Creating Your Instructional Designer Portfolio

Instructional designers need to have a portfolio that demonstrates their skills and experience. This allows your prospective employer or clients have an idea how you design and develop courses. A good portfolio should include samples of instructional design work, as well as any other relevant projects such as research or development. It should also include any academic credentials, awards, or experience in related fields like teaching or graphic design. In this article, I am sharing with you the some of the tips to help you jumpstart your own instructional designer portfolio.

Tips in Creating Your Instructional Designer Portfolio

In the age of technology, professionals are turning to online portfolios that can be accessed from anywhere. Here are some tips for creating a portfolio that will stand out from the crowd.

– Include a variety of your work, not just one or two sample projects. This will allow potential employer or clients to see your range and abilities.

– Add a personal touch by including a bit about yourself. This could include relevant skills, your education, or even just where you’re located on the globe.

– Include links to all of your work so that people can get more information about what you do without having to search for it elsewhere.

– Give potential clients an incentive to contact you by including contact information in an easily accessible place on the page (e.g., email address).

Apart from these tips, it is also important to consider where to create your own portfolio. If you are interested in creating your own website, feel free to check out this article about Google Sites. Google Sites is a free website creation tool available for all Google Workspace users.