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
Useful Documents
Please duplicate and rename any documents before editing them. The more preparation, the better!
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
