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For many young people, online work is a way to earn an income from home. This course gives a realistic introduction to types of remote work, in-demand skills, building a profile, writing proposals, pricing, managing clients and recognising scams. Access to platforms and payment methods for users in Afghanistan is reviewed with up-to-date information.
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Course details
| Level | Intermediate |
| Estimated duration | 12 hours of study and practice |
| Prerequisite | The courses “Computer and Internet Basics” and “Writing a Professional CV” |
| Language of instruction | Farsi-e-Dari (with key English terms) |
| Fee | Free |
| Assessment | A quiz after each section and a final exam; pass mark 70%; certificate after approval by the Academy |
After this course you will be able to
- Understand the types of remote work and freelancing and choose the path that suits you
- Build a professional profile and portfolio
- Write a convincing job proposal
- Set your prices and communicate professionally with clients
- Recognise common online work scams
Course outline
- Types of work
- In-demand skills
- Realities and limitations
- Skills and portfolio
- Professional profile
- Tools and internet
- Platforms and networks
- Writing proposals
- Online interviews
- Contract and scope of work
- Communication and deadlines
- Feedback and reviews
- Pricing
- Payment methods
- Common scams
Week-by-week learning path
With about 30 to 45 minutes of study and practice a day, you will finish this course in 6 weeks:
| Week | Topic | Weekly output |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | The world of online work | Lessons, practical exercise and short section quiz |
| Week 2 | Getting ready | Lessons, practical exercise and short section quiz |
| Week 3 | Finding work | Lessons, practical exercise and short section quiz |
| Week 4 | Working with clients | Lessons, practical exercise and short section quiz |
| Week 5 | Money and safety | Lessons, practical exercise and short section quiz |
| Week 6 | Final project and final exam | Completed project and a score of 70% or more |
Final project
A “freelancing readiness pack”: a complete profile, three portfolio samples with descriptions, two sample proposals for real job adverts, a service pricing table and an anti-scam checklist.
Project assessment criteria:
- A professional profile
- Quality of portfolio samples
- A specific, convincing proposal
- Realistic pricing
Key course terms
Freelancing
Remote work
Proposal
Portfolio
Scope of work
Deadline
Hourly rate
Client feedback
Assessment and certificate
- After each section: a short quiz (70% recommended before moving on)
- Practical exercises in each lesson are for learning; use Questions to send your questions
- End of course: final exam (pass mark 70%) and submission of the final project
- Digital certificate after review and approval by the Academy: Request a certificate
Teaching method
Each lesson includes learning objectives, explanations with real examples and images, key terms in Dari and English, common mistakes, a practical exercise, a self-test and a summary. In every lesson you can use the Questions button to ask the teacher questions. The courses are impartial, free and open to all young people.
Get ready now
- Choose a skill you can offer online (translation, design, data entry…)
- Prepare three small portfolio samples
- Look at the course “Writing a Professional CV”
Free, reliable resources
These resources were selected by the Academy team. Most are in English; Chrome’s Translate feature can help if needed. Large files (books, exercise files, videos) will be placed in the Academy’s official Google Drive folder when the course goes live, and linked from this page.
- Grow with Google, free digital and work skills training from Google
- GCFGlobal, free illustrated tutorials on work, computer and life skills
- Coursera, courses from leading universities worldwide; most can be viewed free (Audit)
- International Labour Organization (ILO), resources on labour rights, employment and entrepreneurship
Help and questions
Questions about this course: [email protected] · All courses: Online Learning Centre · Active course: Computer and Internet Basics
Women’s Academy, Afghanistan Youth Parliament · Free and open to all young people