The first course in the Building Your Freelancing Career specialization is focused on freelancers looking to define and solidify their philosophy, values and goals within their future business. Coursework will discuss the importance of understanding their competition and market position in a competitive business landscape, help them define what their unique value is, and how that relates to possible business approaches.
CalArtians who do not see a "Sponsored by CalArts" notice when enrolling are encouraged to access this course and the specialization by joining through the Coursera for CalArts program linked in the course/specialization FAQ.
Status: Market Opportunities
Market Opportunities
Status: Service Design
Service Design
Beginner·Course·9 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed Mar 6, 2022
I've learned those concepts of planning successful business in this course that I had never imagined. And those concepts are really working for me.
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 16, 2022
Great starter course for Freelancers. Really enjoyed the material and hearing the guest speaker's stories.
5.0
·Reviewed May 10, 2022
I was researching about how to put my skills in practice as freelancer, so this course came in very handy.Hope to continue exploring this.
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 9, 2024
I recommend taking this course for those who are beginners in the field of freelancing
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 30, 2023
It's a great class that studies the plan to creating a successful business. This class has a lot of interesting things to think about if you choose to do freelance work.
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 5, 2025
The course exceeded my expectations. The instructor was excellent, and the information provided was truly valuable.
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 4, 2022
Lectures rendered logically. Easy to follow and learn the steps. Appreciations
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Shelley
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 17, 2022
Great starter course for Freelancers. Really enjoyed the material and hearing the guest speaker's stories.
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Sundar
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 5, 2022
Lectures rendered logically. Easy to follow and learn the steps. Appreciations
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Gervas
2.0
·Reviewed Jun 8, 2022
Explanation from the freelancers they are not clear Ubderstood byme
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ABDULRAHMAN
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 22, 2024
جيدة .. دونت بعض الملاحظات والطرق والمعلومات اللي تهمني ... اسلوب المدربة واضح وكلماتها كانت جدا سهلة وسمعتها بشكل سهل ... الفيديوهات المطروحة جيدة ولكن توقعاتي لو تكون افضل بكذا بكثير ، اقصد بشكل اوسع ليس فقط بالكلام لان هذي تجاربهم فيجب ان تكون على الاقل ان نشاهد بعض الامثلة لاعمالهم كيف كانت قبل بداية المشروع وكيف ابحصت (طبعا في كل النواحي)
ملاحظة: تمنيت بصراحة درس الاسبوع الرابع يكون مبسط بامثلة حتى نستوعب. ايضا دروس الاسبوع الثالث، جزء المنافسة كان معقد صراحة تمنيت يكون اكثر تفصيلا لاني ما استطعت فهمه.
- باقي الدروس (الاسبوع الاول والثاني والثالث) كانت جدا مسلية وممتعة جدا ودونت كثير من الملاحظات ...
اشكر المدربة وجميع القائمين على الدورة
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5.0
·Reviewed Jan 13, 2022
Thank you so much for creating this wonderful course. It was definitely an eye-opener for me. The course provided clear concise and definitive guidance about planning and developing a strategy. It was truly a great experience overall. Thank you.
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aisha
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 6, 2022
I've learned those concepts of planning successful business in this course that I had never imagined. And those concepts are really working for me.
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Pablo
5.0
·Reviewed May 11, 2022
I was researching about how to put my skills in practice as freelancer, so this course came in very handy.
Hope to continue exploring this.
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غادة
3.0
·Reviewed Sep 17, 2024
بداية الدورات تحفيزي والمقابلات لم تكن مثرية كانت عبارة عن تجارب شخصية فهي أشبه بسرد قصة شخص ما لكن لم تعطي أسس وقواعد ومنطلقات كمنصة إقلاع للمبتدئ
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D.
5.0
·Reviewed May 1, 2023
It's a great class that studies the plan to creating a successful business. This class has a lot of interesting things to think about if you choose to do freelance work.
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Emanuel
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 1, 2022
This course is of fundamental importance for designers who do not have knowledge about how business works for freelancers, it opens up a range of possibilities.
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Fawad
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 6, 2025
The course exceeded my expectations. The instructor was excellent, and the information provided was truly valuable.
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MUHANNAD
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 10, 2024
I recommend taking this course for those who are beginners in the field of freelancing
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Amanda
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 1, 2022
What an amazing introduction! I cant barely wait to put everything into action!
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KHAIRIAH
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 23, 2024
الدورة جدا مفيدة لراغبي الدخول في مشروع العمل الحر جدا مهمة . شكرا للجميع
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Imprevisible
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 10, 2022
It is very useful and incredible to build business skills
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Luis
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 2, 2025
Muy bien estructurado y útil para planificar un negocio.