Build a successful freelance career. Master freelancing through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.
This Freelancing short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online freelancing course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.
Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.
Course Curriculum
1
Freelance Essentials
Finding clients, pricing, and contracts
finding your nichebuilding a portfoliopricing strategies (hourly vs project)writing proposalsclient communicationcontracts and invoicingmanaging multiple projects
2
Getting Started
Launch your freelance career
choosing your nichedefining your servicesside hustle to full-time transitionlegal setup (LLC, sole prop)basic contractsinsurance needsworkspace setup
3
Finding Clients
Build a client pipeline
freelance platforms (Upwork, Fiverr)networking for clientscold outreach strategiesreferral systemscontent marketing for freelancersLinkedIn for freelancersinbound vs outbound
4
Pricing & Proposals
Charge what you're worth
hourly vs project vs value pricingcalculating your ratescope of work documentsproposal writingdealing with price shoppersraising your ratespackage pricing
5
Client Management
Deliver great client experiences
onboarding processcommunication cadencemanaging expectationsscope creep preventionfeedback and revisionsdifficult client strategiesoffboarding and testimonials
6
Freelance Finances
Manage money as a freelancer
invoicing best practicespayment terms and collectionseparating business financesquarterly tax paymentsexpense trackingprofit marginsfinancial planning for irregular income
7
Solo Productivity
Stay productive without a boss
time management for freelancersproject management toolsbatching similar workavoiding burnoutwork-life boundariesaccountability systemsenergy management
8
Portfolio & Brand
Showcase your best work
portfolio website essentialscase study formattestimonial collectionsocial proof strategiesniche authority buildingspeaking and writingonline presence optimization
9
Scaling Up
Grow beyond solo freelancing
subcontracting workbuilding a small teamproductizing servicespassive income from expertiseagency vs freelancer modelsystems and SOPstools for scaling
10
Freelance Mastery
Thrive long-term as a freelancer
retainer agreementspositioning as an expertpremium client strategiesindustry specializationcontinuous skill developmentfreelance community buildinglong-term career sustainability