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Training OS presents

Portfolio Day 2026: build a portfolio that wins work

Our free webinar for instructional designers, held May 20, 2026. Here are the agenda and the takeaways.

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/01Sizzle video

See what Portfolio Day is about.

What hiring teams look for, and how to make your work easy to judge.

Watch the Portfolio Day sizzle video

/02Polished quickly

Publish the essentials first.

Start small, then deepen the page as your proof grows.

  • A clear portfolio promise

    One sharp headline that makes your direction obvious.

  • One outcome-led case study

    Problem, process and result for one project.

  • NDA-safe proof

    Show client work without exposing confidential details.

  • Credibility signals

    Testimonials, credentials, badges and hosted demos.

/03Spread the word

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/04What attendees received

What attendees got.

  • Bragging rights

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    Attendees who created a profile that day qualified for the 2026 badge.

  • First 3 months free

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    Attendees who stayed to the end got a promo code for 3 months free on a paid plan.

  • Featured portfolios

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    Portfolios made that day could be featured on our homepage and social channels.

Agenda

Agenda

  1. 12:00 PM ETPortfolio Day opensFree virtual webinar, hosted by Training OS.
  2. Topic 1What hiring managers actually look for in instructional design portfolios
  3. Topic 2How to handle high-impact work locked behind NDAs
  4. Topic 3How to present experience as strategic, credible, and senior-level
  5. Close · 1:00 PM ETAttendee offerThe attendee promo code was shared at the end.

Speakers

Speakers

3 practitioners presented. Lineup available on request.

  • Speaker 1

    A professional development and enablement leader

  • Speaker 2

    A talent strategist

  • Speaker 3

    A learning technology leader

FAQ

Questions people ask.

When did Portfolio Day happen?
Portfolio Day 2026 ran on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET as a free virtual webinar. Registration for the live session is closed.
Was the webinar recorded?
Yes. Registered attendees received replay details by email after the event. If you registered and cannot find the email, contact info@trainingos.com.
Can I still claim the first-3-months-free promo code?
The promo code was shared with attendees at the end of the live session. If you attended and have the code, contact info@trainingos.com to check whether it can still be applied.
What about the featured portfolios and the achievement badge?
Portfolios created by registered attendees on the event day were eligible for the homepage/social feature and the Portfolio Day 2026 achievement badge. Those windows have closed with the event.
Will there be another Portfolio Day?
Nothing is scheduled yet. Watch the Training OS events page and social channels for future announcements.
I missed it — where do I start with my portfolio?
Create a free Training OS profile and start with one strong project: a clear headline, one outcome-led case study, and a hosted demo. The guidance on this page still applies — and the recap and takeaways walk through the fixes to make first.

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