The Committee Management Program is an online professional development program that will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to undertake the diverse roles and responsibilities of executive committee and board members.
In this online board member management course you will develop your administrative skills and gain an understanding of the broader context in which committees and boards operate.
You will also learn how to prepare and write documents, manage meetings, organise schedules and discover the responsibilities and competencies required from board members in today’s corporate environment.
At the end of this course you will have acquired the skills and competencies required to operate effectively in board member roles.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Write simple documents
- Document planning
- Determine audience and purpose
- Style and language
- Format and structure
- Fact sheets, brochures and webpages
- Online text (website/webpages)
- Hyperlink
- Reports
- Minutes of meetings
- Phone messages
- Memos
- Facsimile
- Organisational requirements
- Legislative requirements
- Policies and procedures
- Style guides
- Signatories
- Method of communication
- Communicating key points
- Gender-neutral language
- Cultural diversity
- Grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Formatting features
- Flow charts, graphs and pie charts
- Review document
- Check draft
- Check spelling, grammar and sentence construction
- Check suitability of tone
- Editing and proofreading
- Check readability
- Check for sequence and structure
- Writing checklist
- Final document
- Check document is sent to intended recipient
- Storage principles
- Security
Unit 2 - Manage meetings
- Preparing for meetings
- Developing an agenda
- Types of meetings
- Goals and objectives
- Planning a meeting
- Successful formal meetings
- Meeting procedures
- Style and structure of meetings
- Meeting protocols
- Meeting structures
- Arrangements
- Time and comfort
- Agendas
- Meeting papers and documentation
- Conducting meetings
- Chairing meetings
- Meeting roles
- Encouraging active participation
- Ethics, legislation and codes
- Minute taking
- Transcribing meeting notes
- Distributing minutes
Unit 3 - Design and produce text documents Using Office 2013
- Design word documents
- Purpose and audience
- Organisational and task requirements
- Consistency of style and image
- Design structure and layout
- Design readability and appearance
- Use style sheets and automatic functions
- Using Microsoft word
- Using the task bar
- Fonts
- Text alignment
- Spacing
- Colours and shading
- Bullets and numbering
- Page breaks
- Styles and themes
- Columns
- Create a new document
- Templates
- Page numbers
- Headers and footers
- Table tools
- Formula
- Images
- Clipart / shapes
- Text wrapping
- SmartArt
- Charts
- Advanced software functions
- Footnotes
- Cross-references
- Clipboard
- Printing
- Naming documents
- Save and store
- Copy files to USB
- Accuracy, spelling and grammar
Unit 4- Organise schedules
- Schedule requirements
- Diary protocols
- Organisational procedures
- Personal requirements
- Appointment priorities
- Take notes
- Manage schedules
- Recurring appointments
- Deadlines
- Organisational requirements
- Availability of attendees
- Schedule new appointments
- Alternative arrangements
- Record appointments and manage schedules
- Policy and procedures
- Microsoft outlook
Unit 5 - Governance - being a board member
- Legislation
- Organisational values and beliefs
- What does the board do?
- Role descriptions
- Legal responsibilities
- Organisation function and board roles
- Corporations law
- Corporate governance
- Relationships and conduct
- Ethics
- Shareholders
- Charters policies and procedures
- Reports and operations
- Boards meetings
- Reviewing the board
- Companies
- Constitutions
- Components of a constitution
- Incorporated organisations
- Publicly listed organisations
- Funding agreements
- Terms of agreement
- Key stakeholders and political issues
- STEEP analysis
- Economic trends
- Community and stakeholder needs
- Change
- Community feedback
- Board decisions
Assessment
When you study with Australian Online Courses you will be assessed using a competency-based training method. Competency-based training focuses on a learner’s ability to receive, respond to and process information to achieve a competency result. As such, skills-based and knowledge assessments are geared towards attainment to meet industry-defined standards.
Assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, including short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 75 hours. We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $250.00. Printed materials are optional and not required to complete the course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Board Director
- Committee Secretary
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