This guide will help you understand where to start, what to do next, and how to move forward step by step on Upwork.
👉Step 1: Begin from Classroom
Open the Classroom section.
Watch the Start Here course.
Complete the welcome video.
After watching, introduce yourself in the community.
👉 Start watching Mental Mastery videos daily (1–3 videos).
This will help you stay calm, focused, and motivated.
👉Step 2: Understand Your First Actions
Watch the video First Steps for New Members.
This video clearly explains what beginners should focus on.
👉Step 3: Learn Freelancing Basics
Watch the Smart Freelancing course.
You will learn:
What freelancing actually means
How freelancers think
How to start learning skills properly
👉 Keep Mental Mastery going side by side.
👉Step 4: Learn How Upwork Works
Watch the Upwork 101 course.
You will understand:
How Upwork works
How to use the platform
What clients look for
After completing it, create your Upwork account.
👉Step 5: Improve Your Upwork Profile
Watch the Profile Optimization course.
Apply everything carefully.
Share your profile link in the Profile Review section.
The team will guide you if changes are needed.
👉Step 6: After Profile Setup
Your profile will start getting views.
Job invites may start coming slowly.
Be patient and stay consistent.
👉 This is the best time to strengthen your mindset.
👉Step 7: Learn Job Bidding
Watch the Upwork Bidding / Outreach course.
You will learn:
How to find good jobs
How to write simple proposals
How to talk to clients
Start practicing with dummy bids.
👉Step 8: Practice and Improve
Write dummy proposals.
Share them in the Bid Review section.
Learn from feedback and improve daily.
👉Step 9: Learn Client Communication
Watch the Client Communication course.
Learn how to:
Talk professionally
Build trust
Close deals smoothly
👉Step 10: Learn Work Management
When you start getting work:
Learn how to manage clients and tasks
Watch the Project Management course.
Learn about tools and team handling.
👉Step 11: Stay Active in Community
After every video:
Write simple notes
Share what you learned
Stay active and helpful
This helps you learn faster and get support.
👉Success does not come from watching only.
It comes from:
Taking action
Practicing daily
Accepting feedback
Improving step by step
Keeping your mindset strong
👉Mental Mastery is not extra — it’s necessary.
Stay consistent.
Stay patient.
Your journey has started 👍