Inspiration
World has a huge freelancer talent pool but limited access to structured Linux/cloud/AI training. School of Freelancing was founded in 2015 to close that gap using free and open-source tools.
What it does
Live Linux, cloud infrastructure, and AI hands-on training for freelancers and businesses, paired with ongoing global tech support — helping students go from beginner to earning on global online job site and hiring platform.
How we built it
Built entirely on FOSS: Ubuntu Server for hands-on labs, self-hosted infrastructure, and a custom static-site enrollment/payment verification system, no proprietary LMS dependency.
Challenges we ran into
Delivering consistent live training at scale, keeping curriculum cutting edge with fast-moving Linux/cloud/AI tooling, and building trust with international clients as a Bangladesh-based provider.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Government-verified freelancer status, an award-recognized remittance track record, and years of students successfully transitioning into freelance Linux/cloud work.
What we learned
Practical, hands-on project-based training with real client-facing support builds far more competent freelancers than theory-only training.
What's next for School Of Freelancing
Expanding AI agent deployment training (e.g., Hermes Agent work), deeper cloud/DevOps tracks, and growing global reach for live cohorts.