Training
There are many training resources available. We recommend working your way through the following videos and modules:
More Than A Day: Wikipedia Training Videos
Wikimedia Australia partnered with Franklin Women and The Leadership Film to present More Than A Day, 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
