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Training choices need to be smart and focused on jobs at the end of the training. History has shown that this is a critical part of decision making for anyone undertaking training.

training choices for freelancers matter

Here are 5 reasons why:

  1. There is no point in undertaking training to enhance your skills if there is no opportunity to use the skills to benefit yourself or the community.
  2. Competition and the numbers of people undertaking a training course is not a guarantee of a job at the end of the training, but it is a clear indication that others think that there is potential in getting a job at the end of the course.
  3. It is smart to look at the possibility of being self employed at the end of the course and to undertake training in being self employed even if it means enrolling in a separate course. This allows you to prepare yourself for the possibility of being self employed and how to go about it and be empowered to help yourself.
  4. It is not surprising that online training course providers have increased amazingly. One of the largest is Udemy which has over 9,000,000 students, 35,000 + courses and 19,000 instructors. Many of the courses give lifetime access to their enrollees.
  5. Freelancing is not something to be afraid of as it is a global trend because the internet is empowering millions of people around the world to take control of their own future. In fact, in the United States, the people involved in freelancing reached 55 million in 2016. Here is the infographic.

You need to do your due diligence when looking at the provider of your training and their reputation. I have looked for you but check for yourself. Here are 7 reasons to use Udemy as your training resource.

I am undertaking a number of Udemy training courses at the moment because it gives lifetime access and allows me to be updated in the subjects that I am interested in.

I have become an affiliate of Udemy because I believe in what they are doing to empower ordinary people to help themselves.

I am a strong believer in being a member of the Freelancer’s Union either in the country where you live or in the Freelancer’s Union in the United States which is also fighting for the rights of freelancers globally.

I am a member of the Freelancer’s Union in the United States and the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance in Australia where I live. This is why I think freelancers should be a member of a union.

If you are not sure what course you should take or how to go about making self assessment I have written this Amazon Kindle ebook to help you:

Kindle Ebook: How To Be Self-Employed: A Freelance Work From Home Guide

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My assistant has suggested that we categorize the top 100 Udemy courses that we believe would help you choose which is best for you.

It is important to look at the numbers undertaking the courses that you are interested in and choose training in freelancing skills that will give you lifetime access. Technology and business is changing quickly so do not forget to check for lifetime access.

Here is the list that my assistant and I have put together which is preceded by the latest course offer from Udemy which we are promoting which shows the top-selling category, special offer commencement date, expiry date and promotion code (if you have suggestions please use the contact form at the bottom of the page).

Top And Best Selling Udemy Courses In Language For The Freelance Translators

top courses on Udemy Language

Top And Best Selling Udemy Courses In Photography For The Photographers

top courses on Udemy Photography

Top And Best Selling Udemy Courses In Business For The Online Entrepreneurs

top courses on Udemy Business

Top And Best Selling Udemy Courses In Design For The Freelance Designers

top courses on Udemy Design

Top And Best Selling Udemy Courses In Development For The Web Developers

top courses on Udemy Development

Top And Best Selling Udemy Courses In IT & Software For The IT Specialist And Software Engineers

top courses on Udemy IT Software

Top And Best Selling Udemy Courses In Personal Development For The Freelancers And The Individuals

top courses on Udemy Personal Development

Top And Best Selling Udemy Courses In Marketing For The Freelance Online Marketers

top courses on Udemy Marketing

Top And Best Selling Udemy Courses In Music For The Freelance Musicians

top courses on Udemy music

Top And Best Selling Udemy Courses In Office Productivity For The 9 To 5 Workers And For Improving Productivity

top courses on Udemy Office Productivity

Top And Best Selling Udemy Courses In Teacher Training For The Trainers

top courses on Udemy Teacher Training

Following are some of the trending Udemy Courses that you can enroll in to acquire skills that match the changing demand in the job market.

We monitor the Upwork list of in demand freelancing skills which issues each quarter, here are the matching courses:

Learn How To Start A Freelancing Business By These Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1Start a Freelance Business: Take Back Your Freedom Now!382 +4.8
2Freelance Business Kickstart: Start Your Freelance Business23595 +4.5
3The Business of Freelancing 101589 +4.9
4Freelance Bootcamp – The Comprehensive Guide to Freelancing1678 +4.2
5How To Start A Business – Tools For Starting Any Business659 +4.6

Learn Graphic Design By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1Graphic Design Bootcamp: Part 142,780 +4.5
2Graphic Design Masterclass: Learn Graphic Design in Projects12,863 +4.3
3Social Media Graphic Design For Beginners (Using Free Tools)76 +4.5
4Graphic Design: Beginner’s Graphic Design Guide to Photoshop4620 +4.5
5Canva 2018 Master Course | Use Canva to Grow your Business440 +4.8

Learn Game Design By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1Become a Game Designer the Complete Series Coding to Design41,300 +4.2
2Ask Me Anything About Unity1,240 +4.7
3The Ultimate Guide to Game Development with Unity27,670 +4.5
4Unity Android Game Development : Build 7 2D & 3D Games6,020 +4.5
5The Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Unity11,530 +4.6
6Learn Blender 3D Modeling for Unity Video Game Development7,030 +4.6
7Complete Blender Creator: Learn 3D Modelling for Beginners134,790 +4.5
8Create & Design a Modern 3D House in Blender1,980 +4.5
9Blender Character Creation for Games and Animation850 +4.6
10Create a Game Environment with Blender and Unity2,120 +4.8

Learn Search Engine Optimization (SEO) By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1SEO : Complete SEO Training + SEO for WordPress Websites29,828 +4.4
2SEO Training: Get Free Traffic to Your Website With SEO21,102 +4.4
3Complete SEO Training With Top SEO Expert Peter Kent!21,639 +4.3
4SEO For WordPress [Beginners]: #1 Step-by-Step SEO System28,229 +4.5
5Moz Advanced SEO: Tactics & Strategy57,170 +4.1

Learn Coding By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1C# Basics for Beginners: Learn C# Fundamentals by Coding67,838 +4.6
2Complete C# Unity Developer 2D: Learn to Code Making Games271800 +4.6
3Complete C# Unity Developer 3D: Learn to Code Making Games44,740 +4.6
4C# Basics: Learn to Code the Right Way31,710 +4.2
5Learn to Code with Ruby50,178 +4.5

Learn WordPress By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1WordPress for Beginners – Master WordPress Quickly29,200 +4.4
2Easy WordPress course: build your first WordPress website!130 +4.9
3The Complete WordPress Website Business Course37,900 +4.4
4WordPress Theme Development with Bootstrap39,000 +4.4
5WordPress Security – How To Stop Hackers2,270 +4.5

Learn Complete Web Development By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1Beginner Full Stack Web Development: HTML, CSS, React & Node92,600 +4.5
2The Complete Web Development Course – Build 15 Projects15377 +4.5
3The Web Developer Bootcamp359,126+4.6
4The Complete Web Developer Course 2.0195,410+4.5
5Front End Web Development – How and Why620 +4.6

Learn Mobile Apps Development By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1The Android developer’s journey470 +4.7
2The Complete Android + Kotlin Developer Course™34800 +4.3
3The Complete Android N Developer Course99,400 +4.5
4The Complete Android Material Design Course™15,400 +4.8
5Architect Android apps with MVP, Dagger, Retrofit & RxJava3,340 +4.3

Learn iOS Apps Development By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1iOS 11 & Swift 4 – The Complete iOS App Development Bootcamp103,642+4.6
2iOS 12 & Swift – The Complete iOS App Development Bootcamp28,999 +4.7
3The Complete iOS 10 & Swift 3 Developer Course60,996 +4.6
4iOS 10 & Swift 3: From Beginner to Paid Professional™89,050 +4.3
5The Complete iOS9 Developer Course – Build 50 Swift Apps3,648 +4.7

Learn Networking By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1CCNA 200-125 Video Boot Camp With Chris Bryant80,890 +4.5
2The Complete Networking Fundamentals Course. Your CCNA start33,080 +4.8
3Cisco CCNA R/S (200-120 & 200-125): The Complete Course40,640 +4.2
4Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching (200-125):The Complete Course120 +4.7
5Cisco CCNA / ICND1 (100-105) Complete Course: Sims and GNS38,770 +4.8

Learn Cyber Security By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1The Complete Cyber Security Course : Hackers Exposed!81,900 +4.5
2The Complete Cyber Security Course : Network Security!59,400 +4.5
3The Absolute Beginners Guide to Information & Cyber Security4,500 +4.5
4Risk Management for Cybersecurity and IT Managers1,070 +4.3
5Start & Grow Your Successful Career in Cyber Security130 +4.6

Learn Photography By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1Photography Masterclass: A Complete Guide to Photography-50,200 +4.6
2Digital Compositing Photoshop and Photography Masterclass20,470 +4.5
3Digital Photography for Beginners with DSLR cameras-5,670 +4.6
4Photography Composition & Portrait Photography Masterclass7,200 +4.4
5Ultimate Guide to Landscape and Nature Photography2000 +4.5

Learn Online Entrepreneurs By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1Online Entrepreneur Training: How To Start A Business Online300 +4.2
2The Complete Business Plan Course1,470 +4.7
3The Essential Guide to Entrepreneurship by Guy Kawasaki13,470 +4.6
4Body Language for Entrepreneurs33,300 +4.5
5How to Motivate Employees (So That Productivity Increases)!8000 +4.4

Learn Personal Development By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1Master your brain: Neuroscience for personal development22,000 +4.6
2Double Your Confidence & Self Esteem – Complete Blueprint27,420 +4.3
3Complete Public Speaking Masterclass For Every Occasion30,700 +4.4
4Mind Mapping Mastery–Effective Mind Maps-Step by Step19,400 +4.3
5Successful Negotiation: Master Your Negotiating Skills12,000 +4.4

Learn Social Media Marketing By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1Mega Digital Marketing Course A-Z: 12 Courses in 11700 +4.6
2Social Media Marketing MASTERY | Learn Ads on 10+ Platforms34,500 +4.4
3Start a Successful Social Media Marketing Agency from Home3,900 +4.4
4Facebook Ads & Facebook Marketing MASTERY 2018 | Coursenvy ™85,900 +4.5
5Instagram Marketing 2018: A Step-By-Step to 10,000 Followers55,900 +4.3

Learn Email Marketing By These Best Selling Top 5 Udemy Courses

S.l.Name of the CourseEnrolled StudentsRatings
1E-mail Marketing380 +4.4
2Email Marketing: Send Unlimited Emails via Own Mail Server34,800 +4.3
3Start & Run a Local Viral Email Marketing Home Business7,800 +4.7
4The Complete MailChimp Email Marketing Course7,700 +4.3
5https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=/ZRuJndqH84&mid=39197&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.udemy.com%2Fmail-chimp%2FGet over 1,000,000 email lists using MailChimp. Get started!1800 +5

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