Zoom for Beginners

This wikiHow course will teach you everything you need to know to feel comfortable using Zoom. In less than a week, you'll learn and master 15 introductory skills that you'll use every time you connect with people over Zoom.

Featuring instructor A.J. Aldana, Visual Communications Project Manager

This Course Includes:

What you will learn

Why You Need This

  1. wikiHow is the most trusted source online for simple, proven how-to instructions. We have combined practical knowledge with a user-friendly format that will get your Zoom skills up to scratch for any virtual situation you enter.
  2. Mastering a whole new web application like Zoom isn’t easy—that’s why we’ve put in the work to make it simple. We’ve created a comprehensive workbook with easy-to-follow, actionable instructions.
  3. Anyone should be able to get good at using Zoom, no matter their situation. Whether you are starting to join video work calls regularly, have virtual meetings for your community organizations, or want to get together with your family virtually for a social call—this course is for you.

Course Overview

15 key Zoom Skills • 22 exclusive, on-demand expert videos

Zoom Basics

A.J. will introduce how Zoom can help you in your everyday life and then instruct you on essential skills, including getting Zoom on your computer, starting up the application on either a Mac or PC, creating your account, testing your sound and video, and using the chat function.

Attending and Scheduling Meetings

Learn how to join a Zoom meeting seamlessly, how to start your own meeting, and what to do once you're in a meeting. Bonus: learn how to approach telemedicine on Zoom!

Audio and Visual Clarity

You’ll be understanding how to avoid common audio and video mishaps in no time with our quick lessons on getting great lighting, making sure your sound is top-notch, and managing your visual clarity on Zoom.

Extra Fun with Advanced Skills

The finishing touches on being a Zoom pro are at your fingertips: you’ll learn how to view people in different configurations on Zoom meetings, use fun virtual backgrounds, and add virtual reactions to the meetings you’re a part of. Happy Zooming!

Preview Course Content

We know how people learn best these days: in quick, high-impact formats. That’s why our short videos are jam-packed with key concepts and quick tutorials in about 2 minutes each. Preview our exclusive video content and printable PDF workbook here:

Who is this course for?

The quick answer: everyone, because these days, everyone needs to be able to connect virtually! We built this course with people who prefer simple, no-fluff technology instructions in mind, but we believe that anyone who doesn’t already have Zoom mastered could use the skills taught in this course.

Meet the Instructor

A.J. Aldana

Social Media Specialist

A.J. Aldana is a social media specialist who has been using platforms such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and YouTube for over 5 years. A.J. has worked with brands to curate content that has garnered thousands of interactions for various social media campaigns and is passionate about contributing to innovative and trending articles on wikiHow. He holds a BS in Product Design from Stanford University.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are wikiHow courses different from typical wikiHow articles?

There is one constant across wikiHow courses and articles: all wikiHow content has been carefully vetted, researched and well-written to teach anyone how to do anything. The difference: our courses go significantly more in-depth on a topic, and have special exclusive materials like workbooks, video content, and more.

When does this course start and end?

The great thing about our courses is that your learning is never tied to someone else’s schedule. Once you purchase this course, you can go through it at your own pace, and will have access to the content forever. Go back to the material whenever you’d like!

How do I get access to the course materials?

Right after the transaction completes, you'll be transferred to the curriculum page, so you can get started watching course videos and following along with our downloadable PDF workbook. You'll also get an email confirming your purchase. From there, you’ll get the link to our course curriculum page, which you can bookmark.

How much experience do I need for this course?

This course is designed to be for anyone – no background knowledge of Zoom required. We teach you everything you’ll need to know to get your free Zoom account up and running.

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