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The 'Portfolio Building' course is designed to help individuals create effective portfolios that showcase their skills and accomplishments, differentiating them from résumés. Participants will learn essential components of portfolio creation, identify their unique value, and tailor their portfolios for specific industries. The course includes hands-on exercises and covers various formats, key elements, and best practices for a successful portfolio.

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Portfolio Building Handout

The 'Portfolio Building' course is designed to help individuals create effective portfolios that showcase their skills and accomplishments, differentiating them from résumés. Participants will learn essential components of portfolio creation, identify their unique value, and tailor their portfolios for specific industries. The course includes hands-on exercises and covers various formats, key elements, and best practices for a successful portfolio.

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Title

Course Title Portfolio Building


Course Language English Hours 3 Hrs. Total

A well-crafted portfolio can open doors to exciting opportunities. Start building


yours today!

Description:

This course is designed to help individuals craft an outstanding portfolio that


effectively showcases their skills, accomplishments, and expertise. Whether
you're a creative professional, freelancer, or job seeker, building a compelling
portfolio can set you apart in a competitive market. Through hands-on exercises
and guided modules, participants will learn the essential elements of portfolio
creation, understand the differences between portfolios and résumés, and
discover how to tailor their portfolios for various industries.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1.⁠ ⁠Understand the purpose and importance of a professional portfolio.

2.⁠ ⁠Differentiate between a résumé and a portfolio to complement their career


goals.

3.⁠ ⁠Create a personalized portfolio that highlights their best work in a chosen
format.

4.⁠ ⁠Effectively use their portfolio to attract clients, employers, and collaborators.

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Module 1: Title
Content of the Session: Introduction to Portfolios
• Definition and purpose of portfolios 30 mins
• Types of portfolios and their applications (personal website, PDF, portfolio platforms)
• How portfolios differ from résumés

Module 2: Title
Content of the Session: Identifying Your Unique Value

• Recognizing your strengths, skills, and accomplishments 2 Hrs.


• Selecting your best work to showcase
• Understanding your target audience (clients, employers, or collaborators)

Module 3: Title
Content of the Session: Essential Portfolio Components

• Key elements: work samples, project descriptions, testimonials, and contact 30 mins
information
• Writing a compelling personal statement or bio
• Crafting engaging project narratives

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Portfolio Building: A Guide to Success

What is a Portfolio?
Share what portfolios mean to you.
A portfolio is a collection of your best work. It is a tool for displaying your skills,
expertise, and experience in your niche. It helps clients and employers
understand your capabilities and achievements.

Formats:

• Personal Website
• PDF Document
• Portfolio Platforms

Key Differences Between a Portfolio and a Resume

Resume: A summary of your education, work experience, and skills.


A résumé is a document created and used by a person to present their
background, skills, and accomplishments. Most employers request this
common style of documenting skills and credentials.

Portfolio: A detailed showcase of your work, emphasizing your creative and


technical abilities.

Essential Portfolio Components

1.⁠ ⁠Cover:

• Use a strong visual that represents your niche.


• Include your name and title prominently.

2.⁠ ⁠About:

• Introduce yourself and tell your story.


• Highlight your skills, experience, and unique value.
• Add a touch of personality to connect with viewers.

3.⁠ ⁠Education:
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• List relevant degrees, certifications, or training programs.

4.⁠ ⁠Skills:

• Highlight the core competencies that are relevant to your niche.

5.⁠ ⁠Work Experience:

• Mention past jobs related to your freelance skills.

6.⁠ ⁠Offered Services:

• Clearly outline the services you provide.


• Use keywords clients might search for.

7.⁠ ⁠Projects (Previous Work):

• Showcase your best work with high-quality visuals.


• Include case studies detailing project outcomes and impacts.

8.⁠ ⁠Achievements:

• Display awards, recognitions, or publications for credibility.

9.⁠ ⁠Testimonials:

• Include feedback from satisfied clients for social proof.

10.⁠ ⁠Call to Action and Contact Information:

• Make it easy for clients to contact you with clear details.

Checklist for a Successful Portfolio

• Targets your niche.


• Highlights your strongest work.
• Tells a compelling story.
• Clear value proposition.
• Easy contact information.
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• Strong call-to-action.
• Professional and clean design.
• High-quality visuals.
• Proofread everything.

Freelancing Portfolio Do’s and Don’ts

Do:

• Keep it relevant.
• Use high-quality visuals.
• Be professional and concise.
• Optimize for mobile.

Don’t:

• Include irrelevant information.


• Overwhelmed with excessive content.
• Use unprofessional language.
• Forget a call to action.

AI Tools for Portfolio Creation

Explore tools to enhance visuals, layout, and content creation.

Tools for Portfolio Design:


• Canva
• Slides go
• Gamma

Tools or content creation:


• Poe
• ChatGPT
• Gemini

Unique Selling Point (USP)

Definition: A specific feature or benefit that differentiates you from your


competitors.

Why it Matters:
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• Highlights what makes you unique.
• Attracts clients in a competitive market.

Crafting your Freelance USP Journey

1.⁠ ⁠Discover your strengths and passions.


2.⁠ ⁠Research your target market.
3.⁠ ⁠Write a one-sentence value proposition.
4.⁠ ⁠Incorporate your USP into your branding.

Crafting Your USP Statement

• Keeping it clear and concise


• Demonstrating your expertise and passion
• Addressing client needs and desires

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