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Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours
Learn at your own pace
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.2

(108 reviews)

What you'll learn

  • Learn how to use Upwork to start your Freelance career

  • Work on Portfolios and Proposals for Freelance work

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Guided Project

Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours
Learn at your own pace
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.2

(108 reviews)

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Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills in less than 2 hours

  • Receive training from industry experts
  • Gain hands-on experience solving real-world job tasks
  • Build confidence using the latest tools and technologies
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About this Guided Project

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Discover how to kickstart your career as a freelancer using Upwork

  2. Create your first portfolio to show your projects in Upwork

  3. Set up your payment and billing information in Upwork

  4. Optional Practice task: Create a portfolio in Upwork showcasing your skills

  5. Find jobs that match your qualifications in Upwork

  6. Write an interesting and engaging proposal to find a job in Upwork

  7. Optional Challenge Task: Create a proposal

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No prior experience required.

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Instructor

Instructor ratings
4.3 (10 ratings)
Monica I. Heredia Rodriguez
Coursera Project Network
31 Courses47,098 learners

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How you'll learn

  • Skill-based, hands-on learning

    Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.

  • Expert guidance

    Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.

  • No downloads or installation required

    Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.

  • Available only on desktop

    This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.

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"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

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