Use this Excel spreadsheet to help determine your next e-learning project estimate. Read more about the worksheet in this post, 3 Tips to Know Before Negotiating Your Next E-Learning Contract.
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Thank you so much. I found it is interesting how the hourly rates were different. Is there a reason for that?
- Leonora,
Another great question! Think of it this way, some of the tasks for creating content are more involved and complex than others. For example, the skills needed to create an engaging storyboard are not the same skills needed to insert and sync audio in the course. That's why you see different hourly rates. Does that make sense?
I've always looked at design vs. development tasks this way.
By the way, remember, the numbers in the spreadsheet are for sample purposes only but I did put in different hourly rates in the hope that someone would ask this question. :)
Richard- Thanks for the reply. I agree that different part of designing do take a lot longer. What is the general going rate for consulting now?
Leonora
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That's a simple question that I would have to follow with the phrase...it depends.
Here is something from the eLearning Guild that might provide you with "food for thought".
The rate varies by your education, background/skills, how long you have been in the position, where you live, types of jobs you do, etc.
http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/1888/
One mistake freelancers make is to assume if they take their annual survey and divide it out, they will find their hourly rate. Mathematically, that would be correct but that approach has some flaws.
For example, when you are working in a corporate learning department, your health coverage is covered, you get paid holidays/sick days, your equipment is provided (hardware/software), you don't have to pay for a business license, pay estimated quarterly taxes... the list goes on and on.
I would say, charge a rate that covers your expenses and leaves room for profit, adjust for your skill level, education and compare it to others in your geographical area.
Here's a discussion on just that question. If after reading it you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
https://community.articulate.com/discussions/building-better-courses/what-s-the-going-rate-for-freelance-work
Have a great day!