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Preparing Your Technical Communication Portfolio

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“A portfolio isn’t just a collection of work, it’s proof of your impact. It shows how you think, what you’ve built, and the value you bring. This course is designed to help professionals stop underselling themselves and start owning their contributions.”

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Preparing Your Technical Communication Portfolio

RITx Course
CE-TCOM-3005

Build a professional portfolio that highlights your strengths, communicates your expertise, and positions your work for greater opportunity and visibility.

Online
6 Weeks
Mid Level

Course description

A well-designed portfolio can open doors, spark conversations, and distinguish professionals in competitive fields. This course guides learners through the planning and development of a dynamic technical communication portfolio that showcases their full range of skills, decision-making, and impact.

Through a strategic, step-by-step process, learners identify, refine, and present high-quality samples that reflect current industry expectations. Emphasis is placed on narrative framing, design principles, and audience relevance, helping learners shape their materials into a compelling, accessible asset.

Participants leave with a portfolio plan that aligns with their goals and presents their work with clarity and confidence. This course supports career progression, talent development, and employer-readiness by helping individuals translate their work into a visible, professional advantage. Whether preparing for new opportunities or supporting internal advancement, this course delivers a framework for showcasing technical communication excellence.

Course outcomes

  • Design an effective portfolio
    Create a portfolio structure that communicates professional identity, clarity, and expertise.
  • Select strategic work samples
    Identify and refine writing and design samples that align with goals and demonstrate value.
  • Choose and use the right tools
    Evaluate digital platforms and technologies for ease of use, accessibility, and professional presentation.
  • Craft supporting narratives
    Provide context that communicates the thinking and impact behind each sample.
  • Apply design and usability standards
    Incorporate best practices in layout, flow, and visual hierarchy to support user experience.
  • Develop a presentation-ready plan
    Build a complete portfolio blueprint including content, structure, and design roadmap.

The learning experience

This course is ideal for current or emerging technical communicators ready to translate their experience into a compelling professional portfolio. No prior portfolio experience is required, but learners should bring draft or completed samples. Participants will work through portfolio strategy, storytelling, and structure, supported by peer feedback and expert guidance. Flexible scheduling supports working professionals, and all activities build toward a practical, presentation-ready portfolio plan.

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Why this course matters
Employer Demand
Employer Demand
This demand score is based on real-time job posting data from Lightcast. It reflects employer demand for the skills taught in this course, drawn from millions of job listings across industries and regions.
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Skills taught in this course
Technical Communication
Electronic Portfolio
Audience Analysis
Information Architecture
Information Design
Project Planning
Top job titles using these skills
Job Titles
These top job titles and salary ranges are based on real-time job posting data from Lightcast. They reflect roles that commonly seek the skills taught in this course, drawn from millions of listings across industries and locations.
Technical Writer
$
89984
k
/yr
User Interface or User Experience (UI / UX) Designer
$
134016
k
/yr
Creative Director
$
137088
k
/yr
Curriculum and Instructional Designer / Developer
$
80256
k
/yr
Web Designer
$
67456
k
/yr
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Upon successful completion, you’ll earn a digital badge from RIT Certified via Credly. It’s shareable, verifiable, and showcases your skills to employers on LinkedIn, resumes, and more.

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Preparing Your Technical Communication Portfolio
CE-TCOM-3005
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25FA6.001
Online
Drop request deadline
Oct 7, 2025
$
695.00

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Insight

“A portfolio isn’t just a collection of work, it’s proof of your impact. It shows how you think, what you’ve built, and the value you bring. This course is designed to help professionals stop underselling themselves and start owning their contributions.”

Ben Woelk
Course Developer

Value

“I believe every communicator should have a portfolio that opens doors and makes a statement. This course empowers learners to present their skills with confidence and credibility, turning their experience into opportunity.”

Flexible. Applied. Built for business.

Exploring this for your team, not just yourself? You're in the right place. RIT Certified courses and certificates deliver high-impact ROI whether used off the shelf or tailored with our team to align with your workforce strategy. Each offering builds in-demand skills that help teams grow, retain talent, and stay ahead in a world of constant change. We don’t just deliver training. We help you plan for what’s next.

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