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Minute Taking Course

Produce clear, accurate and professional minutes on this practical one-day course.

Covering the minute-taker's role, preparation, note-taking techniques and formal and informal styles.

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Minute Taking course

Minute Taking Course

Minute Taking Course

Capture and document meeting proceedings accurately and professionally on this practical one-day minute-taking course. You'll learn the purpose of minutes and why accuracy matters, what the minute-taker's role involves before, during and after meetings, how to develop your own shorthand and note-taking system, how to listen actively while writing at pace, how to distinguish between formal and informal minutes, how to structure and write up your notes to the right level of detail, and how to produce polished, useful minutes efficiently.

One Day

10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

Key Learning Points

  • Key Learning Points

  • Understand the minute-taker's role and responsibilities
  • Prepare effectively before any meeting
  • Develop a personal shorthand and note-taking system
  • Distinguish formal and informal minute styles
  • Produce clear, accurate and well-structured minutes

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

You need no previous experience to attend this course.

Who is this course for?

Suited to PAs, executive assistants, administrators, project coordinators and anyone responsible for taking minutes in meetings. No prior minute-taking experience required.

Course Dates

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
22nd Jul 26 Wed Online Available £399.00 £50.00 £349.00 + VAT
15th Oct 26 Thu Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
22nd Jul 26 Wed Online Available £399.00 £50.00 £349.00 + VAT
15th Oct 26 Thu Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
Media Training Ltd

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All our courses are available as private, bespoke or team training.

You can customise the outline, have a group where it's just your team or enjoy a one to one session with an expert.

We can deliver the course at our centre, live online or at your choice of venue.

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Course Dates

22nd Jul 26 (Wed)


Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £50.00

You Pay: £349.00 + VAT

15th Oct 26 (Thu)


Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

Introduction

Why have meetings and why take minutes

The difference minutes can make

Why minutes must be clear and accurate

2

Becoming a minute-taker

What is the role of a minute taker?

Skills required by a minute taker

The tasks of the effective minute taker

3

Preparation before a meeting

The role of the chair and how to work with your chair

Discussing the meeting with the chair before it starts

Understanding the aim of the meeting

Preparing the agenda

4

?The meeting

Effective listening and understanding

Analysing what is being said

Taking notes and deciding what to record

Impartial recording of the meeting and points made

Identifying individual contributors

Maintaining your concentration throughout the meeting

5

Writing up the minutes

The difference between informal and formal minutes

Choosing which style is appropriate for a meeting

Transcribing your notes

How much details to include

Structuring the minutes

Writing in a clear, concise style of English

Good use of grammar and language

When to use jargon and abbreviations

Formatting the minutes in an easy to read and digest layout

6

Editing the minutes

Assessing the minutes - what are they trying to achieve

Ensuring the minutes are actionable

Getting input from other attendees

Distributing the minutes

7

Creating graphs and charts

Use and format spreadsheet data correctly

Create and edit bar charts, pie charts and line graphs

Apply custom designs to columns and markers

8

Using and reusing content

Create a library of reusable styles and icons

Save and export infographics for use in print and digital workflows

9

Assisted practice and development

Questions and answers related to your work requirements

One-to-one time with your trainer

Consolidate and practice new-found skills

10

Questions and answers

This course is also available as a private course. This would allow you to choose any dates for your training. And, if you wish, we can tailor the content for you or your team. Please contact us for more details.

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

Learn Your Way

Face to Face

Face To Face

Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

Live Online

Live Online

Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.

Team Training

Team Training

Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

Learn With Experts

Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.

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