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There are 6 modules in this course
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.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Navigate Notion’s interface with ease
- Use basic and advanced blocks like to-do lists, toggles, buttons, and more
- Embed media and personalize your workspace to reflect your unique style
- Understand how to link pages, use synced blocks, and work smarter—not harder
Kristine will guide you step by step, showing you exactly how to set up your account, customize your pages, and integrate Notion into your daily routines. Whether you're managing tasks, taking notes, or creating aesthetic dashboards, you'll leave this course with a rock-solid foundation—and a Notion setup that feels like you.
Perfect for students, creatives, and productivity lovers alike. Let’s get organized (and have fun doing it)!
Instructor bio:
Kristine Sacdalan is a digital marketing and productivity expert with over 8 years of hands-on experience helping brands grow online. She has worked with a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to multi-million dollar companies, specializing in social media marketing, copywriting, and influencer marketing. Kristine is passionate about teaching practical skills that students can immediately apply to their projects, combining time-tested strategies with the latest digital trends.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, exploring new cities, and sharing her expertise on Instagram and TikTok.
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.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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4 videos•Total 10 minutes
Notion Class Trailer•2 minutes
Class Project•1 minute
Introduction to Notion•3 minutes
Setting up your Notion account•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Specialization Project Instructions•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz •30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Mastering Basic Content Blocks
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
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.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 19 minutes
Basic Blocks - Text•5 minutes
Basic Blocks - Page•6 minutes
Basic Blocks - To-do List•3 minutes
Basic Blocks - Headings•2 minutes
Basic Blocks - Table•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Lists, Toggles & Organizers
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
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.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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6 videos•Total 20 minutes
Basic Blocks - Lists•3 minutes
Basic Blocks - Toggle List•8 minutes
Basic Blocks - Quote•3 minutes
Basic Blocks - Divider•1 minute
Basic Blocks - Link to an existing page•3 minutes
Basic Blocks - Callout•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Advanced Block Features
Module 4•1 hour to complete
Module details
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.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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5 videos•Total 14 minutes
Advanced Blocks - Table of Contents•3 minutes
Advanced Blocks - Block Equation•1 minute
Advanced Blocks - Button•6 minutes
Advanced Blocks - Synced Blocks•1 minute
Advanced Blocks - Columns•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 4 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Navigation & Layout Tools
Module 5•1 hour to complete
Module details
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
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3 videos•Total 5 minutes
Advanced Blocks - Breadcrumb•2 minutes
Advanced Blocks - Toggle Heading•2 minutes
Advanced Blocks - Code-Mermaid•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 5 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Adding and Embedding Media
Module 6•2 hours to complete
Module details
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.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment1 peer review
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4 videos•Total 10 minutes
Media - Image•3 minutes
Media - Web Bookmark•1 minute
Media - Video•3 minutes
Media - Audio & File•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Module 6 Quiz•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Course Project•60 minutes
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Course 1 is very foundational and simple. I am glad it is a 3 part course as it helps to master the basics and implement them in the larger Notion picture.
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