Freelancing & Remote Work Skills · Beginner level

Beginner level · Module 5 of 5 · 10 guided hours

Freelance Platforms and Tools

Set up platforms, payments and video calls, and complete the level project.

Learning objectives

  • Set up a platform profile following its rules
  • Plan how to receive payments safely
  • Prepare for professional video calls

Topics

  • platform set-up and verification
  • fees and payment protection
  • receiving international payments
  • LinkedIn
  • video call readiness
  • project completion

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 Platform Set-Up

    Create accounts that pass verification and follow the rules.

    identity verificationservice feespayment protectionterms of service

  2. Lesson 2 Getting Paid Safely

    Receive international payments and keep records.

    withdrawal methodsexchange rates and feesinvoicesfraud

  3. Lesson 3 Video Calls and Project Completion

    Make a professional impression on calls and present the launch kit.

    camera and audiobackground and lightingagendabackup plan

Practical activity

Set up a platform and LinkedIn profile, plan payments, rehearse a video call and present the Freelance Launch Kit.

Expected outcomes

  • Ready-to-work accounts
  • A complete launch kit

Assessment

Level project assessed against its criteria.

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