Personal Assistant and Minute Taking

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  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    3h

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Online campus

    Yes

The Personal Assistant and Minute Taking course is designed to develop the essential administrative, organisational, and communication skills required to support senior professionals in modern workplaces. This course provides learners with a clear understanding of the responsibilities of a personal assistant, alongside practical techniques for accurate minute taking, diary management, and professional communication.

Learners will explore key areas such as meeting preparation, recording formal minutes, managing confidential information, prioritising workloads, and maintaining professional standards in office environments. The course also covers business etiquette, document handling, and effective coordination with managers and stakeholders.

Whether supporting executives, managers, or teams, strong administrative skills are highly valued across industries. This online Personal Assistant and Minute Taking course equips learners with transferable skills that apply to corporate offices, education settings, healthcare, legal environments, and remote administrative roles.

Designed for flexibility, the course allows learners to study at their own pace while gaining practical knowledge aligned with real workplace expectations. On completion, learners will have improved confidence, organisation, and accuracy—skills that enhance employability and professional credibility in administrative and support roles.

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Understand the role and responsibilities of a personal assistant
Develop accurate and professional minute-taking skills
Improve organisational and time management abilities
Learn effective meeting preparation techniques
Enhance written and verbal business communication
Manage confidential information professionally

This course is ideal for individuals seeking to start or progress in administrative and office-based roles. It is well suited to aspiring personal assistants, executive assistants, administrators, secretaries, and office support professionals looking to strengthen their minute-taking and organisational skills.

The course is also suitable for professionals who already work in support roles and want to formalise their knowledge or improve workplace efficiency. Learners transitioning into administrative positions, returning to work, or supporting managers and teams in any sector will benefit from the practical focus of this course.

No prior experience is required, making it accessible to beginners while still valuable for experienced professionals aiming to enhance their CV and professional confidence.

There are no formal entry requirements to enrol on this course, making it accessible to a wide range of learners. The course is suitable for individuals aged 16 and above who are interested in developing administrative and professional support skills.

A good standard of English language, basic numeracy, and IT skills is recommended to support learning, particularly for written communication, document handling, and online study. Learners should have access to a computer or smart device with an internet connection to complete the course successfully.

Upon successful completion of the Personal Assistant and Minute Taking, you will qualify for a UK and internationally recognised professional certification. You may also choose to formalise your achievement by obtaining your PDF Certificate for £9 or a Hardcopy Certificate for £15.

This course offers flexible, self-paced learning designed to fit around personal and professional commitments. Learners can study anytime, anywhere, without pressure or fixed schedules.

The content is developed by industry-informed professionals and focuses on practical knowledge aligned with real workplace expectations. Each module is structured to build confidence, accuracy, and organisational competence progressively.

By completing this course, learners gain valuable administrative and minute-taking skills that enhance CVs and improve career prospects across multiple industries. The course delivers focused, career-relevant outcomes without unnecessary complexity, making it both practical and professionally valuable.

This course is designed to be accessible for beginners with no prior experience in administrative roles. Concepts are explained clearly and progressively, allowing learners to build confidence step by step. The flexible structure enables learners to revisit topics as needed, making it suitable for those new to personal assistant duties and minute taking, as well as professionals refreshing existing skills.

The Personal Assistant and Minute Taking course helps develop essential administrative skills valued by employers across many industries. Accurate minute taking, organisation, and professional communication are highly transferable skills. Completing this course can strengthen your CV, support career progression into administrative or executive support roles, and improve workplace efficiency and confidence.

This course is delivered entirely online, allowing learners to study at their own pace. All learning materials are accessible through a secure platform, enabling flexible study from home or on the move. Learners can fit their studies around existing commitments while progressing through structured modules designed for independent learning.

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2019

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Subjects

  • Minute Taking
  • Executive
  • Office IT
  • Meeting Minute
  • Ms Office
  • Diary Management
  • Communication Training
  • Personal Assistant

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Course programme

Personal Assistant and Minute Taking develops essential administrative and organisational skills for professional office support roles. The course covers diary management, communication, meeting preparation, accurate minute taking, document management, and confidentiality to support efficient and reliable executive assistance.

Course Curriculum

  • Personal Assistant and Minute Taking
  • Module 1: Introduction to Personal Assistant
    Assessment Module 01
  • Module 2: Business Telephone Skills
    Assessment Module 02
  • Module 3: Representing Your Boss and Company
    Assessment Module 03
  • Module 4: Mail Services and Shipping
    Assessment Module 04
  • Module 5: Travel Arrangements
    Assessment Module 05
  • Module 6: Organising Meeting and Conferences
    Assessment Module 06
  • Module 7: Time Management
    Assessment Module 07
  • Module 8: Record Keeping and Filing Systems
    Assessment Module 08
  • Module 9: Business Writing Skills
    Assessment Module 09
  • Module 10 :Organisational Skills
    Assessment Module 10
  • Module 11: Communication Skills
    Assessment Module 11
  • Module 12: Customer Service
    Assessment Module 12
  • Module 13: Effective Planning and Scheduling
    Assessment Module 13
  • Module 14: Invoicing/Petty Cash
    Assessment Module 14
  • Module 15: Introduction to Minute Writing
    Assessment Module 15
  • Module 16: Preparation for Minute Taking
    Assessment Module 16
  • Module 17: The Meeting Structure
    Assessment Module 17
  • Module 18: Minute Meeting, Decision and Action
    Assessment Module 18
  • Module 19: Roles and Responsibility of Minute Taker
    Assessment Module 19
  • Module 20: Tips for Minute Taking
    Assessment Module 20
  • Module 21: Technology in Minute Taking
    Assessment Module 21
  • Module 22: Building Confidence
    Assessment Module 22

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Personal Assistant and Minute Taking

Special Emagister price

£ 9 £ 425 VAT inc.