Get Freelancing

Freelance with Confidence: Gain Clients, Earn Money, and Boost Your CV

Join a 6 week programme that helps you build confidence, find opportunities, and start earning as a freelancer.

How Get Freelancing Will Help You Succeed 

• Don’t know where to start? Get step-by-step guidance and practical tools to launch your first freelance project.
• Lacking experience? Gain hands-on projects to build a portfolio that stands out to clients and employers.
• Worried about failure? Learn from alumni mentors and peers to gain confidence and insider tips.
• Struggling to find clients? Discover strategies to pitch, land paying projects, and kickstart your freelance career.
• Balancing studies and work? Our six-week structured programme fits around your academic schedule.

What You’ll Gain 

• Launch real freelance projects – gain experience and build your portfolio. 
• Master essential freelancing skills – pitching, pricing, client management, marketing. 
• Build a professional network – connect with alumni and peers for mentorship. 
• Graduate ready to earn – pursue paid freelance opportunities immediately.

Designed For You 

• Live workshops – learn from alumni freelancers and industry experts. 
• Group projects – build real freelance experience and your first portfolio. 
• Guest speakers & case studies – gain insights from successful freelancers. 
• Practical tools & templates – contracts, pitch guides, and pricing support. 
• Hands-on challenges – pitch, negotiate, and manage projects in team exercises.

Learn from University of Manchester alumni who’ve successfully freelanced - get hands-on guidance, real tools, and the confidence to land your first paid project.