Gig work and freelance work online curriculum

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Gig work and skilled freelance work

Take this free online course for an overview of gig and freelance work. Learn key skills to build personal branding and navigating gig economy platforms. Find work and manage finances as a freelancer.

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Part 1 – Gig Work & Skilled Freelance Work

Lesson Goals

  • Who are Gig Workers and Skilled Freelancers?
  • Types of work you can do.
  • What you need to know about being a Gig Worker and Skilled Freelancers.
  • Is working independently for you?

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Part 2 – Finding Gig Work & Skilled Freelance Work

Lesson Goals

  • Finding Gig Work and Skilled Freelance Work
  • Four steps to getting started
  • Understanding Pricing Structure
  • Calculate Take Home Earnings
  • Identifying App Platforms for Gig Workers
  • Determining Skill Fit for Skilled Freelancers

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Part 3 – Personal Branding For Gig Workers & Skilled Freelancers

Lesson Goals

  • Elements of Personal Branding
  • How to Present Yourself
  • How you are Perceived
  • Creating an Online Portfolio
  • How to Take a Good Profile Photo
  • Create a Great About Me
  • Exercise: Set Up Your Customized Profile

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Part 4 - Customer Service & Time Management for Gig Workers & Skilled Freelancers

Lesson Goals

  • Successful Customer Service Components
  • Communicating with Clients
  • Scheduling
  • Customer Service
  • Managing your Time

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Part 5 - Trust, Safety & Avoiding Scams For Gig Workers & Skilled Freelancers

Lesson Goals

  • Trustworthy Gig Workers
  • Profile Tips
  • Avoiding Scams
  • Safety
  • How to Handle Emergency Situations

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Part 6 - Goal Setting & Career Planning For Gig Workers & Skilled Freelancers

Lesson Goals

  • Setting Goals
  • What are S.M.A.R.T. Goals?
  • Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goal Plans
  • Goals for Gig Workers & Skilled Freelancers

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Part 7 - Taxes & Contracts For Gig Workers & Skilled Freelancers

Lesson Goals

  • Taxes for Gig Workers & Skilled Freelancer Who are Self-Employed
  • Guide to First-Time Freelance Taxes
  • San Francisco Smart Money Coaching
  • Skilled Freelancers and Gig Workers Rights & Contracts

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About

This free online training course teaches important skills for independent work.

For questions, contact Carolyn Shek, carolyn.shek@sfgov.org.

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Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Workforce Development Division

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