Freelancing Courses and Certifications

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Building Your Freelancing Career

Learn to build a successful freelancing career with this 26-week course from California Institute of the Arts. Gain skills in financial planning, business operation, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

• Coursera
• 26 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Protect and Grow Your Freelancing Business

Learn to protect and grow your freelance business with this 4-week course from California Institute of the Arts, covering freelance laws, taxes, intellectual property, and contracts.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Building Your Freelancing Career Capstone

Finalize your freelancing career with a 5-week course from California Institute of the Arts. Develop a business plan, brand, and financial model for your venture.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Plan a Successful Freelancing Business

56 ratings at Coursera

Learn to plan a successful freelancing business with this 4-week course from California Institute of the Arts, focusing on defining your unique value and business approach.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Launching Your Freelancing Business

15 ratings at Coursera

Learn to launch your freelancing business with this 4-week course from California Institute of the Arts, covering project boundaries, portfolio building, and work presentation.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Robert Feranec

How to Work as a Freelancer - The Key Topics

6 reviews

Learn the essentials of freelancing in under an hour with Robert Feranec, covering topics from contracts to marketing and discipline.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Freelance Masterclass: For Creatives

1495 ratings at Udemy

The Ultimate Guide to Freelancing: Learn to Price Projects, Build Portfolios, Find Clients, Brand Yourself & More!

• Udemy
• 6 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Fiverr Freelancing 2024: Sell Like The Top 1%

1421 ratings at Udemy

Fiverr freelancing for home business success. How top Fiverr sellers boost freelancing earnings by 1000% from each sale

• Udemy
• 5 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Freelancing: 37 Ways to Make Money From Home as a Freelancer

1173 ratings at Udemy

Learn 37 ways to make money as a freelancer from home or anywhere in the world, with no prior knowledge or experience required. Course duration is 1-2 hours.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Complete Guide to Freelancing

1072 ratings at Udemy

Achieve freelance success on sites like Upwork or Fiverr. Start a home business or side hustle. No experience needed!

• Udemy
• 11 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

How to Dominate Freelancing on Upwork

986 ratings at Udemy

Master freelancing on Upwork with this 3-4 hour course. Learn to find ideal jobs, converse with clients, win jobs, and maximize earnings. Offered by Udemy.

• Udemy
• 3 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Complete Freelance Writing Course

798 ratings at Udemy

Master multimedia writing skills with this 8-hour course. Learn to identify paid writing opportunities, create a compelling portfolio, and negotiate fair fees. Offered by a seasoned writer.

• Udemy
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Pricing Your Work: How to Value Your Work as a Freelancer

This class will provide a simple guide through multiple scenarios and topics on pricing your work. It's time to own your worth. You determine your pricing. How do you make it fair both to the client and to yourself? There are tricks for that. Look no fur…

• Skillshare
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Complete Freelancing Course-Upwork Fiverr Home Business

544 ratings at Udemy

The Deep-Dive, Comprehensive Course on Freelancing In the Era of Fiverr, Upwork and the Home Business

• Udemy
• 14 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Freelancing for Creatives: From First Leap to Finances

Kickstart your freelance career with this 1-hour course. Learn to manage finances, handle clients, balance schedules, and create a mission statement for your business. Suitable for all levels.

• Skillshare
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available