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  • Craig  Cannings

    Craig Cannings

    Chief Learning Officer, Freelance University

    In 2008, my wife Kelly and I co-founded Freelance University with the purpose of becoming the #1 go-to training center for Freelancers and VAs from around the globe! As of this year, we have successfully trained over 25,000 Virtual Assistants and Freelancers in more than 75 countries. Kelly and I have had the great privilege of building our Online University while raising our 5 daughters who are the greatest blessings of our lives. I look forward to meeting you and seeing you either in this program or at our University very soon. I leave you with my favorite quote from marketing guru, Seth Godin: "The only worse thing than starting something and failing... is not starting something."

Course Reviews

  • orientation

    Jacqueline Williams

  • Found this very helpful

    Cindy Frisendahl

  • Excellent

    Heather Sano

    If printing in color, I would prefer a darker font. Not all of us have young eyes :-)

    If printing in color, I would prefer a darker font. Not all of us have young eyes :-)

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  • Camellia Scott

  • University Orientation

    Sarah Poikonen

  • Excellent and comprehensive orientation.

    Lynne Carey

  • Orientation

    Michael J

  • ??

    Jeffry Humes

    Amazingly comprehensive. Apparently difficult (for me) to narrow the scope. I'll need to go back through it several times.

    Amazingly comprehensive. Apparently difficult (for me) to narrow the scope. I'll need to go back through it several times.

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  • I am so ready to dive in!

    Tariro Makina

    Thank you for such a comprehensive orientation that left me more than eager to start!

    Thank you for such a comprehensive orientation that left me more than eager to start!

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  • Excellent University Orientation

    Salome Muthiora

  • Simple and Straightforward

    Amy Small

    This orientation was very helpful. I now know how to get started and like the resources and instructions.

    This orientation was very helpful. I now know how to get started and like the resources and instructions.

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  • The title is pretty straight forward. It is comforting to...

    Theresa Knott

    Very well thought out. There was a smooth feel about it, a natural progression.

    Very well thought out. There was a smooth feel about it, a natural progression.

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  • Great foundation!

    Stephanie Gray MPH

  • Amazing Class and Instructor

    Kelley Wolfe

  • Well thought of presentation.

    Mathilda Mascarenhas

  • Covering the basics

    Nicole K

  • University Orientation

    Sarah Poikonen

  • University Orientation

    Esther White

  • Beginning

    Brad Fahring

  • Great Orientation

    Sheila Edens-Brown

    Love the Orientation track. Information was very informative.

    Love the Orientation track. Information was very informative.

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  • Informative

    Anthony J

    Interesting and value

    Interesting and value

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  • University Orientation

    Barbara Pierce

  • great!

    Melanie Faye

  • Great Information for a Newbee

    EMMANUEL GOODGLORY

    I am grateful to be part of this community.

    I am grateful to be part of this community.

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  • Very Thorough ! Excellent Orientation!

    Natalie Ford

  • Freelance Orientation

    Sandy Tremblay

  • FreeU Orientation

    Craig Baker

  • Great content!

    Kaylene Spooner

  • Excellent orientation!

    Thomas Laverty

  • It is all there in this package

    Sandy Filewich

    Very informative

    Very informative

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  • My thoughts

    Audrey Paulduro

    This is what I have been waiting for. Bite size pieces to work on and something affordable. I am so thankful.

    This is what I have been waiting for. Bite size pieces to work on and something affordable. I am so thankful.

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  • Very informative!

    Denise Meridieth

  • Orientation

    RAQUEL BLACKWOOD

  • Great Start Information!

    MARY WILLIAMS

    This information was so detailed and easy to digest.

    This information was so detailed and easy to digest.

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  • University Orientation

    Linda Nelson, CMP

    Very thorough and easy to follow outline and instructions

    Very thorough and easy to follow outline and instructions

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  • Exited

    Carla Lambert

    Im so excited to get started with Freelance University. The orientation module will help you plan out a clear path.

    Im so excited to get started with Freelance University. The orientation module will help you plan out a clear path.

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  • Seems like the info will be useful throughout the courses

    Catharine Capener

    Seems like the info will be useful throughout the courses

    Seems like the info will be useful throughout the courses

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  • University Orientation

    Lois LaFerney

  • University Orientation

    Linda Palmisano

    Very informative.

    Very informative.

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  • Great orientation! Well thought out and put together. ...

    Wendy Gowans

  • Thank you

    Jessy Newcomb

    Well understood, love how everything is broken down

    Well understood, love how everything is broken down

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  • Informative!

    Hayley Moritz

    A great intro into Freelance University!

    A great intro into Freelance University!

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  • Univ Orientation

    Betty Johnson

    Excellent program. I glided seamlessly through it.

    Excellent program. I glided seamlessly through it.

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  • Awesome First Glimpse

    Jacqueline Salesman

  • Title was easy to understand

    Olumide Ajike

    Easy to read and understand.

    Easy to read and understand.

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  • very apt title

    Andrea Havelin

    The text is clear and thorough, very reassuring. You complete the course feeling duly oriented, which is what it means to do.

    The text is clear and thorough, very reassuring. You complete the course feeling duly oriented, which is what it means to do.

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  • great start

    Martina Samardzic

  • Great information to get started.

    Kathy Goldman

  • Great step by step orientation. Printed them all!

    Craig Sobolik

  • Fabulous orientation

    Cheryl Bozek

    Thank you so much for the great orientation Craig. I'm really excited to get started in taking courses!

    Thank you so much for the great orientation Craig. I'm really excited to get started in taking courses!

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  • University Orientation ... EXCELLENT!

    Sheila LyonHall

  • FreeU Orientation

    Rachel Norwood

    Very thorough. Probably as thorough (if not more so) as my own college orientation that took me a whole day to go through.

    Very thorough. Probably as thorough (if not more so) as my own college orientation that took me a whole day to go through.

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  • Orientation

    Cindy Spohr

  • It point you in the right direction.

    Leonard Pueblo

    It gives you a great overview of the university and what it offers

    It gives you a great overview of the university and what it offers

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  • UNIVERSITY ORIENTATON

    Ursula Hasenkopf

    I thought that this was brilliant. It is a step-by-step guided process. Easy to follow, logical and with great pdf documents to download and use so that you ...

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    I thought that this was brilliant. It is a step-by-step guided process. Easy to follow, logical and with great pdf documents to download and use so that you are never lost.

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  • Orientation

    Antoinette (Toni) Charity-Lewis

    The information was very clear and easy to understand and I'm looking forward to going through the courses

    The information was very clear and easy to understand and I'm looking forward to going through the courses

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  • Excellent orientation

    Riki Hoople

    I enjoyed the overview of Free U. I thought it was well thought out and detailed.

    I enjoyed the overview of Free U. I thought it was well thought out and detailed.

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  • University Orientation Review

    D M

    I found the orientation to be be useful. I like the way that the steps are provided along with explanations and visuals to get off to a good start right from...

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    I found the orientation to be be useful. I like the way that the steps are provided along with explanations and visuals to get off to a good start right from the beginning.

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  • If The Orientation Was This Good....

    Heidi Dunn

    ....Then I can't wait to see what the Freelance University classes are like! The orientation was well thought out and informative. It was also unexpected. ...

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    ....Then I can't wait to see what the Freelance University classes are like! The orientation was well thought out and informative. It was also unexpected. I thought it would be like logging in and choosing training modules randomly, but this program is so much more than that! Can't wait to get started. Thank you!

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  • Great way to start the program

    Amy Nelson

    I found this a very easy way to learn the ropes. The University will be easier for me since I have gone over each of the items. I have this downloaded on m...

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    I found this a very easy way to learn the ropes. The University will be easier for me since I have gone over each of the items. I have this downloaded on my phone so while I'm working o a class i will have it at my fingertips if i need a quick reference.

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  • Freelance U Orientation

    Scott Perry

    There is a lot to learn for this course especially for those people whose computer and technical skills are limited but at the same time, it is a challenge a...

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    There is a lot to learn for this course especially for those people whose computer and technical skills are limited but at the same time, it is a challenge and efforts should be made to improve one's skills.

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  • University Orientation

    María de las Mercedes Guerrero Pérez

    ¡Fine!

    ¡Fine!

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  • Title is great.

    Janice Wlodarski

    Text is also great. I don't see anything I don't like yet! :)

    Text is also great. I don't see anything I don't like yet! :)

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  • Freelance University Is An Incredible Value!

    Michelle Grant

    I am blown away by the amount of value that is offered by Free U! I have spent thousands of dollars on other courses that just didn't seem to be a good fit....

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    I am blown away by the amount of value that is offered by Free U! I have spent thousands of dollars on other courses that just didn't seem to be a good fit. I am so excited to finally have the resources and a community of supportive people to help me pursue my dream of being a successful business owner.

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  • University Orientation

    Raquel Hawkins

    Great overview of the Freelance U program

    Great overview of the Freelance U program

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  • Orientation

    Pauline Rockwood

    Great overview of the FreelanceU!

    Great overview of the FreelanceU!

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  • A Clear and Concise Title

    Kathleen Ladelpha

    Beautifully written in an easy-to-understand and natural way.

    Beautifully written in an easy-to-understand and natural way.

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  • simply superlative flow & content

    Rosemary Papetti

    Flow of info is intuitive and complete.

    Flow of info is intuitive and complete.

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  • Mega user friendly!

    Simon Blain

    If only the FreeU team could clone and take over Microsoft! Microsoft - as we all know - is at the other end of the User Friendliness spectrum. Why woul...

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    If only the FreeU team could clone and take over Microsoft! Microsoft - as we all know - is at the other end of the User Friendliness spectrum. Why would anyone use Microsoft Teams instead of Zoom???

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  • Awesome Overview of the Content

    Stephan E

    Outlined and layed out in a very flowing manner, with clear course descriptions and easy to follow instructions.

    Outlined and layed out in a very flowing manner, with clear course descriptions and easy to follow instructions.

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  • This is how you onboard a new student!

    ieisha fuller

    This was an excellent welcome process. It followed a very succinct flow that made sense. Really looking forward to diving into this material.

    This was an excellent welcome process. It followed a very succinct flow that made sense. Really looking forward to diving into this material.

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  • Orientation Course

    Annette Hanson

    It is a good summary of what the university is like. I do like that all the guides are printable, because I am sure that I will be referring back to them oft...

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    It is a good summary of what the university is like. I do like that all the guides are printable, because I am sure that I will be referring back to them often. I look forward to exploring and learning all the school has to offer.

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  • University Orientation

    Jana Paradiso

    Excellent starting point. Good to have the introductory reference materials all laid out (the guide, catalog, planner and training tracks). This gives me a g...

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    Excellent starting point. Good to have the introductory reference materials all laid out (the guide, catalog, planner and training tracks). This gives me a good start. Thank you.

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  • Very helpful

    Esther Abba M

  • Great!

    Cinzia Ruggeri

    Great course to start! Now I have a full overview of what to expect and detailed instructions about everything. Amazing job!

    Great course to start! Now I have a full overview of what to expect and detailed instructions about everything. Amazing job!

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  • Great Kick-Off

    Sheryl Snitkin

    Thank you Kelly and Craig! Freelance University is so robust with so many classrooms, workshops, and webinars that it's hard to know where to begin. Your O...

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    Thank you Kelly and Craig! Freelance University is so robust with so many classrooms, workshops, and webinars that it's hard to know where to begin. Your Orientation was the perfect solution! Thank you!

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  • Great Start

    Astan Billings

    I am thrilled and overwhelmed at everything that can be learned as a skillset, along with freelancing acumen; but the material also brings me confidence I ma...

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    I am thrilled and overwhelmed at everything that can be learned as a skillset, along with freelancing acumen; but the material also brings me confidence I made the right choice in starting my freelance journey here.

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  • It is a great course to assess skills that have been acqu...

    Nancy Boulware

  • Love the checklist!

    Tammy Sistek

    I am a list-oriented person, so the checklist was the perfect way to start my navigation at FreeU! The orientation is very well laid out and takes all the g...

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    I am a list-oriented person, so the checklist was the perfect way to start my navigation at FreeU! The orientation is very well laid out and takes all the guess work out of where to go, or where to start even!

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  • FreeU lays out the entire system on a easy to understand ...

    Tarah Washington

  • Very Informative

    Tenielle Knox

    Orientation was quick, easy to follow, and very informative.

    Orientation was quick, easy to follow, and very informative.

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  • It was good and very thorough

    Ellen Johnson

  • All the information needed

    Marilyn Narotso

    I went through the orientation again and found it useful to go through the entire presentation. Everything is explained so well. thanks!

    I went through the orientation again and found it useful to go through the entire presentation. Everything is explained so well. thanks!

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  • So far so good, thank you.

    Nelio Di Vincenzo

    Awesome.

    Awesome.

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  • Right Title

    Ikwo Oka

    The text was very clear and easy to read

    The text was very clear and easy to read

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  • Orientatiomn

    Hope Dixon

  • Perfect

    Warren Minchau

    Well written and easy to understand

    Well written and easy to understand

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  • University Orientation

    Nancy Doskotch

  • Uni Orientation

    Kylie Williamson

    Very thorough how to!!

    Very thorough how to!!

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  • University Orientation

    Pam Giacomello

  • Very Good Course

    Anna Antonatos

  • The title was appropriate.

    Ronald Wallie

    There seemed to be a lot of repetition, but this helps with reviewing the many topics and courses available.

    There seemed to be a lot of repetition, but this helps with reviewing the many topics and courses available.

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  • The Title makes sense as the course is all about orientin...

    Don Garratt

    Have not had a chance to read all materials but they seem to be laid out logically and in order and hence very easy to follow.

    Have not had a chance to read all materials but they seem to be laid out logically and in order and hence very easy to follow.

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  • Right on as far as what I was expecting

    Karie Krancevich

    Very good - thought-provoking

    Very good - thought-provoking

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  • Clear and concise

    Kristina Anderson

    The Freelance University Orientation offered clear step-by-step instructions on how to have the best experience using the platform and getting ready to start...

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    The Freelance University Orientation offered clear step-by-step instructions on how to have the best experience using the platform and getting ready to start and build your business. One of the best platforms for people over 50 starting new businesses.

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  • The Course Catalog and Orientation

    Barbara Hughes

    Before I decided to enroll, I downloaded your course catalog yesterday and printed it out. The course catalog had everything I have been looking for since I...

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    Before I decided to enroll, I downloaded your course catalog yesterday and printed it out. The course catalog had everything I have been looking for since I left my career 5 years ago, and it sold me on joining. The orientation is very thorough. No nonsense, just straight up what I need to know and do to get to the goal. Check lists and directions are clear, and easy to follow. Thank you.

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  • Seemed on point.

    Scott Cannon

    It was a simple yet well thought out onboarding process with only one or two little glitches (terms introduced without being properly defined prior to their ...

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    It was a simple yet well thought out onboarding process with only one or two little glitches (terms introduced without being properly defined prior to their into). Otherwise, it was structured, easy to understand, made you think and allowed you to be honest about where you are and help develop your goals and determine where you want to be.

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  • A succinct but thorough understanding of what to expect ...

    Grace-Marie Jones

    I appreciate this overview, which gives a good roadmap of where to start. There are some things we want to do "in order". Once the foundational content is i...

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    I appreciate this overview, which gives a good roadmap of where to start. There are some things we want to do "in order". Once the foundational content is in our toolbelts, we are free to embellish our niche-related knowledge-base using those basic tools along with those more specific. #ExcitedToGetSarted

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  • WOW!...Excited to be Onboard.

    Kathy Wakefield

    Wow...how online learning has come a long way from a few years ago when I was trying to market online CE courses in the dental world! Excited to learn new sk...

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    Wow...how online learning has come a long way from a few years ago when I was trying to market online CE courses in the dental world! Excited to learn new skills, bring up to date my existing skills and expand my consulting / freelance business.

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  • Always New Info

    Sharon Gilbert

    Always something new in this, I do them every semester and I am starting my second year. Great info on FreeU's setup!

    Always something new in this, I do them every semester and I am starting my second year. Great info on FreeU's setup!

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