Training

There are many training resources available. We recommend working your way through the following videos and modules: Wikipedia Training Videos

Wikimedia Australia partnered with Franklin Women and The Leadership Film to present 10 easy to follow videos to guide you through creating a Wikipedia account and how to edit your first Wikipedia article.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Wikipedia
Chapter 2: Why Diversity and Representation is Important
Chapter 3: The Principles of Wikipedia
Chapter 4: Who to Add to Wikipedia and Why Notability is Crucial
Chapter 5: Making a Wikipedia Account
Chapter 6: Finding Your Way Around a Page
Chapter 7: How to Edit a Current Wikipedia Page
Chapter 8: How to Add a Reference
Chapter 9: How to Create a New Wikipedia Page
Chapter 10: Looking After Your Wikipedia Page

Wikimedia Training Library

The following modules can be followed at your own pace. Just sign in with your Wikipedia or Wikimedia account to get started.

Wikipedia Training Modules: Wikipedia essentials, basics, and how-tos
Support and Safety: Keeping events safe
Running Editathons and other Editing Events: Planning and leading your event
Wikidata: An introduction to Wikidata, linked data, and running queries
Learning and Evaluation: Creating campaigns and using the Dashboard

Additional Resources

We have also developed a four-part training program for organisations which you can explore. Topics covered include:

An introduction to the Wikimedia Movement
How Wikipedia Works
Organisational Wikipedia Strategy
An introduction to Wikidata