We are happy that you are interested in becoming a Thkee instructor. At Thkee, you can teach what you know or teach what you love on a platform that thousands of students use to learn.
Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions we receive regarding the teaching experience on Thkee, and becoming a Thkee instructor.
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Can you tell me more about the existing demand for my course topic on Thkee?
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What’s the general structure of a Thkee course? What is the primary teaching method?
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Does Thkee retain exclusive rights to my course if I sell it on your platform?
How do I register as a Thkee instructor?
Learn how to set up your instructor account.
Can I teach a course on any topic?
You are free to choose the topic you wish to teach on Thkee and by using our Marketplace Insights tool (coming soon), you can learn more about demand for that topic.
Please refer to our restricted topics list for details on the topics that we do not accept.
Can you tell me more about the existing demand for my course topic on Thkee?
With our Marketplace Insights tool (coming soon), we offer robust reporting on students' demand, search volume, and revenue for a particular topic to help you decide what course to teach. If no data exists for a topic you are searching, it likely means that there is an opportunity to fill this gap in the Thkee marketplace and you should get started right away.
While success as an instructor on Thkee is not guaranteed, this tool offers some powerful data to help you make your decision.
Note: currently the Marketplace Insights tool can only search for course topics that are entered in English. Please enter English words only in the search box.
Do I have to pay any fees in order to become an instructor?
There is no fee to be an instructor on Thkee. Instructors are paid according to a revenue share model.
Learn more about Thkee’s instructor revenue share.
What approval do I need to get started as an instructor?
No approval is needed to get started. However, before an instructor can publish a course on the Thkee marketplace, they need to complete the instructor identity verification process.
In order to create paid courses, instructors will need to set up a payment method for their account (see "How will I get Paid" below).
Are there any requirements that my course must meet?
Yes. Courses must have at least 30 minutes of video content and at least 5 lectures or learning modules.
In order to ensure that students have great learning experiences, we also have a Quality Review Process that every course goes through.
Learn more about our course quality checklist and our quality review process.
How will I get paid?
Instructors can use PayPal, Payoneer or direct deposit to receive their payments. You are paid on a monthly basis (more details on our payment schedule for instructors can be read here).
What’s the general structure of a Thkee course? What is the primary teaching method?
A standard Thkee course is video based, hence, it is the primary teaching method. Additional teaching tools like assignments, quizzes, and coding exercises, and alike can be added to create a rich learning and engaging experience for students.
How do I create a Thkee course?
This section includes extensive resources on how you can create a Thkee course and get started. In addition, our Teaching Center articles outline best practices to plan, produce, and publish a well-designed, high-quality course.
How do I get my course materials on your site?
Since we function primarily as an on-demand, video-based platform, you will need to upload your video files directly to Thkee. In other words, students must be able to view your course lectures on the Thkee platform.
Does Thkee retain exclusive rights to my course if I sell it on your platform?
No. Our marketplace model means that when you publish a course on our platform, you retain all the rights to your content. You simply grant us a license to host the course and make it available to all of our users, and to advertise your course on our platform and on third party services.
These license terms are explained in detail in Thkee’s instructor terms. You can also offer your course on other services, but we ask that your course is never offered for a lower price than on Thkee.
Will Thkee promote my course?
As an instructor, you have the option to enroll in the Thkee Deals Program. Every year, hundreds of students enroll in courses that are selected for promotion and discounted through the Thkee Deals Program.
Learn more about the Thkee Deals Program.
In addition, we provide instructors with extensive articles, resources, and features at Thkee to help you effectively market all of your courses. Review resources on how to market your course.
What languages can courses be taught in?
There are only 2 languages that are selectable as the home language for a Thkee course you teach, and you are welcome to create a course in any available one you wish. Learn how to select a language for your course.