- 1. Complete your profile basics<\/a><\/li>
- 2. Add your learning interests<\/a><\/li>
- 3. Explore the Find Tutors marketplace<\/a><\/li>
- 4. Book a free demo session<\/a><\/li>
- 5. Post your first Training Requirement (optional but recommended)<\/a><\/li>
- Bonus: bookmark these pages<\/a><\/li>
- FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
1. Complete your profile basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Open your Profile › Basic Information<\/a> page. Add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Full name (as you want it to appear to tutors).<\/li>
- Profile photo — a clear, friendly headshot. Tutors respond more often to learners with real photos.<\/li>
- Time zone and country — so session times shown to you are local.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
This takes about 5 minutes. See How to set up your learner profile<\/a> for the full walkthrough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Add your learning interests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In Profile › Learning Interest<\/strong>, pick the topics you want to learn. Tutorac uses these to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Tutorac](\"https:\/\/tutorac.com\/help-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/article-09-step3-learning-interest-v2.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- Recommend relevant tutors and courses.<\/li>
- Match you with tutors when you post Training Requirements.<\/li>
- Send you notifications about new courses in your area of interest.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pick 3–5 specific topics rather than broad categories — “React.js” works better than just “Web Development”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Explore the Find Tutors marketplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Open Find Tutors<\/a>. Browse a few profiles to get a feel for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Tutorac](\"https:\/\/tutorac.com\/help-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/v2-article-11-find-tutors.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n- Available categories and locations.<\/li>
- How experienced tutors describe themselves.<\/li>
- Pricing across different specialisations.<\/li>
- The kinds of headlines and reviews you find compelling.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Even if you’re not ready to hire, this calibrates your expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Book a free demo session<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pick one tutor you’re interested in and book a free 30-minute demo session<\/strong>. Click Book a Free Session<\/strong> on any tutor card — no credit card needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis is the single best way to discover whether Tutorac (and live tutoring in general) fits your learning style. See How to book a Free Demo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Post your first Training Requirement (optional but recommended)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you have a clear learning goal, post a Training Requirement<\/strong>. It’s free, takes about 3–5 minutes, and tutors will start sending proposals — sometimes within an hour. Use the green Post Training Requirement<\/strong> button in the top nav.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two paths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- AI-assisted<\/strong> — type a one-line description plus your budget; Tutorac drafts the full requirement for you.<\/li>
- Manual 5-step wizard<\/strong> — title, skills, description, schedule, budget. Best when you want full control.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
See How to post a Training Requirement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bonus: bookmark these pages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Dashboard<\/strong> —
tutorac.com\/student\/dashboard<\/code><\/li>- My Training Posts<\/strong> —
tutorac.com\/student\/job-post<\/code><\/li>- Messages<\/strong> —
tutorac.com\/messages\/profile<\/code><\/li>- Find Tutors<\/strong> —
tutorac.com\/find-tutors<\/code><\/li>- Profile<\/strong> —
tutorac.com\/student\/profile\/personal-info<\/code><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nFAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do I have to post a Training Requirement to use Tutorac?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
No. You can also enrol in Live Courses or hire tutors directly from Find Tutors. Posting a requirement is best when your goal is specific and you want tutors to compete for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How many demos can I book?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As many as you need. Each tutor offers a free 30-minute demo. Booking 2–3 demos before hiring is normal and recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When should I add my payment method?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Only when you’re about to hire a tutor and start a contract. Tutorac doesn’t charge for browsing, demos, posting requirements, or receiving proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What if I’m not sure what I want to learn?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Browse Live Courses for inspiration, or book demos with tutors in adjacent fields. A 30-minute conversation often clarifies your goal faster than research alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How long should I wait for proposals after posting a requirement?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Usually within a few hours for in-demand topics. Within 24 hours for most others. If you have nothing after 48 hours, your requirement may be too narrow — edit it to broaden scope or budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nRelated articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- What is Tutorac? A learner’s overview<\/a><\/li>
- A tour of the Tutorac learner dashboard<\/a><\/li>
- How to set up your learner profile on Tutorac<\/a><\/li>
- How to find a tutor on Tutorac<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- A tour of the Tutorac learner dashboard<\/a><\/li>
- My Training Posts<\/strong> —
- Manual 5-step wizard<\/strong> — title, skills, description, schedule, budget. Best when you want full control.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- AI-assisted<\/strong> — type a one-line description plus your budget; Tutorac drafts the full requirement for you.<\/li>
- 2. Add your learning interests<\/a><\/li>