Freelance Heroes
Aug 02, 2012
Hi, and welcome to the "Freelance Heroes" thread, a place where Articulate Freelancers help each other. Got a question about freelancing? Or perhaps you have an e-learning asset that may be valuable to those "doin' their own thing"? This is the place to share--to give.
To start things off, I'd like to share a short list of questions that help me figure out what kind of training a potential client wants. (So often they have no idea what they want.) The list is far from exhaustive, but may be of some help. Looking forward to meeting you. --Daniel
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Thanks Adele. I actually ended up using the Chapman Alliance slide as a basis and simplified it a bit, then filled in numbers based on my estimate of what was required for this specific project. They were happy with it.
If you (or anyone else) would like to see what I came up with, I'm happy to share it via email
Bruce and Adele, I agree with you. The thing is that when you are working with government agencies or associations that have federally-funded projects, sometimes they HAVE to have pricing in a certain format because of the way their finance department requires them to report and justify the spending. So while we may prefer to price per project and say "it depends," sometimes we have to make adjustments based on what the client needs. That's why I had to create a Rate Sheet for this project.
The result: In the end, we ended up shifting in scope from actual courses to just a conversion to video lectures for this phase (courses will come later), which did simplify things a bit. I was indeed able to create the rate sheet that they wanted (thanks!), and I explained to them after reviewing the sample materials that the rate sheet was based on one of the samples used as a baseline, and that these presentations would indeed vary in cost depending on length, extent of video and slide cleanup, etc. They were understanding of these variables, and they still had what they needed for the powers-that-be in finance. It also proved helpful because they could do their own basic estimation of subsequent presentations (e.g. cost of a 30-slide vs. 60-slide presentation; cost of clean video vs. one with terrible video, etc.)
Just thought I would share in case this is helpful to someone!
Hello,
First time poster, so hopefully I've come to the right place, if not please bear with me. We are a small creative media production company based in London, specialising in the Healthcare and Science sector.
We have a number of Storyline projects coming up, mainly for internal training, and are looking for experienced freelance developers/designers, ideally based in London or within commuting distance, Also open to remote working with the right person. Fluency in English essential and experience in the healthcare sector a plus.
Many thanks and please private message me with a brief resume.
Thomas
Hi Thomas,
I just sent you a message with my details. Let me know what you think !
Cheers,
Suraj
Hi Thomas,
i have sent you a private message.
Dave
Hi all!
I'm looking for some development help to start immediately, as in today and finish oh let's say on Monday. Yeah the timeline is tight. The work is taking a PowerPoint and developing it in Storyline. Only North American developers should apply as the client directions need someone who speaks English as their first language. This is code that the directions aren't great, but not bad. Everything needs to be custom built, no built-in freeform interactions can be used. This is a resume building job so experienced newbies should apply. The pay will be by the project as that is how I'm getting paid. If you can start next week, still contact me. I have 17 projects to develop. Don't call me but email me at julie@waldengroup.net.
Cheers, Julie
Hi All You (WOFOTs)
Wonderful Oustanding Freelancers Out There (WOFOTs):
We are embarking on a small Storyline project for a client and would prefer to have someone local (Fort Worth/Dallas area).
75% Content is built from previous classroom and some StoryLine work.
Need someone to do slide mechanics, scene builds, Likert scale development, audio synching, quality testing.
Again, prefer local but definitely U.S.
Starts soon (by end of month) and likely 20 to 40 hours (estimate).
INTERNS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
Joel
EMAIL owlsnew@gmail.com
Hey Storyline developers, I need more help!
I have two different project types: One is a project manager, some instructional design work, interfacing with my developers in India and responding to client requests. The work is over the next 7-10 days.
The other project is developing modules (about 15 slides) from a PowerPoint. The work is over the next 7-10 days.
Email me with your interest. I'm hiring today!
julie@waldengroup.net. Please do not call me though.
UNHCR (The U.N. Refugee Agency) is looking for French speaking Articulate experts for consultancy work in the field of e-learning development, editing, and revision.
If you are interested or know any directory of such, please post your reply and let's get in touch.
Best wishes,
Attila Szabo
Staff Development Associate - UNHCR
szaboat@unhcr.org
Hello Attila,
We are an eLearning development company based in Geneva, expert in Articulate and fluent both in French and English.
We would be extremely interested to do some work for UNHCR. To get in touch: annick@eskills.ch
Looking forward to learn more about your projects!
Annick Monnier Rivkine
Managing Director - eSkills
www.eskills.ch
ROC USA, LLC, a national non-profit social enterprise, is seeking an Articulate Storyline Consultant. Please see attached Request for Proposals and Work Plan. Interested parties will be granted access to the private online community center where we host our training videos.
Thank you,
Cathy Haigh
National Network Training & Education Manager
The posting would not let me upload two documents. The RFP is attached. Thank you,
Cathy
Hi! I'm looking for a creative freelance e-learning developer (both Studio and Storyline) for a VERY quick project. It's 1 module to start (most modules are less than 2,000 words), if we like it, you'll be given another module.
**Update, thank you to all that applied. The position has been filled.
I would be very grateful if some of you pros could please pm me a sample elearning project Statement of Work and Proposal template? Thanks in advance.
Hi,
This thread may help:
http://community.articulate.com/forums/p/45213/243517.aspx
XAn: You might also find this thread helpful. Three Ways to Protect Yourself With A Contract
First and foremost a freelancer must protect himself. --Daniel
Remember cultures folks....
I've only ever been asked for one/had to do one in 6+ years - being UK-based, and that was for/by a UK company.
Thank you Bruce & Daniel!
Good reminder, Bruce, about how culture (whether of company or country) drives behavior. Reminds me of that old management chestnut: "Culture eats strategy for breakfast."
I do believe this is the thousandth post on this thread. --Daniel
Thanks, Bruce. This conversation would've petered out after a month, if not for you. "Bruce drives invigorating conversation." And he gets it when I say
"I'm together, I'm apart
I'm forever, at the start
Still, I am."
LOL.
Got to go and have dinner, accompanied by another goblet from the cask of '43.
Me on my hobby-horse again about IDs remembering they are in the BUSINESS industry - not just the "training" industry,
http://wp.me/p13NYZ-65
Hi all,
I would like to find an expert instructional designer highly skilled in Articulate Storyline who is based in Melbourne.
I need help with my Articulate Storyline projects. I have only learned the very basics and I want to work with a skilled designer who can help me improve my skills in the longer term.
I have a number of business writing courses that I am keen to develop to a professional level of online distribution.
I want to be able to meet and discuss with someone in person about my needs and ensure we can work together.
I will pay you for your time and expertise but ultimately want to boost my own skills at the same time - hence the need to be Melbourne based.
Please let me know if this might interest you or someone you know. You can contact me via this site or:
annegleeson@gapswriting.com or 0412 141 9950412 141 995.
Many thanks, Anne
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