Ready to build your dream workspace in Notion? Join instructor Kristine Sacdalan in this beginner-friendly course that walks you through the essential building blocks of Notion so you can start organizing your personal and professional life with confidence.
Notion for Beginners: Master the Core Features
Notion for Beginners: Master the Core Features
This course is part of Learn Notion for Client and Project Management Specialization
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July 2025
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This course is part of the Learn Notion for Client and Project Management Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course
Begin your Notion journey by setting up your personal account and exploring the platform’s core interface and functionality. This module introduces the course project and familiarizes you with the Notion workspace, preparing you to use Notion as a central hub for your personal or professional organization. You'll gain confidence navigating the app and understanding its building blocks.
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4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Learn how to use Notion's foundational blocks to build structured and useful pages. In this module, you’ll explore how to add and format essential elements like text, pages, to-do lists, headings, and tables. You’ll also discover how to select the right blocks for various types of content to improve clarity and usability across your workspaces.
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Organize your ideas with precision using Notion’s list-based and formatting tools. This module covers how to use lists, toggle lists, quotes, dividers, callouts, and page links to streamline your layout and enhance your page organization. You'll learn how to choose the best organizational block for different content types and goals.
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6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Enhance your Notion pages with interactive and dynamic features. This module walks you through advanced tools like synced blocks, buttons, tables of contents, and equations. You’ll also create multi-column layouts to better display content and improve workflow, taking your Notion skills to the next level.
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Design clean and intuitive Notion pages using smart layout and navigation tools. In this module, you’ll work with breadcrumbs, toggle headings, and the Code-Mermaid block to build technically expressive and easily navigable pages. These features help ensure your pages remain both functional and user-friendly as they grow.
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3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Create visually rich and engaging Notion pages by embedding media and uploading files. This final module teaches you how to integrate images, videos, audio, bookmarks, and documents directly into your workspace. You’ll apply all the skills you've developed to complete a multimedia course project that showcases your mastery of Notion.
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4 videos1 assignment1 peer review
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