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

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Financial Data, Service Improvement, Risk Management, Financial Acumen, Tax Preparation, Business Process Automation, Budget Management, Risk Mitigation, Contract Management, Business Strategies, Tax Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership and Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Sales Strategy, Upselling, General Sales Practices, Customer Acquisition Management, Revenue Management, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Telecommuting, Growth Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Product Promotion, Customer Service, Search Engine Optimization, Subcontracting, Copywriting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Express, Brand Strategy, Branding, Video Editing, Brand Marketing, Video Production, Post-Production, TikTok, Graphic Design, Visual Storytelling, Videography, Digital Publishing, Instagram, Value Propositions, Style Guides, Ideation, Social Media Content, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Presence, Content Creation, Control Panels, Creativity
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Vibe coding, Strategic Partnership, Brand Strategy, Email Automation, Branding, Generative AI Agents, Contract Negotiation, Product Knowledge, Closing (Sales), Entrepreneurship, AI Workflows, Negotiation, Order Management, Selling Techniques, E-Commerce, Blogs, Content Creation, Order Fulfillment, Agentic systems, Logistics Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, 3D Modeling, Web Presence
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Financial Acumen, Budget Management, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Small Business Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, Accounting, Revenue Forecasting, Business Planning, Budgeting, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Forecasting, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Value Propositions, Peer Review, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Service Design, Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Client Services, Presentations, Process Design, Visual Storytelling, Sales Presentations, Brand Strategy, Branding, Workflow Management, Sales Prospecting, Business Strategy, Proposal Writing, Case Studies, Business Planning, Sales Presentation, Portfolio Management, Search Engine Optimization, Goal Setting, Web Presence, Creativity
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Videography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Cinematography, Photography, Storytelling, Peer Review, Visual Storytelling, Post-Production
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, 3D Assets, Autodesk Maya, Contract Negotiation, Web Presence, Peer Review, Entrepreneurship, Billing & Invoicing, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Growth Strategies, Invoicing, Collaboration, 3D Modeling, Professional Development, Adaptability, Persistence, Professionalism, Business Planning, Autodesk
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Graphic Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Graphic and Visual Design, Motion Graphics, Branding, Brand Strategy, Creative Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Brand Awareness, Intellectual Property, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Design Software, Adobe Photoshop, Strategic Thinking, Legal Risk, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months