Introductory Road Map to Become Self-Employed in IT

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Introductory Road Map to Become Self-Employed in IT

About this course

Have you ever thought about how amazing it would be not to have to wake up Monday morning and look forward to another 8-10 hours of working for someone else? Do you ever see people in your organization virtually do the same thing as you, but work independently as a contractor? I want to empower you to overcome the fears of staying in the comfortable clutches of being an employee, and confidently make the leap to the IT contracting world. I know what it is like to go into work day in, day out, with a sense of security only as strong as the next re-org. I know what’s like to loathe doing menial tasks because what started as a fresh and inspiring job turned into little more than a gloried babysitting gig. I am here as living proof that it doesn’t take anyone especially talented, brainy, or extra-special to go into business for themselves as an independent IT contractor or freelancer. There is way that you can use your current expertise, and have a whole lot more control over your own time and career. Each lesson is designed to give you practical, tried and true ways to build your confidence, do the right things to make that leap of faith into the self-employed world, control your own career! Leave the competition in the dust. My Story I was walking home from the office one day in the dead of winter. I had just read ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad.’ I had a sense of futility about myself. I was working for the best company in my field: Oracle Corporation. Still I was unfulfilled. I had no control over my life. I remember joining Oracle on a Wednesday. By Friday, I was on a plane to Toronto, for induction training. Then by the following Monday, I was on my way to my first project in California. For the next year and hal

What you'll learn

  • understanding the mindset required for self-employment
  • recognizing the benefits of becoming an IT contractor
  • learning practical steps to make the transition to freelance work
  • building confidence in independent work

Course objectives

  • empower students to consider self-employment
  • provide strategies to overcome fears of leaving traditional employment
  • help students gain control over their career paths

Skills you'll gain

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