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Notion for Beginners: Master the Core Features

Notion for Beginners: Master the Core Features

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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6 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
3.9

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6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Learn Notion for Client and Project Management Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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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

4 videosTotal 10 minutes
  • Notion Class Trailer2 minutes
  • Class Project1 minute
  • Introduction to Notion3 minutes
  • Setting up your Notion account4 minutes
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Specialization Project Instructions10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Module 1 Quiz 30 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes
  • New Discussion Prompt10 minutes

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

5 videosTotal 19 minutes
  • Basic Blocks - Text5 minutes
  • Basic Blocks - Page6 minutes
  • Basic Blocks - To-do List3 minutes
  • Basic Blocks - Headings2 minutes
  • Basic Blocks - Table3 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Module 2 Quiz30 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes
  • New Discussion Prompt10 minutes

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

6 videosTotal 20 minutes
  • Basic Blocks - Lists3 minutes
  • Basic Blocks - Toggle List8 minutes
  • Basic Blocks - Quote3 minutes
  • Basic Blocks - Divider1 minute
  • Basic Blocks - Link to an existing page3 minutes
  • Basic Blocks - Callout2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Module 3 Quiz30 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes
  • New Discussion Prompt10 minutes

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

5 videosTotal 14 minutes
  • Advanced Blocks - Table of Contents3 minutes
  • Advanced Blocks - Block Equation1 minute
  • Advanced Blocks - Button6 minutes
  • Advanced Blocks - Synced Blocks1 minute
  • Advanced Blocks - Columns4 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Module 4 Quiz30 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes
  • New Discussion Prompt10 minutes

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.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 5 minutes
  • Advanced Blocks - Breadcrumb2 minutes
  • Advanced Blocks - Toggle Heading2 minutes
  • Advanced Blocks - Code-Mermaid2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Module 5 Quiz30 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes
  • New Discussion Prompt10 minutes

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

4 videosTotal 10 minutes
  • Media - Image3 minutes
  • Media - Web Bookmark1 minute
  • Media - Video3 minutes
  • Media - Audio & File2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes
  • Module 6 Quiz30 minutes
1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes
  • Course Project60 minutes

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JB
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Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

the questions do not match what has been taught in the module, nor does the course provide any other study material to elaborate, hence making it difficult to attend quizzes.

AS
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Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

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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