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give your portfolio a workout

Portfolio Gym for all designers

As a designer, your portfolio is probably one of the most valuable assets you have and therefore it is extremely important to keep it in good shape. The gym is open to all members in whatever category and at whatever stage in their career.

Experienced Members and Fellows of CSD undertake one-to-one personal training to help you look after your portfolio and keep it in good health and fit for purpose.

A regular workout with your own personal CSD trainer will ensure that your portfolio is fit for the most stringent job applications and presentations or even for that all important CSD membership assessment or upgrade.

Your trainer will give your portfolio a thorough workout, deliver a verdict and make helpful suggestions as to any improvements needed.

Following the workout, you will receive a short report confirming any action required and a recommended date for a follow-up visit or you may get a clean bill of health.

The Portfolio Gym, open to all designers, operates around the UK and is normally conducted at the trainers own studio. As always CSD members benefit from a substantial discount.

CSD also offers those who attend the Portfolio Gym a £25 Training Voucher to redeem against any CSD delivered CPD module, ensuring that you can really progress with improving your portfolio and career development at the same time.

A 45 minute work out costs just £50.

CSD members benefit from a reduced rate of £35.

To arrange a workout, please contact CSD.

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