This course is part of the Building Your Freelancing Career Specialization

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Building Your Freelancing Career SpecializationCalifornia Institute of the Arts

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The first course in the Building Your Freelancing Career specialization is focused on freelancers looking to define and solidify their philosophy, values and goals within their future business. Coursework will discuss the importance of understanding their competition and market position in a competitive business landscape, help them define what their unique value is, and how that relates to possible business approaches.
CalArtians who do not see a "Sponsored by CalArts" notice when enrolling are encouraged to access this course and the specialization by joining through the Coursera for CalArts program linked in the course/specialization FAQ.

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Building Your Freelancing Career Specialization

Beginner Level

Expertise in the field or area that you wish to freelance in.

Approx. 9 hours to complete

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Course 1 of 5 in the

Building Your Freelancing Career Specialization

Beginner Level

Expertise in the field or area that you wish to freelance in.

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

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Tatiana Mulry

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5 Courses

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California Institute of the Arts

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Course & Specialization Overview

This Specialization helps you improve your professional skills as a freelancer, solopreneur, or new business owner. Each course focuses on a new set of skills that build upon previous courses' learnings to strengthen your understanding of the fundamentals of designing and running a freelancing business. Course 1 is all about planning - we will explore your interests, skills, and talents in the context of market conditions and customer needs to design a valuable service offering.

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 2 min), 6 readings

1 hour to complete

Getting Started with Freelancing

1 hour to complete

8 videos (Total 62 min)

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Designing Your Dream Business

2 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 37 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes

9 videos

Generalization vs. Specialization 2mSocks on finding your specific community 2mSo Many Possibilities 6mRajib on realizing your strengths 2mYour Business is Your Legacy 8mNick on gaining skills to get into his field 2mWhat if I Fail? 8mRajib on the benefits of running a business 2mNick on working for one's self 1m

2 readings

Finding freelancing jobs5mTypes of Freelancing Work10m

1 practice exercise

Designing Your Dream Business10m

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Develop Your Service in Four Steps

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 39 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

What Goes Into a Solid Business Plan

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 13 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes

6 videos

Introduction to Business Plans 2mChallenging Your Business Plan Assumptions 3mRajib on his business model 58sEvaluating a Business Plan 3mGiving Useful Feedback 1mCourse Conclusion 1m

6 readings

Continue Developing Your Service1mStep 3 - Assess the Competition 30mStep 4 - Design Your Solution 30mDiscover your customers30mStart Your Business Plan10mNext Steps1m

1 practice exercise

Elements of a Business Plan 10m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM PLAN A SUCCESSFUL FREELANCING BUSINESS

by SRFeb 4, 2022

Lectures rendered logically. Easy to follow and learn the steps. Appreciations

by AKMar 6, 2022

I've learned those concepts of planning successful business in this course that I had never imagined. And those concepts are really working for me.

by PFMay 10, 2022

I was researching about how to put my skills in practice as freelancer, so this course came in very handy.

Hope to continue exploring this.

by SDAug 16, 2022

Great starter course for Freelancers. Really enjoyed the material and hearing the guest speaker's stories.

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About the Building Your Freelancing Career Specialization

Do you want to go from surviving gig-to-gig to maintaining a steady flow of income through your own freelancing business? How about gaining the confidence to leave your steady but stifling job and launch into a more rewarding career that will let you pursue your passions? If so, you’re in the right place! In this specialization, you will learn how to overcome imposter syndrome and finally get paid for your talents by equipping yourself with the basic skills to operate your career like a business and avoid running out of money through smart financial planning and a solid business plan.

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When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
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The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
What is the refund policy?
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Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
I'm a CalArtian (student, faculty, staff, and/or alumnx). How do I take this course for free?
CalArtians can earn a certificate by completing all of the content in this course and the specialization at no additional cost when they join through the Coursera for CalArts program and use their CalArts email address when registering for a Coursera account.

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