Handshake
A tasking account for evaluation, ranking, and quality-assurance work on AI outputs.
Platform overview
How we train and hire taskers
We train you for AI tasking, give you your own account to manage, and offer the opportunity to work full time with Annota.
Introduction
What is AI tasking?
AI tasking is the human work behind modern artificial intelligence. While models learn from vast amounts of data, they still depend on people to evaluate outputs, label content, rank responses, and provide the nuanced judgment that algorithms cannot replicate on their own.
AI taskers — also called annotators or trainers — review prompts and responses, assess quality and safety, and help shape how AI systems behave in the real world. This work is essential: without human feedback, models struggle to improve, remain accurate, or align with the standards companies and users expect.
Annota exists to train AI taskers and bring them onto our team. We teach the practical skills the work demands — then, when you're ready, we give you your own account to manage and a path to full-time work with us.
Curriculum
What you'll learn
A practical skill set covering the core tasks used in AI tasking workflows worldwide.
Prompt evaluation
Assess whether AI responses correctly address user prompts and meet defined quality standards.
Response ranking
Compare multiple AI outputs and rank them by accuracy, helpfulness, and relevance.
Data annotation
Label and categorize text, images, and other data to help train and refine AI models.
Image labeling
Identify objects, regions, and attributes in visual data with precision and consistency.
Safety evaluation
Flag harmful, biased, or inappropriate content to support responsible AI development.
Platform best practices
Learn workflows, guidelines, and professional habits used on real AI tasking platforms.
Training process
From training to your account
We train you step by step — then give you an account to manage and grow into full-time work with Annota.
1
Enroll
Create your account and begin the program at your own pace.
2
Learn through a simplified module
We have one simplified module that covers the core skills of AI tasking work.
3
Complete assessments
Demonstrate your abilities through evaluations that measure skill and consistency.
4
Start tasking with a mentor
Start tasking with a mentor to help you get started and grow your skills. This is the core training.
5
Work full time with your account
Work full time with your account when you're ready.
Before you start
Minimum working requirements
To work with Annota, you'll need the following in place.
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A phone or laptop
A reliable phone or laptop to complete AI tasking work.
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Stable internet
A consistent connection so you can work without interruptions.
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Minimum 6 hours of work per day
Our minimum daily threshold for active taskers on the platform.
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$5 training fee
A one-time fee to pay your personal mentor during training.
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An e-wallet to receive pay
PayPal, M-Pesa, Binance, or another supported e-wallet to receive your earnings.
Earnings
Our compensation model
Transparent pay based on the accounts you manage and the hours you work.
The accounts we provide
After training, taskers receive access to manage one of our platform accounts. We currently work with two account types — Handshake and Outliers — both used for real AI tasking work.
Outliers
A tasking account focused on data labeling, annotation, and structured AI training tasks.
How pay is calculated
Both Handshake and Outliers accounts average around $17 per hour in earnings. As a tasker, you receive 60% of that — approximately $10 per hour.
Account rate
$17/hr
Handshake & Outliers avg.
Your share
60%
≈ $10/hr to you
Tasker rate
~$10/hr
$17 × 60%
Minimum hours — what you can earn
Our minimum work threshold is 6 hours per day. At ~$10/hour, here's what that looks like:
6 hrs × $10/hr
≈ $60 per day
$60/day × 7 days
≈ $420 per week
Top-performing taskers
Our strongest taskers typically work around 10 hours per day. At the same ~$10/hour rate:
10 hrs × $10/hr
≈ $100 per day
$100/day × 7 days
≈ $700 per week
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about our training, your tasking account, and full-time work with Annota.
No prior AI experience is required. Our program is designed for beginners as well as those looking to formalize existing skills. You should be comfortable using a computer, reading and writing in English, and following detailed instructions.
Most learners complete the program in a few weeks, depending on how much time they dedicate each week. Learning is self-paced, so you can move faster or slower based on your schedule.
Our goal is to train you and give you an account to manage, with a clear path to full-time work with Annota. Full-time roles are offered to taskers who complete training and demonstrate strong performance — but timing depends on team needs and your progress.
When you complete paid AI tasking work through your Annota account, compensation is processed according to the payment method and schedule outlined for each project. Details are provided before you accept any work. Training itself is unpaid until you receive your account and begin tasking.
Yes. AI tasking work on our platform is designed to be done remotely. You can complete the program and most project work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and a suitable device.
Students, freelancers, remote workers, and anyone interested in AI are welcome. We train taskers from all backgrounds who want to manage their own account and grow into full-time work with Annota.
A laptop or desktop computer with a stable internet connection is recommended. Some tasks may require a modern web browser and the ability to view images or documents. Specific project requirements will be listed when opportunities become available.
Start Your Training Today
We'll train you for AI tasking, give you an account to manage, and help you grow into full-time work with Annota.