Professional Digital Presence & Applications
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Stand out to employers online — LinkedIn, a simple portfolio site, and a system for tracking applications.
Level: beginner · Ideal for: Adults returning to work or changing careers
8-week in-person programme at Hanwell Community Centre, Westcott Crescent, London W7 1PD · 8 sessions · Europe/London timezone
What you will achieve
Align LinkedIn and CV so recruiters see a consistent professional story.
Build and publish a simple accessible portfolio page without a framework.
Apply GDPR-friendly contact patterns and privacy basics to your site.
Track applications and follow-ups with a repeatable system.
Leave with a live portfolio URL and peer-reviewed application materials.
What we cover
Professional identity online
LinkedIn headline, summary, and experience
Privacy settings and recruiter visibility
Consistent branding across platforms
Portfolio craft
Semantic HTML structure
Responsive CSS with flexbox and grid
Contact forms and accessibility basics
Applications workflow
When to send PDF vs portfolio links
Tracking submissions and follow-ups
Optional GitHub profile intro for technical-adjacent roles
Course structure
Week 1 — Online professional identity (Week 1 · 2 hours)
Audit and improve how you appear to employers.
LinkedIn vs CV — what recruiters scan first
Privacy settings and safe public sharing
Professional photo and banner basics
Deliverable: LinkedIn profile improvement plan.
Week 2 — CV ↔ LinkedIn alignment (Week 2 · 2 hours)
Tell one coherent story across platforms.
Headline and summary formulas that work
Experience bullets that match your CV
Skills, endorsements, and recommendations (intro)
Deliverable: Updated LinkedIn sections draft.
Week 3 — HTML portfolio structure (Week 3 · 2 hours)
Build the skeleton of a simple portfolio page.
Semantic tags: header, nav, main, section, footer
Projects, about, and contact sections
Accessible headings and alt text
Deliverable: Unstyled HTML portfolio wireframe.
Week 4 — CSS layout and mobile (Week 4 · 2 hours)
Make your portfolio readable on any device.
Typography, colour, and spacing systems
Flexbox for nav and card rows
Mobile-first breakpoints
Deliverable: Styled responsive portfolio layout.
Week 5 — Forms, privacy, and trust (Week 5 · 2 hours)
Add contact options employers trust.
Simple contact forms and validation
Privacy policy links and cookie basics
GDPR-friendly data handling on personal sites
Deliverable: Contact block with privacy note.
Week 6 — GitHub and technical profiles (Week 6 · 2 hours)
Optional branch for technical-adjacent roles.
When GitHub helps vs when it does not
Profile README and pinned projects (intro)
Non-coder alternatives: case studies as PDFs
Deliverable: Profile strategy one-pager.
Week 7 — Applying with a portfolio (Week 7 · 2 hours)
Use your site in real applications.
Portfolio links in CVs and cover letters
Tracking submissions in a spreadsheet
Follow-up templates and timing
Deliverable: Application tracker with portfolio links.
Week 8 — Capstone — publish and review (Week 8 · 2 hours)
Go live and get constructive peer feedback.
Deploy static site to free hosting
Peer review rubric: clarity, accessibility, contact
Interview demo: walking through your portfolio
Deliverable: Live portfolio URL + tracker.
Prerequisites
Comfortable using a browser and text editor — no prior coding required.
Willingness to share work-in-progress with peers for feedback.
Delivery
Eight weekly live sessions · 2 hours each · build your real portfolio as you learn.
Frameworks (React, WordPress themes) are out of scope — fundamentals first.
Funded and referral places may be available — contact NLCRC to enquire.
Full course details: https://nlcrc.co.uk/courses-back-to-work-digital-presence
Location: Hanwell Community Centre, Westcott Crescent, London W7 1PD
Bookings and enquiries: nlcrc.co.uk · 020 3393 0948
Level: beginner · Ideal for: Adults returning to work or changing careers
8-week in-person programme at Hanwell Community Centre, Westcott Crescent, London W7 1PD · 8 sessions · Europe/London timezone
What you will achieve
Align LinkedIn and CV so recruiters see a consistent professional story.
Build and publish a simple accessible portfolio page without a framework.
Apply GDPR-friendly contact patterns and privacy basics to your site.
Track applications and follow-ups with a repeatable system.
Leave with a live portfolio URL and peer-reviewed application materials.
What we cover
Professional identity online
LinkedIn headline, summary, and experience
Privacy settings and recruiter visibility
Consistent branding across platforms
Portfolio craft
Semantic HTML structure
Responsive CSS with flexbox and grid
Contact forms and accessibility basics
Applications workflow
When to send PDF vs portfolio links
Tracking submissions and follow-ups
Optional GitHub profile intro for technical-adjacent roles
Course structure
Week 1 — Online professional identity (Week 1 · 2 hours)
Audit and improve how you appear to employers.
LinkedIn vs CV — what recruiters scan first
Privacy settings and safe public sharing
Professional photo and banner basics
Deliverable: LinkedIn profile improvement plan.
Week 2 — CV ↔ LinkedIn alignment (Week 2 · 2 hours)
Tell one coherent story across platforms.
Headline and summary formulas that work
Experience bullets that match your CV
Skills, endorsements, and recommendations (intro)
Deliverable: Updated LinkedIn sections draft.
Week 3 — HTML portfolio structure (Week 3 · 2 hours)
Build the skeleton of a simple portfolio page.
Semantic tags: header, nav, main, section, footer
Projects, about, and contact sections
Accessible headings and alt text
Deliverable: Unstyled HTML portfolio wireframe.
Week 4 — CSS layout and mobile (Week 4 · 2 hours)
Make your portfolio readable on any device.
Typography, colour, and spacing systems
Flexbox for nav and card rows
Mobile-first breakpoints
Deliverable: Styled responsive portfolio layout.
Week 5 — Forms, privacy, and trust (Week 5 · 2 hours)
Add contact options employers trust.
Simple contact forms and validation
Privacy policy links and cookie basics
GDPR-friendly data handling on personal sites
Deliverable: Contact block with privacy note.
Week 6 — GitHub and technical profiles (Week 6 · 2 hours)
Optional branch for technical-adjacent roles.
When GitHub helps vs when it does not
Profile README and pinned projects (intro)
Non-coder alternatives: case studies as PDFs
Deliverable: Profile strategy one-pager.
Week 7 — Applying with a portfolio (Week 7 · 2 hours)
Use your site in real applications.
Portfolio links in CVs and cover letters
Tracking submissions in a spreadsheet
Follow-up templates and timing
Deliverable: Application tracker with portfolio links.
Week 8 — Capstone — publish and review (Week 8 · 2 hours)
Go live and get constructive peer feedback.
Deploy static site to free hosting
Peer review rubric: clarity, accessibility, contact
Interview demo: walking through your portfolio
Deliverable: Live portfolio URL + tracker.
Prerequisites
Comfortable using a browser and text editor — no prior coding required.
Willingness to share work-in-progress with peers for feedback.
Delivery
Eight weekly live sessions · 2 hours each · build your real portfolio as you learn.
Frameworks (React, WordPress themes) are out of scope — fundamentals first.
Funded and referral places may be available — contact NLCRC to enquire.
Full course details: https://nlcrc.co.uk/courses-back-to-work-digital-presence
Location: Hanwell Community Centre, Westcott Crescent, London W7 1PD
Bookings and enquiries: nlcrc.co.uk · 020 3393 0948
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