Getting Started

Everything you need to set up and begin the course.

Requirements

• An AI assistant account (Claude Pro/Max, ChatGPT Plus/Teams, or Manus)
• The downloaded course folder
• A text editor for reviewing generated documents (optional but helpful)

Setup Steps

1. Download the course folder -- You should have a folder called ai-for-freelancers with all the lesson files inside.
2. Open your AI tool -- Launch Claude, ChatGPT, or whichever AI assistant you prefer.
3. Upload the course folder -- Drag the folder into your AI conversation, or upload the files as instructed by your tool.
4. Start with Module 1, Lesson 1 -- Tell the AI: "Let's start the course. Begin with Module 1, Lesson 1."

Tips for Success

• Work through lessons in order. Each lesson builds on the previous one.
• Use your own freelance context. When a lesson asks for a client scenario, use a real one from your business if you can. The outputs will be more useful.
• Save what you create. Many lessons produce documents you can reuse -- proposals, templates, email drafts. Copy them out and keep them.
• Take your time. There's no timer. Spend extra time on lessons that matter most to your business.

Lesson Format

Each lesson includes:

• Context -- what the lesson covers and why it matters
• A realistic scenario -- a client email, RFP, contract, or brief to work with
• Guided AI interaction -- the AI walks you through the task step by step
• A finished deliverable -- something you can actually use in your freelance work

Ready? Head to Module 1: Client Work Essentials to begin.