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Freelancing For IT Professionals

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About Course

Welcome to Freelancing For IT Professionals! This course is designed for IT professionals who aspire to build a thriving freelance career. Guided by Nimesha Jinarajadasa, an industry expert and Associate Solutions Architect in Cloud & DevOps, you’ll learn step-by-step how to become a successful independent IT professional.

Whether you’re a software developer, cloud engineer, DevOps specialist, or IT consultant, this course equips you with practical skills to excel in the freelancing world.

What Will You Learn?

  • Freelancing Basics - Identifying Freelance Niches and Building Your Portfolio:
  • Client Engagement - Effective Communication, Finding Projects and Setting Competitive Rates
  • Business Management - Time & Project Management, Financial Planning and Scaling Your Career
  • Long-Term Success - Building Relationships and Navigating Challenges

Course Content

Section 01: Introduction to Freelancing for IT Professionals

  • Freelancing: IT’s Private Practice
    14:09
  • Where IT Pros Freelance
    13:52
  • Join Our Community

Section 02: Freelancing Fundamentals

Section 03: Getting Started on Freelancing Platforms

Section 04: Creating Your Freelancing Profile

Section 05: Securing Your First Freelance Projects

Section 06: Managing Freelance Work and Clients

Section 07: Freelancing Finances

Section 08: Freelancing Troubleshooting and Growth

Section 09: Wrapping Up and What to Do Next?

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Student Ratings & Reviews

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HA
1 week ago
Learned things related to rate setting and price. Trying things taught in the course regarding proposal sending.
HD
3 weeks ago
Yes. It is excellent
Hansi Dileesha
4 weeks ago
This course was extremely helpful and well-structured. It covered everything from creating a strong freelancing profile to finding clients, writing winning proposals, and building long-term relationships. The content was clear, beginner-friendly, and full of practical tips I can actually use.
AL
4 weeks ago
It is more valuable than the price actually. this course is good startup for all beginners.
UU
1 month ago
"Freelancing For IT Professionals" is an incredibly helpful guide for anyone looking to start or grow their freelance career in the IT industry. It covers everything from finding clients and managing projects to pricing strategies and communication tips. The content is practical, easy to follow, and full of real world insights. Highly recommended.
NA
1 month ago
those are great beginner tips to have. Thank you
Tharanga Kumara
2 months ago
With 8.5 years of industry experience, I finally created my Upwork account after completing this course. The content was exceptional—clear, insightful, and perfectly delivered. Well done, Nimesha!
MP
2 months ago
Awesome course. Good content with tips and tricks on how to start your freelance career and excel in your professional career
This was incredibly informative and highly motivating for beginners looking to start freelancing. A great resource to kickstart your freelance journey
RW
3 months ago
Superb Course . 100% recommended . Thank you
Lakindu Kolambage
3 months ago
Highly recommended course
This course offers a practical approach to securing your first freelance client as an IT professional. I gained valuable insights into successful tips and techniques for utilizing the Upwork platform authentically.
I would recommend this course to any IT professional looking to begin their freelancing journey.
AR
4 months ago
Highly recommended, As a beginner of freelancing journey, there are lots of things I learned from this course, Now I have a confident to work as a freelancer in global market.

Good Job Codeku Team & Keep It Up !
D
4 months ago
This course helped me gain valuable knowledge about freelancing as an IT professional. I learned practical tips and tricks that I didn’t know before, and now I feel more confident to give freelancing a try
kavindupraneeth9
5 months ago
I truly appreciate this course for its valuable insights on upskilling and staying competitive in freelancing. The emphasis on patience resonated deeply, as success requires persistence and continuous learning.A big thank you to the Mr.Nimesha Jinarajadasa for his guidance.I’m excited to apply these lessons in my freelancing journey.
RS
6 months ago
Excellent
CD
7 months ago
good lessons
Perfect course to jumpstart your freelancing journey!

If you're looking to kickstart or elevate your freelancing career, I highly recommend Freelancing for IT Professionals by Nimesha Jinarajadasa. This well-structured course provides clear explanations, practical examples, and a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the freelancing world with confidence.

Kudos to Nimesha for his engaging teaching style and for sharing his invaluable firsthand experience as an Associate Architect at KodeKloud and a Top-Rated Plus freelancer on Upwork. He knows exactly what it takes to succeed and keeps you motivated to push beyond your limits.

From a getting ready checklist and setting up your profile to securing clients and getting paid, this course covers everything you need to hit the ground running. Definitely looking forward to the next freelancing course!
Nipuni Dhananjana
8 months ago
Thanks for sharing your journey. Very nice explanations of A-Z. Great Advices, Tips and Strategies. Highly recommend this course with instructor Mr.Nimesha. I will look at advanced level steps upcoming his next freelancing course with clients in upwork.
Geeth Gamage
8 months ago
I recently completed the Freelancing for IT Professionals course by Nimesha Jinarajadasa, and it was incredibly helpful. The course covers everything from finding freelance work to managing projects and clients. It’s practical and easy to follow, with great advice for IT professionals.

I highly recommend it to anyone looking to start or improve their freelancing career!