
A very brief welcome to this course and quick look at what's ahead :)
In this extended introduction you'll learn the objectives for this course, the theory of sketchnoting and the fundamental practices of sketchnoting.
The first of the follow-along exercises, you'll put into practice how to draw clouds and borders
Practical examples of drawing arrows and connectors.
Several reflective questions to consider what is useful and surprising to you so far.
A brief description of how text be a useful device in sketchnoting.
Drawing people is one of the most useful techniques in sketchnoting. In this section we explore some straight forward techniques to sketch people straight away.
Learn a simple thinking technique to assist you take real life objects and translate them to icons in your sketchnotes.
Shading adds depth and detail to your sketchnotes. In this section we look at several shading techniques to take sketchnotes to the next level.
In this final section, you'll look at the tools to go into your skethnote toolkit and a simple framework for where you can apply sketchnoting on a daily basis.
→ Turn your notes into ideas that stick.
Ever sat through a meeting or class, taken pages of notes, and then forgotten them a week later?
Sketchnoting helps you capture ideas visually - so you remember more, think more creatively, and communicate more clearly.
In this course, you’ll learn how to combine words and visuals to transform how you learn, think, and share ideas.
→ What you’ll learn
The simple principles behind sketchnoting and visual thinking
How to draw — even if you think you can’t draw
Easy icons, lettering styles, and layouts for quick visual notes
How to listen for key ideas and capture them fast
Where to use sketchnoting in work, study, or personal life (meetings, learning, journaling, strategy, teaching)
By the end, you’ll have your own visual toolkit and the confidence to start sketchnoting anywhere.
→ Why this course?
Based on dozens of in-person workshops I’ve led in major organizations
Taught by the author of A Simple Guide to Sketchnoting — 4+ stars rating on Amazon, 300+ reviews
Practical “follow along” drawing exercises that make learning easy and fun
Designed for real people, not artists — all you need is a pen, paper, and curiosity
→ Perfect for:
Students, designers, facilitators, teachers, product managers, strategists — and anyone who wants to think better visually.
→ Requirements
No drawing experience needed — just bring a pen, paper, and an open mind!
→ Join thousands who’ve already discovered how powerful visual thinking can be.
Start turning words into pictures — and ideas into action.