Parliamentary Procedure Basics
Leading Effective Meetings & Decision-Making
Learn how to structure meetings, make motions, participate in respectful debate, and contribute to effective organizational decision-making. This course uses Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised as a guiding framework and emphasizes practical leadership skills.
Start Course →About the Course
Designed for students and emerging leaders, this course introduces the principles and practical tools of parliamentary procedure. Learners will explore meeting roles, agendas, motions, voting, respectful debate, and complex situations before demonstrating their skills in a final meeting simulation. The recommended pace is four to six weeks, with flexibility for independent or facilitated learning.
Explore the Modules
Each module will connect to its own lessons, practice activities, and assessments as the course is developed.
Foundations of Parliamentary Procedure
Understand the purpose of parliamentary procedure, fairness, majority rule, minority rights, and meeting roles.
Coming Soon →Structure of a Meeting
Learn the order of business, prepare agendas, record minutes, and understand the chairperson’s responsibilities.
Coming Soon →Motions & Decision-Making
Practice introducing motions, considering amendments, and following voting procedures.
Coming Soon →Debate & Member Participation
Build confidence in respectful debate, fair participation, and constructive disagreement.
Coming Soon →Advanced Motions & Special Situations
Navigate points of order, appeals, disruptions, and more complex meeting situations.
Coming Soon →Capstone Simulation & Leadership Application
Put everything together through a simulated meeting, leadership roles, and peer feedback.
Coming Soon →What You'll Learn
- Conduct and participate in structured meetings.
- Properly introduce and manage motions.
- Engage in respectful and effective debate.
- Apply parliamentary procedure in academic, professional, and community settings.
The planned capstone includes a simulated meeting and reflective evaluation. Future course assessments may support competency-based GLS recognition once credential requirements are established.