From signing up to earning badges, here's everything you need to know to start exchanging skills.
Sign up for free and tell us about yourself. Add your skills, experience level, and what you'd like to learn. Your profile is your introduction to the community.
Browse our skill marketplace to find what you want to learn, or post a request and let skill providers come to you. Use filters to find the perfect match.
Found someone with the skills you need? Send a booking request with your preferred time. Once accepted, you'll receive calendar invites and reminders.
Meet online or in-person for your skill exchange session. Use our Session Hub to track time, share resources, and coordinate with your partner.
After your session, leave a review to help others find great skill providers. Your feedback builds trust in the community and helps providers improve.
Earn time credits by teaching others, then spend them to learn new skills. Collect badges, climb the leaderboard, and become a valued community member.
We're building a community where everyone can learn and grow together.
SwapAHour uses time as currency. One hour of teaching equals one hour of learning, regardless of the skill. Everyone's time is valued equally.
Join a supportive community of learners and teachers. Share achievements, participate in discussions, and grow together.
Our review system, verification badges, and safety guidelines ensure a secure environment for all skill exchanges.
Got questions? We've got answers.
When you sign up, you receive 5 starting credits. You earn credits by teaching skills to others (1 hour taught = 1 credit earned). You spend credits to learn from others (1 hour learned = 1 credit spent). This creates a fair exchange where everyone's time is valued equally.
Almost anything! Popular categories include Music, Languages, Technology, Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Cooking, Business, and more. As long as it's legal and safe, you can teach or learn it on SwapAHour.
Yes! Many skill exchanges happen via video call. When creating a skill listing, you can specify if you offer in-person sessions, online sessions, or both. Use your preferred video platform like Zoom, Google Meet, or Skype.
Everyone starts somewhere! Many of our best teachers began as nervous first-timers. Start with skills you're confident in, prepare a simple lesson plan, and remember that enthusiasm and patience matter more than perfection.
Check their profile for reviews from other users, verification badges, and their activity history. Start with shorter sessions, use our messaging system to communicate beforehand, and trust your instincts.
Both parties must confirm session completion before credits transfer. If there's a dispute, you can report the issue and our team will review it. We have safety guidelines and a fair resolution process.