Planning a Web Design Portfolio: Getting a Job

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Free Online Course: Planning a Web Design Portfolio: Getting a Job provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Planning a Web Design Portfolio: Getting a Job is taught by Lauren Bacon.

Overview
  • Learn how to get a job by gearing your web design portfolio toward prospective employers.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    1. Understanding Your Audience
    • Identifying what employers are looking for
    • Understanding the key to a great portfolio
    • Sweating the details
    2. Conveying Personality
    • Who are you?
    • Where do you want to go?
    • What your portfolio says about you
    • Personal vs. paid projects
    3. Expressing Your Design Thinking
    • Highlighting your problem-solving skills
    • Show your work
    • Polish isn't everything
    4. Demonstrating Range
    • Understanding why range matters
    • Selecting the right projects
    • Quality over quantity
    5. Conveying Depth of Experience
    • Assessing your skill level
    • Identify your roles
    • Highlighting key results
    • Understanding how to share credit
    6. Avoiding Pitfalls
    • Striking the right tone
    • Paying attention to the little details
    • Representing your full value
    Conclusion
    • Next steps