Earn Income as a Freelancer: Sign Up for Free Online Course
Whether you’re looking to earn extra income or replace a paycheck from a lost job, online freelancing could help you pay your bills.
When you become a freelancer, you’re in charge of the jobs you pick. Understanding the ins and outs — from learning the perks of marketing yourself on freelance websites to growing your freelance business — is the key to making it work.
No matter your experience level, you can count on expert guidance from AARP Foundation. The Foundation offers webinars to help you find success as an online freelancer.
Explore our courses today! You may register for any upcoming workshop below, all of which are online. You can join from anywhere via a computer or a smartphone.
What is Freelancing™ Coffee Chat
Are you curious about finding work or earning extra money as a freelancer?
Created specifically for adults over 50, this hour-and-a-half interactive workshop will cover:
- How freelancing works
- Types of available gigs
- How to navigate the online freelancing market
- How to leverage your previous work experience
There are thousands of opportunities to earn income as a freelancer across various industries — and many companies are looking for remote help right now.
Register today to discover whether freelancing is the right path for you.
September 19, 2024
6 – 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Attend virtually from a computer or
smartphone
Crafting Your Irresistible Offer
Are you ready to begin working for yourself but unsure what you should offer?
This two-hour workshop is for you, whether you’re interested in a side-hustle or building a full-time business.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll know how to:
- Turn your skills, talents, and passions into a valuable marketplace offer
- Align your interests with available freelancing opportunities
- Choose the best option for earning the income you want
Register today to begin planning how you’ll earn income through self-employment.
July 25, 2024
6 – 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Attend virtually from a computer or smartphone
How to Earn Income Through Freelancing
Are you looking to learn how you can earn income as an online freelancer?
This two-week course will give you the in-depth knowledge you need to earn income as an online freelancer.
You will get access to:
- The Work For Yourself@50+ Freelancing Worksheet with tips from the experts
- Two sessions where you can ask questions live in a collaborative learning environment
- One-on-one coaching to go even deeper into your questions and needs as an online freelancer, including how to get your first client
- Ongoing support and resources from AARP Foundation to help you on your path to becoming a successful freelancer
Register today to develop your custom plan for success.
Session Dates: August 22, 2024 and August 29, 2024
6pm – 7:30pm Eastern Time
Attend virtually from a computer or smartphone
About The Facilitator
We’ve asked Angela Heath to facilitate each webinar. She’s an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the book, Do the Hustle Without the Hassle, which educates older adults on leveraging the online gig marketplace.
She’s known for championing older adults and helping her clients transform their thinking from employee to that of an owner and creator.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected].