Skool

Skool is a platform that combines an online community, courses, and paid membership into one simple environment. It's run by the team around Sam Ovens and has seen explosive growth among creators, coaches, and educators in recent years. It fits anyone who wants to build an active group of people around their topic, not just sell a course nobody finishes.

It works by setting up your own group and inviting members in. Inside they get a discussion feed (think a cleaner, ad-free Facebook group), a courses section, and an events calendar. Members earn points for activity, level up, and unlock more content along the way. You see analytics on engagement, retention, and revenue, so you know what's working.