On the Importance of Learning Portfolios

01/06/25 • 6 min

Learning to Design: Course Design Made Easy with Sarah Wilson

Kick off the new year with Sarah as she dives into the must-have tool for every instructional designer: a learning portfolio. In this episode of Learning to Design with Sarah, discover why portfolios are game-changers for aspiring, developing, and professional instructional designers alike.

Join Sarah as she unpacks the essentials of what a learning portfolio is, why it matters, and how it can showcase your skills, expertise, and unique approach to learning design. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your ID journey, you'll learn actionable tips on creating a portfolio—even if you don’t have professional experience yet. Plus, Sarah shares her secrets on leveraging free tools like Articulate Rise 360 to build an impressive portfolio without breaking the bank.

Tune in to get inspired, stay ahead of the trends, and start building a dynamic, evolving portfolio that reflects your personal brand and career growth.
Click here to see my own portfolio as an example!

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Learning to Design: Course Design Made Easy with Sarah Wilson - On the Importance of Learning Portfolios

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Sarah00:00:01.881

Hi, welcome back to learning to design with Sarah, instructional design made easy.

Sarah00:00:08.471

Today, we're going to talk about why every instructional designer needs a learning portfolio.

Sarah00:00:17.846

Happy new year, instructional design friends,

Sarah00:00:21.687

it's January 2025, and I'm excited to kick off the year with an episode on a topi

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