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Problem
Students have diverse skills (coding, design, music, photography, languages, etc.), but these remain hidden within student communities.
No structured way exists for students to share or learn skills from peers.
Paid external courses are expensive and often inaccessible.
YouTube tutorials and free resources are not personalized and lack real interaction.
Gap
Lack of a peer-to-peer system where students can exchange skills directly.
No incentive for students to share knowledge.
Missed opportunities for collaboration, networking, and building confidence.
Solution: SkillSwap
A peer-to-peer learning platform where students can teach and learn skills from each other.
Credit system:
Teach → earn credits.
Learn → spend credits.
Flexible modes: sessions can be online or offline.
Rating system: ensures trust, quality, and accountability.
Profiles & portfolios: showcase teaching and learning achievements.
Benefits
Affordable learning compared to costly courses.
Personalized, interactive sessions instead of generic tutorials.
Builds confidence by teaching and presenting to peers.
Promotes collaboration over competition.
Helps students network and build portfolios.
Encourages discovery of hidden talents in the community.
Why Is It Important to Me?
Saves money while gaining new skills.
Provides a platform to showcase my expertise.
Lets me exchange my strengths (e.g., coding) for something new (e.g., guitar).
Builds my profile and credibility within the student community.
Helps me grow personally and professionally through teaching and learning.
Technicalities
Platform Type: Mobile + Web app for accessibility.
Core Features:
Credit-based transaction system.
Session scheduling & reminders.
Rating & review mechanism.
Skill categories & tags for discovery.
Security & Trust: verified student accounts (via university ID/email).
Future Enhancements:
Gamification (badges, leaderboards).
AI-based skill recommendations.
Integration with university events and clubs.
