Zoom Tutorial for Beginners: How to Use Zoom Video Conferencing

In this Zoom tutorial for beginners, we look at how to use Zoom and get started with the Zoom video conference calling system. You can use Zoom for conference calls or Zoom for online teaching, remote learning, host a Zoom webinar, or even catching up with friends.

This Zoom tutorial is aimed at people brand new to Zoom and who are using this app for the first time or have been asked to set up a Zoom call but have no idea where to start! It's also ideal if you've used Zoom in the past but want a few tips on how to get the most from this conferencing calling software.

In this Zoom video conferencing tutorial, we use the free (Basic) version but also mention some of the features available to paid Zoom users. In this video, we focus on using Zoom on a PC or Mac rather than on how to use the Zoom apps.

Tutorial markers:

0:00:00 Introduction
08:25 Hosting a Zoom Meeting
10:25 Joining a Zoom Meeting
11:20 Zoom Meeting Audio Controls (in a meeting)
12:33 Zoom Meeting Video Controls (in a meeting)
14:00 Inviting People to a Zoom Meeting (in a meeting)
15:33 Manage Participants in a Zoom Meeting
17:10 Sharing Your Screen in Zoom
19:14 Using Chat in Zoom
20:14 Recording a Zoom Meeting
21:23 Gallery and Speaker View in Zoom
24:54 Ending a Zoom Meeting
26:20 Scheduling a Zoom Meeting
30:40 Scheduling a Zoom Meeting from your Calendar
32:30 Joining a Zoom Meeting
33:00 Meeting Templates in Zoom
34:06 Profile and Settings in Zoom
35:07 Troubleshooting in Zoom

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[phyllisoladipupo]

I love how you train! Your very slow paced, thorough and have such a wonderful since of humor; but more importantly I've learned so much about zoom and am confident to host a meeting because of YOU!

[robertlewis]

I've checked out a few of the Zoom tutorials available, and this seems the most straight forward. Thanks.

[pamelaneedham]

A really good tutorial, very clear and methodical. I now feel a lot more confident about hosting a regular meeting over zoom. Thank you !

[deborahknox]

Debs, you have made this beginner feel much more confident with Zoom basics. I really appreciate your pacing, personal insights, and clarifications. You have helped me as I know you have helped others. Thanks, Deb

[samhamilton]

Clear, Concise no Fluff - Great Training Video that is practical and straightforward

[deirdre]

A very clear presentation. The speaker spoke slowly and distinctly which contributed to the clarity.

[kareldupreez]

Debbie your lockdown hair looks awesome :-) Thx for the tutorial, helped a lot!

[officemanager]

As the new office manager, this video was a godsend. Thank you Debbie!

[feliciatyler]

Very thorough and complete. Thank you so much!

[LindaJoyVO]

Great tutorial! Great pacing, and very thorough. Thanks!.

[TheSharareh]

Debbie, you were born to be a teacher/trainer! Loved every second of this pleasant and informative video!

[timothyschoolmaster]

Had figured out most Zoom's features by trial and error- but this is a fabulous review. Deb is a gifted teacher. Delightful to hear English properly spoken from this side of the pond. Cheers! Stay well.

[rumanis]

From a Canadian ..this video helped me more than you will ever know...I am 56 and not good with technology . I thank you so much for posting this video and its has helped me more than you will know.

[willkildare]

Amazing presentation, I wish all presentations I participate were like this. Deborah you are incredible.

[MisterCurious]

Finally, a tutorial that was clear, comprehensive, simple, and enjoyable. If all tutorials were this good, knowledge, in general, would climb to a whole new level! Thanks so very much.

[raycampbell]

Excellent tutorial. I have to host some training for mature computer newbies soon. I have never used Zoom before but I'm quite confident now. Many thanks.

[karimwibrahim]

Thanks Debs for a very comprehensive and elaborate introduction to Zoom. I'm much more comfortable with it than I was an hour back. :-)

[jdbabychic]

Hi, for Zoom, can you do the same like in Google Meet where you can just click "create a meeting for later" and share the link without scheduling the actual dates & times, and then use the same link for recurring meetings?

[lake]

The presentation sounds like smooth and soothing music to me. Thanks!

[sandiclarke]

This was a great help!!! Thank you so much for explaining everything so easily.