StretchLearn Course

Build a Portfolio That Gets You Hired and Hired Again

Turn your design work into case studies, a live site, and pitch decks that win the projects you actually want.

Beginner9 hr 15 minSelf PacedRegistered

Course Overview

What this course is designed to develop

Learn the exact structure hiring managers and clients look for in a design portfolio, from selecting your strongest 3-5 projects to writing case studies that prove impact. You will build a live portfolio on Webflow, Cargo, or a simple template, then assemble a client-facing deck and rehearse the pitch. Every module ends with a tangible artifact you can ship.

Learning Outcomes

What the learner should be able to understand, build, or execute.

01

Curate a focused portfolio of 3-5 projects matched to the work you want to win

02

Write case studies using a problem-process-outcome structure with measurable results

03

Build and launch a portfolio site on Webflow, Cargo, Squarespace, or Behance

04

Design a client-facing pitch deck that frames work as a business solution

05

Deliver a confident portfolio walkthrough and handle common interview questions

06

Maintain and update the portfolio as a living asset tied to career goals

Curriculum Preview

Inside the curriculum: a structured path from fundamentals to execution.

Preview the course structure, see how the modules build on one another, and understand the path this program is designed to take you through.

Module 1

Module 1: Curating Work That Wins the Right Clients

Decide what the portfolio is for, then ruthlessly select the projects that move you toward that goal. Quality and fit beat quantity every time.

3 lessons
Portfolio Strategy: Start With the Job You WantContent · 45 min
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Selecting Your 3-5 Strongest ProjectsContent · 45 min
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Filling Gaps With Self-Initiated ProjectsContent · 45 min
LMS Access
Module 2

Module 2: Writing Case Studies That Prove Impact

Transform finished work into stories that show your thinking, your decisions, and the results. This is where most portfolios fall short and where you can win.

3 lessons
The Problem-Process-Outcome StructureContent · 50 min
LMS Access
Quantifying Results and Showing ProcessContent · 50 min
LMS Access
Mockups, Visuals, and Honest PresentationContent · 45 min
LMS Access
Module 3

Module 3: Building and Launching Your Portfolio Site

Choose the right platform, structure the site for fast scanning, and ship something live. A launched simple site beats a perfect site that never goes public.

3 lessons
Choosing the Right Platform for YouContent · 45 min
LMS Access
Site Structure, Navigation, and the About PageContent · 50 min
LMS Access
Performance, Mobile, and Going LiveContent · 45 min
LMS Access
Module 4

Module 4: Pitching and Presenting Your Work With Confidence

Turn the portfolio into a persuasive client deck and a strong live walkthrough. Presentation often decides the job as much as the work itself.

3 lessons
Building a Client-Facing Pitch DeckContent · 50 min
LMS Access
Delivering the Walkthrough and Telling the StoryContent · 45 min
LMS Access
Keeping the Portfolio Alive and Getting FeedbackContent · 40 min
LMS Access

Built for Application

A complete learning path, not a one-off inspiration hit.

This program is designed around progression: focused lessons, structured modules, applied resources, assessments, and a course rhythm that turns information into usable capability.

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