# SkillCat

> SkillCat is a mobile-first, simulation-based training platform that turns a smartphone into a trade school. For about $10/month it teaches HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair and maintenance skills, prepares learners for industry certifications like EPA 608 and OSHA-10, and connects them to skilled-trade jobs. More than 300,000 learners have used it to launch or advance a trade career.

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Headquarters:** New York, New York, United States
- **Founders:** Ruchir Shah (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** ~56-75 employees
- **Products:** SkillCat Mobile App, Trade Career Launch Programs, Certification Prep & Exams, Employer / Training Management Dashboard, GRIT Foundation
- **Notable:** Trained 300,000+ skilled trade workers, 4.9/5 star rating across App Store and Google Play (4,500+ ratings), ~98% certification pass rate

## Products & services

- **SkillCat Mobile App** — iOS and Android app with 150+ simulation-based, self-paced courses across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair and maintenance.
- **Trade Career Launch Programs** — Multi-week, self-paced programs that take beginners to job-ready with diplomas; 300,000+ students enrolled.
- **Certification Prep & Exams** — Study, practice and proctored exams for EPA 608/609, OSHA-10, CPO and more; ~98% pass rate.
- **Employer / Training Management Dashboard** — Tools for employers to onboard, train and track technicians with real-time progress monitoring and analytics.
- **GRIT Foundation** — Nonprofit initiative founded by Ruchir Shah introducing young people to trade careers early through community programs and camps.

## Achievements

- Trained 300,000+ skilled trade workers
- 4.9/5 star rating across App Store and Google Play (4,500+ ratings)
- ~98% certification pass rate
- IACET-accredited; EPA and NATE recognized
- Issues roughly 1,500 EPA 608 certificates monthly

## Latest updates

- **2024-09** — Ruchir Shah featured on the Building HVAC Science podcast (EP186) on mobile, simulation-based trades training.
- **2024-07** — Reported headcount around 56 employees as the platform scaled career-launch programs.

## Links

- Website: https://www.skillcatapp.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillcat/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq9DT02F7042O2lhkyezInw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillcatapp/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkillCatApp

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Last updated: 2026-07-02