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What is a "Portfolio Website"?
What is a "Portfolio Website"?
A portfolio website is a website that showcases an individual's work and achievements in a specific field. In the case of engineering, a portfolio website can include examples of projects you have worked on, their technical skills, education, and work experience. For our purposes, the reason we have you create a portfolio website include:
This builds a "Digital Resume/Portfolio of Work" that you can utilize to professionally document & rapidly advance your career ahead of your peers
These formats will develop & enforce good presentation skills utilizing multiple forms of presentation media (written, auditory, & visual) simultaneously/collaboratively, and make the most effective presentations
This is the most effective way for us to view, assess, & grade your work to provide you with timely feedback and support
Beyond schoolwork, having a portfolio website is highly beneficial for your future goals and career for several reasons:
Visibly Demonstrating Skills and Expertise: A portfolio website provides a platform for engineers to showcase their technical skills, expertise, and accomplishments. It allows potential employers to see the types of projects they have worked on, the tools and technologies they have used, and their problem-solving abilities.
Building a Personal Brand: A portfolio website allows engineers to establish a personal brand and present themselves in a professional manner. It can help them differentiate themselves from other candidates and create a positive impression with potential employers.
Increasing Visibility and Reach: A portfolio website can help engineers reach a wider audience, including potential clients and collaborators. It provides an online presence that can be easily shared on social media, professional networks, and other platforms.
Continuous Learning and Improvement: A portfolio website can also serve as a platform for ongoing learning and improvement. Engineers can showcase their latest projects and skills, receive feedback and comments, and connect with other professionals in their field.
Portfolio Website Layout/Examples
Portfolio Website Layout/Examples
The format of your portfolio website is entirely up to you, but we recommend keeping things consistent and organized, and with every Checkpoint & Challenge we give encourage you to follow the recommendations given as to how to organize your course projects. We do recommend keeping the course-specific projects separately organized from all your other projects, but at the end of the day it's your call!
Below are a few examples of portfolio websites of engineers and individuals that have decent aspects to them, to maybe provide some inspiration on how to format your own.
CPTC Alumni Portfolio Website Examples:
CPTC Alumni Portfolio Website Examples:
Other Portfolio Websites Examples:
Other Portfolio Websites Examples:
Course Capstone Portfolios
Course Capstone Portfolios
At the end of each course, you will be required to put together a culminating portfolio piece that roughly captures the "highlight reel" of things you did & learned throughout that specific course.
This Course Capstone Portfolio piece will be made up of all the different visuals, descriptions, etc. that you put together throughout the course, so the more effort you put up-front into making each assignment look good, the better your end-of-course portfolio piece will look overall.
To get an idea of what this portfolio piece might look like, check out the videos below:
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