This guide provides instructors with a complete overview of Skill Studio AI, covering account setup, all methods for creating courses, utilizing powerful AI features, and understanding our credit and subscription system.1. Getting Started: Account and Workspace
Topic | Details |
Instructor Account | Navigate to skillstudioai.com and click "Start Free Trial" or "Sign Up". You must use a business email address, as personal emails like Gmail are not permitted for instructor accounts. |
Workspace | Your content and team are organized within an isolated, organization-based container called a Workspace. Only users from your email domain or those explicitly invited can access your content, ensuring data security. |
Team Management | You can invite additional team members (Admins, Instructors, Viewers) from the Team page. All team members automatically share the same courses, learner data, and analytics. |
Publishing | Courses start as drafts. To make content available to learners, you must publish the course. |
2. Course Creation Methods
You can create courses using four primary methods, all accessible from the Library page by clicking "Create New":A. AI-Powered Generation
The AI Generate wizard builds complete courses automatically.
Process: Click "AI Generate" and follow the steps, including defining the Topic, Audience Category, Level, Length, Language, Tone, and Objectives.
Customization: AI uses your organization's Knowledge Base settings to align content with your company's specific terminology and style.
Review: Preview the generated course structure before finalizing.
B. PDF to Course Conversion
Transform existing documents into interactive training modules.
Process: Navigate to Create → From PDF and upload your document (maximum 50MB).
AI Analysis: AI analyzes the PDF to identify sections, headings, and key concepts, then generates an outline and suggests a course structure.
Visuals: Optionally enable "Analyze Visuals" to have AI suggest and generate diagrams, flowcharts, or infographics based on the content.
C. Manual Creation and Templates
For complete creative control and proven structures.
From Scratch: Click "Create from Scratch" to start a blank course. You can choose from over 15 screen types, including Title, Content, Quiz, Flashcard, Video, and Assessment.
Templates: Access pre-built structures by category (e.g., Onboarding, Compliance, Sales Training) from the Templates tab. All template placeholder content is fully editable.
D. Importing and Embedding
Integrate content from other systems and platforms.
SCORM Package Import: Upload SCORM 1.2 or 2004 ZIP packages using "Create New" → "From SCORM". The platform offers full SCORM runtime support for tracking completion status, score, and time spent.
Embed or URL Import: Import content from platforms like Gamma, Canva, Google Slides, Notion, Loom, and YouTube by pasting the URL or embed code. Embedded content becomes a module in your course.
3. AI Features and Credit Costs
Credits are the currency used to power all AI-driven features. If an AI function fails, the system automatically initiates a refund of the credits.A. AI Feature Costs
Feature | Credits Consumed |
AI Course Generation | 18 |
AI Avatar Video | 15 |
AI Image Generation / AI Infographic | 4 |
AI Voiceover (TTS) | 1 per second |
AI Quizzes | 1 |
AI Flashcards | 0.5 |
B. Specialized AI Feature Guides
Feature | How to Use |
AI Voiceover | In the course editor, select a screen and click "Add Voiceover" → "Generate with AI". Choose from dozens of professional AI voices and edit the script. |
AI Avatar Videos | Create personalized videos where a realistic host delivers your script. You can select an avatar from the library or create a custom avatar clone (requires training video footage). |
AI Images | In the editor, click "Add Image" → "Generate with AI". Use specific prompts detailing the subject, style (e.g., photorealistic, illustration), colors, and mood. |
AI Quizzes & Flashcards | In the editor, click "Add Screen" → "Quiz" or "Flashcard" → "Generate with AI". AI analyzes the course content to create relevant questions or study cards. |
4. Subscription Tiers and Feature Gating
Feature access is determined by both your subscription tier and having sufficient credits.
Tier | Monthly Price | Monthly Credits | Key Feature Access |
Free | €0 | 10 | Publish course (max 1), Public sharing, Basic Analytics, AI features up to the credit limit (e.g., AI Tutor). |
Starter | €35 | 100 | Includes Free features, plus Priority support, Batch operations, Gamma content (6cr), and Hotspots (5cr). |
Business | €65 | 500 | Includes Starter features, plus SCORM import, Advanced Analytics, SSO, and integrations with Slack/Google Drive. |
Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited | Includes Business features, plus Custom branding, Learning paths, and Email sequencing. |
5. The Bounty Promotion System
The Bounty System is a time-limited promotion that grants Free and lower-tier users temporary access to select premium features, allowing them to "Try before upgrading".
What is a Bounty?
It provides urgent, time-limited access to features that normally require a paid tier or specific credits.How to Identify an Active Bounty:
In-App Badges: Look for the Bounty Badge showing a countdown (e.g., [⏰ 23h 45m left!]).
Feature Lock Badge: This badge will show bounty access instead of a tier lock (e.g., [🎁 Bounty Active!]).
Notifications: Active bounties are advertised via a Dashboard Banner, email, and push notifications.
6. Credit Rewards System (How to Earn Free Credits)
Users can earn free credits by engaging with the platform and participating in promotions.
Reward Type | Credits Awarded | Trigger | Frequency |
Referral Upgrade | 50 | Referred user upgrades their subscription plan. | Per referral |
Beta Feature Testing | 25 | Using a feature during an active bounty promotion. | Per bounty |
First Course Created | 20 | Successfully publishing your first course. | One-time |
Daily Login Bonus | 5 | Logging in for the first time each day. | Daily |
Social Share | 10 | Publicly sharing a course for the first time. | Once per course |
Community Contribution | 15 | Helping other users in the forums. | Weekly cap |