draw.io Beginner Academy – Get started with our new video series
By Emily Williams
January 8, 2026
Learn something new in 2026
What better way to start the new year than by learning something new! We’ve recently released our Beginner Academy playlist on YouTube. Here, you can find everything you need to get going: from creating diagrams in Confluence and accessing key diagramming features, to exploring customization options, importing and exporting, and seeing real-life use cases.
This video series can also be found on the Seibert Academy website. You can work through the videos, and your progress will be saved so you can quickly pick up from where you left off. In addition, you’ll automatically receive a Course Completion Certificate at the end, which you can download as a PDF and keep for your records!
Check out the video playlist on Seibert Academy!
Here’s a sneak peek of what each video contains:
Welcome
Get ready to dive in! We’ll start your journey to diagramming success, covering everything from the basics to more advanced tips like customization and collaboration, so you can create and share professional visuals that clarify concepts and wow your team and stakeholders.
Video: Getting started with draw.io
Diagram vs. Board editor – What’s the difference?
Do you need a super-detailed process map or a creative mind map to collaborate on with your team? We break down the difference between the Diagram editor for complex diagramming and the Board editor with its more minimalist interface, so you can pick the perfect editor for your needs.
How to add a draw.io diagram in Confluence
We’ll show you the fastest way to add a draw.io diagram directly into your Confluence page, whether you’re creating a brand new diagram or embedding an existing one.
Introducing the template manager
This video guides you through the template manager, letting you start any project quickly—either by picking a ready-made template, or launching straight into a blank canvas.
Working with the draw.io canvas
Learn all the secrets to customizing your canvas, from turning on the grid view and changing colors to mastering navigation, zooming, and switching the draw.io interface to dark mode.
Build a flowchart
Here we build our first diagram, a simple flowchart, while exploring all the must-know tools in the editor. Find out how to set the style for your whole diagram before you start, and learn how to store shapes, groups of shapes, and even entire diagrams, in your personal Scratchpad.
Video: Build a flowchart
Working with connectors
Here you’ll learn the difference between flexible floating connectors (the default) and precise fixed connectors, plus a number of shortcuts to organize your lines with perfect precision.
Video: Working with connectors
Add text and fonts
Learn the simple ways to add text to any shape, adjust the fonts and sizes, and use advanced text options to insert links, bullets, and other finer details.
Video: Add text and fonts
Customize your diagram preview and style
We show you the different options available in the Diagram and Style tabs so you can change the viewer settings in Confluence, apply a Sketch effect to elements, and instantly revamp your diagram with color schemes.
The Arrange tab explained
Keep your diagrams looking neat: learn how to align, distribute, group, and lock elements, so everything stays balanced and keeps that professional, consistent feel.
Video: The Arrange tab explained
Live collaboration
Collaborating in real time with live mouse cursors is one of the greatest strengths of using draw.io in Confluence. See how easy it is for you and your colleagues to jump into the draw.io editor and collaborate, brainstorming and building diagrams together in real-time.
Video: Live collaboration
Save and publish your diagram
We walk you through the simple process of publishing your diagram to a Confluence page, plus how autosave keeps you covered in case of lost connection or accidental edits.
Import, export, and embed your diagrams
Discover how to easily import files, including Gliffy diagrams using our Mass Import tool if you’re migrating to draw.io. Learn how to export your finished work to various file formats including PNG or PDF. Find out how to embed your visualizations using formats like HTML and XML.
Real-world draw.io use cases
We showcase a variety of real-world examples that highlight the versatility of draw.io – perfect for everything from network design and wireframes to business charts and graphics.
Video: Real-world draw.io use cases
Congratulations – You’ve completed the course!
You made it – Congratulations on finishing the course! Here, we recommend you subscribe to our channels for more diagramming tips and tricks, and encourage you to apply what you’ve learned today!
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Happy diagramming!
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