Description

The one-day Minute Taking Course provides a systematic approach to taking minutes. You will learn preparation techniques, how to manage your role effectively in the meeting, note-taking methods, and how to write your minutes.  Minute Taking is not the easiest skill to master but is fundamental to a range of roles. The course includes learning the techniques, followed by a practical workshop to 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 them accurately; prepare and deliver notes that are to the point and clearly 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 and combines tutor-led instruction with numerous practical examples. The course is delivered in a Virtual Classroom environment.

Course Content

  •  Types of minutes and available writing styles.
  •  Chairperson’s duties and the minute taker’s responsibilities.
  •  Establishing good working rapport with the Chair.
  •  Creating an agenda – where to start and what other people will expect.
  •  Practical application of the agenda.
  •  Note-taking – practical exercises; Sorting information effectively and knowing what is important.
  •  What is a good set of minutes; rewriting poor minutes; Bad minutes – feedback session.
  •  Overcoming the passive voice; correct tone and professional language; questions and answers with our experienced trainer.

Minute Taking Course

Dates and Duration

One-day intensive course in a virtual classroom delivered by an experienced Minute Taker. The course runs from 11:30 to 17:30.

IEAA Accreditation

The Minute Taking Course is IEAA Accredited. The IEAA is a professional qualification body that offers qualifications to Administrative professionals.

Outcome

  • A clear understanding of the minute-taker’s role.
  • A checklist of what should be included in minutes; accurate, brief, and clear minutes.
  • Understanding the important dynamics between the minute-taker and the chair.
  • Listening techniques to enhance concentration
  • IEAA Certificate for Minute Taking
  • Gain a professional qualification to build your career