YOUR SKILLCRUSH PROGRAM

Tech Requirements & Cost

An important step toward becoming a digital professional is learning how to use the tools of the trade. As you progress through your Skillcrush program you’ll be learning to use different types of professional software and services. Before you begin, we want to make sure you know what to expect and aren’t surprised by anything as you go!

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YOUR SKILLCRUSH PROGRAM

Tech Requirements & Cost

An important step toward becoming a digital professional is learning how to use the tools of the trade. As you progress through your Skillcrush program you’ll be learning to use different types of professional software and services. Before you begin, we want to make sure you know what to expect and aren’t surprised by anything as you go!

What Type Of Computer Do I Need?

Other than your phone and tablet, almost any laptop or desktop will do!

The only other thing you should make sure is that the computer is running an operating system that’s recent enough that you won’t have trouble installing new versions of the software listed below.

Things you’ll need to be able to do on your computer:

  • Access the Internet using a modern web browser such as Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.
  • Stream videos (we use Vimeo as our video hosting platform, but as long as you’re able to watch YouTube and Netflix on your computer, you’ll be good to go!)
  • Download & install a recent version of Adobe Photoshop. You can view the system specs needed for Adobe Photoshop here.
  • Space to install MAMP or XAMPP if you wish to take WordPress courses. MAMP's requirements are here. XAMPP's are here.

Computers that won’t work:

  • Chromebooks (or any other low-cost computer that only runs the Internet)
  • iPads or other tablets
  • Your smartphone (sorry!)
  • Any computer you don’t have full administrator permissions to (e.g., a computer at work with security restrictions in place)  

MAC VS. PC

Although there are some stereotypes that all techies love Macs, we’re here to tell you Mac computers are ABSOLUTELY NOT REQUIRED for your Skillcrush program or to work in tech. Windows PCs work great (in fact, some members of our team swear by them) and in almost all instances, there’s literally no material difference between the two.

MAC VS. PC

Although there are some stereotypes that all techies love Macs, we’re here to tell you Mac computers are ABSOLUTELY NOT REQUIRED for your Skillcrush program or to work in tech. Windows PCs work great (in fact, some members of our team swear by them) and in almost all instances, there’s literally no material difference between the two.

Cost For Additional Software & Tools

In some instances, use of third-party software or services will cost money above and beyond the tuition you are paying for your Skillcrush program. Below you will find more information about what services you may need to use and how much you can expect to pay for them.

We do our best to minimize costs for our students by providing free alternatives, making sure you are aware of free trials, and offering you discount codes where they are available.

That said, working as a professional in tech does at times mean you have to invest money in tools in order to use those tools to make money. It’s totally annoying! We get it! But it’s just part of the "cost of doing business," as they say.

If the cost of a certain program is prohibitive for you at a given time, don’t worry about it—just do your best with free alternatives and plan to come back to those lessons in the future when you have more money to invest. Remember, you have lifetime access to all of your Skillcrush material, so don’t ever feel pressured to put yourself in a tough financial place just to complete a lesson. 

We do our best to minimize costs for our students by providing free alternatives, making sure you are aware of free trials, and offering you discount codes where they are available.

That said, working as a professional in tech does at times mean you have to invest money in tools in order to use those tools to make money. It’s totally annoying! We get it! But it’s just part of the "cost of doing business," as they say.

If the cost of a certain program is prohibitive for you at a given time, don’t worry about it—just do your best with free alternatives and plan to come back to those lessons in the future when you have more money to invest. Remember, you have lifetime access to all of your Skillcrush material, so don’t ever feel pressured to put yourself in a tough financial place just to complete a lesson. 

Development Costs

Development Costs

SERVICE

FREE TRIAL

PAYMENT

COST

CLASSES


7 days

Annual photography plan, paid monthly  

$9.99

HTML & CSS, Responsive Web Development


None

Monthly

$0-15

HTML & CSS, Responsive Web Development

Trial: 7 Days

Price: $9.99 for annual photography plan, paid monthly

Classes: HTML & CSS, Responsive Web Development


Trial: None

Price: $0-15/mo

Classes: HTML & CSS, Responsive Web Development

Design Costs

Design Costs

SERVICE

FREE TRIAL

PAYMENT

COST

CLASSES


Adobe CC (Includes Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign) 

7 days

Annual plan, paid monthly -OR- month to month 

$54.99/mo (annual) -OR- $82.49 month to month  

Visual Design Fundamentals, Branding & Identity Design, Visual Design Professional


7 days

Paid month to month 

$9.99 month to month

Visual Design Fundamentals, Visual Design Professional


Unlimited time with limited features

Free

Free

Visual Design Fundamentals, Visual Design Professional

Adobe CC (Includes Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign) 

Trial: 7 Days

Price: $54.99/mo (annual) -OR- $82.49 month to month  

Classes: Visual Design Fundamentals, Branding & Identity Design, Visual Design Professional


Trial: 7 Days

Price: $9.99 month to month

Classes: Visual Design Fundamentals, Visual Design Professional


Trial: Unlimited time with limited features

Price: Free

Classes: Visual Design Fundamentals, Visual Design Professional

UX Costs

UX Costs

SERVICE

FREE TRIAL

PAYMENT

COST

CLASSES


Unlimited time with limited features

Free

Free

UX Research, Information Architecture & Prototyping, User Testing & Iteration


Unlimited time but limited to 1 prototype

Free

Free

UX Research, Information Architecture & Prototyping, User Testing & Iteration


Unlimited time with limited features

Free

Free

UX Research, Information Architecture & Prototyping, User Testing & Iteration

Trial: Unlimited time with limited features

Price: Free   

Classes: UX Research, Information Architecture & Prototyping, User Testing & Iteration


Trial: Unlimited time but limited to 1 prototype

Price: Free

Classes: UX Research, Information Architecture & Prototyping, User Testing & Iteration

WordPress Costs

WordPress Costs

SERVICE

FREE TRIAL

PAYMENT

COST

CLASSES


Adobe Photoshop*

7 days

Annual photography plan, paid monthly   

$9.99/annual photography plan, paid monthly

Introduction to WordPress, WordPress Best Practices


None

Monthly

$8-29

Introduction to WordPress, WordPress Best Practices

Trial: 7 Days

Price: $9.99/annual photography plan, paid monthly  

Classes: Introduction to WordPress, WordPress Best Practices


Trial: None

Price: $8-29/mo

Classes: Introduction to WordPress, WordPress Best Practices

*Photoshop is optional for these classes. There are resources in these classes available if you do not wish to purchase an
Adobe Photoshop CC subscription.

**WP Engine coupon available in course to help with cost.

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