ILMA held a futuristic free workshop on Becoming a Freelancer & Web Developer, which was well received. Aftab-ul-Nabi, Assistant Director TORCH, conducted this extraordinary session. This is indeed what was required as we speed away on the digital highway and seek to equip ourselves with the essential skills to perform better. Aftab guided the viewers as to upscale the employability skills which would take off their occupations superbly.

He explained the various ways to become a freelance web developer. The skills that needed to be acquired or choose whatever works for one. Specific goals were set as a web developer, which included working on the portfolio website, market the services, and staying updated with current trends. Aftab also advised to start building anything and everything to showcase one’s skills. Further, one should work on one’s brand by writing blogs and contributing to open-source projects.

He commented, ‘ Becoming a freelance web developer is not just about knowing how to code; it’s about being a project manager, a salesperson and head of customer care.’

Aftab uncovered the tips of getting the first client and making a breakthrough. He also related that one should know about the marketplace, the online earning category, and acquire knowledge about client and contractor. This virtual workshop arranged by ILMA was quite effective in unlocking multiple streams of income that are being used worldwide.