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How to Earn £10k/month as an IT Contractor
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(26 ratings)
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How to Earn £10k/month as an IT Contractor

& Make the Leap from Employment to Freelance IT Contracting
Created byDavid Gerrish
Last updated 12/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • How to create the perfect CV for IT Contracting
  • How to become more confident & successful in interviews
  • How to work effectively with IT recruitment agencies & recruiters
  • How to master JobServe & LinkedIn to maximise your chances of success
  • Everything you need to know about company structure, finances, taxation, accountants & IR35
  • Learn more about IR35 and what it means for you as a contractor
  • How to be more confident in making the switch to contracting
  • You'll learn ALL of the critical components to becoming a successful IT Contractor so you can make an informed career choice

Course content

4 sections • 26 lectures • 6h 1m total length

  • Course Introduction8:03

    A quick introduction to the course including:

    • Summary of the 8 foundations

    • How IT contracting changed my life (and could transform yours too)

    • The things holding you back from IT contracting (that held me back too!)

  • Module 1 - IT Contracting Fundamentals13:17

    In this module we cover the following:

    • What is IT contracting?

    • Why do companies use IT contractors?

    • How do they do it?

    • The important stuff:

      • Show me the money!

      • Contract length

      • How you get paid

      • The dreaded IR35?

  • Module 2 - Is IT Contracting Right for You?26:08

    In this module we cover the following:

    • Some amazing statistics (honest!)

    • Does anyone want you?

    • Have you got what it takes?

    • Disadvantages of IT contracting

    • Advantages of IT contracting

    • Worse case scenarios

  • Module 3 - Preparing for IT Contracting12:19

    In this module we cover the following:

    • Creating a killer CV

    • Visas & work permits

    • Umbrella or Limited Company?

    • Bank accounts

    • Insurance you need

    • Essential equipment for an IT contractor

    • Your online presence

    • Accountants

  • Module 4 - Accountants & Finances8:28

    In this module we cover the following:

    • How to choose an accountant

    • What they will & won't do for you

    • How to be more tax efficient

    • Business expenses you can claim

    • Demo of online accountancy package

  • Module 5 - Getting Your 1st IT Contract43:59

    In this module we cover the following:

    • When is the "right time" to go IT contracting?

    • Skills perfection

    • How to market yourself effectively

    • The best websites for IT contracts

    • How to handle recruitment agencies

    • Mastering interviews

    • Signing your 1st IT contract

    • How to quit your permanent job

  • Module 6 - In-Between IT Contracts4:57

    In this module we cover the following:

    • Don't panic!

    • Reality check

    • Planning your time off

    • Enjoy life

    • Bucket lists

  • Module 7 - Getting Your Next IT Contract6:58

    In this module we cover the following:

    • When should you start looking?

    • Leaving your current contract

    • What to update

    • Organised searching

    • Problems & how to solve them

    • Finalising your next contract

  • Module 8 - IT Contracting Away From Home10:27

    In this module we cover the following:

    • Why?

    • Contracting abroad

    • Preparation & planning

    • Pros & cons

  • Course Summary1:40

    Closing comments to the course

Requirements

  • Working in IT or a similar niche (or you have been previously)
  • Ideally living & working in the UK (the content is UK-oriented, but many principles may also apply outside of the UK)

Description

I created this course to help IT professionals learn all there is to know about IT contracting based on more than 28 years experience as a successful IT contractor all over the UK, Europe, Asia & Australia.

So many IT professionals I know get stuck in their "permanent" jobs, either expecting or hoping things will improve, waiting for that non-existent pay rise, that elusive bonus, or that great opportunity.  The things we're hoping for often don't materialise and then you realise years have literally flown by.

I know, because I was exactly the same back in 1994.  I felt underpaid, undervalued, unhappy, restricted by the work I was forced to do, the lack of holidays, the lack of control, and I knew the company didn't care about me.  It all culminated in me taking them to court (you can hear why on the course!).

I created this content to help those of you that are maybe only a few steps behind me (in the contracting sense), so you can learn everything I know about contracting and about being a successful IT contractor.  You'll learn everything I've picked up along the way, the mistakes I've made, the highs and the lows, I've included it all, nothing is held back.

The course is professionally shot and live edited, with full professional sound facilities.  It's an interview style, fast-paced interactive course covering a lot of crucial content, where my colleague Theo asks all the questions you (as the viewer) might want to ask.  Theo is a former professional TV presenter who now runs his own video production company.

I truly believe that if you're interested in becoming an IT contractor then this course can help to change your life.  I've already helped many people transform their lives, providing them with more money, more freedom, more time and more confidence.

I look forward to seeing you on the inside!


David Gerrish

IT Contracting Academy

Winner: The Contracting Awards 2024 - Best Career Product, Service or Jobsite


** BONUS **

I have also included the AUDIO files (.m4a) for each of the modules, so you can download them to your devices and listen again and again, whenever and wherever you like.  Perfect for the commute to work, in the car, or down the gym.

Who this course is for:

  • IT Professionals (or any related niche)
  • Anyone interested in becoming an IT Contractor (or a Contractor in a related niche)
  • Anyone interested in transitioning to IT Contracting from Employment
  • IT Professionals who are unhappy with their permanent job who want to learn more about IT Contracting before they commit
  • IT Professionals who have been made redundant or are using outplacement services and want additional career options
  • IT Professionals who want to try Contracting in the future, but would like some additional support & knowledge

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