• Custom Forms

Creators can design custom application forms that prospective members must fill out. These forms can include questions about the applicant's background, interests, goals, and reasons for wanting to join the community.

• Screening

The information collected through the application form helps creators screen applicants based on predefined criteria.

• Review Process

Creators or their community managers can manually review each application. This allows for a thorough evaluation of whether the applicant is a good fit for the community. If the goal is for automation and user growth, members can join communities immediately without undergoing a screening process.

• Communication

With the email provided in the submission, creators can communicate with applicants during the review process to gather more information if needed.

• Selective Admission

Only those applicants who meet the criteria and are deemed a good fit are granted access to the community. Exclusivity can often create the sense of fomo and ensure quality.

• Integration with Tools

Skolarships allows integration with tools like Zapier to automate parts of the admission process, such as sending follow-up DMs or onboarding new members that fit the criteria of the community's guidelines.

1. Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

1. Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

1. Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

1. USA

2. UK

3. Canada

4. Hong Kong

5. Japan

6. … and more.

Professional partnerships are an ongoing development to enhance the learning experience of members on the platform. Leveraging these partnerships can offer more credibility to not only the platform, but to creators and those who hold certifications approved by the companies mentioned below.

1. AT&T

2. Microsoft

3. Texas Instruments

4. Epic Games

5. HubSpot

6. … and more.

• Integrated Community & Learning Management

Skolarships combines community engagement with course management. Creators can design courses that are embedded directly within the community, fostering interaction and discussion around the course content.

• Content Delivery

Courses are structured into modules and lessons, which can include video lectures, reading materials, quizzes, and assignments.

• Gamification & Engagement

Skolarships incorporates gamification elements like points, badges, and leaderboards to enhance user engagement and motivation.

• Analytics

Detailed analytics allow creators to track learner progress, course completion rates, and engagement metrics, providing insights to improve course content and delivery.

• Discussion Boards & Forums

• Private Messaging & Direct Communication

Enable direct messaging and group chats to facilitate networking and real-time communication among members.

• Event Management

• Multimedia Support

Offer a platform that supports various types of content, including videos, quizzes, interactive modules, and downloadable resources.

• Interactive Learning Elements

Include features such as quizzes, assignments, and group projects to enhance the learning experience. See Quizzes & Tests for more information.

• Certification

• Points & Status

Implement a gamification system where members can earn points, status, and ranks for their participation and achievements within the community.

• Leaderboards

• Comprehensive Analytics

Skolarships offers detailed analytics for community managers to track user engagement, course completion rates, and other key performance indicators.

• Customizable Reports

Allow community managers to generate and customize reports based on their specific needs and goals.

• Free and Paid Membership Tiers

• Selective Admission

Monetization

• Subscription Models

• In-App Purchases

• Affiliate Programs

Third-Party Integrations

• Comprehensive Integrations

Integrate with a wide range of third-party tools, including email marketing services, payment gateways, CRM systems, and automation tools with Zapier.

• API Access

Offer API access for advanced customization and integration, allowing developers to build custom features and extend the platform’s functionality.

Automated Workflows

• Onboarding Automation

Develop automated onboarding processes for new members, including intial tasks, welcome messages, introductory courses, and community guidelines.

• Task Automations

Use automation tools to streamline administrative tasks, such as sending notifications, managing payments, and updating member statuses.

User-Friendly Interface

• Clean and Intuitive Design

• Responsive Design

Ensure the platform is fully responsive and accessible on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

Personalization

• Customizable Layouts

Verification and Qualification

• Credentials Verification (CERTIFIED)

Skolarships will not require creators to be affiliated with partner institutions or have verified credentials to ensure they are qualified to teach the course material.

To become a certified Skolar, creators will have to undergo an extensive verification process, separating their communities from the rest with a Gold Star on their community on the platform.

• Content Review

Before a course goes live Skolarships may review the course content for quality, relevance, and adherence to platform guidelines.

• Onboarding

Skolarships can work directly with verified creators to craft courses in person at their in-house content studio.

Training and Support

• Instructional Design Training

Skolarships provides training resources and workshops to help new instructors design effective courses and communities. Inside the Skolar Community, creators will be given guidance on creating engaging content, using platform tools, and understanding eLearning standards, in the course format offered to creators!

• Technical Support

Continuous technical support is available to assist creators in navigating the platform and resolving any issues that may arise during course creation.

Benefits of Implementing Education Standards

• Interoperability

Ensures that content can be seamlessly integrated and accessed across different platforms and devices.

• Consistency and Quality

Maintains a high standard of education by ensuring courses meet predefined quality benchmarks.

• Enhanced Learning Experience

Provides learners with a reliable and engaging educational experience, which can improve retention and outcomes.

• Scalability

Allows for easy scaling of content to accommodate different audience sizes and learning environments​

• Udemy

Implements a review process for new courses, where the quality team evaluates content before it is published. Instructors are also provided with resources to help them create effective courses.

• Coursera

Requires instructors to be affiliated with partner institutions and follows a rigorous content review and approval process to ensure high educational standards.

• Skool

Skool does not require creators to be verified by any accrediting body to participate as a creator.

General Discussion

Announcements

Tales of Victory (W's)

Lessons Learned (L's)

Submissions

Job Postings

Introductions & Farewells

Networking

Giveaways

Rules

Resources

… and anything else you can think of (abiding by ToS)

Upvoting (Liking Posts)

Commenting & Replies

Liking Comments

Replying to Comments

Threads

Tipping

Sharing

Reporting

Alerts

• Point System

Members can earn points and climb the ranks by participating in various community activities, such as posting, commenting, attending live sessions, and completing courses or assignments.

• Ranking

The leaderboard ranks members based on the points they accumulate. Higher engagement and participation result in higher rankings.

• Visibility

The leaderboard is visible to all community members, promoting healthy competition and encouraging more active involvement.

• Increased Engagement

Members are motivated to participate more actively in conversations and course completion to climb the ranks and achieve status.

• Recognition

High-ranking members receive recognition for their contributions and progression, fostering an environmental sense of achievement.

• Community Building

Encouraging interaction and collaboration among members, strengthening the community and building relationships.

• User Engagement Metrics

Skolarships provides detailed insights into user engagement within communities. Administrators can track metrics such as active members, participation rates, and content interaction. This includes the number of posts, comments, likes, and shares, which help community managers understand what content resonates most with their audience.

• Member Activity

Skolarships' analytics dashboard allows community leaders to monitor member activity, including login frequency, course progress, and completion rates, which translate onto the leaderboards. This data helps identify active and inactive members, allowing for targeted engagement strategies to re-engage users or reward highly active participants.

• Content Performance

Analytics on Skolarships enable creators to evaluate the performance of their content by tracking views, completion rates, and feedback. This information is crucial for optimizing course materials and improving overall content quality.

• Referral Tracking

Skolarships' affiliate program includes a comprehensive, easy to follow dashboard for tracking of referrals. Affiliates can see how many people clicked on their referral links, how many signed up, and how many converted into paying members. The dashboard amongst creators and members are the same, dependent on which program the affiliate is participating in.

• Commission Reports

Affiliates can access detailed reports on their earnings, including the amount earned from each referral and total commission over time. This transparency helps affiliates understand their performance and strategize for better results. Skolarships provides timely payouts for affiliates, with clear tracking of pending and completed payments. This transparency builds trust and encourages continued participation in the affiliate program.

• Marketing Support

Skolarships also provides affiliates with marketing materials and training to help them effectively promote the platform. This includes copy/paste social media posts, email templates, and high-quality graphics proven to convert.

Livestreams

AMAs

Collaborations

Interviews

Workshops

… and anything else a creator can think of (abiding by ToS)