Minute Taking Training

This Minute Taking course is designed for professionals who want to thrive in their profession. This course covers organising yourself before, during, and after the meeting, conveying information in succinct, effective sentences, determining what to record and what to ignore and a lot more. You will learn real-life knowledge and expertise from industry experts and practitioners.

The course starts with the basic knowledge of Minute Taking and gradually shares expertise. Upon course completion, you will get a complete idea of this subject with key concepts, strategies regarding its use and in-depth knowledge. This is completely an online course; you can access this course from any part of the world with a smart device and the internet.

The course also comes with a Free PDF Certificate, adding extra value to your resume and helping you stand out in the job market. Enrol on this course today and fast-track your career!

What will you learn from the Minute Taking course?

• After this workshop, you'll be able to:
• Determine what to record and what to ignore
• Understand how privacy legislation impacts minute
• Convey information in succinct, effective sentences
• Organise yourself before, during and after the meeting
• Watch for the hidden variables

Why Choose the Minute Taking course?

• Conducted by industry experts
• Get Instant E-certificate
• Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over
• Developed by qualified professionals
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
• Tutor Support

And you will also get these gifts

• Free PDF Certificate
• Lifetime Course Access

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Minute Writing

• Introduction
• Key Skills for Minute Taking
• Participants of Minute Taking
• The Chairperson
• The Minute-Taker
• Contributors
• Observers
• The Stages of Minute Taking
• Arranging a Meeting
• Summary
• Assessment

Module 02: Preparation for Minute Taking

• Introduction
• Pre Meeting Preparation
• Note Format
• Meeting Agenda
• Talk to Chairperson
• Arrive Early
• Seating Arrangements
• Choose Your Chair
• What to Do During a Meeting
• How to Deal with a Stressful Meeting
• What to Do When the Conversation Goes Off Track
• What to Do Post-Meeting
• Completing the Notes
• Summary
• Assessment

Module 03: The Meeting Structure

• Introduction
• Why Do Meetings Need a Structure?
• Meeting Introductions
• Apologies
• Declaration of Interest
• Committee Business
• Previous Meeting Minute
• Matters Arising
• Reports
• Agenda Items
• Ending a Meeting
• Summary
• Assessment

Module 04: Minute Meeting, Decision and Action

• Introduction
• The Purpose of Minute Taking
• Effective Minute Takers
• Importance of Writing
• The Action Triangle
• When There Is No Outcome
• Layout of Action Points
• When There Are Several Actions for One Minute
• Summary
• Assessment

Module 05: Roles and Responsibility of Minute Taker

• Introduction
• Before Meeting
• During Meeting
• After Meeting
• Present at Meeting
• Task Involved in Minute Taking
• Skills Required
• What Should Be Written
• The Basics of Minute Taking
• Records at Every Meeting
• Keeping Clear Notes
• Producing the Finished Notes
• Agreeing the Minute
• Common Problems
• Solutions
• Summary
• Assessment

Module 06: Tips for Minute Taking

• Introduction
• Laying the Groundwork
• Knowing the Purpose
• Getting the Agenda
• Choose Your Method
• All Systems Go
• Leave Space in Which to Work
• Here, Here
• Have a Seating Chart
• Know Everyone’s Position
• Create a Minute Template
• Listen with Care
• Just the Facts
• Keep it Clear and Simple
• Be Exact
• Noting Motions
• What’s on Hold
• Adding Your Voice
• Summary
• Assessment

Module 07: Technology in Minute Taking

• Introduction
• Taking Minute Manually Is Time Consuming
• Technology Solves Security Issues
• Technological Offerings for Boards
• Streamline Minute Taking
• Software Solutions
• Summary
• Assessment

Module 8: Building Confidence

• Introduction
• Creating the Right Impression
• Get to Know Everyone
• Coping with Put-Downs
• Know Your Place
• Summary
• Assessment

Assessment

You have to attend an online assessment by the end of the course. Assessments will instantly provide results. The successful assessment requirement is 60%. Learners are allowed multiple attempts to encourage them to achieve the desired score. However, every attempt will make the previous result invalid. This multiple assessment attempt is free of charge.

Certificates

Course Central is proud to offer a Certificate of Completion to all who complete courses successfully. Course Central tracks the learner’s course progress. However, the learner is responsible for validating the completion and understanding of the course. All Certificates of Completion can be validated from the Course Central website using the validation code.

Transcripts

A Transcript for the course with completed module details can be requested for as little as £4.99. Please note that all course Certificates and Transcripts will be titled as published on the Course Central platform.

This Minute Taking course is ideal for those who work in or aspire to work in the following professions:

• Anyone who takes or will take minutes at meetings of boards, committees, volunteer groups
• Minute Taker
• Chairperson
• Secretary
• Board Director
• Students
• Job seekers
• People already working in the relevant field

To complete this Minute Taking course, there is no previous experience required. You just need to have basic knowledge understanding English and internet connection.

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Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included