Building a Second Brain in Notion (Udemy.com)
Learn how to use Notion as a personal knowledge management system and a productivity tool based on GTD and BASB methods.
Created by: Eralp Sendan
Last updated June 2024
What you will learn
- How to use Notion as a powerful tool to capture, organize, and retrieve their ideas, knowledge, and tasks
- How to apply the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology in Notion, the proven system for managing their attention and productivity
- How to use the PARA method to structure their second brain in Notion, the four categories that cover all aspects of their life and work
- How to create a master database for their projects and tasks in Notion, using the GTD principles of inbox, next actions, waiting for, someday/maybe, and complet
- How to create a master database for their resources in Notion, using the types and formats that they prefer, such as notes, articles, books, podcasts, videos, e
- How to customize their second brain with views, filters, formulas, templates, icons, and covers in Notion, making it more functional and aesthetic
How it compares
Against the other 143 rated Udemy courses in Productivity on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.2 out of 5higher than 10% of them
- Reviews68#131 of 144 by number of reviews
- Length1.1 hoursshorter than 79% of them
- Last updatedJune 2024more recently than 51% of them
Course Description
Do you want to learn how to build a second brain in Notion, the all-in-one workspace for your notes, tasks, projects, and more? Do you want to implement the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology in Notion, the proven system for managing your attention and productivity? If so, this course is for you!
In this course, you will learn how to use Notion as a powerful tool to capture, organize, and retrieve your ideas, knowledge, and tasks. You will also learn how to apply the GTD principles and practices in Notion, such as creating inboxes, projects, next actions, contexts, and reviews. By the end of this course, you will have a fully functional second brain in Notion that will help you boost your creativity, efficiency, and learning.
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to use Notion as a personal knowledge management system and a productivity tool. Whether you are a student, professional, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner, this course will help you take your Notion skills and your personal growth to the next level.
Some of the topics covered in this course are:
What is a second brain and why you need one
How to set up Notion for your second brain
How to use the PARA method to structure your second brain
How to capture and clarify your inputs in Notion
How to organize and review your projects and tasks in Notion
How to engage with your second brain and make it work for you
This course is based on the work of Tiago Forte1; the creator of the Building a Second Brain method and David Allen; the author of the bestselling book Getting Things Done. You will also get access to a free Notion template that you can use to create your own second brain.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to build a second brain in Notion and implement GTD in Notion. Enroll now and start creating your own digital assistant that will enhance your life and career.
Instructor Details
- 4.2 Rating
68 Reviews
Eralp Sendan
A product & project management professional with 10 years of experience in digital media, telecommunications, manufacturing and automotive industries. An adaptable professional who specializes in product management, continuous improvement and managing complex projects. An in-house instructor for continuous improvement and memory training.
Eralp Sendan is passionate about teaching and memory training. Mr. Sendan is an expert in memory training for over 10 years and has developed an understanding of creative thinking through his work.
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Reviews
By Nicolás Cerna on 9/28/2024
Good overall, but it lacks hands on use of the system. It just says how to do it in Notion, but mentions nothing about the why or the how. The why doesn't bother me too much (you can find it in other courses dedicated to the PARA or GTD systems), but this course cannot avoid dedicating a section to the use of the implemented framework. It shouldn't be too difficult to figure it out by yourself, but you shouldn't have to figure out for yourself...
By José García Ramírez on 7/4/2024
Bastante bueno, lo único que es que creo que falta alguna documentación o presentación para que no olvidemos los conceptos o metodologías expuestas.
By Pranav K S on 2/13/2024
The is a very concise course. I used the tools built in this course for 1 month now. I must say its really impactful. Though I see that I'm not using it the best way, I can see that it will slowly evolve to my requirement. I recommend this course to everyone who is eager to build a note taking system of their own.
By Arthur L Bingham on 12/26/2023
95% of the material was easy to follow and replicate. There were a few places that were hard to follow, but with repeated viewing you can catch on.
By Zeya Alikhan on 12/26/2023
I have ZERO knowledge of Notion so this step by step tutorial was really awesome! However, I found that by Module 3, he was going way too fast and not describing where he was clicking and I had to rewind the video many many times just to figure out what he was doing. Also, I would like to see an added video which goes into more detail on how to implement this Second Brain in Notion so that I can start to implement it more immediately and effectively.
By Ulil Albab on 12/8/2023
This course is basically just step by step guide to create a second brain notion template. It needs more "why" it should be done it that way, because there is no detailed explanation about what and how is GTD and PARA system.
By Dwight Henry on 12/3/2023
I enjoyed the course and would select training from this instructor in the future. Course achieved it's objective. I didnt give 5 stars because I had difficulty finding a course resource..but that was not the fault of the instructor, but how the website courses are designed. In the future i will know where to look for course resources.
By Martin Nowak on 11/22/2023
I am very happy. Short, concise and to the point. Nice voice good presentation, clean looks and very very valuable knowledge - non unnecessary fluff at all
By S B on 10/12/2023
Excellent Instructor who knows what he is doing and help marry two different systems (GTD and PARA) into a great Notion system. I look forward to more classes from this instructor. Could have been 5/5 stars if he would have shown some examples of Areas and Resources.; basically a full walkthrough on the desktop vs just the phone. Other than that, it was very well done and I highly recommend the course!
By Tanil Ergin on 9/4/2023
Very helpful to get max out of Notion and help you get organized. Clear and helpful instructions!
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Overall Score : 84 / 100






