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Welcome to the Freelance Fast-Track: A 2-Day Hands-On Guide to Landing Your First Gig. This course is primarily going to use Upwork.com, the world's largest online freelancing platform, In just two days, you’ll learn how to set up a compelling freelance profile, build a portfolio even with no prior experience, and apply to your first job, all while getting real-world, hands-on practice. OBJECTIVE: By the end of this micro-course, you’ll have: 1. A professional freelance profile that stands out 2. A portfolio to showcase your skills (even if you’re just starting) 3. The confidence and knowledge to apply to your first freelance job You can use these tools and knowledge to build a lucrative freelancing career beyond the scope of this course. WHAT'S NOT COVERED: While landing your first gig is a huge milestone, this micro-course focuses primarily on the practical steps to get started—setting up your profile, creating a portfolio, and writing winning proposals. The long-term strategies for growing a sustainable freelancing career, like building a client base, establishing your pricing structure, or managing client relationships, will need to be explored in further depth. KEEP IN MIND: This micro-course is designed to help you kickstart your freelancing journey in just a couple of days. While you won’t become an expert in that time, you will gain the tools, experience, and confidence to start applying for jobs and making real progress. Think of this as a launchpad—you’ll be equipped to keep learning, experimenting, and improving beyond the weekend. To truly succeed at freelancing, you’ll need to keep applying, refining your profile, and building experience as you go. But this course is the perfect first step. SCHEDULE: The content is divided into Morning and Afternoon sections for each day. However, this program is self-paced, so you can complete it in the order that works best for you and at your own speed.
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