Why Teach on Baobab Skills?

Do you have a skill, talent, or experience that others can benefit from? Turn it into an online course and reach learners across Africa and beyond. Whether you're a professional, creative, educator, or entrepreneur, Baobab Skills gives you the platform to teach what you love—and get paid for it.

Earn Extra Income

Set your own price and earn up to 80% from every paid enrollment.

Inspire Students

Help people learn new skills, advance their careers, and explore their hobbies by sharing your knowledge.

Join Our Community

Take advantage of our active community of instructors to help you through your course creation process.

How to Become an Instructor

Become an Instructor

1. Sign Up as an Instructor
Create a free instructor account on Baobab Skills.

2. Plan Your Course
Outline what you want to teach, your lessons, and learning outcomes.

3. Upload Your Content
Use our dashboard to upload video lessons, documents, and activities.

4. Publish & Promote
Go live and start sharing your course with learners.

5. Earn & Grow
Track your earnings, student reviews, and grow your impact.

Instructor Rules

Instructor Rules (Quick Guide)

Create Original Content
All course material must be your own or legally permitted for use.
Maintain Quality
Courses should be clear, practical, and up to date, with good audio and visuals.
Be Respectful & Responsive
Treat students professionally and respond to questions within 3–5 days.
No Plagiarism or Misconduct
No copied content, hate speech, or misleading claims. Zero tolerance for abuse.
Set Fair Prices
You’re free to price your course, but discounts and platform promos may apply.
Follow Payment Rules
You earn up to 80% per paid course. Payments are sent monthly when your balance meets the threshold.
Stay Transparent
Be honest about your expertise. No fake profiles or false credentials.