Zoom Essential Training

Get a solid overview of Zoom. Learn how to host, attend, schedule, and collaborate in Zoom meetings and webinars—both on your laptop and mobile device.

Introduction

• Stay connected with Zoom meetings

1. Getting Started

• Access your account from the web
• Download the desktop app
• Check your video and audio settings
• Explore virtual backgrounds and filters

2. Hosting and Attending Meetings

• Start a meeting
• Join a meeting from your Zoom account
• Join a meeting as a guest
• Options during a meeting
• Secure your meeting with a Waiting Room
• Share your screen during a meeting
• Control another participant's computer
• Record and review meetings

3. Scheduling Meetings and Co-host Options

• Schedule a meeting
• Set co-host options

4. Collaborating in Meetings

• Use nonverbal feedback
• Poll your attendees
• Create and use breakout rooms

5. Using Zoom Chat

• Chat outside of meetings
• Add attachments
• Organize chats

6. Ensuring Inclusion in a Hybrid Work Environment

• The importance of fostering inclusion
• Helping remote employees feel seen and heard
• Zoom-based icebreakers

7. Zoom on Mobile Devices

• Zoom meetings on mobile devices

8. Hosting Webinars

• Webinars vs. meetings
• Schedule a webinar
• Designate panelists
• Prepare with webinar practice sessions

Conclusion

• Next steps