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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
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Found this very helpful
Cindy Frisendahl
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Great overview!
Kishore Krishna
I found it helpful to listen and explore at the same time. Craig calls out specific features that (discounts, past events etc) I would have missed otherwise....
Read MoreI found it helpful to listen and explore at the same time. Craig calls out specific features that (discounts, past events etc) I would have missed otherwise. The orientation shows the content is organized well and gives confidence about the quality of the overall offering. Looking forward to learning more!!
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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...
Read MoreIt 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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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
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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...
Read MoreExcellent 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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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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Very helpful
Esther Abba M
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University Orientation
Sarah Poikonen
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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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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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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...
Read MoreBefore 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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Great foundation!
Stephanie Gray MPH
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Perfect
Warren Minchau
Well written and easy to understand
Well written and easy to understand
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Amazing Class and Instructor
Kelley Wolfe
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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...
Read MoreThank 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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Excellent intro to FreeU
Aimee Lo
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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 ...
Read MoreIt 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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Exciting!
Marijo Klingler
Terrific Orientation! Love the passion heard and shown by everyone! Truly excited about starting the courses, finding my bent, and succeeding! Thanks so much...
Read MoreTerrific Orientation! Love the passion heard and shown by everyone! Truly excited about starting the courses, finding my bent, and succeeding! Thanks so much for the hard work and determination to design and develop such a wonderful resource for all of us! On to the learning.....
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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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Great start to Freelance U
DIANE SIMPSON-PYE
The orientation was a great overview of what I can expect as I begin my journey. Good information but not overwhelming. i am eager to get started!
The orientation was a great overview of what I can expect as I begin my journey. Good information but not overwhelming. i am eager to get started!
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University Orientation
Angela Langum
I have been a member before but never watched this introduction. This time I am so glad I did, there is so much more to Free U than I realised or utilised b...
Read MoreI have been a member before but never watched this introduction. This time I am so glad I did, there is so much more to Free U than I realised or utilised before. Great tutorial Craig :-)
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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...
Read MoreI 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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I think the title is appropriate
Diane Miles
This orientation was helpful and thorough - screen shots help you so you really can't get "lost" and the directions are clear. Thank you!
This orientation was helpful and thorough - screen shots help you so you really can't get "lost" and the directions are clear. 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...
Read MoreI 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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Excellent Overview!
Audre Hill
After completing this FreeU Orientation, I feel like I have a good grasp of the resources available to me, including where and how to find them again wheneve...
Read MoreAfter completing this FreeU Orientation, I feel like I have a good grasp of the resources available to me, including where and how to find them again whenever I need them in the future. The downloadable checklists and guides will make it easy for me to get orgaznized and to take full advantage of all the knowledge and activities here. This is also a great example of course onboarding to follow if I ever need to build a course for clients in the future. Seems like you thought of everything--thanks!
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Well Laid Out!
Cindy Ancrum
This was a great Orientation/Welcome to the University course! It helped me see this from the perspective of attending a formal college program. I LOVE ❤️ th...
Read MoreThis was a great Orientation/Welcome to the University course! It helped me see this from the perspective of attending a formal college program. I LOVE ❤️ the Semester Planner, it’s truly a hit!!! It’s a great 30ft view of all the available pathways within the University.
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A great start to a great program
Kenneth Byrd
I thought the orientation was a great start to the courses. I am now looking forward to learning the skills necessary to get my business going in the right d...
Read MoreI thought the orientation was a great start to the courses. I am now looking forward to learning the skills necessary to get my business going in the right direction and build off of a solid foundation. Thank you.
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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. ...
Read More....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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It is a great course to assess skills that have been acqu...
Nancy Boulware
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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...
Read MoreI 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...
Read MoreThere 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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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...
Read MoreI 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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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...
Read MoreWow...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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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...
Read MoreI 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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Excellent Intro - or Refresher
Yvonne Kochanowski
As a previous FreeU member, I needed to find out what's new in courses, how the platform now works, and how I can best optimize my FreeU experience. This co...
Read MoreAs a previous FreeU member, I needed to find out what's new in courses, how the platform now works, and how I can best optimize my FreeU experience. This course covers all that and more!
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Excellent and comprehensive orientation.
Lynne Carey
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Well thought of presentation.
Mathilda Mascarenhas
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Comprehensive and interesting!
Louise Russell
Hi, just finished the University Orientation - it gave me a great sense of what to expect being a student of FreeU. I loved the personal experiences that...
Read MoreHi, just finished the University Orientation - it gave me a great sense of what to expect being a student of FreeU. I loved the personal experiences that were generously shared, and feel motivated to jump in! Louise (from Australia)
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Covering the basics
Nicole K
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University Orientation
Sarah Poikonen
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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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FreeU lays out the entire system on a easy to understand ...
Tarah Washington
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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
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A great introduction!
Kirsten Smith
This was such a good snapshot of what FreeU offers, and has given me a clear starting point for my learning.
This was such a good snapshot of what FreeU offers, and has given me a clear starting point for my learning.
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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 Orientation
Alana Sayler
Thank you for the warm welcome! Loved the checklist and semester planner. Nailing down a pathway is going to be difficult especially when you offer everythin...
Read MoreThank you for the warm welcome! Loved the checklist and semester planner. Nailing down a pathway is going to be difficult especially when you offer everything I want to learn. Can’t wait to get started.
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Excellent University Orientation
Salome Muthiora
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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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University Orientation
Linda Claycomb
There is a lot of great information in the orientation that has made me even more excited to get started on this learning journey. I'm ready to get my mind a...
Read MoreThere is a lot of great information in the orientation that has made me even more excited to get started on this learning journey. I'm ready to get my mind around some of this material and make myself more marketable in the VA business.
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University Orientation
Gina Koran
Very thorough information on how to navigate through the system and the courses!
Very thorough information on how to navigate through the system and the courses!
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Thorough!
Michelle Beish
Helpful introduction to site navigation as well as the plethora of available resources. Excited to start!
Helpful introduction to site navigation as well as the plethora of available resources. Excited to start!
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University Orientation
Esther White
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Orientation
Isabel A Viescas
It was great, taught me a lot of what to look forward to. Got me very excited and full of energy and full of hope for the future to come for me.
It was great, taught me a lot of what to look forward to. Got me very excited and full of energy and full of hope for the future to come for me.
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Great Start
Gert van Heerden
The Orientation gave a good intro to FreeU and the Semester planner is valuable to a newcomer like me.
The Orientation gave a good intro to FreeU and the Semester planner is valuable to a newcomer like me.
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Clear structure
Tina PALMER
excellent layout with user experience at every step
excellent layout with user experience at every step
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University Orientation
María de las Mercedes Guerrero Pérez
¡Fine!
¡Fine!
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Nice and simple
Rebecca Clarke
A great quick introduction to the Freelance U site.
A great quick introduction to the Freelance U site.
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Orientation Checklist
Yuen Yung
Provide clear direction to start our learning journey.
Provide clear direction to start our learning journey.
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Great start!
Cairenn Rhys
Motivational and inspiring!
Motivational and inspiring!
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Very informative
Jorge J
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University Orientation
Nancy Doskotch
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Free U Orientation
Lakesha Smith
The orientation was very informative and easy to follow
The orientation was very informative and easy to follow
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The orientation was a useful overview of the site as a ne...
Shaun Williams
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Apt
Jacqueline Henderson
Thoruo
Thoruo
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Claudia White
Claudia White
Well laid out and easy to follow. I like the fact that once you complete courses you can actually advertise through the school's directory.
Well laid out and easy to follow. I like the fact that once you complete courses you can actually advertise through the school's directory.
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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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Orientation and Start up
Lupe Valencia
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Helpful
Mely Sutrisno
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Excellent Orientation!!!
Diane Turner
Thorough, Informative, User-Friendly, and Extremely Well Organized!!
Thorough, Informative, User-Friendly, and Extremely Well Organized!!
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Perfect title.
Janette Foster
Text is great.
Text is great.
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A good overview to the resources available
Kelly Bowditch
It's definitely worth doing the orientation. It gives you a good idea of how the courses are laid out, about tracks, and other useful information!
It's definitely worth doing the orientation. It gives you a good idea of how the courses are laid out, about tracks, and other useful information!
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Onboarding course
Samantha Morrissey
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Thorough and to the point
Jennyfer Moreno Shek
Orientation is very thorough and to the point, very well explained.
Orientation is very thorough and to the point, very well explained.
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University Orientation
Rebecca Reeck
Excellent overview of all the course descriptions.
Excellent overview of all the course descriptions.
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Great!
Chrysanthoni Pfadt
Great start ! I feel more confident now!
Great start ! I feel more confident now!
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great!
Melanie Faye
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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
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University Orientation
Pam Giacomello
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Very Good Course
Anna Antonatos
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Beginning
Brad Fahring
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Freelance Orientation
Sandy Tremblay
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FreeU Orientation
Craig Baker
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Great content!
Kaylene Spooner
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Excellent orientation!
Thomas Laverty
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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
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Orientation
RAQUEL BLACKWOOD
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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
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University Orientation
Linda Palmisano
Very informative.
Very informative.
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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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So far so good, thank you.
Nelio Di Vincenzo
Awesome.
Awesome.
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