Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction

• What is Freelancing?
• Why Freelancing?
• Types of Freelance Marketplaces
• Ways of Freelancing
• How much time do you need to get started
• Pros & Cons of Freelancing
• How to select your skill?
• Types of skills required for a freelancer

Module 2: What Sets you apart as a Freelancer?

• Presenting your work
• Communication Skills
• Defining Projects Deliverables
• Professional Behavior
• How to set high hourly rates in the Freelance Profile?

Module 3:  Mistakes & Problems Every Freelancer Faces

• Which project should I take?
• Pricing Yourself
• Time Management for Freelancers
• Setting project scope in the beginning
• Freelancing Behavior
• Lack of client’s response
• Freelance Portfolio & Profile mistakes & Examples of great portfolios

Module 4:  Freelance Job Hunting Skills

• Writing Job Application
• Freelance Job selection
• Bidding on the right project
• Identifying Fake Projects
• When to put a premium bid?
• Writing effective proposals

Module 5:  Find work on Fiverr.com

• Sign up and create a Profile on Fiverr
• Main tips for creating a perfect profile
• GIG understanding & overview
• The importance of Keywords
• Feedback and Client Reviews for Profile
• How to promote your Gig?
• The importance of multiple Gigs
• Funds withdrawal method (Payoneer)
• Fiver Disputes

Module 6:  Find work on Freelancer.com

• Sign up and create a Profile on Freelancer
• Best time to create a profile
• Bidding on projects
• Bid types and requesting Milestone’s payment
• Payment integration
• Withdrawal methods (Skrill & Express)

Module 7:  Outsourcing

• What is outsourcing?
• When to think about outsourcing?
• Using software to keep the check on progress
• Payment Milestones