What to Expect
Learn what to expect when competing at the World Mind Mapping Championships.
All 23 Criteria are Explained.
Each criterion is explained in detail, describing what the arbiters are looking for when awarding championship points.
What do You Learn?
Learn the background behind each criterion. The criterion is then explained in detail which is followed by common mistakes made by competitors.
About the Course
How to Become a Mind Map Champion is an essential guide for anyone preparing to compete in, coach, or judge a Tony Buzan-style Mind Mapping competition. Presented by Professor Marek Kasperski, with insights from the late Tony Buzan, this course demystifies the official structure and expectations of mind mapping championships. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of key organisations, such as GOMSA and the WMSC, competitor age categories, and what to bring to the competition room. The course explores the roles and levels of arbiters, explains all three competition disciplines, and provides a detailed breakdown of the Tony Buzan Marking Scheme. Each of the 23 criteria used to assess mind maps is thoroughly explained, along with clarification on permitted languages and the setup of a competition room. Whether you're new to competitive mind mapping or aiming for championship success, this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to perform at your best.
Meet Your Expert Instructor
Marek Kasperski is a renowned public speaker and Grand Master Trainer in Mind Mapping, Speed Reading, and Memory Techniques. With a powerful stage presence and a passion for unlocking human potential, he has delivered inspiring presentations and workshops across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. Marek combines brain-based strategies with engaging storytelling, equipping audiences to think, learn, and remember more effectively. Highly sought after by schools, universities, corporations, and international conferences, Marek is recognised as one of the world’s leading experts in mental literacy. His close friendship with the late Tony Buzan, inventor of Mind Mapping, brings authenticity and depth to his work. Whether addressing young learners or professionals, Marek delivers each session with clarity, energy, and practical insight that empowers lasting personal and cognitive growth.
Course Curriculum
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How to Become a Mind Map Champion: ENGLISH
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Professor Marek Kasperski and Tony Buzan
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Who Are GOMSA?
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Who Are the WMSC?
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Competitor Age Categories
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What Can I Bring to the Competition Room?
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How Do Arbiters Mark a Mind Map?
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What Are the Arbiter Levels?
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The Competition Room
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Discipline 1 Explained
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Discipline 2 Explained
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Discipline 3 Explained
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Tony Buzan Marking Scheme
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What Languages are Permitted?
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What Are Mind Map Criteria?
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Criterion 1 Explained
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Criterion 2 Explained
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Criterion 3 Explained
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Criterion 4 Explained
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Criterion 5 Explained
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Criterion 6 Explained
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Criterion 7 Explained
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Criterion 8 Explained
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Criterion 9 Explained
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Criterion 10 Explained
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Criterion 11 Explained
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Criterion 12 Explained
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Criterion 13 Explained
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Criterion 14 Explained
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Criterion 15 Explained
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Criterion 16 Explained
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Criterion 17 Explained
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Criterion 18 Explained
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Criterion 19 Explained
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Criterion 20 Explained
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Criterion 21 Explained
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Criterion 22 Explained
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Criterion 23 Explained
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Student Testimonials
Testimonials from past Mind Mapping Students
"It was an honor to be a part of the course with Professor Kasperski. His attitude and personality are very inspiring." "The course was rich in information. I am grateful for all the knowledge that was presented in an entertaining and professional way." "Thank you for this notable experience."
Switzerland
"Prof. Marek has not only trained and taught me this amazing technique of Mind Mapping but each and every session was filled with important insights, enriching experiences, and a lot of key learnings. He has sparked the passion of Mind Mapping in me and also guided me on how to carry forward this knowledge in the appropriate manner. I am, and I shall always remain deeply grateful and thankful to Prof. Marek Kasperski.
India
I’m Pham Hoai, I come from VietNam. I am grateful to the teacher who inspired me about the Mindmap method. That is Teacher Marek Kasperski is a wonderful, caring and great teacher.
Vietnam
"My name is Chen Ping, a teacher from Hangzhou, China. I was a student in Tony Buzan Licensed Instructor in Mind Mapping course held in Guangzhou. My personal feeling is that Marek’s body language is very rich and very humorous. He was devoted to his lectures and courseware and is seriously professional and detailed. Marek is tireless and answers all questions. He is very professional, in the process of lecture, dressed very formally is very approachable. He is a gentleman."
China
"It was an honor to be a part of the course with Professor Kasperski. His attitude and personality are very inspiring." "The course was rich in information. I am grateful for all the knowledge that was presented in an entertaining and professional way." "Thank you for this notable experience."
Switzerland
I’m Pham Hoai, I come from VietNam. I am grateful to the teacher who inspired me about the Mindmap method. That is Teacher Marek Kasperski is a wonderful, caring and great teacher.
Vietnam
"Prof. Marek has not only trained and taught me this amazing technique of Mind Mapping but each and every session was filled with important insights, enriching experiences, and a lot of key learnings. He has sparked the passion of Mind Mapping in me and also guided me on how to carry forward this knowledge in the appropriate manner. I am, and I shall always remain deeply grateful and thankful to Prof. Marek Kasperski.
India
"My name is Chen Ping, a teacher from Hangzhou, China. I was a student in Tony Buzan Licensed Instructor in Mind Mapping course held in Guangzhou. My personal feeling is that Marek’s body language is very rich and very humorous. He was devoted to his lectures and courseware and is seriously professional and detailed. Marek is tireless and answers all questions. He is very professional, in the process of lecture, dressed very formally is very approachable. He is a gentleman."
China
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