XMind was voted "most popular mindmapping software" by LifeHacker readers. How do you master this mindmapping software, the free version of which covers most common needs? Take part in our " I've mastered XMind 7 "You'll quickly master the essential commands of this essential software.

Over the last few years, I've trained a few hundred XMind users. And I've written a few dozen articles about the software on this blog. I've shared over 200 mind maps on Biggerplate, the vast majority of which were drawn with guess which programme? XMind, yes, you've won! Finally, a few years ago I was part of the team that translated XMind into French.

Today, I'm offering to share this expertise with you: that's why I'm launching an online training course, I've mastered XMind 7.

Online training that covers all your mindmapping needs

If you've already tried XMindYou'll already know that it's easy and intuitive to use. You've no doubt already created a few mind maps using this unique software, dubbed " the most popular mindmapping software "by readers of the online magazine Life Hacker.

But perhaps you feel that you could go further. That your mind maps could be more personal. That they could better reflect your personality, your way of doing things.

Perhaps you simply need to structure your knowledge for more effective results?

Why did you choose XMind 7 mindmapping software for this course?

There are several reasons why I devoted so much time and energy to this programme. These are the same reasons that led me to choose this software for a mindmapping training course. I've put them together in this mindmap, which you can download from my Biggerplate page. in XMind 7 format or to PDF format from Slideshare :

A mindmap showing the arguments in favour of XMind 7

A video summarising the arguments in favour of XMind 7

I've also summarised these arguments in this video, which is also part of the online training course I've mastered XMind 7 :

• this software Freemium offers free version It's so extensive that it's more than sufficient for many day-to-day activities, and it's the one we'll be using throughout this training module. So there are no hidden costs, and no licences to buy: download the free version of XMind and start working!
• XMind is open source This means that you can modify its source code to adapt it to the specific needs of your company or institution;
• XMind as well as the mindmap, offers many different graphic structures: flowchart, fishbone, logic tree, tree, table, timeline, etc.
• XMind is very easy to get to grips with: it's a software package that's both very comprehensive and very intuitive. You can use the mouse, menus and keyboard shortcuts. What's more, XMind adapts to the way you work by displaying the most frequently used commands as icons on the left and right of your screen;
• The mind maps produced with XMind can be exported in a few clicks to a range of popular formats, including Word, PDF, Excel, Powerpoint, Microsoft Project, etc.
• You can share your cards via a local network, but also on the Net with an account. XMind or Biggerplate, the world's largest mindmapping community;
• Everything can be configured in XMind : the shape and colour of the branches, their thickness, their position on the leaf, etc.

I've mastered XMind 7" training programme

Contents of mindmapping training with XMind

This course focuses on :

• around fifty video tutorials
• quizzes to memorise menus, commands, tips and tricks
• mindmapping exercises to do with XMind
• downloadable mindmaps
• free resources (articles, websites, communities, etc.)
• a forum for exchanging views with other participants

A course to help you gradually learn XMind mindmapping software

Training home I've mastered XMind 7

• Welcome
• News forum
• Training programme

Introduction

• Why XMind 7
• Download XMind for Windows
• XMind menu and commands
• Changing the language of your XMind software

First mindmap

1. Creating the structure of your mindmap
2. Save your mind map
3. Add a floating subject
4. Change the background of your mind map
5. Customise the subjects of your mind map
6. Customise the branches of your mind map
7. Modifying structural elements
8. Inserting images in your mind map

Bonus: download the portable version of your mind map

Inserting elements into your mindmap

1. Insert markers
2. Insert caption
3. Inserting relationships
4. Inserting limits
5. Attaching documents
6. Linking documents
7. Attach a folder - define the relative or absolute path
8. Insert a hyperlink to a website or email address
9. Insert braces
10. Inserting written notes
11. Inserting bubbles
12. Insert comments

Bonus: fine-tune your layout

Managing the information in your mind map

1. The zoom
2. Create a secondary map from a subject
3. Create a new sheet
4. Create a new card from a template
5. Insert a hyperlink to a map in another workbook
6. Managing sheets in a workbook

Bonus :

• select a theme
• write several lines in a subject

Creating different structures with XMind

1. Visualise your website with a flow chart
2. Track the progress of your website with a timeline
3. Create a table with the labels
4. Write a table of contents with a straightforward flow chart
5. Create a table of contents with a logical right tree
6. Finding the causes of a problem using the Ishikawa (fishbone) method
7. Create a concept map with XMind

Export and share your mindmap

1. Exports in image format (PNG, JPG and BMP)
2. Exports in text format
3. Exports in HTML format
4. Sharing your card on a local network
5. Share your map on XMind.net
6. Share your map on Biggerplate
7. Saving your card on Evernote

Bonus: print your card as a PDF

Buy the XMind licence

Did you like the free version of XMind? You'll love the Pro version.

Overview of the different licences (Plus, Pro, Commercial, Education, Non-Profit) and how to acquire them.

Practical information on the "I've mastered XMind 7" training course

Access to training

Starting at 9am on 14 March 2016.

As soon as you register, you have unlimited access to the training: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no time limit.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites: this course is for anyone who wants to master the free version of the XMind mindmapping software.

Prices and conditions

Standard price: €59 incl. VAT for the entire course, unlimited access.

Early Bird (pre-sale): until 13 March inclusive: €49 incl. VAT. Don't delay!

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