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Learn freelancing strategies for building a successful independent career. Understand how to find clients, manage projects, and market your services.


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    Coursera

    Creating a Portfolio Using Weebly

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, System Configuration

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Getting started with Fiverr for Freelancers

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Digital Advertising, Content Creation, Market Analysis, Proposal Development, Entrepreneurship, Account Management

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    Google

    Manage Your Job Applications with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Google Gemini, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Starweaver

    Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Grammar, Target Audience, Writing and Editing, Report Writing, Editing, Technical Communication, Proofreading, Communication, Prompt Engineering, Productivity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Skillshare

    The Business of 3D Animation: Guide to Going Freelance

    Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Animations, LinkedIn, Client Services, Autodesk Maya, Marketing, Price Negotiation, Sales Presentation, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Business Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to create and sell templates on Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Product Promotion, Marketing Materials, Promotional Strategies, Product Knowledge, Design, Presentations, Dashboard, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Selling Techniques, Sales

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Skillshare

    Freelance Video Editing: Build Strong Client Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Sales Presentation, Client Services, Rapport Building, Video Editing, Active Listening, Customer Relationship Building, Expectation Management, Relationship Management, Video Production, Professional Networking, Organizational Skills

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Figma for UI/UX: Master Web Design in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Web Design, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, UI Components, Web Design and Development, Wireframing, Mockups

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Find the Best in your Budget with Upwork

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Account Management, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Publish your corporate designs on Slack with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Content Marketing, Corporate Communications, Shared Media, Facebook, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Marketing Communications, Multimedia, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    A Comprehensive Guide To Acing Job Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Relationship Building, Adaptability

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Speechwriting

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular freelancing courses

  • Creating a Portfolio Using Weebly: Coursera
  • Getting started with Fiverr for Freelancers: Coursera
  • Manage Your Job Applications with AI: Google
  • Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion: Starweaver
  • The Business of 3D Animation: Guide to Going Freelance: Skillshare
  • How to create and sell templates on Canva: Coursera
  • Freelance Video Editing: Build Strong Client Relationships: Skillshare
  • Figma for UI/UX: Master Web Design in Figma: Packt
  • Find the Best in your Budget with Upwork: Coursera
  • Publish your corporate designs on Slack with Canva: Coursera

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