Certification: Sketchnoting

Assessing Your Proficiency in Visual Note-taking Techniques for Effective Communication and Learning

Created by: Mauro C.
Web Development Manager

What Will I Learn?

• Visual thinking and communication: The ability to translate complex ideas and concepts into simple, visually engaging sketches.
• Active listening and note-taking: The ability to actively listen to lectures and presentations and take effective, meaningful notes using sketchnoting technique
• Drawing and composition: The ability to draw basic shapes, icons, and images, and to arrange them in a visually pleasing and informative way.
• Structure and organization: The ability to use layout and hierarchy to create clear and structured sketchnote layouts.
• Creativity and innovation: The ability to use sketchnoting techniques to generate new ideas and solutions in a variety of contexts.

Requirements

• Basic drawing skills: While advanced drawing skills are not required, a basic understanding of drawing fundamentals such as shape, line, and form may be helpful.
• Familiarity with sketchnoting techniques: It is recommended that students have some prior experience with sketchnoting techniques, such as through a course or workshop, or through independent study.
• Active listening skills: Since sketchnoting is often used to capture information from lectures and presentations, it is important that students have strong active listening skills.
• Access to sketchnoting materials: Students will need access to materials such as paper, pens, markers, or digital sketching tools in order to complete the test.
• Understanding of the test format: Students should review the test format and any specific instructions or guidelines prior to taking the test, in order to be prepared and confident on test day.

Target audience

• Students: Students who are interested in improving their note-taking skills and visual communication abilities may take this test as a way to demonstrate their proficiency in sketchnoting.
• Educators: Educators who teach visual thinking, graphic design, or other related subjects may take this test to demonstrate their own sketchnoting skills, as well as to assess their students' proficiency in these areas.
• Professionals: Professionals in a variety of fields, including business, marketing, and communications, may take this test to demonstrate their ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts through sketchnoting.
• Freelancers: Freelancers who specialize in graphic design, visual communication, or related fields may take this test as a way to showcase their sketchnoting skills to potential clients.