Freelancing and Consulting in User Experience

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Free Online Course: Freelancing and Consulting in User Experience provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Freelancing and Consulting in User Experience is taught by Cory Lebson.

Overview
  • Learn about becoming a successful user experience freelancer. Explore life as a UX freelancer and learn tips and tricks for maintaining a successful independent UX career.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    1. UX Freelance Careers Defined
    • Common traits of successful freelancers
    • Freelance UX consulting, UX contracting, and UX moonlighting
    • Specializing as a freelancer
    2. Transitioning to Freelance Work
    • Setting up a business structure
    • Searching for your first freelance gig
    • Starting life as a UX freelancer when you’re just out of college
    • Transitioning from other freelance work
    • Transitioning from design to freelance research or strategy
    3. Life as a Freelancer
    • What is life like as a freelancer?
    • What is life like as a design freelancer?
    • What is life like as a research freelancer?
    • Other UX freelance careers
    • The critical need for continuous learning
    4. UX Branding and Networking for Successful Consulting
    • Personal branding
    • Being part of the UX community
    • A UX freelancer's website and portfolio
    • UX thought leadership
    • Social media
    • Career adventure for freelance success
    • Advertising your services
    • What are companies looking for in a UX freelancer?
    Conclusion
    • Next steps