DeveloPassion's Newsletter 191 - Course Launch
A newsletter discussing Knowledge Management, Knowledge Work, Zen Productivity, Personal Organization, and more!
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Welcome
Another week, another newsletter! I hope that you all had a great one 🤩
I'm thrilled to announce that after months of hard work, my Knowledge Management for Beginners course is finally LIVE! This is a major milestone for me, and I couldn't be more excited to share it with you all.
Alright, let's gooooo 🚀
This Week's Highlights
- 🎓 Knowledge Management for Beginners course now available
- 📊 Course details and what's included
- 🎁 Special launch offer
- 🗣️ Why this course matters
Before You Go Any Further
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The Lab 🧪
The biggest news this week is the official launch of my Knowledge Management for Beginners course. This has been a labor of love that took me months to design, record, edit, and polish.
I've just finished editing and publishing all 126 videos, which total over 10 hours of content! This is far more comprehensive than I initially planned, but I wanted to make sure I covered everything I could.
While I kept the "For Beginners" part of the title, the course actually covers a lot of ground and touches on advanced topics as well. My goal was to provide you with useful, valuable, and actionable information that you can return to whenever needed.
Here's a quick overview of what the course includes:
- Module 1: The Problems and Why Knowledge Management Matters
- Module 2: Knowledge Management Core Concepts
- Module 3: PKM System Basics (folders, notes, tags, metadata, etc)
- Module 4: The PKM Process (turning knowledge management into an actual system)
- Module 5: PKM Methods & Approaches (from Zettelkasten to PARA and beyond)
- Module 6: Practical PKM Recommendations (habits, capture, journaling, reviews, and more!)
- Module 7: Building Your PKM System (tools, design, documentation, workflows, etc)
- Module 8: Advanced Topics (how to leverage AI, Model Context Protocol (MCP), how to use your system efficiently, project management, LifeOS, etc)
- Module 9: Conclusion and Next Steps
Each module builds upon the previous one, creating a comprehensive guide that takes you from the fundamentals to advanced techniques. The course also includes extensive resources with links to all the tools, websites, and AI solutions mentioned throughout.
Go grab your copy now! 🚀
Why I Created This Course
As someone who's been deeply immersed in the world of knowledge management for years, I've seen firsthand how transformative a good PKM system can be.
I looked around, and didn't find anything close to what I wanted to share. So I created it, based on my years of practice, existing products, and feedback from thousands of customers and coaching clients.
Having a system that helps you:
- Capture what's valuable
- Organize it effectively
- Make connections between ideas
- Retrieve information when needed
- Generate insights from your knowledge base
...is no longer optional. It's essential for anyone who wants to remain relevant and thrive.
This course is designed to be your companion, helping you build a knowledge management system that can serve you for a lifetime. It's not something that happens overnight, but rather incrementally over time, step by step. And I'm here to guide you through that process.
What Makes This Course Different
Unlike many courses that "just" focus on specific tools or techniques, I've designed this course to give you a comprehensive understanding of knowledge management as a system. While I do cover tools (including Obsidian and various AI solutions), the focus is on the principles, processes, and practices that make knowledge management valuable regardless of the specific tools you use.
My course is designed to be a reference that you can return to again and again. You don't need to memorize everything. Just watch it once, try things out, and see what works for you. Then come back when you need more guidance on specific aspects.
In addition to the 10+ hours of video content, the course includes bonuses:
- Obsidian Example Vault - A complete, ready-to-use vault with a solid structure that we build throughout the course
- Obsidian Templates Pack - Time-saving templates to jumpstart your PKM practice
- Course Slides - All presentation slides for easy reference
- Additional Resources - Curated links, tool recommendations, and extra materials
Special Launch Offer
With the official launch, the regular price of the course will increase from $69.99 to $179.99. This means now is the perfect time to get it at less than half the final price!
To make this deal even sweeter for newsletter subscribers, I'm offering a special discount code. Use NEWSLETTERKMB at checkout to get an additional 20% off the pre-increase price. This offer is valid for the next 7 days only, so don't miss out!
Want to get a taste of the course before purchasing? I've published two free videos from the course on YouTube:
These videos will give you a good sense of my teaching style and the quality of the content you'll receive in the full course.
Communities Reboot 🪴
Now that the course is complete, my next big goal this year is to reboot my Knowledge Management, Knowledge Workers and Zen Productivity communities. I'll be merging those into a single unified community, bringing together all my content, courses (and friends!) in one place. This will make it easier for everyone to find what they need and connect with like-minded people. Through this new community, I'll be organizing regular workshops, deep-dive sessions, and other learning events. Everything will be recorded, so even if you can't attend live, you'll still have access to all the valuable content. I'm excited about creating this shared space where we can all grow together. I'll share more details about new community soon, so stay tuned!
Quotes of the Week
- A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read
- Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them
That's it for today! ✨
About Sébastien
I am Sébastien Dubois. You can follow me on X 🐦 and on BlueSky 🦋.
I am an author, founder, and coach. I write books and articles about Knowledge Work, Personal Knowledge Management, Note-taking, Lifelong Learning, Personal Organization, and Zen Productivity. I also craft lovely digital products . You can learn more about my projects here.
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Ready to get to the next level?
To embark on your Knowledge Management journey, consider investing in resources that will equip you with the tools and strategies you need. Check out the Obsidian Starter Kit and the accompanying video course. It will give you a rock-solid starting point for your note-taking and Knowledge Management efforts.
If you want to take a more holistic approach, then the Knowledge Worker Kit is for you. It covers PKM, but expands into productivity, personal organization, project/task management, and more:
If you are in a hurry, then do not hesitate to book a coaching session with me:
