KOOLITUS

This training module aims to equip aspiring freelancers with the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to manage their time effectively and achieve their goals. Participants will learn the principles of planning and prioritization, enabling them to organize tasks and schedules with clarity and purpose. The module introduces proven productivity techniques, such as time blocking and the Pomodoro Technique, to enhance focus and efficiency.

At the end of this module learners will be able to:
Familiarise with the very essentials of time management
•    Recognize essential strategies like planning, prioritization, and effective scheduling.
Apply productivity techniques in a very effective way 
•    Use proven methods such as time blocking and deep work, to maximize focus.
Identify and mitigate time wasters 
•    Spot distractions and inefficiencies and implement strategies to reduce their impact.
 

This training module is designed to equip aspiring freelancers with a foundational understanding of project management, emphasizing the essential skills needed to manage successful projects. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the key phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation through to closing, helping them navigate each stage with confidence. The course will also introduce fundamental project management tools and techniques, focusing on how to effectively manage timelines, allocate resources, and track the progress of a project.

At the end of this module learners will be able to:

Understanding of project lifecycle phases

• …and familiarize with the basics of project management

Manage the fundamentals of project management

• …such as timelines, allocation of resources, identification of key success features

Pay strategic attention to details

…and develop a proactive mindset, critical thinking and solution-making mentality

•  Develop an understanding of personal branding
•  Create and maintain an authentic online presence
•  Foster networking and relationship-building skills for professional growths

•  Users will learn about personal branding and its impact on entrepreneurial success. 
•  Users will learn how create a professional online presence through websites and social media..
•  Foster networking and relationship-building skills for professional growths.

•  Develop an Impactful Self-promotion strategy online
•  Create and Implement Engaging Content Strategies
•  Utilize Tools for Website Optimization and Digital Marketing

•  Users will learn to create and manage a cohesive online identity across various platforms, including setting SMART goals. 
•  Users will gain skills to design effective content strategies to build reputation (both online and offline) for impactful self-promotion
•  Users will become proficient in using free tools for website creation, SEO, and social media management to enhance their online presence.

The objective of this module is to equip freelancers with the foundational skills needed to manage clients  effectively. By the end of this module, participants will be able to apply principles of clear and professional communication, negotiate terms and conditions, and resolve disputes with confidence. Additionally, they will develop a customer-focused mindset, fostering empathy and long-term client relationships.

Knowledge: Principles of effective communication, techniques of negotiation and conflict resolution

Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, negotiate terms and agreements, understanding client needs and expectations

Mindset: Patience and understanding, persuasiveness, customer-focused mindset

Values: Empathy: Fostering the ability to understand and share the feelings of clients to build stronger, more cooperative relationships.

The objective of this module is to provide freelancers with the essential skills and strategies for delivering excellent customer service and maintaining long-term client relationships. By the end of this course, participants will know how to meet client expectations, handle service challenges, and strengthen client loyalty and retention through value-added service delivery.

Knowledge: Principles of customer service and client satisfaction
Skills: Addressing client expectations and provision of value-adding offers
Mindset: Commitment to client satisfaction, professionalism and reliability
Values: Reliability: Highlighting the importance of building long-term, trustworthy relationships with clients.

This training aims to equip freelancers with the foundational skills to develop a solid business plan. By the end of the training, participants will:

• Understand the components of a business plan and the critical role of business planning in freelancing.
• Learn how to set realistic expectations and objectives for their business, aligning resources to meet these goals.
• Acquire the skills to apply strategic foresight, supporting long-term business success and sustainability.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Define the main components of a business plan, including financial planning, marketing strategy, and operational considerations.
• Set achievable business objectives and outline the necessary steps for resource planning and allocation.
• Utilize strategic foresight techniques to identify long-term growth opportunities and adapt to changes in the freelancing market.
• Develop a commitment to building a sustainable business with clear ambitions for the future.

This training aims to provide freelancers with the knowledge and tools to effectively forecast their finances, create budgets, and manage their cash flow for long-term profitability and financial sustainability. It covers basic financial principles, techniques for budgeting and forecasting, and strategies for maintaining financial discipline.

By the end of this course, freelancers will be able to:

1. Understand and apply basic financial principles relevant to freelancing.
2. Create accurate financial forecasts and budgets to manage their income and expenses.
3. Implement cash flow management techniques that ensure profitability and sustainability.
4. Maintain financial and economic discipline in their freelance business operations.

The following course supports the development of self-reliance and the ability to confidently work autonomously. The course aims to provide knowledge and tools (best practices) that support self-management, taking the initiative, setting goals, and splitting them into manageable tasks, which in the long run support becoming a freelancer or intrapreneur within an existing company.

After completing the course, the learner:

• Understands the implications of employee status: for example, being an employee and/or freelancer.
• Can define personal and professional ambitions/goals.
• Can break goals into milestones and actionable steps.
• Knows best practices for managing uncertainty and obstacles.

After completing this course the learner can:
-    Explain the concept of stress, its physiological and psychological impacts on health, and the importance of maintaining work-life balance. (Cognitive - Understanding)
-    Identify personal and external stressors, evaluate their impact on daily life, and differentiate between effective and ineffective stress management techniques. (Cognitive - Analyzing)
-    Demonstrate the ability to implement self-care practices, set appropriate boundaries, and allocate time for relaxation activities to manage stress effectively.

After completing the course, the learner:
●    understanding of stress and its impact on health.
●    can identify stressors.
●    knows self-care practices. 
●    knows techniques for stress management and the importance of work-life balance.
●    has created a commitment to personal well-being.