New Upwork Academy Courses

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We are thrilled to announce that on April 29, Upwork Academy–a learning space that supports customers as they build their businesses on Upwork–published six new on-demand courses. These professional offerings support freelancers on their Upwork journey by educating them about the best practices on the platform.

“These new courses cover additional topics that we have heard independent professionals on Upwork asking for. We believe the new content will help new users get started and clarify concepts for existing users,” shares Hailey Kilbarger, Upwork Academy Customer Education and Training Specialist.

Now, freelancers can complete these new courses at their own pace:

1. Working With Clients
2. Badges & Achievements 
3. Work Contracts
4. Work Diary
5. Getting Paid
6. Setting Your Rate

While browsing the options, freelancers can first consider taking the Badges & Achievements course. “It’s one of my personal favorites because it visually breaks down the different talent badges on Upwork and lays out the requirements and benefits of each badge,” says Kilbarger. After completing a course, freelancers can submit feedback on how to make the learning experience better. 

Upwork Academy fully launches in June and will continue expanding its course content to address other topics of interest to the community. For more information on Upwork Academy, visit our FAQ article.

Best,

Christopher F.

Content Program Manager, Community

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Hello, 

Please, where I can take the Badges & Achievements course, and how much I should pay? 

Thank you.

Isabel

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Isabel,

You can check out the course for Badges & Achievements here: https://community.upwork.com/t5/Courses/Badges-amp-Achievements/ta-p/1065209

Best,

Christopher F.

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Indeed, these courses have empowered me to get started on my venture as a freelancer on upwork.

Yours,

Maria Mercedes M. Palad

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How do I take the course? 

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It would be a good incentive if freelancers could (1) earn certifications/badges to show on profile (better if accredited by Credly) by successfully completing UpWork courses (=passin evaluations) and (2) getting free Conects depending on the passing score. My 2 cents 🙂

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Would it be possible to remove the link to New to Upwork Community Forum from the Academy main page? It seems to direct a lot of trafic to the Community forum with people asking for help to start their journey or is just seems more simple to ask for directions from others rather than searching. Thank you.

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It would also be great to have the link to Academy from the Question mark "?" icon on the freelancer profile page. I know it can be accessible from the Community and Forum, but a better identified link might be beneficial.

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I don't understand one thing most of top rated freelancer are pakistani but why upwork didnot show more job but limited?

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What's the use of the badges

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What are the benefits of the badges

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Academy courses are really helpful