Notion Masterclass: Project and Content Management Essentials

Topic 1: Introduction to Notion 

• Overview of Notion
• What is a block?
• Create your first page and subpage
• Workspace & sidebar basics
• Navigating and customizing workspaces
• Setting up and managing Wikis and verified pages

Topic 2: Workspace Collaboration Tools

• Collaborate within a workspace
• Using comments, mentions, and reminders
• Managing updates and notifications
• Utilizing search features within a workspace

Topic 3: Pages & Content Blocks 

• Writing, editing, and customization techniques
• Implementing keyboard shortcuts
• Managing columns, tables, headings, and dividers
• Utilizing images, files, and media effectively
• Creating and managing code blocks and buttons
• Implementing synced blocks for consistency

Topic 4: Advanced Content Techniques 

• Customizing and styling content
• Creating links, backlinks, and efficient navigation
• Using math equations and diverse media types

Topic 5: Database Essentials

• Introduction to databases in Notion
• Managing database properties and data sources
• Utilizing tasks, dependencies, and linked databases
• Exploring various database views and functionalities

Topic 6: Advanced Database Features 

• Implementing relations, rollups, and database templates
• Understanding and applying formula basics and syntax
• Setting up database automations for efficiency

Topic 7: Collaboration and Publishing 

• Sharing, permissions, and member management
• Engaging in collaborative activities within Notion
• Public pages and web publishing fundamentals
• Analyzing page analytics for improved content management

Topic 8: Data Management and Integrations 

• Importing data into Notion and managing integrations
• Embedding and connecting apps within Notion
• Utilizing Notion's API for advanced integrations
• Exporting content and ensuring data integrity

Topic 9: Notion AI

• What is Notion AI?
• Writer and Autofill
• Q&A

Prerequisite:

This course is for beginner. Basic computer knowledge is suffice.

A live website will not be required as students will be provided with demo Joomla Websites for hand on practice. Participants will also be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge learnt to their own websites during class.

HRDF Funding

Please refer to this video https://youtu.be/Kzpd-V1F9Xs

1-     HRD Corp Grant Helper

How to submit grant applications for HRD Corp Claimable Courses

2-     Employers are required to apply for the grant at least one week before training commences.

Employers must submit their applications with supporting documents, including invoices/quotations, trainer profiles, training schedule and course content.

3-     First, Login to Employer’s e-TRIS account -https://etris.hrdcorp.gov.my

Second, Click Application

4-     Click Grant on the left side under Applications

5-     Click Apply Grant on the left side under Applications

6-     Click Apply

7-     Choose a Scheme Code and select HRD Corp Claimable Courses: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas. Then, click Apply

8-     Scheme Code represents all types of training that suit the requirements provided by HRD Corp. Below are the list of schemes offered by HRD Corp:

9-     Select your Immediate Officer and click Next

10-  Select a Training Provider, then click Next

11-  Please select a training programme from the list, then key in all the required details and click Next

Select your desired training programme.

Give an explanation on why the participant is required to attend the training. E.g., related to their tasks/ career development, etc.

Explain the background and objective of this training.

Select a relevant focus area. For Employer-Specific Courses, select ‘Not Applicable’.

12-  If the training programme is a micro-credential programme, you are required to complete these 3 fields. Save and click Next

Insert MiCAS Application number

13-  Based on the nine (9) pillars listed below, HRD Corp Focus Area Courses are closely tied to support government initiatives towards nation building. As such, courses offered through the HRD Corp Focus Areas are designed to provide the workforce with skills required for current and future demands. Details of the focus areas are as follows:

14-  Please select a Course Title and Type of Training

15-  Select the correct type of training according to the actual type of training, or as mentioned in the training brochure:

16-  Please key in the Training Location and click Next

17-  Please select the Level of Certification and click Next

18-  Please follow the instructions and key in trainee details

19-  Click Add Batch, then click Save

20-  Click Add Trainee Details

21-  Please key in all the required details, then click Add

22-  Click Add if there are more participants. Once done, click Save

23-  Click Next

24-  Please key in the course fees and allowance details, then click Save

25-  Estimated cost includes the course fees/external trainer fees, allowances, and consumable training materials. Please comply with the HRD Corp Allowable Cost Matrix.

26-  Select Upfront Payment to Training Provider and key in the percentage from 0% to 30%. Then, click Save and Next

27-  Complete the declaration form and select a desired officer

28-  Add all the required documents, then click Add Attachment. Then, click Save and Submit Application

29-  Once the New Grant Application is successfully submitted, the Grant Officer will evaluate the application accordingly. The application may be queried if additional information is required.

The application status will be updated via the employer’s dashboard, email, and the e-TRiS inbox.

• Content Manager
• Content Strategist
• Content Editor
• Documentation Specialist
• Technical Writer
• Knowledge Manager
• Content Analyst
• Digital Content Specialist
• Content Marketing Manager
• Information Architect
• Documentation Manager
• Content Designer
• Content Coordinator
• Content Developer
• SEO Specialist

Lee Cheong Loong: Lee Cheong Loong, Manager with 23 years working experience in multiple role and department, He completed HRD Corp Train the Trainer programme, HRD Corp Accredited Trainer, Microsoft Certified Trainer and CPFA Citizen Data scientist Trainer programme. with Professional certificate in Big Data & Analytics, Microsoft Office Specialist -Excel 2016 and Tableau Desktop Specialist. He also deliver training for R & Python programming, Excel Dashboard for Business analysis, Data Visualization with Tableau, and Microsoft PowerBI, and Citizen Data Scientist (OpenCertHub).

Dr. Ummul Fahri Abdul Rauf: Dr. Ummul Fahri Abdul Rauf has PhD in Applied Statistics from RMIT University, Australia. Her research interests are applied statistics, multivariate analysis, statistical modelling, statistical inference and programming using R Software. As per her affiliation with National Defence University of Malaysia (NDUM) for 12 years, she is also experienced as principal investigator and has worked on a few research grants for parametric and non-parametric analysis, univariate and multivariate analysis using copulas in various areas in engineering, social science, and psychology. She has a strong fundamental knowledge of research methodology, extensive experience with Excel, SPSS, R and MINITAB in writing and presenting reports. At present, she is conducting a special training program in statistical programming including advanced multivariate data analysis using Copulas. Besides teaching and research, her additional duties involve assisting the Director of Quality Assurance and Data Management Centre at NDUM to coordinate and monitor implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) and conduct internal and external audits, to coordinate collection and verification of data for continual enhancement and liaise with relevant external agencies on academic quality compliance issues e.g. Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysian Qualification Agency. Dr. Ummul Fahri currently is the deputy director for Quality Assurance and Data Management Centre and has been holding the post for 4 years.