International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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A Mobile-Based Skill Trading Platform for Enhancing Practical Skill Development Srushti Jagnade , Vinisha Gavade, Rushi Burhan, Vinay Misal , Mr. S.A.Ingole Diploma students of JSPM’s Rajarshi Shahu of college of Engineering, Polytechnic, Pune, India ------------------------------------------------------------------------------***-------------------------------- ------------------------------------------encourages collaborative learning by treating skills as a form Abstract - In today’s competitive world, many individuals of value rather than focusing only on monetary transactions. possess valuable skills but lack proper platforms to showcase, The Skill Trade application aims to support students, exchange, or enhance them. At the same time, learners often freelancers, and professionals by providing a digital platform struggle to find affordable and reliable skill providers. To for skill sharing, communication, and feedback. By address this gap, this paper presents Skill Trade, a mobile promoting community-based learning and practical application designed for skill exchange and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, the application helps bridge the gap learning. The Skill Trade app allows users to offer their skills between skill seekers and skill providers. This paper and learn new skills in return, promoting collaborative and presents the design, development, and functionality of the cost-effective learning. The application provides features such Skill Trade app along with its potential impact on skill as user registration, skill listing, skill searching, development and career growth. communication between users, and feedback mechanisms. By enabling direct interaction between skill seekers and skill 1.1 Literature review providers, the platform reduces dependency on expensive courses and encourages practical knowledge sharing. The Skill development and knowledge sharing have gained system is designed using modern mobile application significant importance with the advancement of digital technologies to ensure usability, security, and scalability. Skill technologies. Several studies and applications have been Trade aims to empower students, freelancers, and proposed to support online learning, skill enhancement, and professionals by creating a digital ecosystem where skills are peer-to-peer interaction. Traditional e-learning platforms valued as currency. The proposed application not only such as Coursera, Udemy, and edX provide structured enhances skill development but also supports career growth courses but often involve high costs and limited and community learning. This paper discusses the design, personalization. Research indicates that while these implementation, and potential impact of the Skill Trade platforms are effective for theoretical learning, they may lack application in bridging the skill gap in society. real-time interaction and practical skill exchange. Peer-topeer learning models have been widely studied as an Key Words: Skill Trade, Skill Exchange, Mobile effective approach for collaborative education. According to Application, Skill Development, Peer Learning existing literature, peer learning improves engagement, communication skills, and practical understanding. 1. INTRODUCTION Platforms that encourage direct interaction between learners and skilled individuals help create a more flexible In the modern digital era, skill development plays a crucial and learner-centred environment. However, most peerrole in personal growth, employability, and economic learning systems are limited to academic tutoring and do not progress. However, access to quality skill training is often support a broader exchange of diverse skills. Skill-sharing limited due to high costs, lack of awareness, and insufficient platforms such as freelancing websites and community platforms that connect learners with skilled individuals. forums allow users to offer services or knowledge, but they Many people possess valuable practical skills but do not have are mainly transaction-based and focus on monetary effective opportunities to share or monetize them, while exchange. Studies show that beginners and students often others struggle to find affordable ways to learn new skills. face barriers in accessing such platforms due to experience With the rapid growth of mobile technology, applications requirements and competition. Additionally, these platforms have become powerful tools for knowledge sharing and do not emphasize reciprocal learning, where users can both learning. Mobile-based platforms enable users to connect teach and learn. Recent research highlights the role of mobile easily, communicate efficiently, and access learning applications in bridging skill gaps by providing accessibility resources anytime and anywhere. Despite the availability of and ease of use. Mobile-based learning systems enable users online courses and training programs, there is a lack of to learn anytime and anywhere, increasing participation and platforms that promote direct skill exchange and peer-tocontinuity. However, there is limited research on peer learning. To overcome these challenges, Skill Trade is applications that treat skills as a form of value and promote proposed as a mobile application that facilitates skill non-monetary skill exchange. Based on the review of existing exchange between individuals. The application allows users systems and studies, it is observed that there is a need for a to offer their skills and learn new skills in return, creating a platform that combines mobile accessibility, peer-to-peer mutually beneficial learning environment. Skill Trade
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