Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

How does lifetime access sound? In addition to that, you'll become a LIFETIME FINXTER PREMIUM MEMBER! With this, you can download unlimited certificates on the Finxter app.

What if I am unhappy with the course?

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 60 days, and we will give you a full refund.

How do I get my Finxter.com Python certificate?

By subscribing to this course, you automatically become a premium member on the Finxter app. Being a Finxter premium member, you can download your certificate at https://app.finxter.com/certificate/. Use the Python certificate to apply for your dream job!

When should I start selling my Python skills? And why should anyone buy them? There will always be much better coders out there.

The 10% of the Python freelancers with the lowest wage still earn between $10-$30 per hour in the US. The national average income of Python freelancers is $51 per hour. So the statistically sound way of becoming a well-paid freelancer is to start earning money NOW - regardless of your current skill level. Then, you steadily increase your hourly rate using the strategies proposed in this course. No matter your skill level, you will still be valuable to many clients.

I am shy, and I don't like to communicate with clients. Is freelancing still for me?

As a young adult just leaving the university, I was timid myself. I was terrified of charging even the minimum wage for my work. I had to force myself to take new opportunities. But each time I overcame my shyness, a small piece of it died forever. If you take the step-by-step approach outlined in the course, you will one day love to communicate with clients and be proud of what you have accomplished.

I don't like talking on the phone or via Skype. Is this required as a Python freelancer?

No. Most jobs require only email or message communication. But don't worry, you will learn all the communication skills on the way if you follow the formula presented in this course.

What if I don't have time to work even more as a freelancer?

What is work for you? Is it a duty that competes with your free time? It doesn't have to be this way. Elon Musk "works" 80 hours per week - but it doesn't feel like "work" to him. It is what he loves to do. He doesn't NEED to work 80 hours; he CHOOSES to do so. This is what will happen to you if you create your own little freelancing business. The constant positive reinforcements from your clients and your additional stream of income will keep you pushing forward - even if you THINK you don't have time to "work" even more. This course comes with an individual training plan that allows you to set your own pace.

I am too lazy to learn Python. Will this course help me to stop procrastinating?

This course comes with a free bonus training plan that gives you a detailed daily checklist of tasks you need to do to push yourself forward. It's a proven training plan tested by many students before you. They have successfully started their Python freelancing adventure, and as a course member, you will become successful, too.

Isn't Python freelancing a lonely job?

No. You will have more time for your family and friends. If your course goal is to become a part-time freelancer, you will get to know more interesting people and the ones you've already met. As a premium member, you will get access to the Python Mastermind Discord group, where you can connect with other ambitious Python students who've taken the course. Networking is king.

I am happy with my day job, so why should I join this program?

Great that you are happy with your day job! So was I. But I still decided to start selling my Python skills online (on the side) to enrich my income. It made my income more robust and diversified and has allowed me to take better care of my wife and two kids. This program improves your value to the marketplace, which is useful even if you stay an employee.

Is it complicated to file taxes as a Python freelancer?

It depends where you live, but it's pretty easy in most countries. Especially if you start as a Python freelancer on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr: the recommended starting point for most students of this course.

Do I have to tell my boss when I become a Python freelancer?

I know this is a big issue for many students. They don't want to tell their bosses that they earn an additional stream of income. If this is an issue for you, take the course anyway, and confront your fears IMMEDIATELY (before it is too late). It's your life, and you need to take control - or nothing good will happen to you.

My colleagues think I'm crazy dreaming of being my own boss. Are they right?

I think you would be crazy if you didn't dream about becoming your own boss. It's so rewarding to be in control of your choices, your freedom, and your life. Only if you truly identify with what you are creating every day, will you start loving your work again. That's what this course is all about.

Is the course supposed to take me from beginner to an intermediate freelancer level? If so, how? I guess there are videos, a lot of tutorials and exercises. Am I right?

Yes. We have plenty of Python videos and business videos in the course. You can also study real projects from real Upwork freelancers (who I hired to explain their projects). Furthermore, you'll have access to all courses at the Finxter Computer Science Academy as a lifetime premium member (free bonus of the course). So, you'll have Python course videos, mini-courses, puzzles, exercises, and other premium tutorials.

Considering my beginner level right now, I find it difficult to believe people will pay me 20$ per hour.

Many Finxters have started with this exact number. There are no guarantees - only statistics. One of my course students now earns $50 per hour after 4-6 months. An average Python freelancer makes more than $51 per hour. You need to perform all action steps in the course, however. It's as much about business and persistence as it is about Python.

Will I be able to compete against coders from China, Korea, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, who know a lot but charge very little?

It's true that there are inexpensive coders in Pakistan, but many clients shy away from hiring those because the quality is not generally good (oftentimes, it's not). As I said, the average Python freelancer in the US earns $51 per hour. Coding is a high-value task, and there's more demand for quality coders than there's supply. A great strategy is to always overdeliver to your clients, be friendly and communicate quickly, and adhere to the deadlines. This will build your reputation on freelancing platforms. Your goal is to increase the demand for your services -- this will lead to increased hourly rates over time.

Will I get email support If I get stuck during the course?

I try to help my premium members and course members - I'm committed to perfecting this course and bring real results to my students! The flat course fee doesn't involve one-on-one coaching and in-depth project tips, however.

How does the guarantee work? If I am not able to get 20$ /hour gigs besides yours, will I be able to ask for a refund?

You have a 60-day refund period. If you completed all the action steps in the course and you don't find clients for $20 per hour, you can get another 30-days refund. But I only seldomly get refund requests.

You say that the course's focus is not only on Python but also on business, freelancing tips, and other practical things that belong to a well-rounded skill set of a software developer in the wild. Can you please explain a bit more of what do you mean here? Is the course not only about Python?

Yeah, the course is about Python as much as it is about business. It's about creating your own thriving coding business (using Python). I'll guide you through all the content in the course - just scroll up until you reach the part "Video Walkthrough".

I would like to know if this course is a 'guided course'. I mean, I would like to know if this course is a structured course with lessons and a clear path to follow like a regular structured online course.

Yeah, the course is a guided course to some extent (it has action steps and everything and some order). But it also requires you to take action on a freelancing platform and implement the action steps regularly until success comes your way. ;)

I would like to make a living by becoming a Python freelancer and working from any part of the world. I would love to work from home. I would like not to work too much (more than 6 hours per day). I want to earn money, to be honest. I am 25, still living with my parents, and I think it is time to move out. I am not an ambitious person. I would be happy with earning as little as $1500 per month - although making way more would be fantastic and a huge bonus. What do you say?

Great to hear that you're still very young - if you can spend six hours per day working on your Python freelancing business, the sky's the limit. I'd guess that within less than a year, you can achieve 1500€ per month. If you do it 2-4 years (six hours per day), you've got a great shot at six figures (because the average income of a Python coder is $110,021).

The course website writes: "Earn $100/day in three months (doing what you love)." Is this claim realizable? I would love to earn $100 per day in just three months.

The claim is realizable - many students did it. But you need to push every day and follow the outlined steps. If you don't do this, you won't reach it. Your success is a function of your willingness to persist in its attainment.

I watched the video in which Adam says he earns $5000 in the fourth month after the beginning of the course. This is amazing! I'd guess this is not normal at all but an extraordinary result, but I would like to know If I am right. Is it possible to earn $5000 in just four months?

Yeah, it's not only possible but average to earn that kind of money as a Python freelancer. There have been ups and downs for Adam (but now he's still working as a freelancer) -- Adam is an exceptional freelancer, willing to work hard, gives more value than he takes in payment. Clients love him.

In the last email, I said I was not ambitious and that I would be happy with 1500€ per month. On second thought, I would like to think and dream big and 2000€ per month would be the minimum I want to earn. Do you think I would be able to achieve this level of income within less than a year?

Yeah, you can achieve this for sure. I have tripled my income in a year being self-employed. But again: you should not focus on the money. Focus on the value! Money is nothing but a value voucher that you get from people who want your value more than they want their value vouchers. If you focus too much on money, you miss the point: offer more value.

Considering that we live in - the wonderful and amazing - Europe, that we use € and not dollars and that Upwork is going to get their cut of 25% for each job, the guaranteed 20$/hour gig is only 14,80€ before taxes. Is there a possibility to earn 20€ at the very beginning?

I believe that you need to be willing to work for free in the beginning. Of course, you will still earn money. But you should spend a lot of time and effort building your client base. That's far more important than a few dollars here and there. With a stable client base of clients who know, like, and trust you, you can charge premium prices later. Think of it as an investment in your future business success.

It's applicable, but as in every business, you cannot start by demanding lots of money for low value. If you can give lots of value, you can trade time against money and earn enough money in little time. But that's only possible if you've reached this point and your skills have improved.

The course is no silver bullet (that doesn't exist). Success requires your focused and persistent effort in creating more value than you take in payment. Over time, you'll reach income levels you have never dreamed of. But only if you keep pushing through the resistances.

Is the course self-paced?

Yes, it's an online video course. You choose your own pace. By buying the course, you've not only lifetime access to all course lessons, but you're also a lifetime Finxter Premium Member with free access to many follow-up resources and Python courses at the Finxter Computer Science Academy.

I'm a 40-year old newcomer. I don't have any experience in programming? How high are my chances of success?

I understand your fears and doubts - most coders I know have inferiority complexes. They think they're not good enough to sell their services for a lot of money. I solve the problem by merely trying to give as much value as I can. This builds confidence, and it's a simple formula for success. You've full control over it, and you don't need to think in a restrictive mindset of limiting resources and competition. Just give more value than you take in payment, and you'll be successful. You can already provide a lot of value -- even as a complete beginner. Each course member will get their first freelancing gig for Finxter, and you will realize that you already have a lot of value to give by completing this easy gig.

I love to learn, and I really want to take the course and learn new things. Can I learn new things with this course?

Haha, yes - you'll learn a lot of new things that are very valuable for you, no matter your current skill level. Many former course students now work as successful freelancers on Upwork, Fiverr, and co. They earn their living by coding from home. You can do this yourself -- if you're focused, dedicated, and follow the course's action steps. You're the captain of your own ship, and if you'll steer it towards your own thriving coding business, you'll arrive there sooner.

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