Chairperson Training Online
100% self-paced online Chairperson training covering meeting leadership, communication, body language and voice tonality. Complete four main sections with short informal assessments in about 90 minutes.
Online Chairperson training
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$179 per person
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Section 1 — Introduction & Functions of the Chairperson Pt 1
Training informationThe value of having a Chairperson and the functions performed leading up to the meeting.
Meetings can become unfocused or ineffective without clear facilitation. The chairperson keeps discussion aligned to the agenda and intended outcomes.
Preparation includes clarifying objectives, setting a timed agenda, gathering relevant information and making sure the right people can participate.
The chairperson manages time, keeps discussion constructive, ensures different views are heard and helps the group reach clear decisions.
Effective follow-up includes confirming minutes, actions, responsibilities and due dates and checking that agreed work is completed.
Good chairpersons communicate clearly, listen actively, remain impartial, manage different personalities and intervene constructively when meetings drift.
Non-verbal communication, tone, pace and presence influence whether participants feel heard and whether the chair can maintain focus.
The self-paced online course is designed to take about 90 minutes in one session, while allowing learners to stop and continue as needed.
Participants receive the course resources and completion evidence described on the current course page after meeting the course requirements.
Chairperson Training — practical meeting leadership — detailed information
Chairpersons help committees and teams use limited meeting time effectively by creating structure, encouraging participation and turning discussion into clear actions.
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Overview
What to expect
The Chairperson Training Businesses Can Trust
Training informationPractical workplace skills This interactive Chairperson training provides practical knowledge and communication skills that can be implemented immediately. Video meeting scenarios are based on real workplace situations and demonstrate techniques for keeping meetings focused and productive.
Chairperson Training — practical meeting leadership — practical pathway
Chairpersons help committees and teams use limited meeting time effectively by creating structure, encouraging participation and turning discussion into clear actions.
Prepare the agenda
Identify the meeting purpose, priorities, time available and the information participants need before the meeting starts.
Create participation
Invite relevant views, ask useful questions and make space for workers and management to contribute constructively.
Manage time and disruption
Keep the meeting on agenda, manage dominant or disruptive behaviour and redirect discussion when it moves away from the objective.
Clarify decisions
Summarise what has been agreed, what still needs work and who is responsible for each action.
Record actions
Ensure minutes and action records are clear enough for people to understand responsibilities and due dates.
Follow up
Check progress between meetings so agreed actions do not disappear once the meeting ends.
Use communication skills
Apply listening, questioning, body language and voice techniques that support constructive discussion.
Improve the next meeting
Review what worked, what delayed progress and how the next meeting can make better use of participants’ time.
Course structure and assessment
Practical committee leadershipSafety Committee and Chairperson training uses practical, informal assessment activities to consolidate learning. Committee arrangements can operate on an ongoing basis or for a defined purpose, while the Chairperson role focuses on meeting leadership, communication and helping the committee turn consultation into useful workplace actions.
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Chairperson Training — practical meeting leadership — FAQs
Common questions about Chairperson Training, meeting skills, legal context and workplace group delivery. Use the questions below to understand the information on this page, what it means in practice, where to find related details and what to do next. Review the linked information carefully, and contact the training team if you need clarification before making a booking, submitting an enquiry or taking the next step.
Frequently asked questionsCommittee chairpersons, deputy chairpersons and people who lead workplace meetings can use the training.
It provides a practical framework for agendas, participation, meeting control, decisions, actions and follow-up.
The self-paced online program is designed to take about 90 minutes if completed in one session.
Chairperson functions, effective meeting practice, communication, different personalities, body language and voice tonality.
Yes. The focus is immediate workplace application and realistic meeting situations rather than abstract meeting theory.
Yes. A course handbook is supplied in PDF format and can be downloaded after purchase.
Assessment is informal and includes short multiple-choice questions following the course sections.
A Certificate of Training can be downloaded after the course requirements are completed.
Contact the training team to discuss facilitated group delivery or other workplace training needs.
Use the current course product page for individual pricing and contact the team for group pricing.
Chairperson and committee topics
Key subject areas include the WHS legal framework, committee and chairperson functions, communication and meeting skills, emergency preparedness, risk management, incident investigation and safety psychology. Assessment is practical and informal. The bundled program runs for up to 6 hours, with approximately 4 hours for condensed Safety Committee content and up to 2 hours for Chairperson Training. Participants receive the relevant course handbook and Chairperson handout. Completion certificates are issued for the applicable programs. The Safety Committee course has independent third-party certification aligned with ISO 29993:2017. Assessments use written and multiple-choice questions, group work and practical risk-management scenarios to consolidate workplace application.
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What Chairperson Training participants say
Published feedback from people who have completed Chairperson and related workplace safety training.
Participant feedbackChairperson course participant
Excellent course. Highly relevant content which was well presented.
Chairperson course participant
Excellent, felt engaged consistently. I have completed similar courses through other providers and would recommend this one to others.
Chairperson course participant
A very interesting training course with excellent presentation and content.
Chairperson course participant
I really enjoyed the course and now see workplace safety differently and understand the need for effective safety processes.
Chairperson course participant
Thanks for a very interesting, informative course delivered with passion, knowledge and experience.
Chairperson course participant
I found the course interesting, with the trainer keeping participants involved and encouraging different views on each topic.