This course includes
- 12 hours of project-based training from experts
- Answers from real instructors
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Learn at an accredited institution
- Credits: 1.2 CEUs
This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take Effective Meetings.
Master one of the most important skills in the workplace: planning and running productive meetings. Whether you hold face-to-face or virtual meetings, become adept at creating an outcome-oriented agenda, staying on time and topic, and facilitating attendees to ensure full participation. Make the most out of each meeting you convene. Students receive instructor assistance and feedback on assignments through facilitated blogging and discussions.
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Tuition
Full Tuition
Full tuition: $999Due before the class starts
This course includes
- 12 hours of project-based training from experts
- Answers from real instructors
- Verified digital certificate of completion
- Learn at an accredited institution
- Credits: 1.2 CEUs
Learning Experience Highlights
Training from government‑experienced instructors
Receive instruction from subject‑matter experts who bring proven government experience.

Specialized for government & DoD
Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.
The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student

Real-world solutions
Directly addressing the day-to-day challenges of federal employees.
125+ departments & agencies served
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- 24/7 access to our premium course videos and projects.
- Industry experts are assigned as your course instructor. Message your instructor with any questions.
- Participate in GSUSA online discussion forums — share ideas and receive additional support.
- Hands-on quizzes and mini projects to test and reinforce concepts.
Expert Instructors
Our instructors are industry experts and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.

Alan Zucker
Instructor

Amy Sareeram
Instructor

Cindy Morgan-Jaffe
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Dr. Le'Angela Ingram
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Michele Proctor
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Natalya H. Bah
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Heather Murphy Capps
Curriculum Program Manager

Doris McMillon
Instructor

Bascom Destrehan “Dit” Talley
Instructor

Marshall Scantlin
Instructor
Earn a Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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Effective Meetings Course (Self-Paced) Curriculum
What You'll Learn at a Glance
- Determine situations when a meeting is (or is not) an appropriate tool to use to accomplish a specific purpose.
- Explain the importance of defining a meeting's purpose or desired outcome.
- Define the role of the meeting leader, timekeeper, recorder, and participant.
- Practice conducting portions of meetings.
- Construct a timed agenda to keep a meeting on topic and on time.
- Identify tips to plan and prepare for challenging meetings.
Course Syllabus
- Module 1 Convening a Meeting and Setting Ground Rules
- Module 2 Defining the Purpose of a Meeting
- Module 3 Preparing for a Meeting
- Module 4 Facilitating an Effective Meeting
- Module 5 Following Through After a Meeting
- Module 6 Conducting Virtual Meetings
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