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How to Build Your Design Portfolio (edX)

Offered by Xccelerate,
How to Build Your Design Portfolio (edX)

Are you tired of average portfolios not getting you hired? This intense course creates a portfolio that unlocks your dream career. Industry experts guide you in developing targeted projects, strategic organization, flawless case studies and interview skills.

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Land your dream design role with a stunning portfolio that GETS YOU HIRED. This intensive course shows you exactly how to craft a portfolio showcasing your skills to maximize your career potential. Exclusive guidance from professional designers helps you determine what projects to feature based on your goals, organize content strategically, and develop compelling case studies. High-impact peer and instructor reviews refine your work. You'll also gain the interview skills needed to sell yourself with polished mock sessions. By the end, your portfolio will impress recruiters and make you stand out from other candidates. Don’t delay landing your ideal job - enroll now, and we'll have you job-ready in no time with the top-notch portfolio that gets you noticed!

Prerequisites:
Experience using Figma or any other wireframing tool. Basic design software skills in programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are a plus.
1-2 years experience completing personal or school projects to feature in your portfolio or Completing Course 1 - Fundamentals of UX Design & Practical UX Research and Course 2 - UI Design and Advanced UX Project.
Access to a computer and the internet to work on your portfolio
Commit 12 to 20 weekly hours for 4 weeks to dedicate to coursework, projects, and reviews.
An eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and improve your portfolio and professional skills

What you'll learn

  • Strategically select and format portfolio projects to accentuate your strengths and career goals within the current job market
  • Craft compelling case studies through professional writing that highlight your design process, challenges, and solutions in a way that excites recruiters
  • Organize your content purposefully using best practices like grid layouts, modular sections, and highlighting keywords for optimal recruiting visibility
  • Polish your public speaking skills through one-on-one mock interviews to learn how to pitch yourself, and your work to sell your qualifications to hiring managers
  • Incorporate invaluable feedback from instructors and the Xccelerate community into iterative portfolio drafts to produce a clean, visually appealing final product that boosts your career opportunities

Syllabus

Unit 1. Design Portfolio

Portfolio best practices

  • Principles and guidelines for a good portfolio
  • Good Portfolios examples

Portfolio production

  • Portfolio building platforms
  • Choosing the best platform for you
  • Portfolio Strategy
  • Portfolio Architecture

Portfolio reviews and final presentation

  • Portfolio deliverable
  • Practice interview skills with mock interviews
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