Minute Taking

Ensure that the minutes you take are clear, accurate and professional.

Learn to work with the chair, prepare the agenda and confidently record the meeting.

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Minute Taking

Minute Taking

The Minute Taking course will give you the skills and knowledge to effectively capture and document meeting proceedings. Learn how to prepare for meetings, create accurate and concise meeting notes, and follow a structured agenda.

Improve your note-taking skills, learn how to identify and prioritise key points, and provide clear, accurate and professional minutes. Develop the expertise needed to contribute to successful meetings and produce high-quality minutes for future decision-making and actions.

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One Day

Timings icon

10:00 - 16:30 GMT

  • Key Learning Points

  • icon Defining clear and accurate minutes
  • icon Skills required for effective minute-taking
  • icon Preparing for successful meetings
  • icon Actively listen, analyse, and record
  • icon Structure, edit, and distribute actionable minutes

You need no previous experience to attend this course.

Our Expert Team
Expert Trainers

Course leader is an experienced industry expert

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
2nd Jul 25 Wed London Bridge Available £399.00 £100.00 £299.00 + VAT
26th Aug 25 Tue London Bridge Available £399.00 £70.00 £329.00 + VAT
23rd Oct 25 Thu London Bridge Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
12th Feb 26 Thu London Bridge Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
4th Jun 26 Thu London Bridge Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
28th Jul 25 Mon Online Available £399.00 £70.00 £329.00 + VAT
24th Sep 25 Wed Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
10th Dec 25 Wed Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
1st Apr 26 Wed Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
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Course Dates

2nd Jul 25 (Wed)

Location:London Bridge

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £100.00

You Pay: £299.00 + VAT
28th Jul 25 (Mon)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £70.00

You Pay: £329.00 + VAT
26th Aug 25 (Tue)

Location:London Bridge

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £70.00

You Pay: £329.00 + VAT
24th Sep 25 (Wed)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
23rd Oct 25 (Thu)

Location:London Bridge

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
10th Dec 25 (Wed)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
12th Feb 26 (Thu)

Location:London Bridge

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
1st Apr 26 (Wed)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
4th Jun 26 (Thu)

Location:London Bridge

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

<span class="ql-cursor">?</span>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

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.

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

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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.