Accurate, well-written minutes are essential for effective communication and decision-making in any organisation. At Itec Skills, our minute taking courses give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take clear, concise, and professional minutes. The training equips you for informal team meetings or high-level Board and Governance sessions.

We offer two comprehensive courses:

• Minute Taking Course: How to Write Effective Minutes – perfect for beginners and those wanting a refresher.
• Advanced Minutes: Formal Minute Taking for Board and Governance Meetings – designed for experienced minute takers seeking advanced skills.

Both are available UK-wide and as online minute taking courses.

Why Learn How to Take Meeting Minutes?

Knowing how to take professional meeting minutes saves time, improves clarity, and ensures that key decisions and actions are accurately recorded. Our minute taking training is hands-on, with practical exercises so you can apply your new skills immediately.

You’ll learn:

• How to prepare effectively before a meeting
• What to include (and what to leave out)
• Language, grammar, and structure for minutes
• How to work with the Chair to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Proven note-taking tips to make the process easier
• Techniques for writing and presenting minutes clearly

Minute Taking Course – How to Write Effective Minutes

This meeting minutes course is a practical one-day workshop that covers:

• The purpose and use of minutes
• Special rules of grammar and language for minutes
• Informal vs formal minutes
• Useful terminology and how to apply it
• Minuting presentations and briefings
• Effective listening and note-taking techniques
• The Freedom of Information Act and minutes
• Hands-on practice with real-life scenarios

Who it’s for:

Anyone responsible for taking minutes, from occasional meeting note-takers to those who regularly record formal meetings. Suitable for complete beginners or those seeking a refresher.

Advanced Minutes – Formal Minute Taking for Board and Governance Meetings

This minute writing course is for experienced minute takers who need to work at a senior level. Over one day, you’ll learn:

• Legal requirements and purpose of formal minutes
• Structures and terms of reference for Board, Governance, and Trustee meetings
• Advanced grammar, structure, and terminology
• Summarising and editing for clarity
• Assertiveness and confidence in formal meetings
• Best practices for working alongside senior Chairs
• Practical exercises with governance-style scenarios

Who it’s for:

PA’s, committee secretaries, governance professionals, and experienced note-takers with at least five years’ experience.

“I really enjoyed the course and took lots of practical tools away that I will put into use as well as things to think about. There were too many helpful things from the day to list here but I know I’ll definitely be referring back to the workbook! Jakki was a very knowledgeable and friendly trainer.”

– Danielle Sawyer, CoramBAAF, England and Wales