{"id":113018,"date":"2017-04-21T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-21T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockcontent.com\/?p=113018"},"modified":"2025-09-10T23:00:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T02:00:41","slug":"5-free-courses-to-take-to-excel-at-freelance-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pingback.com\/en\/resources\/5-free-courses-to-take-to-excel-at-freelance-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Free Courses to Take to Excel at Freelance Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ask an experienced content writer what he or she did to find success at freelancing and you\u2019ll likely get the \u201cHow Do I Get To Carnegie Hall?\u201d answer: practice, practice, practice.<\/p>\n

That being said, certain courses for freelance writers<\/a> can bypass a lot of embarrassing trial-and-error mistakes and help you reach higher-level jobs more quickly.<\/p>\n

While there\u2019s no shortage of freelance writing resources<\/a> on the internet that will gleefully take your money in exchange for directing you to existing public information, today we\u2019re going to put the \u201cfree\u201d back in \u201cfreelancing\u201d with 5 free courses that freelancers of all skill levels can benefit from:<\/p>\n

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The Strategy of Content Marketing<\/a> (Coursera)<\/h3>\n

Designed by Rainmaker Digital\u2019s CCO Sonia Simone, this class closely resembles what you\u2019d expect from an online college course in terms of comprehensive information and solid structure.<\/p>\n

The course itself is free; simply opt out of the certification component to access the course materials for zero cost.<\/p>\n

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Content Marketing Certification<\/a> (Hubspot)<\/h3>\n

Offered by digital marketing guru Hubspot, this robust class is focused, frequently updated, and has the added bonus of a certification test that can be connected and displayed on your LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n

Presented in manageable \u201cchunks,\u201d you can watch a series of engaging videos about each subject or read transcripts if you\u2019re more a reading-style learner.<\/p>\n

Practice tests and quizzes make memorizing important concepts easy, too!<\/p>\n

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The Modern Marketing Workshop<\/a> (Skillshare)<\/h3>\n

Seth Godin, the brilliant mind behind \u201cPurple Cow\u201d, stars in this video-centric class about modern marketing.<\/p>\n

Presented on the learning platform Skillshare, interested students can sign up for a free no-obligation month of access to receive all of the course materials.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever found yourself stuck on a branding exercise or second-guessing a pitch, Godin\u2019s way of breaking down ideas might give it all some much-needed clarity. He doesn\u2019t mess around with clich\u00e9s and forces you to confront what actually grabs attention. Honestly, there\u2019s something weirdly comforting about seeing uncertainty turned into practical advice, even if it means you\u2019ll rethink every headline you\u2019ve ever written.<\/p>\n

The course draws in writers who are still figuring out where their voice fits in\u2014and actually, that\u2019s most of us. Skillshare\u2019s trial month also tends to open up a rabbit hole you didn\u2019t expect: suddenly you\u2019re browsing classes on productivity or learning about some new AI tool for editors. It\u2019s a little addictive, in the best way. The hours add up fast, but hey, it\u2019s all in the name of \u201cleveling up,\u201d as they say.<\/p>\n

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How To Write Better Headlines \u2013 For Content, Email & Social<\/a> (Udemy)<\/h3>\n

Industry expert Nick Usborne leads students through a short yet informative video journey explaining the benefits, structure, and importance of good content in email and social media outreach.<\/p>\n

Offered on the Udemy learning platform, curious writers can preview the first four video lessons from the course without needing to sign up for a subscription to the site.<\/p>\n

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Writing For The Web<\/a> (Open2Study)<\/h3>\n

Like Hubspot\u2019s course offerings, this class gives students that successfully complete the work and quizzes a certificate of completion.<\/p>\n

Instructor Frankie Madden leads writers through 4 engaging modules for a reasonably-paced experience that helps them find their confidence as well as their own unique voices when writing for blogs, articles, social media, and more.<\/p>\n

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The tips for freelancers waiting to be discovered in these courses are worth their weight in Internet gold.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to flex your writing muscles and learn more about why your projects are important to clients, these are some of the best places to start.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re serious about freelance writing, enroll in these classes, get your certifications, and be the best you can be!<\/p>\n

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Ask an experienced content writer what he or she did to find success at freelancing and you\u2019ll likely get the \u201cHow Do I Get To Carnegie Hall?\u201d answer: practice, practice, practice. That being said, certain courses for freelance writers can bypass a lot of embarrassing trial-and-error mistakes and help you reach higher-level jobs more quickly. 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