Learn how to create a professional portfolio website using a free template and discover why having an online portfolio helps you stand out in your field. Explore the importance of showcasing your work digitally, then follow step-by-step instructions to customize a portfolio template for your needs. The tutorial covers modifying portfolio content, installing necessary tools like Node.js and npm, and discusses alternative methods for creating portfolios. Additionally, learn about the University of Florida's distance PhD program in Microbiology & Cell Science as an example of how portfolios can support academic and professional advancement.

Syllabus

0:15 Why do I need a portfolio website?
1:41 A new distance PhD program from the University of Florida Microbiology
2:53 How to modify your portfolio
9:30 Alternative ways to make a portfolio