Design Four Instructor-Led Student Courses
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
We are ready to expand our learning platform with four fresh, instructor-led courses that help university students boost productivity and prepare for the workplace. Each course will run 4–6 hours in total (split into manageable sessions) and must feel practical, engaging, and immediately usable.
Scope
The content should center on time management, career planning, and effective study techniques. I want you to weave these themes through every lesson rather than treat them as standalone modules—show students how good habits in one area reinforce success in the others.
What I need from you
• A concise course outline for all four titles, showing learning objectives, session flow, and key activities
• Full instructor notes and talking points
• Slide decks (PowerPoint or Google Slides) that pair naturally with the notes
• Simple learner handouts or worksheets to keep the sessions interactive
• Short knowledge checks and a final assessment for each course
Style & delivery
The tone should be friendly and motivating, with clear, jargon-free explanations and plenty of real-world examples. Feel free to recommend group exercises, role-plays, or quick reflection prompts—anything that keeps an in-person or virtual classroom lively.
Selection criteria
I’m most interested in your experience designing instructor-led training for students or early-career professionals. When you respond, highlight one or two projects that show you can create engaging classroom experiences and share any links or samples you’re allowed to show.
Once we agree on the outlines, we’ll set milestones for draft materials and final files so we stay on track. I’m eager to get these courses live soon and look forward to seeing how you can bring them to life.
While we currently curate free courses from platforms like Udemy, Coursera, and Simplilearn, we now want to develop 4–5 proprietary beginner-friendly courses that are hosted natively on our platform and tailored specifically for college students and fresh graduates.
We are looking for an experienced course creator / instructional designer / e-learning developer who can design, develop, and deliver these courses in animated or instructor-led video format.
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Courses to Be Developed
1. Microsoft Outlook for Students
Objective: Help students use Outlook professionally in academic and early-career environments.
Topics to cover (indicative):
• Email etiquette for students and interns
• Inbox management and folders
• Calendar scheduling and meeting invites
• Tasks, reminders, and productivity tips
• Outlook mobile vs desktop usage
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2. Using ChatGPT Effectively (For Students & Interns)
Objective: Teach ethical, productive, and practical use of ChatGPT for learning and early career tasks.
Topics to cover:
• What ChatGPT can and cannot do
• Prompting basics (practical examples)
• Using ChatGPT for:
• Study support
• Resume and cover letters
• Internship preparation
• Research and summaries
• Ethical use and limitations
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3. LinkedIn Profile Builder for Students
Objective: Enable students to build a strong LinkedIn presence for internships and entry-level roles.
Topics to cover:
• Profile setup (headline, summary, experience)
• Keywords and recruiter visibility
• Profile photo and banner guidelines
• Networking basics and outreach messages
• Common mistakes students make
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4. Calendar & Personal Organization for Students
Objective: Help students build discipline, time management, and self-organization habits.
Topics to cover:
• Time blocking concepts
• Weekly planning frameworks
• Balancing academics, internships, and personal life
• Digital tools (Google Calendar / Outlook)
• Building consistency and routines
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Format Requirements
• Video-based content (preferred)
• Either:
• Animated explainer videos, OR
• Instructor-led videos (face or voice-over)
• Beginner-friendly, practical, and engaging
• Each course: 60–90 minutes total, broken into short modules (5–10 minutes per video)
• English language
• Clean, professional visual style (student-focused)
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Deliverables
• Course outline & learning objectives
• Script or storyboard (prior to production)
• Final video content (MP4)
• Optional: quizzes or assignments (bonus, not mandatory)
• All content must be original and royalty-free
• Full ownership and usage rights transferred to WatNxt
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Platform & Integration
• Courses will be hosted on watnxt.ae
• Videos should be provided in standard formats suitable for LMS upload
• No third-party branding or watermarks
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Ideal Freelancer Profile
• Experience in:
• E-learning content creation
• Instructional design
• EdTech or student-focused training
• Portfolio with:
• Online courses
• Explainer or educational videos
• Ability to simplify concepts for beginners
• Strong English communication
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Budget & Timeline
• Budget: Open to proposal (please quote per course and total cost)
• Timeline: 4–6 weeks for all courses (can be phased)
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Proposal Requirements
Please include:
1. Relevant portfolio or sample courses
2. Preferred format (animated or instructor-led)
3. Estimated timeline
4. Cost breakdown per course
5. Any value-adds (quizzes, worksheets, LMS experience, etc.)
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Why This Project Matters
These courses will be used free of charge to empower students across the UAE and beyond, helping them build professional readiness early in their careers.
Scope
The content should center on time management, career planning, and effective study techniques. I want you to weave these themes through every lesson rather than treat them as standalone modules—show students how good habits in one area reinforce success in the others.
What I need from you
• A concise course outline for all four titles, showing learning objectives, session flow, and key activities
• Full instructor notes and talking points
• Slide decks (PowerPoint or Google Slides) that pair naturally with the notes
• Simple learner handouts or worksheets to keep the sessions interactive
• Short knowledge checks and a final assessment for each course
Style & delivery
The tone should be friendly and motivating, with clear, jargon-free explanations and plenty of real-world examples. Feel free to recommend group exercises, role-plays, or quick reflection prompts—anything that keeps an in-person or virtual classroom lively.
Selection criteria
I’m most interested in your experience designing instructor-led training for students or early-career professionals. When you respond, highlight one or two projects that show you can create engaging classroom experiences and share any links or samples you’re allowed to show.
Once we agree on the outlines, we’ll set milestones for draft materials and final files so we stay on track. I’m eager to get these courses live soon and look forward to seeing how you can bring them to life.
While we currently curate free courses from platforms like Udemy, Coursera, and Simplilearn, we now want to develop 4–5 proprietary beginner-friendly courses that are hosted natively on our platform and tailored specifically for college students and fresh graduates.
We are looking for an experienced course creator / instructional designer / e-learning developer who can design, develop, and deliver these courses in animated or instructor-led video format.
⸻
Courses to Be Developed
1. Microsoft Outlook for Students
Objective: Help students use Outlook professionally in academic and early-career environments.
Topics to cover (indicative):
• Email etiquette for students and interns
• Inbox management and folders
• Calendar scheduling and meeting invites
• Tasks, reminders, and productivity tips
• Outlook mobile vs desktop usage
⸻
2. Using ChatGPT Effectively (For Students & Interns)
Objective: Teach ethical, productive, and practical use of ChatGPT for learning and early career tasks.
Topics to cover:
• What ChatGPT can and cannot do
• Prompting basics (practical examples)
• Using ChatGPT for:
• Study support
• Resume and cover letters
• Internship preparation
• Research and summaries
• Ethical use and limitations
⸻
3. LinkedIn Profile Builder for Students
Objective: Enable students to build a strong LinkedIn presence for internships and entry-level roles.
Topics to cover:
• Profile setup (headline, summary, experience)
• Keywords and recruiter visibility
• Profile photo and banner guidelines
• Networking basics and outreach messages
• Common mistakes students make
⸻
4. Calendar & Personal Organization for Students
Objective: Help students build discipline, time management, and self-organization habits.
Topics to cover:
• Time blocking concepts
• Weekly planning frameworks
• Balancing academics, internships, and personal life
• Digital tools (Google Calendar / Outlook)
• Building consistency and routines
⸻
Format Requirements
• Video-based content (preferred)
• Either:
• Animated explainer videos, OR
• Instructor-led videos (face or voice-over)
• Beginner-friendly, practical, and engaging
• Each course: 60–90 minutes total, broken into short modules (5–10 minutes per video)
• English language
• Clean, professional visual style (student-focused)
⸻
Deliverables
• Course outline & learning objectives
• Script or storyboard (prior to production)
• Final video content (MP4)
• Optional: quizzes or assignments (bonus, not mandatory)
• All content must be original and royalty-free
• Full ownership and usage rights transferred to WatNxt
⸻
Platform & Integration
• Courses will be hosted on watnxt.ae
• Videos should be provided in standard formats suitable for LMS upload
• No third-party branding or watermarks
⸻
Ideal Freelancer Profile
• Experience in:
• E-learning content creation
• Instructional design
• EdTech or student-focused training
• Portfolio with:
• Online courses
• Explainer or educational videos
• Ability to simplify concepts for beginners
• Strong English communication
⸻
Budget & Timeline
• Budget: Open to proposal (please quote per course and total cost)
• Timeline: 4–6 weeks for all courses (can be phased)
⸻
Proposal Requirements
Please include:
1. Relevant portfolio or sample courses
2. Preferred format (animated or instructor-led)
3. Estimated timeline
4. Cost breakdown per course
5. Any value-adds (quizzes, worksheets, LMS experience, etc.)
⸻
Why This Project Matters
These courses will be used free of charge to empower students across the UAE and beyond, helping them build professional readiness early in their careers.