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Introduction to Etiquette for Virtual Meetings

Learn the basics for representing yourself in an online meeting
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Course: On-Demand
Beginner Provider KnowledgeCity  5 Lessons ·  12m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese 

Course Description

Virtual meetings have been around for a while, but according to the Harvard Business Review, they’ve recently grown more popular. Maybe you’ve been in at least one virtual meeting already; if not, there’s a good chance you’ll participate in one eventually. Either way, having a basic knowledge of the appropriate etiquette for participating in one of these meetings is a good idea. How can you display professionalism during virtual meetings? What are the best practices for working remotely?

In these lessons that provide an Introduction to Etiquette for Virtual Meetings, you’ll learn how best to present yourself during such a meeting. We’ll start by discussing what virtual meetings involve and their major benefits. Then we’ll look at how best to prepare for virtual meetings, like using scheduling software and having an organized, decluttered workspace. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have the knowledge to present yourself professionally during remote meetings.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand why virtual meetings are beneficial and what they involve
  • Prepare effectively for a virtual meeting, including using scheduling software
  • Organize and declutter your workspace to facilitate a productive meeting
  • Present yourself professionally during remote meetings
  • Apply appropriate etiquette and best practices for participating in virtual meetings

Key Takeaways

  • Virtual meetings have grown more popular, and knowing the appropriate etiquette helps you participate professionally.
  • The course begins by explaining what virtual meetings involve and their major benefits.
  • Preparing for a virtual meeting includes using scheduling software and keeping an organized, decluttered workspace.
  • An organized physical space can facilitate a more productive meeting.
  • By the end of the lessons, you will have the knowledge to present yourself professionally during remote meetings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

It is for anyone who has been in a virtual meeting or expects to participate in one, and who wants a basic knowledge of the appropriate etiquette for these meetings.

What topics does this course cover?

It covers what virtual meetings involve and their major benefits, how to prepare for virtual meetings using scheduling software, and how an organized, decluttered workspace facilitates a productive meeting.

What skills will I gain from this course?

The course covers skills including video conferencing, virtual collaboration, virtual teams, virtual classroom, virtual event, and virtual training.

What lessons are included?

The lessons are Introduction; Getting Started With Virtual Meetings; Preparing for Virtual Meetings; Your Physical Space in the Virtual Meeting; and Test Your Knowledge.

Do I need prior experience with virtual meetings?

No. The course provides an introduction and is suitable whether or not you have already participated in a virtual meeting.