✨ Module 7: Portfolio & Professional Website
Expected Release: Sunday, December 1, 2025
Expected Due Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST (Course End)
Status: 📝 DRAFT - Materials in Development
⚠️ Module Under Development
This module is currently being finalized and will be released on Sunday, December 1, 2025 after Module 6 completion.
🎯 Module Overview (Preview)
Module 7 is the capstone of this course, helping you synthesize your learning into a professional portfolio website. You’ll learn to:
- Create and deploy a professional GIS portfolio website using GitHub Pages
- Document technical projects with clear explanations and visuals
- Articulate your learning journey and technical growth
- Position yourself for GIS career opportunities
- Maintain an online presence showcasing geospatial competencies
Why This Matters: A professional portfolio demonstrates your skills to employers, sets you apart in the job market, and provides a platform to showcase the work you’ve done throughout this course. GitHub Pages hosting is free and widely recognized by technical employers.
📚 Planned Content
Videos (3-4)
Portfolio development, GitHub Pages, professional website design, project documentation, career positioning.
Activities (2+)
Portfolio peer review, course reflection and future goals.
Assignments (2)
- M7A1: Professional Portfolio Website (GitHub Pages)
- M7A2: Course Reflection & Learning Narrative
See detailed module status for complete component list.
🗓️ Timeline
| Date |
Milestone |
| Dec 1 |
Module 7 materials released |
| Dec 1-10 |
Work on portfolio and reflection |
| Dec 10 |
Course ends - All work due (11:59 PM) |
Note: Module 7 runs through the course end date. Plan accordingly!
💡 Preparing for Module 7
While you wait for Module 7 to launch, you can:
- Complete Modules 2-6 - these are the projects you’ll showcase in your portfolio
- Save screenshots of your best work throughout the course
- Document challenges and solutions as you go (useful for reflection)
- Explore GitHub Pages examples in the GIS community
- Start thinking about your career goals and how this course supports them
Portfolio Content Ideas:
- Best maps from Module 2 (QGIS)
- Python analysis projects from Module 3
- Database visualizations from Module 4
- Web maps from Module 5
- AI-enhanced workflows from Module 6
- Collaborative project work
✅ Portfolio Components (Preview)
Your portfolio will likely include:
- Home Page - Professional introduction and skills summary
- Project Showcase - 4-6 projects from course modules
- About Page - Your background, interests, and career goals
- Contact Information - Professional email and LinkedIn
- Course Reflection - Learning narrative and growth story
Specific requirements will be announced when module launches.
📞 Questions?
- Module 7 Questions: Post in Portfolio Q&A
- Release Date Questions: See course schedule in D2L
- Module Status: Check MODULE_STATUS.md for development progress