The one-day Minute Taking Course provides a systematic, technical approach to taking meeting minutes; it includes theory and practical workshops to help cement your knowledge.
Minute Taking Course in Virtual Classroom
The course develops the skills needed to understand and research the subject(s) of a meeting, identify the key points and record accurately, prepare and deliver notes which are to the point and understandable, and create the necessary templates for formal minute preparation (templates provided on course).
Course Format
The course is a one-day workshop. It is highly interactive, combining tutor-led instruction with numerous practical examples. The course is delivered in a live Virtual Classroom environment.
Course Content
- Types of minutes and writing styles are covered.
- Chairperson’s duties and the minute taker’s responsibilities.
- Establishing good working rapport with the Chair.
- Creating an agenda: where to start and what others will expect.
- Practical application of the agenda.
- Note-taking – practical exercises; Sorting information effectively and knowing what is important.
- What makes good minutes; rewriting poor minutes; bad minutes – feedback session.
- Overcoming the passive voice; correct tone and professional language; Q&A with our experienced trainer.
Additional Info
Prestigious companies often buy this course to develop staff skills.
Previous delegates:
Excellent session, well runs, very informative trainer. Easy to read, easy to find and well-maintained materials”. Z Simpson. EA at Barclays Head Office.
Dates and Duration
One-day full-time intensive live virtual workshop. The course runs from 10:30 to 16:30 UK Time. See date options in the drop-down above.
CPD Accreditation
The Minute Taking Courses are CPD Accredited, meaning the CPD Standards Institute issues a professional qualification in Minute Taking upon completion.
Outcome
- A clear understanding of the minute-taker’s role.
- A checklist of what to include in minutes: accurate, brief, and clear minutes.
- Understanding the important dynamics between the minute-taker and the chair.
- Listening techniques to enhance concentration
- CPD Certificate for Minute Taking
- Gain a professional qualification to build your career.
