Online IT skills tutor

Individuals upskilling for work, career changers, and small businesses that want staff trained without travel.

Hourly fee for one-to-one tuition, a price per place on a small group course, or a fixed fee per team workshop.

• Strong knowledge of the software you teach
• Clear, patient explaining
• Planning lessons and course materials

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, check what suits online teaching
• Software licences and copyright when using screenshots, templates or vendor materials
• Data protection if you keep learner details, check ICO registration and guidance
• Accredited qualifications need an awarding body, so check before promising certificates

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on the equipment, software and course materials you need. Check what insurance suits online teaching, such as public liability and professional indemnity.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £3,000, depending on whether you run one-to-one sessions, small classes or short courses, and how many learners you attract. You can start from around 6 hours a week.

Check insurance suited to online teaching, software licences and copyright when using screenshots, templates or vendor materials, and data protection including ICO registration if you keep learner details. Accredited qualifications need an awarding body, so check before promising certificates.