California Institute of the Arts
Plan a Successful Freelancing Business
California Institute of the Arts

Plan a Successful Freelancing Business

This course is part of Building Your Freelancing Career Specialization

Taught in English

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Tatiana Mulry

Instructor: Tatiana Mulry

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Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.8

(56 reviews)

Beginner level

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9 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Assessments

5 quizzes

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.8

(56 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

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This course is part of the Building Your Freelancing Career Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course

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.

What's included

1 video6 readings

Let's dive into the fundamentals of freelancing as career option, meet some successful entrepreneurs who started freelancing businesses, and examine whether or not freelancing is a fit for your goals.

What's included

8 videos1 reading2 quizzes

Multi-talented people often want to "boil the ocean" or take on too much when they start freelancing. In this module, you'll consider different freelancing directions and decide which is the best fit for your goals. Let's create a motivating vision of your dream business!

What's included

9 videos2 readings1 quiz2 peer reviews2 discussion prompts

Now that you have taken a personal assessment of your interests, and have a vision for your freelancing business, it is time to design the details that will make your service offerings attractive to customers.

What's included

6 videos4 readings1 quiz

Many businesses fail, partially because they fail to plan. In this module, you'll tackle the challenge of describing your business in a business plan and deepen your learning by critiquing your peers' business plans.

What's included

6 videos6 readings1 quiz1 peer review

Instructor

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4.9 (19 ratings)
Tatiana Mulry
5 Courses12,847 learners

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