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.
Defining clear and accurate minutes
Skills required for effective minute-taking
Preparing for successful meetings
Actively listen, analyse, and record
Structure, edit, and distribute actionable minutesYou need no previous experience to attend this course.
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 |
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
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
From £329 + VAT
From £329 + VAT
From £329 + VAT
