SanaFirst client in Week 3, after 6 months of silence
Live Wins
SanaFirst client in Week 3, after 6 months of silenceHamza$2,400/month, started with zero clientsFaridaReplaced her full salary in 90 daysOmarFirst $1,000 client landed in Week 4Zara$800/month working 4 hours a day from homeBilalQuit his 9-to-5 after landing 3 retainer clientsAisha$650 first project, landed within 10 days of joiningTariqFrom proposals ignored to 2 retainer clients in 5 weeksNadiaReplaced her office salary freelancing part-timeUsman$3,000/month in Month 4, agency modelRimshaFirst dollar earned online after years of tryingKamranLanded a UK client in Week 6, $1,800 projectSanaFirst client in Week 3, after 6 months of silenceHamza$2,400/month, started with zero clientsFaridaReplaced her full salary in 90 daysOmarFirst $1,000 client landed in Week 4Zara$800/month working 4 hours a day from homeBilalQuit his 9-to-5 after landing 3 retainer clientsAisha$650 first project, landed within 10 days of joiningTariqFrom proposals ignored to 2 retainer clients in 5 weeksNadiaReplaced her office salary freelancing part-timeUsman$3,000/month in Month 4, agency modelRimshaFirst dollar earned online after years of tryingKamranLanded a UK client in Week 6, $1,800 project
Not a course library. Not pre-recorded videos. A live, structured, accountability-driven program built around one outcome landing your first paying client.
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IS THIS FOR YOU?
This is for you if…
You have a skill writing, design, development, video, marketing but no idea how to turn it into paying clients.
You've sent proposals on Upwork and heard nothing back. Not even a rejection. Just silence.
You want to earn in dollars, work remotely, and stop depending on a local salary that barely covers the bills.
You're a student or fresh graduate with no portfolio, no testimonials, no idea where to begin.
You've tried other courses and still feel exactly where you started frustrated, stuck, questioning if it's possible.
You need live accountability not another video course you add to your library and never finish.
Not for you if…
You want results without work. No shortcuts. This is a 12-week commitment.
You have no skill and no plan to build one. We teach the system, not the skill.
You can't commit 5–7 hours per week. Half-effort produces zero results.
You want someone to do it for you. We coach. You execute.
Real screenshots. Real students. No actors, no stock photos just proof.
Your unfair advantage
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Fifteen modules. Twelve weeks. One outcome your first paying client.
12 Weeks of Live Sessions
Direct access to Raheem every week not a TA, not a pre-recorded video. You get the real thing, live.
Profile Audit & Optimisation
We tear down your Upwork profile and rebuild it to attract clients before you send a single proposal.
Proposal Masterclass
The word-for-word framework behind hundreds of winning proposals. Steal it, adapt it, land clients.
Niche & Positioning Strategy
Stop being a generalist no one remembers. We help you own a niche where you charge more and win more.
Private Cohort Community
200+ freelancers who are in the same grind. Share wins, get feedback, stay accountable daily.
Client Call Coaching
Most freelancers lose clients on the call not the proposal. We fix that. Script, rate talk, close.
Lifetime Access to Recordings
Every session archived forever. Come back 6 months later and the knowledge is still there, waiting.
Direct Mentorship
Submit your proposals, profile, or pitches and get brutal, honest feedback from Raheem himself.
Website Direction
We guide you on building a freelancer website that closes clients structure, copy, what to include.
Clutch Profile Setup
Most freelancers ignore Clutch. We show you how to set it up and use it to win higher-value clients.
CRM Setup
Track leads, follow-ups, and client pipelines like a pro. Never let a hot lead go cold again.
Contracts & Legal
Use contracts that protect you and signal professionalism. Includes templates you can deploy immediately.
Negotiation Training
How to push back, hold your rate, and walk away with more without losing the client.
LinkedIn Client Acquisition
Upwork isn't the only game. Learn LinkedIn outreach, Sales Navigator targeting, and cold email that gets replies not ignored.
Client Onboarding Systems
First impressions are revenue. Set up onboarding flows, automation, and tracking tools that make you look like an agency of ten.
The journey
YOUR 12-WEEK ROADMAP
12 weeks. Built around one outcome.
01Weeks 1–3
Foundation & Positioning
Week 1Niche & Positioning Strategy
Week 2Website Direction
Week 3Clutch Profile Setup
02Weeks 4–6
Profile & Multi-Channel Presence
Week 4Profile Audit & Optimisation
Week 5LinkedIn Client Acquisition
Week 6CRM Setup
03Weeks 7–9
Outreach, Proposals & Protection
Week 7Proposal Masterclass
Week 8Contracts & Legal
Week 9Negotiation Training
04Weeks 10–12
Sales, Calls & Operations
Week 10Client Call Coaching
Week 11Client Onboarding Systems
Week 12Direct Mentorship
All 12 weeks12 Weeks of Live SessionsPrivate Cohort CommunityLifetime Access to Recordings
Real students, real results
WHAT COHORT STUDENTS SAY
AISAR
Aisar Ali
Cohort
“
I recently completed the Cohort Premium by Raheem Dawar, and it was an eye-opening experience. Raheem's expertise provided me with invaluable insights and tricks to optimize my Upwork account effectively. Every lesson was packed with practical strategies that I could implement right away to enhance my profile and increase my chances of success on the platform. I highly recommend Cohort Premium to anyone looking to elevate their freelancing career on Upwork. Each sentence in the class felt like a treasure trove of knowledge, making it an incredibly worthwhile investment.
Before
Upwork profile getting no views or responses
After
Clear system to pitch, price, and close clients
Muhammad Obaida
Cohort
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I joined the Upwork Mastery class and my experience has been very good. There were a lot of things I was missing, and I've improved them significantly with the help of Cohort Premium. I haven't received any orders yet, but I'm very hopeful that I'll be able to get my first order with the help of Cohort Premium.
Before
Struggling to land even a first project
After
Skills positioned correctly for Upwork success
Muha
Cohort
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Raheem did a great job in Cohort Premium. I learned about many bottleneck issues that were unknown to me earlier. I've also become aware of small mistakes I wasn't considering before, and I'm working on fixing them. Thanks to him for doing an amazing job and for his aim to help people earn in dollars. I would definitely recommend his live sessions as well.
Before
No clients despite months of trying
After
Profile optimized, actively landing clients
MUHAMMAD
Muhammad Safdar
Cohort
“
Raheem Dawar's Cohort Premium is a must-attend for anyone serious about excelling on the Upwork platform. His expertise, practical insights, and engaging teaching style make it an invaluable resource for freelancers at any stage of their career. I highly recommend Cohort Premium to anyone looking to elevate their freelance business and achieve lasting success on Upwork.
Before
Struggling to land even a first project
After
Skills positioned correctly for Upwork success
MANAHIL
Manahil Saeed
Cohort
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I have completed the course. Everything was explained in detail and in the simplest way possible. I haven't fully optimized my profile yet, but I'm looking forward to getting help and assistance with it in the future.
Before
Struggling to land even a first project
After
Skills positioned correctly for Upwork success
AHMAD
Ahmad Rauf
Cohort
“
Raheem's Cohort Premium exceeded all my expectations! The comprehensive course not only provided invaluable insights into navigating the platform but also equipped me with practical strategies to stand out and succeed as a freelancer.
Before
Struggling to land even a first project
After
Skills positioned correctly for Upwork success
Usman Anwar Mirza
Cohort
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It's truly an honor to have completed the Cohort Premium with your heartfelt guidance. For nearly a year, I was looking for someone to guide me on this path. Finally, I found what I needed, and now I'm seeing my talent grow with rising ratings on Upwork. This is all because of you. I want to say that those with an influential mind and heart truly matter to humanity. May Allah bless you with even greater success, and thank you for continuing to guide us like this.
Before
Struggling to land even a first project
After
Achieved Top Rated status on Upwork
MUDASSAR
Mudassar Mustafai
Cohort
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Cohort Premium is amazing for both beginners and experienced students. I learned a lot from it and highly recommend it.
Before
Zero results from freelancing efforts
After
Ready to land first paying client
AWAIS
Awais Ahmed
Cohort
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It was a very detailed course about Upwork, and I've optimized my Upwork profile according to the Cohort Premium instructions. I'm hoping for the best.
Before
Struggling to land even a first project
After
Skills positioned correctly for Upwork success
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Raheem Dawar
Your Mentor
I WAS EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE.
I spent months sending proposals that went nowhere. No responses. No clients. Just silence, and the quiet fear that maybe I wasn’t cut out for this.
Then I figured out why it wasn’t working and built a system to fix it. Since then, 6000+ people from all over the world have used that same system to land their first client.