Chairing a Meeting

Qualification type: Short Course Location:
St John's Centre
Subject area:
Office IT and Administration
Level: n/a
Course Code: CR4829-01 Leaflet Number: 203
Awarding body: Generic award - no awarding body (NONE)
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Awarding body: 
Generic award - no awarding body (NONE)
Qualification type: 
Short Course
Level: 
n/a
Subject area: 
Office IT and Administration
Location: 
St John's Centre

What's the Chairing a Meeting course about?

This course is aimed at secretarial/administrative staff at all levels who need practical training in chairing a meeting. The course is delivered through group discussion, demonstration and practical activities. The course activities are designed to impart skills and knowledge by having participants work through real life examples and scenarios.

Areas covered by the course include:
- The role of the chairperson and the purpose of the role
- Barriers to effective meetings
- Using the Agenda to achieve the meeting aim
- Keeping on track
- Impartiality
- Agreeing the final minutes

There is no formal assessment on this course.

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?

When you have completed this course there are a number of opportunities for further study, including Business Administration NVQ Level 2.

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

This course has been developed for those that are new to their role with little experience of chairing meetings, or those who want an opportunity to reassess their role as the chairperson.

Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the Chairing a Meeting course?

This is a short course and does not lead to any formal qualifications.

Attendance

Short course

Course length

1 Day(s)

Hours per week

6.5

As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.

Price (for guidance only)

£145.00

The fee for this course is approximate and subject to change.The price includes tuition and materials fees (where applicable), but excludes any exam or registration fees (where applicable). The actual amount you pay may also be affected by your age and personal circumstances. For further details please visit our fees section.

How do I apply?

For further information or to apply for a course, contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585 or email enquiries@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.

You can also apply on line for the Chairing a Meeting course.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.