Freelancing & Remote Work Skills · Beginner level

Beginner level · Module 3: Work Ethics and Portfolio Development · Lesson 2 of 3

Building a Portfolio

Show your skills even before your first client.

In this lesson you will

  • Create relevant portfolio samples
  • Write short case notes

Key concepts

sample projectsrelevancecase notespermission

The lesson

Create samples that match the service you offer — self-initiated projects, volunteer work or redesigns, labelled honestly.

Add short case notes: the problem, what you did and the result.

Use client work only with permission.

Step by step

  1. Plan three samples.
  2. Create them.
  3. Write case notes.
  4. Publish them.

Practice activity

Create three portfolio samples.

Expected result: Three relevant, original samples with notes.

Check your understanding

  1. What should case notes include?

    Show answer

    The problem, what you did and the result.

  2. When can you show client work?

    Show answer

    With the client's permission.

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