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For Students
Learn at your own pace. Affordable, quality education from expert instructors.
Student Plan
Free Courses
₦0/course
Paid Courses
₦5K – ₦50K/course
- Access to free courses
- Browse all courses free
- Lifetime course access (once enrolled)
- Certificate of completion
- Instructor Q&A support
- Download resources & materials
- Community forum access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Student dashboard & progress tracking
For Teachers & Instructors
Earn while you teach. High revenue share, flexible plans to match your teaching style.
Choose the plan that fits your teaching model:
- On-Demand Creator: Upload pre-recorded courses
- Live Teacher (Pro): Run live classes + upload recordings of the live classes
- Course Academy (Pro+): Full academy with multiple live classes + upload recordings of the live classes & on-demand courses
On-Demand Creator
- Unlimited course uploads
- Keep 85% of course revenue
- No Free live sessions
- No recording capability
- Weekly payouts (₦5K minimum)
- Priority support (24-48 hours)
- Certificate automation
Revenue Example
1 student buys your ₦20,000 course:
- Course Price: ₦20,000
- Paystack Fee (1.5% + ₦100): −₦400
- Net to Split: ₦19,600
- You Keep (85%): ₦16,660
- vSkul Platform (15%): ₦2,940
Live Teacher (Pro)
- Everything in On-Demand Creator +
- Unlimited live classes
- Max 30 students per session
- Max 3 hours per class
- Automatic recording + DRM protection
- 500 GB recording storage
- Monetize recorded sessions
- Priority support (24-48 hours)
- Advanced analytics & attendance
- Certificate automation
🎓 Live Teaching Features Included:
Revenue Example (Option A: Fixed ₦10K/month)
1 live class with 25 students paying ₦15,000 each:
- Gross Revenue (25 × ₦15,000): ₦375,000
- Paystack Fee (capped at ₦2,000): −₦2,000
- Net to Split: ₦373,000
- You Keep (85%): ₦317,050
- vSkul Platform (15%): ₦55,950
- Monthly Pro Fee: −₦10,000
- Your Monthly Net: ₦307,050
Note: This example shows 1 class. Most teachers run multiple classes/week. Paystack fee is capped at ₦2,000 maximum for local transactions.
Revenue Example (Option B: 5% Live Fee)
Same scenario - 25 students × ₦15,000:
- Gross Revenue: ₦375,000
- Paystack Fee (capped at ₦2,000): −₦2,000
- Live Fee (5% of gross): −₦18,750
- Net to Split: ₦354,250
- You Keep (85%): ₦301,113
- vSkul Platform (15%): ₦53,138
When to choose Option B: If you run fewer than 2-3 live classes/month or expect variable enrollment. Paystack fee is capped at ₦2,000 for local transactions.
Course Academy (Pro+)
- Everything in Live Teacher +
- Highest revenue share (88%)
- 1TB recording storage (vs. 500GB)
- Custom branding on certificates
- Dedicated support contact
- Cohort management tools
- Bulk enrollment & messaging
- Monthly revenue reports
- Priority API access
- Featured instructor badge
🚀 All Live Teaching Features PLUS:
Pro+ includes advanced AI features for enhanced teaching & engagement!
When Does Pro+ Pay for Itself?
At ₦20K/month, Pro+ saves you money when:
- Monthly revenue needed: ~₦330,000
- At this level, the 3% higher share (88% vs 85%) saves you ₦9,900/month—nearly covering the ₦20K fee.
Ideal for: Academies, training institutes, corporate training departments, agencies managing multiple instructors.
🎓 Live Teaching Features Included in Tier 2 & 3
Screen Sharing
Share your screen with students in real-time. Perfect for demonstrations, code sharing, slide presentations, and collaborative problem-solving.
WebCam Streaming
High-quality webcam streaming with multiple participant support. Show your face, facial expressions, and gestures to create engaging live interactions.
Audio Streaming
Crystal-clear audio transmission with noise cancellation. Ensure every student hears you perfectly throughout the class.
Live Chat
Real-time text chat for student questions, discussions, and announcements. Keep the classroom interactive and engaged.
Session Recording
Automatically record all live sessions with DRM protection. Students can review content anytime. Repurpose sessions into on-demand courses.
500GB (Tier 2) / 1TB (Tier 3) storage includedCollaborative Whiteboard
Digital whiteboard for drawing, writing, and visual explanations. Students can collaborate in real-time to solve problems together.
File Sharing
Share documents, PDFs, images, code files, and resources with students instantly. All files are organized and accessible.
Broadcasting
Broadcast your live class to multiple rooms or groups simultaneously. One instructor can teach multiple cohorts at once.
ChatGPT Integration Pro+ Only
Integrate ChatGPT for AI-powered Q&A assistance, content generation, and instant student support during and after classes.
Available in Tier 3 (Course Academy Pro+)AI Avatars Pro+ Only
Create AI-powered avatars to teach alongside you. Perfect for supplementary content, tutorials, and personalized student interactions.
Available in Tier 3 (Course Academy Pro+)Virtual Backgrounds
Professional virtual backgrounds to maintain privacy, create a branded environment, or use a custom learning space.
Total Privacy
End-to-end encryption for all communications. Your data and your students' data are fully protected and never shared.
Maximum Security
Enterprise-grade security with DRM protection on recordings, secure authentication, and compliance with international data standards.
Instructor Plans Comparison
| Feature | On-Demand Creator | Live Teacher (Pro) | Course Academy (Pro+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | ₦0 | ₦10K or 5% live | ₦20K |
| Revenue Share | 85% | 85% | 88% |
| Course Uploads | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Live Sessions | 60 min (free only) | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Max Students/Session | N/A | 30 | 30 |
| Max Duration/Session | N/A | 3 hours (soft cap) | 3 hours (soft cap) |
| Recording + DRM | No | Yes (500GB) | Yes (1TB) |
| Screen Sharing | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| WebCam & Audio Streaming | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live Chat | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collaborative Whiteboard | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| File Sharing | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Broadcasting | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual Backgrounds | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| ChatGPT Integration | — | — | ✓ |
| AI Avatars | — | — | ✓ |
| Privacy & Security | Standard | Total Privacy | Maximum Security |
| Support Level | Community | Priority (24-48h) | Dedicated |
| Analytics | Basic | Advanced | Advanced + Reports |
| Cohort Tools | No | No | Yes |
| Custom Branding | No | No | Yes |
How Payments Work
Payment Processing
vSkul uses Paystack for all transactions.
- Paystack Fee: 1.5% + ₦100 per transaction (capped at ₦2,000 maximum)
- Accepted Methods: Visa, Mastercard, Bank Transfer, USSD, Mobile Money
- Instant Verification: Students get access immediately after payment
- Secure: PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant
Teacher Payouts
- Frequency: Weekly (Tier 1) or flexible per tier
- Minimum Payout: ₦5,000
- Method: Direct bank transfer (Nigerian accounts)
- Processing: 1-3 business days after request
- Transparent: See all payments in real time on your dashboard
Revenue Calculation
Your earning is calculated as:
(Course Price − Paystack Fee) × Your Revenue Share = Your Earnings
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch between tiers?
Yes! You can upgrade or downgrade anytime. Changes take effect immediately for new classes/courses.
What happens to my courses if I downgrade?
All your courses remain active! You just lose access to tier-specific features (e.g., live classes if downgrading from Pro).
Is there a contract or commitment?
No contract! All plans are month-to-month. Cancel anytime, but you'll lose access to pro features immediately.
How many students can watch a live session?
Tier 2 & 3: Maximum 30 students per session. This ensures quality, interactivity, and bandwidth stability.
Can I run multiple classes simultaneously?
Yes! With broadcasting, you can run one class and stream it to multiple groups. Perfect for large cohorts or franchises.
What about privacy and data security?
We use enterprise-grade encryption (end-to-end for all communications) and DRM protection on recordings. Your data is never shared.
Can I use ChatGPT in Tier 2?
ChatGPT integration is exclusive to Tier 3 (Course Academy Pro+). Tier 2 includes all core live teaching features.
How do I access AI Avatars?
AI Avatars are a Tier 3 (Pro+) exclusive feature. They help you create supplementary content and personalized interactions at scale.
Ready to Start Teaching?
Choose your plan and start earning today. All tiers include community support and access to millions of students.