Minute Taking Course

Short course

In London

£ 199 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    London

  • Class hours

    5h

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    Different dates available

CPD accredited

This one day format provides you with a systematic and technical approach to the taking of minutes at meetings; an explanation of the theory and practical workshops are provided to help cement your knowledge.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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32 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7DR

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

The course is aimed to provide the participant with the skills to understand and research the subject(s) of a meeting, identify the key points and record accurately; to prepare and deliver notes which are to the point and clearly understandable; to create the necessary templates for formal minute preparation (templates provided on course).

The course is ideal PAs, EAs and Admin staff who would like to have the confidence in minute taking. It is also ideal for anyone wanting to further their career by been involved with management because of their new skill.

A good standard of English Language written and spoken.

Certificat in Minute Taking - CPD accredited.

This one day workshop is highly interactive. It will combine tutor led instructions with numerous practical examples; it demonstrates what it takes to be an effective Minute Taker; listening techniques to enhance concentration.

Souters will email course content, schedule, map, registration form and a little information on the history of Souters. This will be done the same day as the request.

Souters will assist in getting your CV job-ready and suggest interview tips. We also advertise job vacancies on our website and on our in-house notice board. This is done weekly. We do also send CVs to any company that approaches us for new graduates. In this case the CV will be sent only on the student's instructions.

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Subjects

  • Minute Taking
  • Writing styles
  • Responsibilities of M T
  • Establish rapport with Chairman
  • Agenda
  • Note taking
  • Overcome passive voice
  • Professional language
  • Create Image
  • Common problems at meetings
  • Don'ts at meetings
  • Do's at meetings
  • Preparation for meeting
  • What to do after the meeting

Teachers and trainers (1)

Joan Tanner

Joan Tanner

Trainer

Course programme

The course consists of:
  • Types of minutes and writing styles available
  • Chairperson's duties and responsibilities of the Minute Taker
  • 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; Re-writing 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

£ 199 VAT inc.