Minute Taking Course: How to write effective minutes

  • Master the art of minute taking in just one day.
  • Mix of theory and practical exercises for proven success.

Effective minute-taking can transform the effectiveness of a team. This one-day minute-taking course is a sound introduction to minute-taking and equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to write professional minutes with confidence.

This is a hands-on course with practical exercises throughout the day to help you capture the essential information accurately.

Online Course Dates

    Course Date: 26/08/2025 10:00 am
    Course Date: 23/09/2025 10:00 am
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    Bring us in-house

    If you have four or more people who would like to attend this course, then In-Company Training could be the most cost-effective option. We can deliver this course virtually or face to face for your organisation, on a date and time that suits you.

    Contact one of our Training Coordinators on 020 7490 3030, e-mail training@itecskills.ac.uk or through the contact us form for more information and a quote.

    Course Details

    Course Outline

    Over the day’s training you will cover:

    • Purpose and use of minutes.
    • Preparation for taking minutes and meetings.
    • Special rules of grammar and language for minutes.
    • Useful terminology and how to use it.
    • Minuting presentations and information briefings.
    • The difference between informal and formal minutes.
    • What minutes should include and what should be left out.
    • Tasks of the effective minute taker.
    • The role of the chair and how to work with your chair.
    • Effective listening.
    • Tips and tricks for note-taking.
    • Practical exercises including real life opportunities to practice taking minutes.
    • Minutes and The Freedom of Information Act.

    To help you develop your skills further and remind you of what you learnt on the day, you can access our free call back service for mentoring and support and get support from your trainer for up to 12 months after the programme.

    Who Is This Course For?

    This one-day minute taking course is useful to anyone who has to take minutes as part of their work, whether you are asked to take notes for the occasional team meeting or are responsible for minuting formal Board meetings. This course is suitable for those who have never taken minutes before as well as those who want a refresher and clarification of minute-taking.

    The course is suitable for minute takers working across all sectors, including the public sector, voluntary sector, corporate sector and private sector.

    What Will This Course Help Me Do : Learning Outcomes?

    This course provides you with an opportunity to practice and review your minute-taking so you leave knowing how to take effective and clear minutes. The skills you learn will make minute-taking simpler and make you feel more confident.

    You will understand the key skills involved in minute-taking, both in terms of format and layout, and the crucial thing about what to put in and what to leave out. It will also help you to work effectively with your chair.

    Course Fee
    • £469 plus VAT not-for-profit price (applies to charities and all other not-for-profit organisations, including public sector and housing)
    • £522 plus VAT standard price (applies to all other organisations)

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