Your story.
How will you bring it to life in your portfolio?
Everyone has their own set of challenges to build a portfolio. It’s easy to feel lost, to keep putting it off. That’s where the Apple Developer Academy comes in. We’ll help you turn your journey into something meaningful, and express your experience in a way that truly shines. Let’s begin and complete your story, together!
Portfolio,
Why is it so difficult?
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“I have nothing to write.”
No impressive specs? Feel like there’s nothing to write in your portfolio? No worries! Your journey is already filled with meaningful moments and stories worth telling. As you move through each step of the challenge, you’ll rediscover experiences you’ve overlooked and turn them into content that truly shines.
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“I don’t know how to structure it.”
You have a story to tell, but not sure how to organize or present it? Let’s build it together, from structure to design. The Portfolio Kit from the Apple Developer Academy guides you step by step through the most effective flow and composition. Also, if design feels overwhelming, don’t worry. With Apple’s design guide—using just the recommended fonts and colors—you can create a portfolio that looks clean, polished, and professional.
From portfolio creation to one-on-one feedback.
Questions?
Answers.
Mission complete,
Portfolio complete.
Follow each step to complete your own portfolio. 🐾
No specs? That’s okay. Feeling lost about where to begin your portfolio? Through a series of structured missions, you’ll turn your journey into a story that truly means something. Step by step, your journey becomes your story, and your story becomes your portfolio.
Inspiration grows when it’s shared.
Join group sessions by role and goal to exchange inspiration. 🙋♀️🙋♂️🙋
Experience — a lot or a little — doesn’t matter. Sometimes, you just need a fresh perspective you can’t find alone. With peers who share the same questions, you’ll explore how to turn your experiences into strengths. As you exchange ideas and inspire one another, your portfolio grows richer with every connection.
One on One.
Advice focused entirely on you.
Enhance your portfolio with 1:1 feedback from industry experts. 🧚
The same experience can tell a completely different story, depending on how you express it. With honest and thoughtful feedback from industry experts, you’ll build a portfolio that truly reflects your authenticity and potential. With that confidence,
you’ll be ready for whatever comes next.
Questions?
Answers.
🫠 Feel lost creating their first portfolio
🥲 Have applied before but weren’t satisfied with the results
😤 Want to gain confidence in their portfolio
🤓 Hope to build a structured portfolio in just one week
😎 Want to refine their work with feedback from industry experts
Your journey to a portfolio
Challenge Preview
STEP 1.
Register
STEP 2.
Join the 1-week Portfolio Challenge.
STEP 3.
Receive one-on-one feedback from industry experts upon completion.
Challenge Overview
❶ Onboarding
We'll share special materials and useful tips prepared exclusively for your portfolio challenge.
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Portfolio Kit: access a complete set of guides and materials to help you build your portfolio.
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Kit Guide: learn how to make the most of your Portfolio Kit with step-by-step instructions.
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Recruiter Insights: hear practical portfolio tips from hiring managers with 5–10+ years of real-world experience.
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Team Missions Overview: preview how the challenge works and what kinds of tasks you’ll take on together.
❷ Challenge Participation
In each group chat, mentors from the industry will guide you through every mission step and guide, helping you complete the challenge.
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Step-by-step missions: build your portfolio, one task at a time.
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Group chat support: get real-time feedback and advice from industry mentors.
❸ Offboarding
Congratulations on completing the challenge! Let’s look back on your one-week journey and review your completed portfolio together.
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Reflect on the challenge: look back on the journey you’ve walked together and share what you’ve learned and achieved.
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Submit your final portfolio: upload your completed portfolio for review.
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One-on-one feedback: participants who submit their final work will receive guidance for personalized feedback from industry experts.
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Tips for your next journey: learn how to apply your portfolio in real-world opportunities and get advice for your next steps.
❹ One-on-One Feedback
Discover areas you might have missed through feedback, and make it shine even brighter.
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Personalized feedback: industry experts will review your portfolio and share concise advice in about 80 words.
Challenge Schedule
*One season per person. Duplicate entries will be reassigned.
CHALLENGE SEASON 1
CHALLENGE SEASON 1
CHALLENGE SEASON 1
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Registration: Oct 30 – Nov 6, 1:59 PM (KST)
*Registration is automatically confirmed upon submission.
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Challenge Access & Group Chat Invitation: Nov 10
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Challenge Period: Nov 12 – 18
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Onboarding Session: Nov 12, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (KST)
*Online, Zoom.
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Offboarding Session: Nov 18, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (KST)
*Online, Zoom.
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Portfolio Feedback: Until Nov 26
CHALLENGE SEASON 2
CHALLENGE SEASON 2
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Registration: Oct 30 – Nov 6, 1:59 PM (KST)
*Registration is automatically confirmed upon submission.
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Challenge Access & Group Chat Invitation: Nov 18
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Challenge Period: Nov 19 – 25
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Onboarding Session: Nov 19, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (KST)
*Online, Zoom.
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Offboarding Session: Nov 25, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (KST)
*Online, Zoom.
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Portfolio Feedback: Until Dec 5
Questions?
Answers.
Q. Can anyone join the Portfolio Challenge?
A. Anyone interested in building or improving a portfolio can join, regardless of age, background, or experience.
Q. Is there a participation fee?
A. No, the challenge is completely free to join.
Q. How should I submit my portfolio to receive feedback?
A. More information will be shared via email once the registration period ends.
Q. How is the portfolio feedback provided?
A. Feedback is given in text format (approx. 80 words) to participants who submit their final portfolios by the deadline.
Q. Will my portfolio be used for other purposes?
A. Your porftolio will be used for feedback purposes only.