Element (Matrix) Training and Certification in Kraków, Poland

This training provides a practical, hands-on introduction to Element, the secure communication platform built on the Matrix open standard. Participants will learn how to use Element for messaging, collaboration, secure file sharing, video calls, workspace creation, and administration.
The course also covers Matrix architecture, encrypted communication, rooms, spaces, bridges, bots, and organizational deployment best practices.

Introduction to Element and Matrix

• What is Element?

• Why Matrix protocol?

• Decentralized & federated communication

• Element apps (web, desktop, mobile)

Element Interface & User Basics

• Navigating the Element interface

• Profile setup & preferences

• Status, presence & notifications

• Accessibility features

Secure Messaging & Communication

• 1:1 chats

• Group chats

• End-to-end encryption (E2EE) basics

• File sharing & media exchange

• Message editing, replies, threads & reaction

Rooms & Spaces Management

• Creating rooms (public, private, encrypted)

• Room settings: permissions, visibility, security

• Spaces vs rooms

• Organizing teams using spaces

• Pinning, tagging, and favorites

Calling, Meetings & Collaboration

• Voice calls using Element

• Video calls & conferencing

• Screen sharing

• Integrating Jitsi for meetings

• Using widgets for productivity

Bots & Automation

• Overview of Matrix bots

• Adding bots to rooms

• Popular bots (Welcome bot, Note bot, Poll bot)

• Automation ideas for organizations

Bridges

• What is bridging?

• Using open-source bridges

• Enterprise bridging options

Security & Compliance

• Encryption types & key backup

• Session verification

• Access control & moderation tools

• Compliance features

• Privacy considerations for federated servers

Use Cases & Best Practices

• Team collaboration

• Customer support using Element

• Distributed & remote communication

• Community management

• Secure communication scenarios

Hands-on Exercises

Summary and Conclusion