Work & Development · Communication & Career Practice

Show Your Work: Portfolio and Career Skills

Show what you can do with honest work samples and clear explanations.

Level: Beginner
Lessons: 9 lessons in 3 modules
Estimated study: About 12 hours
Format: Online, self-paced

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Before you start

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Digital Confidence for Work

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About this course

Collect work samples that support your skills. Explain one project, write a truthful resume, and practice introductions, updates, feedback, and project conversations. Compare an opportunity with the evidence you have, then prepare an application draft and a learning plan. Public sharing and sending an application are optional.

What you will be able to do

Present a project or work sample with an honest account of your contribution.
Adapt a resume and introduction to a specific opportunity.
Practice explaining a decision, receiving feedback and planning your next learning step.

Course outline

Choose work samples, explain the task, and show exactly what you contributed.

Build an Evidence Inventory1 h 20 minFree preview
Write a Case Study Someone Can Inspect1 h 20 min
Create a Truthful Skills-Based Resume1 h 20 min

Write a clear introduction, progress update, and request for feedback.

Write an Introduction with a Clear Purpose1 h 20 min
Report Progress and Raise a Blocker1 h 20 min
Request Feedback and Document a Revision1 h 20 min

Practice explaining a project and prepare an honest application for a suitable opportunity.

Practice a Project Conversation1 h 20 min
Evaluate an Opportunity and Track an Application1 h 20 min
Review a Setback and Deliver Your Evidence Pack1 h 20 min

Related assessed programs

This course belongs to the following optional programs. Each has its own required course bundle, evidence review and separate fee. Each program page shows its approved fee and current registration status.