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Freelancing Courses Online

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

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  • S

    Skillshare

    The Business of 3D Animation: Guide to Going Freelance

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Billing & Invoicing, Invoicing, Animations, LinkedIn, Client Services, Marketing Materials, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Price Negotiation, Professional Networking, Business Development, Video Production, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build a CMS Website from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Web Design, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Components, Development Environment, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation and Scripting with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Scripting, Version Control, GitHub, Unstructured Data, Git (Version Control System), Scripting Languages, Business Process Automation, Test Automation, Automation, Shell Script, Email Automation, Unit Testing, File Systems, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Cloud API, Restful API, Productivity

    3.7 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Freelance Editor Marketing: Attract Your Ideal Clients

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Web Presence, Video Editing, Editing, Digital Brand Strategy, Professional Development, Customer Engagement, Branding, Portfolio Management, Promotional Strategies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    No-Code Web Mastery: WordPress, Shopify, Wix & More

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Supplier Management, E-Commerce, Web Analytics and SEO, WordPress, No-Code Development, Search Engine Optimization, Supply Chain, Supplier Relationship Management, Order Fulfillment, Blogs, Web Design, Web Development, Content Management Systems, Order Management, Web Design and Development, Shipping and Receiving, Performance Analysis, Web Frameworks, Web Development Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Freelance Video Editing: Build Strong Client Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Client Services, Rapport Building, Video Editing, Customer Retention, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Relationship Building, Expectation Management, Relationship Management, Account Management, Video Production, Professional Networking, Workflow Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    SEO, Generative AI, and GEO Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Search Engine Optimization, Content Optimization, Generative AI, Content Strategy, AI powered creativity, Semantic Web, Workforce Development, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Vocabulary, Digital Content, Social Media

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Employment Law: The Gig Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Workers Compensation, Labor Relations, Labor Compliance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies, Employee Relations, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Benefits Administration, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Workforce Management, Regulatory Requirements, Case Law, Advocacy

    5 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Foundations of Visual Design Using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Layout Design, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design Software, AI powered creativity, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Responsible AI, Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Manage Your Job Applications with AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Google Sheets, Google Gemini

    4.7 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Journalism, the future, and you!

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Media Relations, Storytelling, Safety and Security, Content Creation, Digital Publishing, Accountability

    4.7 stars, 384 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (384) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • K

    Knowledge Accelerators

    ChatGPT for Work: Productivity & Automation with Custom GPTs

    Skills you'll gain: AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Workflow Management, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, OpenAI, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Organizational Skills, Process Optimization, Business Communication, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Project Planning

    Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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