Digital Learning Centre
for Creative Freelances
FEU Training provides training, information, advice, guidance and skills development opportunities to support your freelance career in the creative industries.
Case Studies - how we can help
Everything I’ve attended has contributed to helping me streamline the admin side of the business by managing money, my confidence, resilience and time management – all of which lets me focus more on the music.
Matt Helm, Musician
Apart from the workshop content which was really useful, I enjoyed chatting to everyone there. It was such a lovely group and everyone was so friendly and supportive…the networking opportunities are fantastic.
Emma Sheppard, Journalist
It is so easy to feel isolated when you are a creative freelance but the FEU Training workshops show you that you’re not alone. You meet so many great people from the arts in general and the courses really pick you up.
Julia Titus, Actor and Singer
FEU Training courses are real and attended by working professionals. This results in a tangible, practical energy coming from a very focused group of people. It’s energising and invigorating to be part of.
William Gallagher, Writer
Upcoming free workshops and webinars
Diversify your Portfolio – 6 Feb 2019, London
This workshop will help you explore how to use all the great skills and talents you have to diversify your career (often to support your core work), increase your choices, efficiency and your earning potential.
read moreWEBINAR – Effective Negotiation – 11am, 23 Jan 2019
Join us for a one-hour online session in which you can learn the essential steps that will help you become a more confident negotiator who achieves better terms and conditions for your freelance work.
read moreClick into Instagram – 24 Jan 2019, Birmingham
Instagram is one of the fastest growing social media platforms and can be an effective platform for creative freelances who want to showcase their work to new/wider audiences. This workshop is ideally suited to beginners who want to learn more about and develop their skills to use this increasingly popular social networking app.
read moreBuild your Confidence – 17 Jan 2019, London
Even the most positive, go-getting people sometimes experience a dip in confidence – especially when they’ve experienced a set back or are facing a particularly daunting challenge. In this one-day workshop, we’ll help you develop and maintain confidence whatever the circumstance.
read moreCommunication Techniques – 11 Jan 2019, London
Your ability to communicate effectively is a key factor in building the productive working relationships necessary to establish and maintain a successful freelance career. This workshop will help you understand different styles of communication and pick up new techniques so that you can more easily achieve the results that you’re aiming for.
read moreWEBINAR – Stress busting – 11am, 17 Dec 2018
Managing your stress levels and getting organised are essential if you are to make the most of the freelance lifestyle. This webinar will help you recognise the typical signs of stress and stay in control.
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Test yourself in English, Maths and ICT by taking three short quizzes devised by unionlearn (run by the TUC)
to help you to assess your skills level in these essential areas and consider where you might want to improve.
What can we do for you?
The Getting Down to Business programme helps freelances throughout England brush up on key business skills.
Whether it's through free training courses or providing freelance-focused information, there's plenty of support for our members both on and offline.
Digital Learning Centre
At FEU Training we’re aiming to improve your access to learning through our Digital Learning Centre.
With a range of e-learning opportunities from downloads to video tutorials, presented in short, bite-sized pieces, you can snack on knowledge whenever you have a spare 10 minutes.
Who’s Who in the FEU?
Under the Federation of Entertainment Unions' (FEU) banner, the project is co-ordinated by Equity on behalf of Equity, the Musicians’ Union, the NUJ, and The Writers' Union.
The project is funded by unionlearn, the skills development branch of the Trade Union Congress (TUC).