{"id":11699,"date":"2018-12-03T19:00:07","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T17:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/?p=11699"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:42:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:42:26","slug":"online-courses-freelancers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/online-courses-freelancers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 76 online courses for freelancers to up their game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a gig economy we live in. It comes as no surprise that close to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/i\/freelancing-in-america\/2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">50% of millennials are already freelancing<\/a>, while the number of young professionals who choose to work in the comfort of their homes keeps rising.<\/p>\n<p>Freelancing is not a side hustle anymore, but a full-time job. And just like in any other \u201cnormal\u201d or 9-5 job, there\u2019s always room for improvement.<\/p>\n<p>It might be your lucky day! Because this is what we wanted to do for you when we thought about creating this list of the best 75 online courses for freelancers. Help you up your game!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>All courses are organized by category:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Learn How To Be a Freelancer\">Learn how to be a freelancer<\/a> (3)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Courses in business and management\">Courses in business and management<\/a> (7)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Courses to become a better salesperson\">Courses to become a better salesperson<\/a> (6)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Marketing Courses for Freelancers\">Marketing courses<\/a> (8)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Accounting &amp; Finance Courses for Freelancers\">Accounting and finance courses&#8211;because you can\u2019t avoid paperwork<\/a> (5)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Time Management and Productivity Courses\">Courses to boost productivity and become a time management ninja<\/a> (5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the end of this post, you\u2019ll also find more courses depending on the industry you\u2019re in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are the markets we\u2019ve covered so far:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Top 6 Courses for Freelance Writers\">Courses for freelance writers<\/a> (6)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Top 13 Courses for Freelance Marketers\">Courses for freelance marketers<\/a> (13)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Top 8 Courses for Freelance Graphic Designers\">Courses for freelance graphic designers<\/a> (8)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Top 9 Courses for Freelance Web Designers and Developer\">Courses for freelance web designers and developers<\/a> (9)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Courses for freelance videographers\">Courses for freelance videographers<\/a> (6)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See? We\u2019ve got every single one of you covered&#8211;a little self-applauding never hurt nobody. Before we begin, though, bookmark this page, because you never know when you might need one of the courses on this list. <a id=\"Learn How To Be a Freelancer\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enough chit-chat! Let the courses begin!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/learn-how-to-be-freelancer.png\" alt=\"Learn how to be a freelancer - Courses for freelancers - TalentLMS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/learn-how-to-be-freelancer.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/learn-how-to-be-freelancer-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/learn-how-to-be-freelancer-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/learn-how-to-be-freelancer-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/learn-how-to-be-freelancer-810x212.png 810w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/learn-how-to-be-freelancer-1140x298.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Learn How To Be a Freelancer<\/h2>\n<p>So, you feel ready to launch your own business. You want the freedom to work from wherever, whenever and make up the rules as you go. Hang in there, tiger.<\/p>\n<p>You first need to know where to start. This is what the two next freelance courses are all about!<\/p>\n<h3>Seth Godin&#8217;s Freelancer Course<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sethgodin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seth Godin<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $89.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 87 lectures &amp; 2.5 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/seth-godin-freelancer-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Udemy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Seth Godin has only one objective: to teach you everything about freelancing.<\/p>\n<p>Are you already a freelancer looking for valuable advice on how to make more money without suffering a Britney 2007 meltdown? Are you a newbie? This course, created by the Dalai Lama of freelancers, is filled with precious advice on how you can start earning more money freelancing today no matter your experience or current level.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThis is not a course for people who seek shortcuts, guaranteed results, and an easy path,\u201d<\/em> Godin says. And he\u2019s right.<\/p>\n<h3>7 Keys to freelancer\u2019s success<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> David R. Rodriguez<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> 9,99$<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 54 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitdegree.org\/course\/time-management-strategies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">BitDegree<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Looking for the best ways to improve your freelance business? Look no more: in this course, you will discover 7 keys to boost your freelancing. In a minimum amount of time, you will learn how to attract new customers, maintain a stable workflow, be more productive, and other topics that will help you to achieve your goals. Moreover, in this course, you will find proven time-management strategies and effective problem-solving techniques. So, if you feel stuck in your freelancing career, this course is perfect for you!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Going Freelance: Building and Branding Your Own Success<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors:<\/strong> Justin Gignac &amp; Claire Wasserman from <a href=\"https:\/\/workingnotworking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Working Not Working<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial, then $14\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 50 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/classes\/Going-Freelance-Building-and-Branding-Your-Own-Success\/1018002097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Skillshare<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gignac, a modern-day version of Mad Men\u2019s Don Draper, knows what freelancers must learn to get more clients and money. He runs Working Not Working, a platform which connects companies with the world\u2019s best creatives.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you\u2019ve been itching to go freelance, or you\u2019re looking for a brief, yet complete dive into the essentials of the freelance world, you\u2019ve come to the right place. <a id=\"Courses in business and management\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to create a portfolio that converts, how to market your freelance business, pitch media, network, and much (trust us, much!) more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-management.png\" alt=\"Courses for freelancers on business and management - TalentLMS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-management.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-management-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-management-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-management-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-management-810x212.png 810w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-management-1140x298.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Business and Management Courses for Freelancers<\/h2>\n<p>Freelancing is a one-man show. You need to be your own boss, your own marketer, accountant; to cut a long story short, all roles are yours.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, here are the courses that will help you figure things out.<\/p>\n<h3>Start a Profitable Online Business<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lewishowes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lewis Howes<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jameswedmoretraining.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>James Wedmore<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/socialtriggers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Derek Halpern<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $149<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 14 video lessons, plus exclusive bonus material<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativelive.com\/class\/launching-online-business-lewis-howes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CreativeLive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If business coaches had a band, Lewis Howes would be the frontman. He\u2019s an author, athlete, and was recognized as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the US under 30 by Barack Obama. If this isn\u2019t rockstar material, we don\u2019t know what is.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of his two \u201cbandmates\u201d (with remarkable instructing chops too), Lewis will teach you how to turn your passion into profit, create sellable products, market your online business, sell, and earn. Big time.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Start Your Own Business<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcircusmedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>David Wheeler<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>Ken Szymusiak<\/strong> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/broad.msu.edu\/facultystaff\/carterf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Forrest S. Carter<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial and different plans available<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 6 courses<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/specializations\/start-your-own-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Coursera<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is not a course but a whole specialization, developed by the Michigan State University. It\u2019s made up of six different courses involving everything: from harnessing creativity to launching and growing your business. Of course, you can take each course separately.<\/p>\n<p>The overall goal is to help learners develop an entrepreneurial mindset, so they can identify ideas they can benefit from, as well as generate a successful plan.<\/p>\n<p>David Wheeler is an expert at new media strategies, while Ken Szymusiak and Forrest S. Carter are both experienced academics.<\/p>\n<p>So, as you can imagine, you\u2019ll be in good hands.<\/p>\n<h3>Decision-Making Strategies<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Mike Figliuolo<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $29.99\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 48 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Business-Skills-tutorials\/Decision-Making-Fundamentals\/186697-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lynda<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You have to make decisions for your freelance business all the time. Should you work on this project or that? Should you charge $500 or $5000?<\/p>\n<p>This course is for those who have a hard time making up their mind about a critical decision that will either boom or bomb their business. Get to know the basics of critical thinking, decision making, and how to recognize what you don&#8217;t know to reduce risk.<\/p>\n<p>As a successful author, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoughtleadersllc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">thoughtLEADERS, LLC<\/a>, and a nationally recognized speaker, Figliuolo has found himself in many different scenarios where he had to make bold decisions.<\/p>\n<p>So, yes, he sounds like the ideal instructor for this topic.<\/p>\n<h3>Standing Out in The Creative Job Market<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors:<\/strong> Diane Domeyer &amp; Kristin Ellison<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $29.99\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 1 hour of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Documentaries-tutorials\/Diane-Domeyer-Standing-out-Creative-Job-Market\/436469-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lynda<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trying out a creative career path isn\u2019t an easy task. For starters, there\u2019s huge competition, and the fact that clients need some \u201cproof\u201d of your talent doesn\u2019t ease the process. With this course, you\u2019ll be able to ward off your worries.<\/p>\n<p>Kristin Ellison is a former designer, writer, editor, and content manager for the design segment at Lynda. This creative lady teamed up with another creativity enchantress, Diane Domeyer from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roberthalf.com\/work-with-us\/our-services\/creativegroup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Creative Group<\/a> to create this online class every professional should take.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn what makes professionals in the creative job market successful. You\u2019ll see how to stay relevant, brand yourself, create a portfolio, understand your market value, and much more.<\/p>\n<h3>The Essential Guide to Entrepreneurship<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/guykawasaki.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Guy Kawasaki<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $94.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 4 hours of video plus 27 downloadable resources<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/entrepreneurship-course-by-guy-kawasaki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Udemy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t know this entrepreneurship magician? Guy Kawasaki, author of 13 books and a true mastermind, is one of the most influential people in Silicon Valley. If you take this course, you\u2019re basically giving yourself a gift.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn how to materialize an idea you\u2019re passionate about and thrive when putting it into action. You\u2019ll also figure out what steps you should make and which ones you should avoid when you\u2019re getting down and dirty with the entrepreneurship world.<\/p>\n<p>All via interactive exercises, which also work as four-star practice. Seriously. This course is a must.<\/p>\n<h3>Foundations of Business Strategy<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/lvg.virginia.edu\/staff\/michael-j-lenox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Lenox<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 4 hours of video plus 7 downloadable resources<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/foundations-of-business-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Udemy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you a freelancer? Then you\u2019re an entrepreneur. Period.<\/p>\n<p>This is exactly why you need to know what a business strategy is, and how to make one. Michael Lenox teaches you how to analyze your industry, identify your key strengths and use them to create a successful strategy that\u2019ll help you achieve your goals. (i.e. Dolla\u2019 dolla\u2019 bills!)<\/p>\n<p>This free course is everything you need if you want to take baby steps towards the peculiar, yet exciting business world.<\/p>\n<h3>Creating a Business Plan<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Mike Figliuolo<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $29.99\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 70 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Business-Skills-tutorials\/Creating-Business-Plan\/373107-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lynda<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Oh, guys. This is important. Let us tell you why.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, a business plan is useful for pitching investors and raising capital. But it\u2019s also a brilliant way to collect and communicate your ideas. It helps you set clear goals, create a step-by-step guide to meeting them, and triumph. Think of it as your business manual.<a id=\"Courses to become a better salesperson\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This course will teach you how to create a complete business plan while avoiding all the common (and not-so-common) pitfalls, so you can step confidently into freelancing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-sales.png\" alt=\"Courses for freelancers on Sales - TalentLMS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-sales.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-sales-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-sales-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-sales-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-sales-810x212.png 810w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-sales-1140x298.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Sales Courses for Freelancers<\/h2>\n<p>At the end of the day, it\u2019s all about sales. Selling yourself, your projects, your ideas, your stories. Without sales, there\u2019s no revenue. And without revenue, there\u2019s no business.<\/p>\n<p>The following 6 courses all focus on sales, but each one from a different perspective.<\/p>\n<h3>Sales Foundations<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Jeff Bloomfield<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $29.99\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 61 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/sales-foundations\/welcome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If your idea of sales is that it\u2019s an icky tactic, think again.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/braintrust101.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Braintrust<\/a> founder, Jeff Bloomfield, breaks down the ways big sales players see through the eyes of their customers. And how their actions are usually driven by an honest desire to help others solve problems.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn how to identify your customers\u2019 need, position your goods in the market, and identify the gaps in your sales strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Pretty neat, right?<\/p>\n<h3>Sales, Sales, Sales.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Tamara Lackey<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 14 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativelive.com\/class\/sales-sales-sales-tamara-lackey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CreativeLive<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIf you own your own small business, you\u2019re in a 100% sales commission job,\u201d<\/em> Tamara Lackey, a <a href=\"https:\/\/tamaralackey.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">portrait photographer<\/a> who\u2019s sold hundreds of photographs in massive media outlets, says. And it\u2019s 100% true.<\/p>\n<p>This course will teach you how to conquer the fear of criticism, sell your work for what it\u2019s truly worth, and create meaningful relationships with your clients. No matter your industry, selling like a real professional is vital for your business.<\/p>\n<p>Learn how you can do it.<\/p>\n<h3>Stress-Free Selling<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ducttapemarketing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>John Jantsch<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $29<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 10 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativelive.com\/class\/stress-free-selling-john-jantsch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CreativeLive<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Selling is hard.<\/p>\n<p>And the reason is that salespeople don\u2019t really think about marketing tactics when they\u2019re selling. John Jantsch, award-winning social media publisher and author of two <em>Wall Street Journal<\/em> best-selling books, is trying to change that.<\/p>\n<p>With this course you\u2019re going to learn how to position your business as an authority in your niche. You\u2019ll find out how to use internet research and the old-fashioned word-of-mouth marketing, as well as new selling processes. All these contribute to stress-free, almost passive sales.<\/p>\n<p>And you want that, don\u2019t you?<\/p>\n<h3>Sales Pitch and Closing<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Ross Brackley<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $150 (plus $30 for a VR headset)<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 4 different virtual reality scenarios<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/courses\/sales-pitch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>VirtualSpeech<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Featured in The New York Times, BBC, and Forbes, among others, this is a course for those whose sales rely mainly on pitching. If you\u2019re not sure how to appear confident or close deals, this course is the best tool to understand and master the mechanics of communication style.<\/p>\n<p>From body language to voice quality, this course has it all. What\u2019s more, it\u2019s highly interactive, with exercises in virtual reality for a unique, futuristic learning approach.<\/p>\n<h3>Pitching Yourself<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Jodi Glickman<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 15 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/jodi-glickman-on-pitching-yourself\/why-is-the-pitch-so-important\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just about pitching an idea&#8211;which is also covered in this innovative and free LinkedIn course. It\u2019s also about pitching yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Jodi Glickman, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatonthejob.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Great On The Job<\/a>, takes a totally different approach to sales by introducing a breakthrough tip on how to sell an idea to a potential client, investor, boss, or anyone: sell yourself first.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s just a three-step journey to a great pitch: destination, backstory, and connecting the dots. Learn how you should present yourself, become more relatable, and, finally, sell.<\/p>\n<h3>Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/michiganross.umich.edu\/faculty-research\/faculty\/george-siedel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">George Siedel<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial and different plans available<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 8.5 hours of video and 29 readings<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/negotiation-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Coursera<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In business, negotiation is key. Actually, good negotiation skills are essential to every aspect of life. Could this be the reason this course, developed by George Siedel, is one of the best-selling online courses in history? <a id=\"Marketing Courses for Freelancers\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn all the strategic planning required to reach a beneficial agreement. When should you walk away? When should you give a number? What method should you use? All these questions are now answered in this career-changing course.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-marketing.png\" alt=\"Courses for freelancers on Marketing - TalentLMS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-marketing.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-marketing-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-marketing-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-marketing-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-marketing-810x212.png 810w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-marketing-1140x298.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Marketing Courses for Freelancers<\/h2>\n<p>You need marketing. Without marketing, your services would get lost in cyberspace. You (and maybe your great-cousin Larry) would be the only ones familiar with your brand name, and your revenue would be zero.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 8 marketing courses for those of you looking to pass your message to even more potential customers!<\/p>\n<h3>The Complete Digital Marketing Course<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robpercival.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Rob Percival<\/strong><\/a> &amp; Daragh Walsh<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $199.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 37 hours of video and 22 articles<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/learn-digital-marketing-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Udemy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>12 courses in 1? Almost 200,000 students enrolled? 33K ratings with 4.4 stars out of 5? Why haven\u2019t you already taken this course?<\/p>\n<p>This is the ultimate digital marketing course. You\u2019ll learn how to market and sell your products and work as a digital marketer. You\u2019ll learn about affiliate marketing techniques, social media magic, SEO tricks, and how to use Google platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Both of the instructors know exactly what they\u2019re talking about. And their average 4.45 instructor rating proves it.<\/p>\n<h3>Internet Marketing for Smart People<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors:<\/strong> The Copyblogger Team<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 20 parts and ongoing email newsletter<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copyblogger.com\/imfsp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Copyblogger<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Copyblogger is one of the best copywriting resources. They offer a free course, made up of 16 eBooks plus a 20-installment email, focusing on four main pillars of online marketing success:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Relationships<\/li>\n<li>Direct response copywriting<\/li>\n<li>Content marketing<\/li>\n<li>Having something worth selling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even better news? All you need to do to get the course is to register for a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copyblogger.com\/imfsp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">My.Copyblogger<\/a> account.<\/p>\n<h3>Social Media Marketing Mastery<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursenvy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Course Envy<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $199.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 8.5 hours of video plus 19 articles<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/social-media-marketing-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Udemy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t go wrong with this course. Because it includes lessons on every single social medium you can imagine&#8211;yes, even Snapchat!<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no other course out there right now with a more complete overview of social media marketing and management. Learn all the basics about social media marketing and how to create, post, and monitor ads on 10+ platforms.<\/p>\n<h3>Google Analytics Essential Training<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardinalpath.com\/author\/ckoberg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Corey Koberg<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial, then $29.99\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 2.5 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Google-Analytics-tutorials\/Google-Analytics-Essential-Training\/737785-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lynda<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Google Analytics is an important weapon in your freelancing arsenal. Analytics tell you how your website(s), app(s), sales and subscriptions are performing. You can see how your visitors\/users are behaving, and what decisions you need to make to meet success.<\/p>\n<p>In this course, Corey Koberg, author and certified trainer in Google Analytics, dives into the mysterious world of web metrics to help you figure out what you should and shouldn\u2019t do.<\/p>\n<h3>Introduction to SEO: Tactics and Strategy for Entrepreneurs<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Rand Fishkin<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $14\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 1.5 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/classes\/Introduction-to-SEO-Tactics-and-Strategy-for-Entrepreneurs\/681600915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skillshare<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Everybody wants to be on the first page of Google. But how do you get there?<\/p>\n<p>By following Rand Fishkin\u2019s advice. As the co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MOZ<\/a> and the CEO of SparkToro (an innovative search engine software you can read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/sparktoro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>), he\u2019s one of the best to teach you how to climb up those Google results.<\/p>\n<p>In this course, you\u2019ll learn SEO fundamentals as well as how to create an SEO strategy and optimize content for SEO purposes.<\/p>\n<h3>Writing Better Emails<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors:<\/strong> Shalini Thomas, Alejandra Gomez &amp; Chris Edwards<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $55<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> Articles, videos, peer reviews, and quizzes<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/courses\/better-emails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FutureLearn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/how-many-emails-are-sent-every-day-1171210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More than 281 billion emails<\/a> are sent every day. With all this competition, it\u2019s imperative to learn ways to write better emails. Emails that people are happy to see when they land in their inboxes.<\/p>\n<p>This is what this course is all about.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by The British Council, this course teaches how to plan, organize, write, and edit your own emails depending on your audience and the situation.<\/p>\n<p>We know what you\u2019re thinking: \u201cWhere has this been all my life?\u201d You\u2019re welcome. Enroll now and get notified when the course starts again.<\/p>\n<h3>Email Marketing<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/synchronicitymarketing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Karen Talavera<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $149 ($99 for members)<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 1.5 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/thedma.org\/marketing-education\/marketing-courses\/email-marketing\/email-marketing-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DMA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to take your email writing skills up to an eleven. How? With email marketing.<\/p>\n<p>Delivered by one of the best email marketing experts today, Karen Talavera, this course will help you identify your target audience, design your first email campaign, and monitor performance to make any potential adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>It sounds simple, huh? It\u2019s not! You\u2019re about to learn a whole new science.<\/p>\n<h3>Marketing for Honest Freelancers<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Ran Segall<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $59<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 43 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenuschool.com\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nuSchool<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Most likely, this news will not leave you completely flabbergasted, but not all freelancers use white-hat marketing methods. <em>*insert dramatic music effect*<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ran Segall from nuSchool, however, can\u2019t tolerate it. And this is the exact reason why he created this mini \u201cmaster class,\u201d as he calls it: to share his ethical marketing philosophy. <a id=\"Accounting &amp; Finance Courses for Freelancers\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to market yourself as a freelancer with this motivating class and build a profitable and honest business. Get your clients to trust you-not because you\u2019re a big fat liar, but because you\u2019re truly worth it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-accounting.png\" alt=\"Courses for freelancers on Accounting - TalentLMS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-accounting.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-accounting-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-accounting-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-accounting-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-accounting-810x212.png 810w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelancers-accounting-1140x298.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Accounting &amp; Finance Courses for Freelancers<\/h2>\n<p>Paperwork. We all hate it. We all need it. The following 5 courses are designed for freelancers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/lms-small-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>small business<\/strong><\/a> owners who want to take care of their own finances and step into the odd world of accounting.<\/p>\n<p>Trust us. It\u2019s a complete rabbit hole. Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve stuck to the basics. Voila!<\/p>\n<h3>Personal Financial Well-Being<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjsu.edu\/people\/richard.okumoto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Richard Okumoto<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $19.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 10.5 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/personal-financial-well-being\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Udemy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To cover the basics of your personal finance, this course is all you need.<\/p>\n<p>Richard Okumoto, experienced university teacher, will help you understand everything from debt management and investing to taxes and insurance.<\/p>\n<p>The good news? You don\u2019t need any advanced accounting skills to take this course except for some basic math knowledge.<\/p>\n<h3>Introduction to Finance, Accounting, Modeling and Valuation<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/harouneducationventures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chris Haroun<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $199.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 4.5 hours of video and 14 downloadable resources<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/introduction-to-accounting-finance-modeling-valuation-by-chris-haroun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Udemy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The #1 best-selling accounting course on Udemy, featured on <em>Business Insider<\/em>, is here. There\u2019s something magical about this course. You can become a semi-expert in finance, accounting, valuation, modeling, and financial ratios without any prior experience.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of this, you\u2019ll be in a position to extract data, analyze your income statement, and, eventually, create financial models. This way you\u2019ll be able to monitor how your freelance business is performing, what changes you need to make, and almost predict your financial future.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re talking about the real deal here. A course you should absolutely invest in.<\/p>\n<h3>Bookkeeping for Personal and Business Accounting<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.open.ac.uk\/people\/dk2567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Devendra Kodwani<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 4 weeks of study<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Available after upgrade<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/courses\/bookkeeping-financial-accounting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>FutureLearn<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If we had a dollar for every time someone said they\u2019re useless at bookkeeping, we\u2019d be richer than Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and that random guy who surpassed both of them for a minute or so.<\/p>\n<p>But you have to keep track of your assets, expenses, profits, and all that other stuff which form the number you see when you log into your online banking.<\/p>\n<p>Everything you need to know about accounting and bookkeeping comes in this course, created by the Open University and taught by Senior Lecturer, Devendra Kodwani.<\/p>\n<p>By the end, you\u2019ll have mastered basic management and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/library\/collection\/finance-essentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>finance-oriented skills<\/strong><\/a> so you can become your own accountant. And when all is said and done, you\u2019ll be able to balance your books.<\/p>\n<p>Score!<\/p>\n<h3>Excel: Tracking Data Easily and Efficiently<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ozdusoleil.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Oz du Soleil<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial and then $29.99\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 71 minutes of study<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/excel-tracking-data-easily-and-efficiently\/welcome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To create financial reports and balance your books, you\u2019re going to need to work with Excel.<\/p>\n<p>In this simple LinkedIn course, you\u2019ll understand how to create spreadsheets and manage them for any purpose you want. You\u2019ll start with the basics and, gradually, you\u2019ll move on to advanced techniques.<\/p>\n<p>Before you know it, you\u2019ll have become a true Excel MVP.<\/p>\n<h3>Pricing Your Work: How to Value Your Work as a Freelancer<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepigeonletters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Peggy Dean<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $14\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 34 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/classes\/Pricing-Your-Work-How-to-Value-Your-Work-as-a-Freelancer\/486346055\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Skillshare<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This one\u2019s a little different.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main problems freelancers face is valuing their work. It\u2019s common for freelancers to rely on clients naming a price. And quite often, you rely on some vague standards set by your specific industry. <a id=\"Time Management and Productivity Courses\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This course is here to change all of that uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of it, you\u2019ll be able to set reasonable pricing that will also make you feel good.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/freelance-courses-productivity.png\" alt=\"Courses for freelancers on Productivity and Time Management - TalentLMS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/freelance-courses-productivity.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/freelance-courses-productivity-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/freelance-courses-productivity-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/freelance-courses-productivity-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/freelance-courses-productivity-810x212.png 810w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/freelance-courses-productivity-1140x298.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Time Management and Productivity Courses<\/h2>\n<p>As a freelancer, you work as much as humanly possible. And sometimes you have to choose whether you\u2019re going for that drink or spending the night working. Because we know how working from home can carry you away until you\u2019ve realized that you\u2019ve been in front of your laptop for 16 hours straight.<\/p>\n<p>Admit it. You\u2019ve been there.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s 2018, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance is now teachable. These 7 courses will teach you how to stay focused on your projects and get more work done in less time.<\/p>\n<p>Hello, productivity!<\/p>\n<h3>Time Management Skills, Strategies &amp; Secrets of Billionaires<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Damian Andrews<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $199.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 3.5 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/effectiveness-secrets-of-billionaires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Udemy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not many courses reach a 4.8 star rating. But this one does.<\/p>\n<p>Damian Andrews, productivity master, will teach you how to create a daily plan, stick to it, and achieve your daily goals. And he\u2019ll do it all in just 3.5 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Did you always envy people who fit <em>everything<\/em> into their schedule? You don\u2019t have to anymore, because now you\u2019ll be that person.<\/p>\n<h3>How To Create a Productivity System<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/paulminors.com\/products\/personal-productivity-toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Paul Minors<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> First month free, then $60 yearly subscription<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> One lesson (5-minute reading) delivered via email daily<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gohighbrow.com\/portfolio\/how-to-create-a-productivity-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Highbrow<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do you feel that you constantly have too many irons in the fire? Then this course is for you.<\/p>\n<p>Productivity ninja, Paul Minors, will show you how to use the latest tech tools and apps to create a daily schedule, aka a productivity system. You\u2019ll basically be breaking the laws of physics and creating more time.<\/p>\n<h3>Work Smarter, Not Harder<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/pmstudent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Margaret Meloni<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial and different plans available<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 50 minutes of video and 12 readings<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/work-smarter-not-harder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Coursera<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to project management, this woman is one of the best, high-authority voices. And when it comes to getting things done fast, this course is a true diamond.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn everything about goal achievement, time management, tools and crisis management. This course is mostly directed to project managers, but the learning material is so valuable that every professional should take it if they want to learn how to get more things done faster.<\/p>\n<h3>Your Success Month<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Sarah Humphreys<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $14\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 16 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/classes\/Your-Success-Month-Productivity-Challenge-To-Get-Things-Done\/168386137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skillshare<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wedding organizing is not for the faint of heart. Mix hundreds of tasks with one of the most important days of someone\u2019s life. Add family and friends to the mix, and a deadline that can\u2019t be changed. What do you get? Hello, stress!<\/p>\n<p>This is exactly why Sarah Humphreys, wedding organizer and winner of 2017 Women In Business awards is a unique productivity mentor\/ninja\/superhero.<\/p>\n<p>Sarah teaches how to create a successful 1-month plan, stay focused on what you need to do, destroy any setbacks, and just start working.<\/p>\n<h3>How To Make Better Decisions With The Matrix<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Kari Beaulieu<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> First month free, then $60 yearly subscription<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 5 minutes reading a day<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/gohighbrow.com\/portfolio\/how-to-make-better-decisions-with-the-matrix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Highbrow<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This last productivity course puts the Eisenhower Matrix technique to use. The Eisenhower method is all about prioritizing tasks exclusively by how important they are. Due date is not the number one factor. Importance is.<\/p>\n<p>In this course, designed by Kari Beaulieu, head of marketing for <a href=\"https:\/\/appfluence.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Appfluence<\/a>, you\u2019re going to get to know The Matrix, and complete tasks like you\u2019re The One.<\/p>\n<p>==================================================================<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">**DING! DING! DING! BONUS ROUND!**<\/h2>\n<p>Congratulations! You now know the top 35 courses for your freelancing career no matter your industry, business type, or expertise.<\/p>\n<p>But we do know how much you love personalized content. So we have put together 5 different lists for 5 different freelance industries. More specifically, keep reading to find out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Top 6 Courses for Freelance Writers\">The best courses for freelance writers<\/a> (6)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Top 13 Courses for Freelance Marketers\">The ultimate list of courses for freelance marketers<\/a> (13)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Top 8 Courses for Freelance Graphic Designers\">Top 8 courses for graphic designers<\/a> (8)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Top 8 Courses for Freelance Graphic Designers\">Courses for freelance web designers and developers<\/a> (12)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Top 9 Courses for Freelance Web Designers and Developer\">The best courses for freelance videographers<\/a> (8)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"Top 6 Courses for Freelance Writers\"><\/a> <a id=\"Top 6 Courses for Freelance Writers\"><\/a><br \/>\nLet\u2019s go.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11761 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-freelance-writers.png\" alt=\"Courses for freelance writers - TalentLMS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-freelance-writers.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-freelance-writers-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-freelance-writers-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-freelance-writers-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-freelance-writers-810x212.png 810w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-freelance-writers-1140x298.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Top 6 Courses for Freelance Writers<\/h2>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s about writing for the web or traditional copywriting, these courses will make you a much better writer.<\/p>\n<h3>Become a Freelance Writer, Your Own Boss<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copywriting-on-demand.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Len Smith<\/strong><\/a> &amp; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casualmarketer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sean Kaye<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $89.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 1.5 hours of video, 29 downloadable resources, plus audio<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/how-to-become-a-copywriter-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Udemy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A successful freelance copywriter and an online marketing specialist have teamed up to create an outstanding four-part course that will guide you through your freelance copywriting journey.<\/p>\n<p>From landing your first gig to boosting your income by creating a website, this course has everything. Have you always dreamed of becoming a paid writer? Here\u2019s your roadmap.<\/p>\n<h3>Copywriting Fundamentals<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dianaaydin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Diana Aydin<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $14.99\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 16 videos and 3 assignments<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where: Mediabistro<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWord charmer\u201d Diana Aydin wanted to create a course on the basic rules of copywriting.<\/p>\n<p>And it\u2019s worked!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to improve your brand writing skills, learn how to write for different platforms, and increase your income, this is the right course for you.<\/p>\n<h3>How To Write Web Copy That Sells Without Being Cheesy<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Jesse Forrest<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $14\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 1 hour of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/classes\/Copywriting-For-Beginners-How-To-Write-Web-Copy-That-Sells-Without-Being-Cheesy\/627184083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Skillshare<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If cheesiness was water and copywriting was a glass, it would be full to the brim. See? Cheesiness.<\/p>\n<p>As Jesse Forrest, chief copywriter at <a href=\"https:\/\/copywritingcrew.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CopywritingCrew<\/a>, says, there\u2019s so much noise online that, sometimes, you have no clue how to write copy your audience wants to read and your brand needs.<\/p>\n<p>With this course, you\u2019ll learn how to write interesting copy, cut the fluff, and focus on good writing instead of stuffing your copy with empty words.<\/p>\n<h3>The Fully Overhauled Masters Program for Six-Figure Copywriting<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Paul Hollingshead<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $1,150<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> Lots of articles, presentations, videos, audios, and bonus additional courses<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awai.com\/p\/is\/mst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>American Writers &amp; Artists Inc<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is the most complete guide for writers who aim high. We\u2019re talking six figures a year or higher.<\/p>\n<p>This course reveals all the secrets to becoming that writer.<\/p>\n<p>One of the founding fathers of freelancing has created this course with one goal in mind: To help writers like you get as rich as Croesus with their writing and pitching techniques. A total must-have!<\/p>\n<h3>Become a Better Blogger: Content Planning<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Andrea Goulet<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $14\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 57 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/classes\/Become-a-Better-Blogger-Content-Planning\/1670991637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Skillshare<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing about blogging that can prove to be a real headache, it\u2019s content planning. This course, created by co-founder and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/corgibytes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corgibytes<\/a>, will guide you through the hard journey of planning your content, crafting it, uploading it, and promoting it.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s called <em>\u201cBecome a Better Blogger\u201d<\/em> for a reason. Because by the end of it, you\u2019ll be one.<\/p>\n<h3>Writing With Flair: How To Become An Exceptional Writer<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/elite-writing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Shani Raja<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $199.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 3.5 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/writing-with-flair-how-to-become-an-exceptional-writer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Udemy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cExceptional writer.\u201d<\/em> Yes, this sounds too good to be true. But no. This best-selling writing course on Udemy does what it promises.<\/p>\n<p>No wonder it\u2019s been featured in <em>Time<\/em> magazine and <em>Business Insider<\/em>. <a id=\"Top 13 Courses for Freelance Marketers\"><\/a>Take this online class and turn yourself into a wonderful writer that clients will pay lots of money to hire. In as little as days or weeks, you\u2019ll spot a huge difference in your writing skills and the way you structure your pieces.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-marketers.png\" alt=\"Courses for freelance marketers - TalentLMS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-marketers.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-marketers-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-marketers-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-marketers-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-marketers-810x212.png 810w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-marketers-1140x298.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Top 13 Courses for Freelance Marketers<\/h2>\n<p>The community of freelance marketers keeps growing. Social media, content, pay-per-click, and the list goes on. The funnels are endless, as are the possibilities for you to grow.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 12 courses for those who are thinking about getting down and dirty with freelance marketing.<\/p>\n<h3>Free Content Marketing Certification Course<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildwewander.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Justin Champion<\/strong><\/a>, Lindsay Thibeault, Guillaume Delloue, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.josephdelbene.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Joe Del Bene<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>Casey Linehan<\/strong>, Jami Oetting, Kit Lyman, Jorie Munroe &amp; Sujan Patel<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 4 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/academy.hubspot.com\/courses\/content-marketing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Hubspot Academy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This free course covers every single aspect of content marketing. Get to know what content marketing is and how to develop fantastic storytelling skills. Convert readers into buyers, sell products by communicating via words, and thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Want more? It\u2019s free, guys!<\/p>\n<h3>How To Use Instagram Stories for Business<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors:<\/strong> Taylor Loren, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yeah.ceo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Stephanie Gilbert<\/strong><\/a>, Bob Wolfey, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casetify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jennie Yoon<\/strong><\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/mrholmesbakehouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Rene Montelongo<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 12 online video lessons<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/later.com\/training\/instagram-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Later<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In case you\u2019ve missed the memo, Instagram is now the hottest name in social media. So, why not make use of this platform to make more money?<\/p>\n<p>Turns out that Instagram is not just for posting food and selfies, guys.<\/p>\n<p>This niche course focuses on Instagram stories only. And they specifically show you how marketers can use this one feature. The course covers it all: from creating stunning content, to driving traffic to a website.<\/p>\n<h3>Hype Your Brand on Instagram<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/suebzimmerman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sue B. Zimmerman<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $49<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 4.5 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativelive.com\/class\/hype-your-brand-on-instagram-sue-zimmerman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CreativeLive<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In this online class, <em>#InstagramGal<\/em> Sue B. Zimmerman, explains how the IG algorithm works and how you can master it. She also dives into content organization, hashtag and followers research as well as how to make a strategic posting schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, she explains everything. That\u2019s why people call her <em>#TheInstagramExpert<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/jonahberger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jonah Berger<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial and different plans available<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 2.5 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/wharton-contagious-viral-marketing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coursera<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Want thousands of social media shares? Duh.<\/p>\n<p>Do you know what makes content viral? You don\u2019t need to, because Jonah Berger does.<\/p>\n<p>New York Times bestselling author of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Contagious-Things-Catch-Jonah-Berger\/dp\/1451686587\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;Contagious: Why Things Catch On\u201d<\/a>, Professor Jonah Berger condenses all his research into one course where you\u2019ll learn all the techniques to create viral content and get your audience to engage, react, and share.<\/p>\n<h3>The Complete Facebook Ads Course &#8211;\u00a0Beginner to Advanced<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors:<\/strong> Daragh Walsh and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robpercival.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Rob Percival<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $199.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 6 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/facebook-ads-course-beginner-to-advanced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Udemy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Despite rumors, Facebook is not dead. The platform still has more than 2.2 billion monthly active users.<\/p>\n<p>So, play your cards right and you could potentially reach millions of people that you can then convert into customers. Daragh Walsh and Rob Percival know how.<\/p>\n<p>Their course is the ultimate Facebook Ads online class where you\u2019ll learn how to create ads, post them, and monitor them like a real professional. No matter your level of experience, you\u2019ll definitely learn a couple of things you can try immediately.<\/p>\n<h3>Master Video Marketing for Your Business<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loubortone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lou Bortone<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $149<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 13 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativelive.com\/class\/master-video-marketing-your-business-lou-bortone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CreativeLive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Video is huge. Read it again. Video<em> is huge!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In fact, it might be the only means of communication that can bring your business to life, give it personality so more people can connect, and then convert them from viewers to customers. This course is all about using video to grow your business.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn some basic video production, how to edit so you can reflect your brand\u2019s voice, and promote your product for engagement and conversions.<\/p>\n<p>Lou Bortone, a video marketing innovator, will be your guide through this journey.<\/p>\n<h3>The Complete Twitter Marketing Bootcamp<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Ali Mirza<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $199.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 3 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/twitter-marketing-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Udemy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ali Mirza, founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/isocialyou.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iSocialYou<\/a>, has worked with Fortune 500 companies, startups and small businesses in his 10-plus-year career. This makes him the ideal instructor for this in-depth Twitter course.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn how to write tweets that will get you more Twitter followers, how to build communication bridges between your brand and customers, and ways to increase your engagement rates.<\/p>\n<h3>Using Pinterest for Business Growth<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> JC Marzett<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $199.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 2.5 hours of video plus downloadable resources<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/pinterest-marketing-edge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Udemy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pinterest engages audience. A lot! So, if you\u2019re a freelancer in an image-driven industry, Pinterest should be one of your go-to mediums.<\/p>\n<p>Learn how Pinterest works, what drives conversions, how to create pictures that stand out in the crowd, and how to use it to increase your income.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry. JC Marzett is an amazing instructor with a 27-year-long experience in business strategy. You\u2019ll be in good hands!<\/p>\n<h3>Email and Newsletter Marketing Foundations<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Megan Adams<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $29.99\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 42 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Marketing-tutorials\/Email-Newsletter-Marketing-Foundations-2018\/728407-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lynda<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Email marketing is one of the most underrated promotion strategies. Despite many marketers relying exclusively on mass measures like social media, email fills a specific gap in Internet Marketing: personalization. Users get the chance to receive your news, offers, etc., in their private inbox.<\/p>\n<p><em>Email<\/em> and <em>Newsletter Marketing<\/em> Foundations is the best course to help you leverage the power of email marketing. With the help of Megan Adams, you\u2019re going to learn how to create a mailing list, grow it, and create powerful campaigns you can monitor. All in 45 minutes or less.<\/p>\n<h3>SEO Training to 10x Your Traffic from Google<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Tommy Griffith<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Start for free then $497<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> Tons of videos, articles, and access to 5 more SEO mini-courses<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickminded.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ClickMinded<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For SEO enthusiasts, Tommy Griffith is basically a legend. He\u2019s worked for companies like PayPal and Airbnb, so he\u2019s the perfect mentor if you want to up your SEO game.<\/p>\n<p>If we had to describe this course in just two words we\u2019d just say \u201cOh, snap!\u201d Because we\u2019re talking about the ultimate resource that shows you how to take your content, optimize it, and 10x your organic traffic.<\/p>\n<h3>Ultimate Google Ads \/ AdWords Course<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventureppc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Isaac Rudansky<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $199.99\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 25.5 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/the-ultimate-google-adwords-training-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Udemy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pay per Click advertising never gets old. Are you a newbie? A professional? A guru? It doesn\u2019t matter!<\/p>\n<p>This course is for everyone. With 22 hours of video and the highest student satisfaction rating in Udemy&#8217;s entire marketing and advertising section, we\u2019re talking about a real treasure.<\/p>\n<p>Learn how to create Google ads that convert, how to target the right keywords for any industry, and the needs of PPC advertising.<\/p>\n<h3>Digital Marketing Trends<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/martinwaxman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Martin Waxman<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $29.99\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 30 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/digital-marketing-trends\/introduction-to-big-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is not just a course. It\u2019s a real-time, ongoing series. How cool is that? <a id=\"Top 8 Courses for Freelance Graphic Designers\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a id=\"Top 8 Courses for Freelance Graphic Designers\"><\/a><br \/>\nEvery two weeks, Martin Waxman, super digital media strategist, will send you a new mini-course focused on a different topic. In no time, you\u2019ll be familiar with the latest trends in the industry. From voice search and chatbots to AI and GDPR, this series covers everything you could ever imagine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-graphic-designers.png\" alt=\"Courses for freelance graphic designers - TalentLMS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-graphic-designers.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-graphic-designers-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-graphic-designers-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-graphic-designers-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-graphic-designers-810x212.png 810w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-graphic-designers-1140x298.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Top 8 Courses for Freelance Graphic Designers<\/h2>\n<p>Graphic design isn\u2019t just an art form. It\u2019s an industry that\u2019s been booming since the first display ads came out.<\/p>\n<p>But graphic design changes at a fast pace. To be at the top of your game, you need to constantly educate yourself to keep up with your competition as well as new tech advancements. To help you develop into the best version of your professional self, we\u2019ve put together a list of the best 8 online courses. Doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a beginner or an experienced designer. We\u2019ve got you <em>aaall<\/em> covered.<\/p>\n<h3>Introduction to Graphic Design<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/seanberg.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sean Berg<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 23 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/introduction-to-graphic-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Udemy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re fascinated by the world of design and you\u2019ve decided that freelance graphic design is the right path for you, then you\u2019ll need an introductory course.<\/p>\n<p>This is what this free course is all about.<\/p>\n<p>An introduction to the world of graphic design by one of the most educated designers in the industry. You\u2019ll learn what graphic design is, what your job as a graphic designer should be, how to design, and what you need to succeed.<\/p>\n<p>All for free.<\/p>\n<h3>Graphic Design Specialization<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors:<\/strong> Michael Worthington, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theservicebureau.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anther Kiley<\/a><\/strong>, Lorraine Wild, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.lsd-studio.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Louise Sandhaus<\/a><\/strong> &amp; Gail Swanlund<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial and different plans available<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 5 courses<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/specializations\/graphic-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coursera<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the course above, you had the chance to take a look at the fundamentals of graphic design. In this one, you\u2019re going to put all the knowledge you acquired into practice. The trip begins with the whole graphic design process definition. Second stop: historical context of design. Third: image making and typography.<\/p>\n<p>Get all the interface design, motion graphics, and editorial design skills by some of the best names in the market.<\/p>\n<h3>Photoshop CC 2019 MasterClass<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/yesimadesigner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Martin Perhiniak<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $199.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 13 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/photoshop-cc-masterclass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Udemy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What would the world be without Photoshop? What would Kim Kardashian do?<\/p>\n<p>In this course you\u2019ll earn all the Photoshop skills you ever wished for. You\u2019re going to start small, take some baby steps, and then become a true professional with the help of an honest Adobe Design mastermind: Martin Perhiniak.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, he\u2019s a designer. An exceptional one.<\/p>\n<h3>Illustrator &#8211; Basic<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/ericvasquez.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eric Vasquez<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial and different plans available<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 41 practical video tutorials<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goskills.com\/Course\/Illustrator-Basic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GoSkills<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking of extending your skill set to include vectors, illustrations, and typography, Adobe Illustrator is the number one program you need.<\/p>\n<p>This course, created by high-profile designer, Eric Vasquez, will help you get a general idea of how you can work with Adobe Illustrator. It\u2019s not recommended for advanced users, of course.<\/p>\n<h3>Adobe InDesign CC &#8211; Essentials Training Course<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bringyourownlaptop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Walter Scott<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $199.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 6.5 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/indesign-tutorial-basics-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Udemy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ask any person (not a graphic designer) about the Adobe Suite. Most likely, Photoshop will be the first to pop up in their minds. Illustrator too, maybe. Adobe InDesign? Never.<\/p>\n<p>This beginner\u2019s course on InDesign will help you get started by working on real-life projects like brochures, newsletters, flyers, and long reports.<\/p>\n<h3>Design a Newsletter<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nigelfrench.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nigel French<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $29.99\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 2.5 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynda.com\/InDesign-tutorials\/Design-Newsletter\/604233-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lynda<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To create a successful newsletter, you need to design a lot. <em>A lot.<\/em> And this is exactly why Nigel French, a professional graphic designer with 20 years of experience, created this course on newsletters combined with some productivity tips for graphic designers.<\/p>\n<p>With these real-life examples, you\u2019re going to learn how to plan, create, work on, and export an unforgettable newsletter to knock your clients\u2019 socks off.<\/p>\n<h3>Technical Illustration and Infographics<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> James Smith<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $1.675<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> Instructor-led course and creative projects<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sessions.edu\/online-courses\/infographics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sessions College<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Infographics and data visualizations are two areas that every modern-day graphic designer should, sooner or later, master. And one of the best infographics courses out there is this one.<\/p>\n<p>During your online class, your instructor will show you how to create instructional illustrations that communicate effectively with your audience, perform well, engage, and convert.<\/p>\n<h3>Typography That Works: Typographic Composition and Fonts<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/elupton.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ellen Lupton<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $14\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 34 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/classes\/Typography-That-Works-Typographic-Composition-and-Fonts\/1694217981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Skillshare<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Last but not least, another huge, creative graphic design area: typography.<\/p>\n<p>Graphic designers work with fonts all the time. There\u2019s almost no logo out there without some lettering, nor any chance that a graphic designer will never have to work with text. This online class is your fonts Bible. <a id=\"Top 9 Courses for Freelance Web Designers and Developer\"><\/a> <a id=\"Top 9 Courses for Freelance Web Designers and Developer\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This free online workshop teaches you how to determine your font compositions, practice them, and understand how complexity can become an actual art form.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-web-designers.png\" alt=\"Courses for freelance web designers - TalentLMS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-web-designers.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-web-designers-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-web-designers-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-web-designers-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-web-designers-810x212.png 810w, https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/courses-for-freelance-web-designers-1140x298.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Top 9 Courses for Freelance Web Designers and Developers<\/h2>\n<p>The niche is exploding. The number of freelance web designers and developers keeps growing, while more and more companies hire remote workers in these positions.<\/p>\n<p>And this is exactly why we\u2019ve put together a list of the 9 best courses for web developers and web designers who\u2019ve already gone or are thinking about going freelance.<\/p>\n<h3>Web Design<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors: <a href=\"https:\/\/codepen.io\/Guilh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guil Hernandez<\/a><\/strong> &amp; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/teamtreehouse.com\/nickpettit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Pettit<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial and different plans available<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 18 courses<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/teamtreehouse.com\/tracks\/web-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Treehouse<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It wouldn\u2019t be fair to call this a course. It\u2019s a whole program composed of 18 different courses that you can, of course, take separately. However, if you\u2019re looking for one program to rule them all, this is it.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of this track, you\u2019ll be free to consider yourself a web designer. This is how valuable it really is.<\/p>\n<h3>Web Development Foundations: Full-Stack vs Front-End<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raybo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ray Villalobos<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $29.99\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 40 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/web-development-foundations-full-stack-vs-front-end\/welcome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are two main types of devs. Front-end, who specialize in websites and apps, and back-end, whose responsibilities include servers, maintenance and databases.<\/p>\n<p>With this course, however, you can become a full-stack developer, ready to take on tasks from any of the above categories.<\/p>\n<p>Ray Villalobos will show you all the tools and skills full-stack development requires, plus tips on training, getting the job(s), and earning big.<\/p>\n<p>A full-stack course, one could say.<\/p>\n<h3>Building Mobile Apps with Ionic, Angular, and TypeScript<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructors: <a href=\"https:\/\/stevemichelotti.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steve Michelotti<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $29\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 4 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pluralsight.com\/courses\/ionic2-angular2-typescript-mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PluralSight<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have you always wanted to become a mobile app developer but didn\u2019t know where to start? Do you want to freshen up your app-building skills? This is the ideal course for you. After all, the total revenue from consumer mobile apps increasing from $51.7 billion in 2016 to $187 billion in 2020, indicates that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appypie.com\/how-to-become-a-mobile-app-developer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mobile developers will be in high demand<\/a> in the next years, as well.<\/p>\n<p>Learn how to work with HTTP, screen navigation, geolocation, camera permissions, and Ionic tools that will bring you one step closer to releasing the next Candy Crush competitor. Fingers crossed!<\/p>\n<h3>Become a WordPress Developer: Unlocking Power With Code<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Brad Schiff<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $199.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 26 hours of video and 77 downloadable resources<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/become-a-wordpress-developer-php-javascript\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Udemy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As we speak, there are 75 million WordPress websites published. Hundreds of popular websites like <em>TED, Etsy,<\/em> even <em>Whitehouse.gov<\/em> use WordPress as their main CMS. So, as you can understand, WordPress experts are in high demand right now.<\/p>\n<p>Why not be one?<\/p>\n<p>In this 4.7\/5-rated course, Brad Schiff, experienced web development instructor and YouTuber, will help you unlock the full power of the famed CMS that\u2019s been the one and only solution for high-authority companies around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Building a website in a preset environment is not an easy task. There\u2019s a common belief there are specific parameters you need to consider and never get out of frame. But with this course you\u2019re going to learn how you can expand your imagination by using code to develop WordPress themes, modify the website\u2019s performance, and change the way it functions and feels.<\/p>\n<h3>Learn UI Design<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Erik Kennedy<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> To be announced at relaunch<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 40+ video lessons, resources, and homework assignments<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/learnui.design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>LEARN UI DESIGN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>UI design has become a priority. Today, more than ever, companies are interested in designing user-friendly apps and websites because of all this advanced user interaction.<\/p>\n<p>Erik Kennedy, an incredibly talented UX + UI designer, has created this course for those who\u2019ve always wanted to design but felt intimidated. Don\u2019t fool yourselves. This is not an easy class. After all, this is why it\u2019s considered to be one of the best out there!<\/p>\n<h3>Modern CSS: Writing Better, Cleaner, More Scalable Code<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/csswizardry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Harry Roberts<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $14\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 40 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/classes\/Modern-CSS-Writing-Better-Cleaner-More-Scalable-Code\/771669373\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skillshare<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No matter your level of experience, this is a course you want to take. Harry Roberts is an award-winning front-end architect who specializes in high-quality, clean, scalable user interface.<\/p>\n<p>In this course you\u2019re going to learn Harry\u2019s innovative approach, how CSS works, and how to create stable, lasting code. After all, we\u2019re talking about a guy who\u2019s worked with <em>Google, Etsy, BBC, Booking, Kickstarter,<\/em> and other super-companies.<\/p>\n<h3>Learn Photoshop, Web Design &amp; Profitable Freelancing<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/thislooksgreat.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Doru Barin<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $199.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 22.5 hours of video and 67 downloadable resources<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/learn-photoshop-web-design-profitable-freelancing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Udemy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It all starts with a design. So, in this course, you\u2019ll learn how to use Adobe\u2019s golden child, Photoshop, to create website designs that your clients will love.<\/p>\n<p>Cristian Doru Barin says that he has earned over $50,000 by doing what he teaches in this course. Part-time. Yes, part-time. Forget about code (for the moment) and start designing like you were an artist.<\/p>\n<p>With a pen and a &#8230;digital paper. Or screen.<\/p>\n<h3>Sketch from A to Z: Become an App Designer<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jatodaro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joseph Angelo Todaro<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $74.99<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 3.5 hours of video and 19 downloadable resources<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/learnsketch3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Udemy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take a look at your phone and tell me you don\u2019t have at least 10 apps installed. And no. The presets don\u2019t count.<\/p>\n<p>This is precisely why app designing is a big opportunity for many freelancers. And Joseph Angelo Todaro\u2019s course is both the best you can find online right now and the highest rated in its category.<\/p>\n<p>Learn how to create visually compelling apps that work and aim for the ultimate user experience!<\/p>\n<h3>Installing and Running Joomla! 3: Local and Web-Hosted Sites<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jenkramer.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jen Kramer<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $29.99\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 1.5 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/installing-and-running-joomla-3-local-and-web-hosted-sites\/welcome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So, you didn\u2019t go to Harvard. (Most of us didn\u2019t even apply). But now you can learn from a Harvard lecturer.\u00a0<a id=\"Courses for freelance videographers\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In this course you\u2019ll understand how Joomla, one of the most popular CMSs out there works as well as how to install, configure, and administer it. 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For more sophisticated courses, keep reading.<\/p>\n<h3>Advanced Cinematic Video Lighting<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thec47.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong> Jem Schofield<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $29.99\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 75 minutes of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Video-Production-tutorials\/Advanced-Cinematic-Video-Lighting\/500662-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lynda<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Time to get a bit more creative. And practical.<\/p>\n<p>This is exactly what video lighting does. By simply moving a lamp around, you can change your entire video\u2019s feeling and mood. 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So, if you want to improve the quality of your videos, engage people, and give your raw footage \u201coomph,\u201d this is the course you\u2019ve been looking for.<\/p>\n<p>Andrew St. Pierre White is not just a broadcaster. He is an award-winning editor, director, cinematographer, teacher, and YouTuber. Sounds like a high-standard teacher, huh?<\/p>\n<h3>Complete Adobe Premiere Pro Video Editing Course<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/philebiner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Phil Ebiner<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> $297<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 5 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Where: <a href=\"https:\/\/stacksocial.com\/sales\/complete-adobe-premiere-pro-video-editing-course-be-a-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stacksocial<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adobe Premiere has always been one of the hottest video editing programs. 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You\u2019ll even be required to complete a whole project by the end of the course.<\/p>\n<p>No, this is not just for beginners. But, at the same time, it\u2019s not for sophisticated video editors either. It is for beginners, advanced, and anyone in between.<\/p>\n<h3>Adobe After Effects: Learn After Effects CC 2017 In 2 Hours<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Instructor:<\/strong> Ruan Lotter<br \/>\n<strong>Price:<\/strong> Free trial then $14\/month<br \/>\n<strong>Material:<\/strong> 2 hours of video<br \/>\n<strong>Certificate of Completion:<\/strong> No<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/classes\/Learn-Adobe-After-Effects-CC-2017-In-2-Hours\/1982651597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Skillshare<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Adobe After Effects is a whole new science. The most complex Adobe video tool in the whole suite. It\u2019s about creating your own stunning visual and special effects to wow your viewers. 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