Complete guide to implementing and managing professional academic portfolios for your university
What is FolioQ?
FolioQ is an automated portfolio management system that transforms student academic work into professional portfolios with zero hosting costs and minimal maintenance requirements.
95% cost reduction compared to traditional systems. Zero hosting fees.
CSV upload creates all student environments automatically.
Students control their content using simple Markdown.
Industry-standard portfolios that impress employers.
Minimal Technical Requirements
FolioQ is designed to work with minimal technical infrastructure. Most universities can implement immediately without additional hardware or software.
Setup Timeline: 2-4 Weeks
Our team handles all technical setup. Universities focus on content planning and faculty training.
One-Click Portfolio Creation
Upload a simple CSV file and watch as professional portfolios are created automatically for all your students.
Student_ID,First_Name,Last_Name,Email,Program,Year
abc123,John,Smith,john.smith@university.edu,Data Science,2024
def456,Jane,Johnson,jane.johnson@university.edu,Computer Science,2024
ghi789,Mike,Wilson,mike.wilson@university.edu,Engineering,2024| Column | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student_ID | Required | Unique student identifier | abc123 |
| First_Name | Required | Student's first name | John |
| Last_Name | Required | Student's last name | Smith |
| Required | University email address | john.smith@university.edu | |
| Program | Optional | Academic program | Data Science |
| Year | Optional | Graduation year | 2024 |
System creates folder structure and basic files for each student
Professional HTML portfolios created with university branding
Students receive access credentials and getting-started guide
Portfolios go live immediately and are ready for content
Simpler Than Microsoft Word
Markdown is a simple formatting language that's easier to learn than Microsoft Word and creates consistently professional results.
Markdown:
# Main Title
## Section Header
### SubsectionResult:
Markdown:
**Bold text**
*Italic text*
`Code snippet`
[Link text](https://example.com)Result:
Markdown:
- Bullet point 1
- Bullet point 2
- Bullet point 3
1. Numbered item 1
2. Numbered item 2
3. Numbered item 3Result:
Problem: "Invalid CSV format" error
Solution:
Problem: Student cannot access their portfolio
Solution:
Problem: Changes not appearing on live portfolio
Solution:
Our support team is available to help with any issues not covered in this documentation.