Becoming A Freelancer
Want to start freelancing? Our online freelancing course is the ultimate step-by-step guide to freelancing for beginners! You’ll learn how to set up your freelance business from scratch, discover proven strategies for finding clients, and pick up insider tips on pricing your services.
Be Your Own Boss and Discover Exciting Freelance Work Opportunities
Learn How to Start a Freelance Business and Find Clients
If you’ve ever wondered how to become a freelancer, you’re in the right place. Our comprehensive online freelancing course will teach you how to take your skills to market and build a flexible new career where you call the shots.
With 6 modules – packed with insights from experienced freelancers – and an 80-page toolkit full of practical exercises, you’ll quickly learn how to:
- Find your freelance niche so you can earn money doing what you love
- Develop your branding to launch a business that feels authentically you
- Complete all your essential startup admin without the overwhelm
- Reduce the hassle of finding freelance jobs at sustainable rates
- Price your services in a way that wins clients (no undercharging here!)
Who Is This Freelancing Course For?
Take our Becoming A Freelancer course if you want to…
Turn your passion into a profitable freelance business
- Start a new career doing something you genuinely enjoy
- Explore a variety of freelance niches to help you specialize and thrive
- Freelance full-time or boost your income with a flexible side hustle
Choose when, where, and how you work
- Escape the 9–5 and set your own schedule
- Work from home, in a cafe, from the beach – whatever suits you best!
- Choose projects you’re passionate about
Take your skills to market and find freelance work
- Turn your existing skills into a well-paid career
- Learn how to create a portfolio or website that showcases your skills
- Gain the confidence to approach potential clients and apply for freelance roles
Introducing Our Becoming A Freelancer Course
6 modules, 14 lessons, and an 80-page toolkit full of practical tasks.
Our course isn’t just a general guide to freelancing. With expert advice and guidance through the necessary tasks to get started, we’ll walk you through the essential steps for kick-starting a successful freelance career.
Comprehensive content
Consider this course your A–Z guide to freelancing! Discover how to create and register your business, define and price your services, and find freelance clients.
Interactive by design
With case studies, interactive exercises, and over-the-shoulder tutorials, our freelancer course is designed to keep you engaged every step of the way.
100% self-paced learning
Lifetime access means there’s no rush to complete the course. Work through the material at your own pace, and come back for a refresher whenever you want to.
Insights from experienced freelancers
Our course was crafted in collaboration with experienced freelancers in a variety of industries – graphic designers, copywriters, brand strategists, virtual assistants, translators, and more!
80-page freelance toolkit
This practical workbook contains every task you need to complete to get started, and the guidance you need to get there. Explore checklists for essential business-building tasks, templates for emails, confidence-boosting scripts for client pitches, and much more.
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How Does This Freelancing Course Work?
This course covers three key areas:
Launching your freelance business
First, we’ll help you lay the groundwork for creating a sustainable freelance business. We’ll explain how to choose your specialism, define your services, and research your target customer. Then, we’ll take a closer look at the practicalities of setting up a freelance business. We’ll focus on the key areas many new freelancers worry about: how to develop your branding, fulfill your legal obligations, and manage your freelance finances.
Did you know? Freelancers contribute about $1 trillion to the US economy, which is equal to 4.8% of the country’s total GDP (Finances Online).
Finding and impressing clients
In this part of the course, we’ll answer the all-important question: Where can I find freelance clients? In fact, we’ll tell you how to find and impress prospective clients. We’ll explain how to create your portfolio or website, develop your personal brand, update your resume, and write compelling pitches.
Did you know? 80% of freelancers say they are either satisfied or very satisfied with the freelancing lifestyle (Payoneer).
Pricing your services
Even experienced freelancers find pricing tricky! We’re here to demystify the process. We’ll explore the different types of pricing and explain exactly how to calculate your rates. Plus, we’ll provide you with advice on negotiating with clients and raising your rates over time.
Did you know? 81% of freelancers say having full control over their own working schedule is the biggest benefit of freelance work (Remote).
Freelancing Course Outline
Here’s an insight into each information-packed module:
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Module 1: Introducing Becoming A Freelancer
Find out what to expect from Becoming A Freelancer. Learn how to navigate the course, gain access to the freelance toolkit, and begin to understand the key learning objectives. -
Module 2: Getting Started As A Freelancer
You’ll explore the essential skills and mindset you need to thrive. We’ll also guide you through choosing the best freelance career path based on your interests and strengths, as well as the services you can offer. -
Module 3: Launching Your Freelance Business
In this practical module, you’ll create your initial freelance branding, tick off the key startup admin tasks, and learn how to manage your finances effectively. -
Module 4: Finding Clients
This stage of the course is all about securing clients. You’ll discover how to prove your skills, explore where you can find potential clients, and learn strategies to convince them to work with you. -
Module 5: Pricing Your Services
We’ll take you through pricing frameworks and proven methods for setting your rates. You’ll also learn negotiation tactics for when clients haggle and gain understanding of how to raise your prices over time. -
Module 6: Wrap-Up And Next Steps
In the final module we’ll recap everything you’ve learned and share some tips for continuing professional development. Plus, we’ll provide you with a downloadable reference list that covers everything from essential resources to places for finding freelance jobs.
How Does Our Freelancing Course Compare With Other Freelance Courses?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Freelancing Course
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Who can take this course?
Do you want to escape the 9–5 grind? Pursue a lifelong passion? Increase your income? Work more flexibly? Then this course is for you!
All you need to enroll is an interest in freelancing, a laptop or desktop computer, and internet access.
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Do I need any qualifications or previous experience to enroll in the course?
You don’t need any qualifications or previous experience to enroll in the course.
Our freelancing course is designed to help all aspiring freelancers transition into service-based freelance work (such as copywriting, editing, or graphic design).
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How long will it take to complete the course?
On average, the freelancer course takes around 30 hours to complete. You can start the course as soon as you receive access, and it’s yours for life.
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Are freelancers in high demand?
A growing number of businesses are working with freelancers. Freelance professionals offer businesses cost-effective, flexible support and allow them to recruit from a much wider talent pool. Businesses can focus on hiring based on skill and expertise, rather than geographical location.
According to Payoneer’s 2023 Freelancer Insights Report, 46% of freelancers saw an increase in demand for their work. Fields with the most significant increase in demand included programming, marketing, project management, web and graphic design, and content writing.
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How much do freelancers make?
There are lots of different factors that impact how much you can earn as a freelancer (including your industry, location, years of experience, availability, and more).
According to freelancermap’s Freelancer Study 2024 – a survey of 3,424 freelancers and self-employed individuals – the average worldwide hourly rate was €98 (around $105). The average yearly net profit was €60,508 (around $65,233).
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Is freelancing better than working for some else?
The answer is…it depends! It depends on your individual circumstances, preferences, and career goals. There are lots of great benefits to freelancing, but there are some drawbacks. It’s up to you to weigh up the pros and cons and decide what suits you best. Our blog post Is Freelancing Worth It? (The Pros and Cons) is a good place to start.
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How can I go from a full-time job to freelancing?
Starting any new career requires careful planning and preparation, and freelancing is no exception. We recommend considering the following steps:
- Evaluate your skills and experience. What are you good at? What services could you offer potential clients?
- Research freelance careers. What would you enjoy doing? Is there demand for your skills and services? Which industries and niches could you target?
- Take additional training to fill any skills gaps. Are you missing any key skills? Does any of your knowledge need a refresh?
- Develop a business plan. What are your goals? Who is your target market? How will you market your services? What is your budget?
- Decide on your rates. What do freelancers with your skill and experience level usually charge?
- Prepare financially. Do you have some money saved to cover expenses while you build up a consistent income?
- Build a portfolio. How will you showcase your work to potential clients?
- Network within your industry. How will you connect with other freelancers, industry professionals, and potential clients?
It can take time to build a successful freelance business, so we’d suggest freelancing on the side at first. This will allow you to test the waters and build your client base, without immediately having to worry about your income.
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Do freelancers work from home?
Many freelancers work from home. However, many also choose to work from cafés, in coworking spaces, or while traveling. One of the best things about freelancing is the flexibility – you can work from anywhere you like!
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Do I need to take a course to learn freelancing?
It isn’t essential to take a course to learn freelancing – but it can be very helpful! There are a wealth of freelancing resources out there: blog posts, articles, podcasts, books, forums, and more. As a beginner, sifting through so many resources – and determining which are valuable – can be overwhelming. A comprehensive freelancing course (like ours!) does the work for you, putting everything you need to know to get started in one place.
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How does this freelancing course work?
Becoming A Freelancer is made up of six comprehensive modules. Each module focuses on a different step in the process of starting a freelance business, from choosing your niche all the way through to finding your first client.
As well as engaging written content and insightful case studies, the course comes with an 80-page freelance toolkit. In the toolkit, you’ll find useful exercises and business-building tools – templates, checklists, scripts, and more – to accompany every module.
You can progress through the course at your own pace and return to completed modules for a refresher whenever you like.
By the end of the course, you won’t just have learned what it takes to become a freelancer – you’ll have actually started working toward making it happen!
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Who can I discuss my questions with?
We’re here to help you decide whether Becoming A Freelancer is right for you. Email us at [email protected] with your questions, or ask about scheduling a chat with one of our tutors.
