# Obsidian Bootcamp ✨ Apply now to join the first Cohort (September 22 - October 24): ADD LINK TO GUMROAD PAGE ✨ [[Obsidian]] is one of the very best [[Tools for Thought (TfTs)]]. Some people call it a note-taking app, but it's MUCH MORE than that. Obsidian is very powerful and highly customizable. That's it's unique selling point, but also the one that causes a lot of problems for newcomers. It's learning curve is sometimes considered steep, and many people fall into the trap of spending too much time fiddling with the configuration rather than using the app. Moreover, people who look for a note-taking solution, deeply underestimate the value of Personal Knowledge Management (PKM). They take notes in various places, create a mess for themselves, and end up abandoning it all. That's exactly what I intend to help you avoid with the Obsidian Bootcamp... ## Introducing the Obsidian Bootcamp Dive DEEP into [[Personal Knowledge Management (PKM)]] and [[Obsidian]] through a 5-week intensive group coaching program designed to help you get started quickly and efficiently. Instead of hitting your head against the wall because you feel lost, overwhelmed, or have broken your Obsidian vault once again, you'll take valuable notes, and you'll start integrating and leveraging Personal Knowledge Management. No more doubts, no more fiddling around, no more fruitless tweaking. Through a series of live workshops, you will learn **Personal Knowledge Management and Information Management techniques, frameworks, methods and mental models**, and I'll help you **build your own system** from scratch based on my own practice and learnings from my coaching sessions. At the end of the bootcamp, you'll have - **A *deep* understanding of Obsidian** - **A solid, scalable, maintainable, and fully personalized [[Personal Knowledge Management System (PKMS)]] - **A set of valuable notes to build upon** ## What is included? - **10 live workshops (60-90 minutes each)**, including theory, frameworks, demos, hands-on explanations, ... - **Access to the private community** for support, discussions and networking - **Weekly office hours / Q&A / AMA sessions** to get feedback, troubleshoot issues, improve your system, etc - **Access to... - The [[Obsidian Starter Kit]] - The [[Obsidian Starter Course]] - The [[Knowledge Management for Beginners]] course - The [[Knowii Community]] (for a limited time) - All the bootcamp session recordings and resources - **7-days no questions asked refund**: go through the first week and if it's not what you hoped for, you get your money back ## Agenda of the live workshops - Session 1 - Introduction - Tools & Setup - Session 2 - Obsidian Overview - Getting Started - Session 3 - Personal Knowledge Management Overview - Session 4 - Personal Knowledge Management Deep Dive (methods, frameworks, best practices, etc) - Session 5 - Obsidian Deep Dive (Features, Settings, Plugins, Files) - Why and how to properly backup up your Obsidian vault(s) - Session 6 - What it means to build a Personal Knowledge Management System - How to design and document your system - Session 7 - Obsidian Starter Kit - Session 8 - Obsidian Plugins Deep Dive - Session 9 - Leveraging AI with Obsidian - Session 10 - Conclusion and next steps ## Meet Your Coach I'm [[Sébastien Dubois]]. I'm a Knowledge Management Expert, [Author](https://www.dsebastien.net/books), [Coach](https://store.dsebastien.net/product/pkm-coaching), [Instructor](https://www.dsebastien.net/courses/), [YouTuber](https://www.youtube.com/@dsebastien), [Blogger](https://dsebastien.net), Entrepreneur and Founder. I'm the founder of [DeveloPassion](app://obsidian.md/DeveloPassion), a company helping me fulfill my life's mission, and supporting my lifestyle. I've been passionate about Information Management and Knowledge Management [[25+ Years of Personal Knowledge Management. From Scattered Ideas to Connected Thoughts (Article)|for many years]]. Over the years, I've used many apps and systems for managing my own knowledge: Evernote, wiki systems, Notion, ... A few years back, I decided to start using [[Obsidian]], and was blown away. I had finally found the perfect home for my knowledge. I've been using Obsidian daily ever since. I've built a rock-solid system for myself, and turned it into a product called the [[Obsidian Starter Kit]] that over a thousand professionals rely on. I've also built multiple Obsidian community plugins, so I also know about what's under the hood. I've also created a course about Obsidian: [[Obsidian Starter Course]], and another about Knowledge Management: [[Knowledge Management for Beginners]], in addition to many articles resources and notes on the topic. Thanks to my system, I've been able to publish hundreds of articles, newsletters and I've also shared thousands of notes publicly. I rely on my system in Obsidian for almost everything I do. It helps me organize myself, keep a clear mind, focus on what matters, think deeply, etc. And I want to help you do the same. ## Who is this for? This bootcamp is for professionals who have heard about Obsidian and have at least some understanding about its potential. It's also for existing Obsidian users who feel stuck or overwhelmed. ## Who this isn't for This bootcamp is likely not for you if... - You just want to take a few notes from time to time - You're not interested in building a solid system for yourself - You're not ready to dedicate time to the bootcamp (5-10 hours per week!) - You prefer self-paced consumption over live implementation. In that case I recommend checking out the [[Obsidian Starter Kit]] and [[Obsidian Starter Course]] - You're not comfortable experimenting with new workflows and tools/extensions - You already have a solid system in place ## FAQ - What's the schedule for the bootcamp? - Add all live sessions, office hours, dates & times with the exact duration of each - I strongly recommend attending the sessions live - What if I can't attend all the live sessions? - Recordings will be available for all workshops, and you'll have lifetime access to those - You can participate in the community to get support asynchronously between sessions - How much time should dedicate to the bootcamp each week? - Set at least 5 hours aside each week during the program. It's intensive, but the more you can dedicate, the more you'll learn - This includes live workshops, office hours, and experimentation - This will save you hundreds of hours later on - Do you offer payment plans? - Yes - What's the refund policy? - I offer a 7-day refund policy. Complete the first week, and if it’s not what you hoped for, I'll refund you. - What if I'm not "technical"? - No problem. This bootcamp is designed to be accessible to everyone. There are no specific requirements - What happens after the bootcamp ends? - You'll retain access to all materials and to the Knowii Community for 3 months - You'll retain lifetime access (including updates) to the [[Obsidian Starter Kit]], [[Obsidian Starter Course]] and [[Knowledge Management for Beginners]] course - Do you offer any discounts or country-specific parity pricing? - Not at this time - Will there be new bootcamps? - Yes, I'm planning to run new ones in the future, as well as bootcamps about other topics (e.g., AI). Subscribe to my newsletter to stay in the know: https://dsebastien.net - What kind of support will you offer after the bootcamp? - You will continue to have access to the Knowii community where you will be able to ask your questions. I will remain available there - Note that paid [[Knowii Community]] members have priority: https://www.store.dsebastien.net/product/knowii-community - How many participants will there be? - I will limit the number of participants to 20 to ensure that everyone has the best possible experience ## Related - [[Why Obsidian is All You Need - From Simple Notes to Complete Productivity (Article)]] - [[Benefits of Obsidian]]