About
This
course is designed to equip freelancers with the most essential communication
skills and tools needed to establish themselves in the international market.
The course is divided into three components: English Language, Communication
and Soft Skills.
The
English Language component emphasizes on providing a basic yet comprehensive
introduction to English grammar with a view to providing learners a fair
command on correct English usage. It is aimed at teaching English as a
secondary language to Urdu speaking audience. It covers basic to advance level
knowledge of written English communication.
The
component on Communication is geared to provide essentials tools of effective
communication to freelancers considering the best practices vital for building
and establishing cordial business relationships with the clients.
The
component on Soft Skills enables freelancers to become robust professionals by
grooming them in vital soft skills like leadership, teamwork, decision making,
conflict resolution, problem solving, work ethics and netiquettes.
Meet The Trainer(s)
Dr.
Altaf Ur Rehman Malik (PhD in TESOL)
Professor
Altaf Malik got his PhD in TESOL and Post-Grad Diploma in Professional Studies
in Education from The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK.
Having
an experience of over 35 years, Professor Altaf Malik has taught English
Language and Communication Skills in a number of renowned institutions like FCC
University, GC University, COMSATS and FAST in addition to teaching at universities
in Saudi Arabia and UK.
As
an English language expert, he has taught, and groomed thousands of students
become successful in their careers by mastering the art of communicating in
English language. His experience is grounded in the solid foundations of action
research. Besides teaching, he is presently Chief Editor of International
Bulletin of Linguistics and Literature (IBLL): an international refereed
journal published by Research Syndicate of which he is the cofounder.
With
a vision to establishing a responsible and ethical society, Professor Altaf
Malik participates in a number of community service projects including
Clean-Green Pakistan and Justice Equity, a charity to support poor people get
free legal services. He is also an international motorbike traveler, putting
his efforts in promoting eco-friendly tourism and promoting Pakistan as a safe
and friendly tourist destination.
What you will learn After completion of
this course students will be able to:
ü Know
the grammatical nuances of English language
ü Identify
various types of sentences
ü Use
tenses like a pro
ü Use
English language to speak and write correctly
ü Know
Types of communication styles
ü Recognize
the role of technology in communication
ü Negotiate
terms of service with potential clients
ü Conduct
online meetings with clients
ü Implement
ethics and morals of Freelancing
ü Resolve
conflicts
ü Develop
business acumen
ü Practice
Punctuality and organization
ü Manage
and adapt multiple clients
ü Work
out your Minimum Acceptable Rate (MAR)
ü Write
an appealing cover letter
ü Identify
different types of freelance marketplaces
ü Identify
pros and cons to freelancing
ü Sign
up as a freelancer at different platforms
ü Create
an effective video profile on freelance platforms
ü Identify
your strengths and weaknesses
ü Write
a winning proposal
ü Become
a successful practitioner
ü Retain
existing clients
ü Plan
for growth as a freelancer