech coverage. 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