The course develops the skills needed to understand and research the subject(s) of a meeting, identify the key points and record accurately, prepare and deliver notes which are to the point and understandable,
Minute Taking Course
Minute Taking Course in Virtual Classroom
The course develops the skills needed to understand and research the subject(s) of a meeting, identify the key points and record accurately, prepare and deliver notes which are to the point and understandable, and create the necessary templates for formal minute preparation (templates provided on course).
Course Format
The course is a one-day workshop. It is highly interactive and combines tutor-led instructions with numerous practical examples. The course is delivered in a live Virtual Classroom environment.
Course Content
Types of minutes and writing styles are 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.
Additional Info
This course is often bought by prestigious companies with a specific need to develop staff skills.
About Us
Souters was founded in London in 1988. Here is our about us information. We are a Secretary, PA, Executive PA, Administration, Legal Secretary and Medical Secretary training program. We also offer an array of Microsoft Office Training, Management Training and Finance / Bookkeeping Courses.
In the early 1990s, we were visited by H.R.H Prince Charles and we are proud of a photograph taken at the time showing the Prince meeting Wendy Souter, the originator of the training system.
About Us Souters today
Souters is unique in its field. We have been successfully running courses without interruption since 1988 and now include wide a range of Secretary Training, PA Training, Administration Courses, Finance Courses, English for Business, Management Training, Project Management Training and Bookkeeping Courses; in addition to Secretarial courses and Legal Secretarial courses.
We have our own purpose equipped premises in London, where we provide a networked IT and operating environment enabling students to work as if they are already working inside a company with all the same equipment types, audio transcription systems, specialised software and library of precedent documents etc. Whether you are a complete beginner or an old hand, Souters has the course to help you move forward.
On successful completion of each course examination, you will receive a Souter’s Certificate. If you study further you will become entitled to the sought after Diplomas
We have a constant supply of requests from companies for staff from the courses.
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