Turn your training notes into an online mind map
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or notes and get an editable mind map you can explore branch by branch.
Using a mind map for training you already have
Training decks and onboarding manuals pile up fast, and the key ideas get buried. If you want online mind map training built from material you already own, DeckOwl turns your PDF, DOCX, or PPTX into an editable mind map you can explore branch by branch.
- Put the learning objective in the center node.
- Use one main branch per module, skill, or procedure.
- Keep sub-points short enough to recall without the slide.
- Revise the branches whenever the training material changes.
Editable branches
Rename, move, or delete any node so the map matches your training outline.
Explorable structure
Move through the map branch by branch to focus on one module at a time.
Upload what you have
Start from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or a photo of a page from your training.
Review the mind map
Edit branches so the map matches your training outline and terminology.
Explore and study
Move branch by branch, then turn the map into flashcards or a quiz.
A good training map starts with the learning objective in the center and one main branch per module or skill. Sub-branches hold the procedures, definitions, and checks that trainees need to recall.
Because the map is editable, you can keep it current when policies or procedures change.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I structure a mind map for a training session?
Start with the learning objective in the center, then add one main branch per module or skill. Put procedures, definitions, and checks in sub-branches under each main branch.
How many branches should a training mind map have?
Most training modules work well with four to seven main branches, one for each topic or skill. If a branch holds more than about seven sub-points, split it into two branches.
Can I export my mind map?
The free plan lets you study in the browser with three generations per month. The Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month adds unlimited generations and PDF and DOCX export.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No credit card is needed to start. Students also get 40% off with a school email.
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