26 February 2027
Fri
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.
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.
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.
| Course dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 February 2027 | Fri | Online | Available | £399 | £50 | £349 + VAT | |
| 25 May 2027 | Tue | Online | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT | ||
| 25 August 2027 | Wed | Online | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT |
| Course dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 February 2027 | Fri | Online | Available | £399 | £50 | £349 + VAT | |
| 25 May 2027 | Tue | Online | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT | ||
| 25 August 2027 | Wed | Online | Available | £399 | £399 + VAT |
Private & team training
Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.
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Private & team training
Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.
Why have meetings and why take minutes
The difference minutes can make
Why minutes must be clear and accurate
What is the role of a minute taker?
Skills required by a minute taker
The tasks of the effective minute taker
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
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
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
Assessing the minutes - what are they trying to achieve
Ensuring the minutes are actionable
Getting input from other attendees
Distributing the minutes
Use and format spreadsheet data correctly
Create and edit bar charts, pie charts and line graphs
Apply custom designs to columns and markers
Create a library of reusable styles and icons
Save and export infographics for use in print and digital workflows
Questions and answers related to your work requirements
One-to-one time with your trainer
Consolidate and practice new-found skills
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.
Suited to PAs, executive assistants, administrators, project coordinators and anyone responsible for taking minutes in meetings. No prior minute-taking experience required.
Welcoming environment and centre for learning.
Delivering the session in a simple concise way
Tina was fantastic, She certainly gave me a lot of confidence and knowledge to move forward on minute taking. Big thank you. Made the cours…
This was very helpful and practical tips were concise and valuable.
Very comfortable environment to learn and discuss without feeling pressure. Tina was very welcoming and approachable for any questions.
Facilitating discussions, providing a comfortable and pleasant environment to discuss
Making attendees feel at ease and comfortable.
Building upon my existing knowledge and that i am doing a good job and can now improve upon that.
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