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Course overview
Welcome to "Mastering Freelancing: A Comprehensive Guide"!
Instructor: Muhammad Shahzad Alamgeer
In this course, you will embark on a transformative journey to become a successful freelancer. Your instructor, Muhammad Shahzad Alamgeer, brings a wealth of experience in the freelancing world, providing you with insights, strategies, and real-world examples to guide you towards freelancing success.
What will i learn?
- Upon completing this course, you will gain a comprehensive skill set and knowledge base in freelancing, equipping you to thrive in the dynamic world of online work. Here are the key learning outcomes:
- Module 1: Introduction of the Instructor: Understand the background, expertise, and guidance provided by the course instructor.
- Module 2: What is Covered in the Course and Course Support: Gain an overview of the course content, structure, and available support resources.
- Module 3-8: Introduction to Freelancing Define freelancing and explore its significance. Understand the motivations behind choosing freelancing as a career. Recognize the importance of freelancing, especially for females. Explore various types of freelance marketplaces. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of freelancing.
- Module 9-13: Essentials of Freelancing Identify the fundamental skills required for freelancing. Define personal goals and align them with chosen skills. Evaluate existing skills and discover exciting new skills. Develop effective business communication skills. Understand the importance of communication in freelancing. Improve communication skills with real-world examples.
- Module 14-26: Ways of Freelancing and Setting Yourself Apart Explore different ways to approach freelancing. Learn how to build trust with clients. Determine optimal pricing strategies for your services. Understand the key elements that set you apart as a freelancer. Emphasize the importance of professionalism and project presentation. Define project deliverables effectively.
- Module 27-35: Mistakes and Problems Every Freelancer Faces Navigate common challenges like project selection and pricing. Master the art of time management in freelancing. Achieve a healthy work-life balance. Address behavioral aspects and client communication challenges. Effectively set project scope and manage client responses.
- Module 36-49: Freelance Job Hunting Skills and Types of Freelance Marketplaces Develop effective skills for job selection and bidding. Distinguish between genuine and fake projects. Ask pertinent questions during the project assessment. Understand the significance of professional responses. Learn strategies for bidding on high-value projects. Explore traditional and nontraditional freelance marketplaces.
- Module 50-67: Presenting Yourself and Creating a Profile Master the art of profile creation on freelancing platforms. Identify the best time to create and update your profile. Learn essentials for creating compelling graphics. Navigate the process of opening a bank account. Understand the difference between payment verification and withdrawal methods. Populate bank wire information for seamless transactions.
- Module 68-91: How to Find Work on Fiverr, Freelancer.com, PeoplePerHour, and Upwork Explore the unique features of Fiverr and optimize your profile. Navigate Freelancer.com, including bidding, payment integration, and withdrawal. Understand PeoplePerHour's milestones and invoicing system. Master Upwork, covering profile setup, benefits, and effective bidding strategies.
- Module 92-94: Upwork - Effective Bids, Client Retention, and Identifying Good Clients Understand Upwork's Connects system and membership plans. Differentiate between fixed and hourly jobs. Utilize the Work Diary feature for accurate time tracking. Learn strategies for client retention and identifying quality clients.
- Module 95-103: Real-Time Project Hunting - Case Studies and Finding Work on Traditional Marketplaces Explore real-world case studies of successful project hunting. Understand effective strategies for finding work on traditional marketplaces.
- Module 104-122: Importance of PMB and Steps for Project Award Recognize the significance of Project Message Boards (PMB). Craft effective responses and encourage interview setups. Learn the steps for awarding a project, including payment proposals and milestones.
- Module 123-133: Managing Freelance Marketplace Disputes, Inspirational Stories, and What to Do When Bids Don’t Attract a Response Understand causes of disputes and effective resolution strategies. Draw inspiration from successful freelancers' stories. Learn strategies for dealing with non-responsive bids and attracting attention.
- Module 134-147: Business Side of Freelancing - Branding, Social Media, Outsourcing, and Team Building Explore the business aspects of freelancing, including branding. Create a strong online presence through a website and social media. Understand outsourcing, using software for progress tracking, and payment milestones. Learn when and how to hire in-house team members and grow your team.
- Module 148-161: Importance of Using Software for Project Management and Difference Between a Freelancer and a Home-Based Service Business Understand the benefits of project management software. Explore the distinctions between freelancers and home-based service businesses. Decide on your freelancing offerings and target market.
- Module 162-171: Pros and Cons of Being a Freelancer Explore the advantages of freelancing, including compensation and work-life balance. Address challenges such as income stability and lack of job security.
- Module 172-187: Lesser-Known but Equally Powerful Freelance Websites, Conclusion, Passive Income, Global Presence, and Moving from Freelancing to Entrepreneurship Discover lesser-known freelance platforms. Reflect on the course and its impact on Pakistan's global IT presence. Explore passive income, global presence, and transitioning to entrepreneurship.
- Module 188-192: How to Move from Freelancing to Entrepreneurship, Setting Up a Team, and The Last Advice Learn the transition from freelancing to entrepreneurship. Understand the process of setting up and managing a team. Receive final advice and guidance for your freelancing journey.
Requirements
- Who can Join: Everyone
- Video Medium: Urdu & English
Curriculum for this course
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Module 1: Introduction to Freelancing
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Module 2: Essentials of Freelancing
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Module 3: Business Communication and Presentation
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Module 4: Ways of Freelancing
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Module 5: What Sets You Apart as a Freelancer?
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Module 6: Mistakes and Problems Every Freelancer Faces
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Module 7: Freelance Job Hunting Skills
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Module 8: Types of Freelance Marketplaces
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Module 9: Presenting Yourself
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Module 10: Setting Up Payment Information
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Module 11: How to Find Work on Fiverr
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Module 12: Introduction to Freelancer.com
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Module 13: PeoplePerHour
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Module 14: Upwork - Introduction and Profile Setup
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Module 15: Real-Time Project Hunting - Case Studies
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Module 16: How to Find Work on Traditional Marketplaces (Guru, Upwork, Freelancer.com)
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Module 17: Upwork, Guru, and Freelancer Policies
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Module 18: Effective Time for Bidding
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Module 19: Importance of PMB (Project Message Board)
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Module 20: Steps for Project Award
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Module 21: Managing Freelance Marketplace Dispute with Employer
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Module 22: Inspirational Stories
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Module 23: What to Do When Bids Don’t Attract a Response?
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Module 24: How to Win Your First Client as a Freelancer?
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Module 25: Business Side of Freelancing
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Module 26: Use of Social Media to Promote Your Freelance Profile
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Module 27: Outsourcing
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Module 28: When to Hire an In-House Team Member?
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Module 29: Importance of Using Software for Project Management
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Module 30: Difference Between a Freelancer and a Home-Based Service Business
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Module 31: The Pros of Being a Freelancer
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Module 32: Cons of Being a Freelancer
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Module 33: Legal Aspects of Freelancing
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Module 34: Freelancer Taxes
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Module 35: Freelancer Mental Health
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Module 36: Final Thoughts and Action Plan
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