Getting Started
AI TrainingGetting Started with AI Training
AI training is a flexible sidegig that involves completing microtasks to help improve artificial intelligence systems. This guide will walk you through the process from signup to earning your first payment.
Step-by-Step Process
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Choose your first platform
For beginners, I recommend starting with Clickworker to access UHRS. It has the lowest barrier to entry and most immediate work availability.
Clickworker Official SiteTimeframe: 1 day for initial signup
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Complete account setup and verification
Fill out your profile completely, including demographic information, education, and skills. Submit required identity verification (usually ID and sometimes a selfie).
Timeframe: 1-3 days for verification approval
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Set up payment methods
Connect your PayPal account (most platforms use this) or Payoneer as an alternative. Some platforms offer direct bank deposits but typically with higher minimum thresholds.
Timeframe: 10-15 minutes
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Complete platform assessments
Take the basic qualification tests (English assessment, UHRS assessment). These evaluate your language skills and basic task abilities.
Timeframe: 30-60 minutes
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Access the task marketplace
For Clickworker, after passing assessments, you'll gain access to UHRS where the majority of tasks are located. Look for the "UHRS" link in your dashboard.
Timeframe: Usually within 24 hours after passing assessments
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Qualify for specific task types
Browse available "HitApps" (task groups) and take qualification tests for those that interest you. Each task type requires passing its own qualification test.
Focus on tasks labeled as:
- Search relevance evaluation
- Simple image tagging
- Basic content categorization
Timeframe: 1-2 hours to qualify for your first 5-10 task types
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Complete your first tasks
Start with simple tasks that have clear instructions. Read guidelines thoroughly before beginning. Work slowly at first to maintain high accuracy.
Quality scores are critical! Aim for 80%+ accuracy from the start.Timeframe: Your first earning day can be the same day you gain UHRS access
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Track your earnings and expand
Monitor your earnings in the platform dashboard. Once comfortable with one platform (typically after 1-2 weeks), sign up for additional platforms:
Timeframe: First payment typically processed in 2-3 weeks
Your First Week Action Plan
| Day | Morning (1 hour) | Evening (1 hour) |
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| Day 1 | Complete Clickworker signup and assessments | Set up payment methods and verify account |
| Day 2 | Access UHRS and qualify for 3-5 task types | Complete 30 minutes of your highest-paying qualified task |
| Day 3 | Qualify for 3-5 more task types, focus on variety | Work on tasks for 45 minutes, tracking your per-hour earnings |
| Day 4 | Sign up for Toloka (fastest second platform approval) | Continue UHRS tasks, focusing on those with 90%+ quality scores |
| Day 5 | Complete Toloka onboarding and qualification tasks | Work on highest-paying tasks across both platforms |
| Day 6-7 | Sign up for Appen and Scale AI (longer approval times) | Create a spreadsheet to track your earnings per hour by task type |
Pro Tips for Beginners
- Join the r/UHRSwork and r/WorkOnline subreddits for community support
- Install the Chrome browser - it's required by most platforms
- Work during US business hours (9am-5pm EST) when possible - task availability is highest
- Create a dedicated workspace to minimize distractions
- Aim to qualify for at least 20 different task types in your first two weeks
Official Guides
Community Resources
Important Note on Earnings Expectations
As a beginner, expect to earn $3-5 per hour during your first few weeks. As you gain experience, qualify for more tasks, and improve your efficiency, this can increase to $8-12 per hour within 1-2 months. Patience and persistence are key!