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Learning More About Parliamentary Procedure
There is truly no limit to what you can learn about parliamentary procedure. You may choose to learn basic meeting procedures and the use of the most common motions; or, if you are a committee member or elected officer of an organization, you may choose more in-depth study. As your expertise and involvement grows, you may find that you want to pursue accreditation of your parliamentary skills.
If you prefer to learn by reading, consider one or more of the books available through NAP. You'll probably want to start by purchasing a copy of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised or whichever parliamentary authority your organization uses. Then consider a book that provides an introduction to and explanation of this rather lengthy reference.
NAP members rely on the National Parliamentarian, the association's quarterly magazine, to keep current on parliamentary knowledge and news. Non-members may also subscribe to the magazine to gain access to educational articles, challenging questions answered by top parliamentary experts, and in-depth features on a variety of topics.
NAP also produces educational materials that provide a broad overview of parliamentary concepts, concise coverage of a specific topic, or in-depth knowledge of themes like voting and script-writing.
If you prefer to learn by doing, consider group learning activities in your area. NAP units and youth groups provide plenty of opportunities to discuss meeting challenges, share experiences with others, and practice effective meeting procedures. Various divisions of NAP frequently provide parliamentary procedure classes that are open to the public, and vary by topic and location.
Does your busy schedule make group learning challenging? Do you prefer individual learning? Consider distance learning options provided by NAP. In partnership with the University of Wisconsin, the National Association of Parliamentarians conducts an independent learning course in parliamentary procedure.
Finally, you might consider accreditation as a Registered Parliamentarian or Professional Registered Parliamentarian. These designations demonstrate your mastery of parliamentary concepts and skills at an advanced and professional level, respectively.
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