The Portsmouth Award

What is the Portsmouth Award?

The Portsmouth Award is an online programme designed to help you reflect on skills you develop through extra-curricular activities, explore career options, and increase your confidence to apply for opportunities. The Award is open to all students studying at the University of Portsmouth. 

Sign-up for the Award programme by enrolling on the dedicated Moodle site here.

Once you complete the Award you will receive a digital certificate in recognition of your achievements.   

Why Complete the Award?

• Work through the programme at your own pace and seek further support from the Careers and Employability Service at any point.
• Gain confidence in presenting your value to employers. This will include increased clarity on the skills, strengths and values you can offer, and the relevance of your work experience. 
• Build confidence in how to research different sectors, employers and opportunities to consider the best fit for you. 
• Increase your understanding of what graduate employers are looking for through their recruitment processes and gain confidence in your ability to navigate those processes.