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Effective Minute Taking Course

Produce Clear, Accurate Minutes That Drive Action and Accountability


Duration: 1-Day Course

The practical skills to capture, document and distribute professional meeting minutes with confidence

4.9/5 Rating
500+ Trained This Year

What's Included:

Small groups (max 12)
Expert trainers
All materials included
Lunch & refreshments
Admin templates & tools
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Courses available in Birmingham | Leeds | Liverpool | London | Manchester | Cheshire

Public Course Pricing

1 Place
£375
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2 Places
£690
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£975
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Why Choose This Course?

Practical, hands-on training that gives you the skills and confidence to produce professional minutes in any meeting

Poor minutes cost organisations time, create confusion and leave people unclear on what was decided or who is responsible. Whether you're new to minute taking or want to build a more professional, consistent approach, this course gives you a practical framework you can apply immediately — in any meeting, at any level.

Our expert-led 1-day course takes you from note-taking to producing polished, accurate minutes with confidence. You'll leave with a clear process, professionally designed templates and the skills to handle everything from informal team meetings to formal board-level discussions — including the tricky ones.

Templates and tools to take away and use straight away

Expert trainers with real boardroom experience

Hands-on practice including live minute-taking exercises

Professional taking minutes at a business meeting
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Comprehensive Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Build the skills to capture, structure and write professional minutes in any meeting setting

1

Understanding Minutes

  • Types of meetings and minutes
  • The minute taker's role and responsibilities
  • Legal requirements and best practice
  • Key terminology explained
2

Preparing for the Meeting

  • Analysing the agenda in advance
  • Setting up templates and frameworks
  • Working effectively with the chair
  • Pre-meeting preparation checklist
3

Active Listening & Note-Taking

  • Speed writing and abbreviation techniques
  • Capturing key points, not verbatim
  • Filtering relevant information
  • Staying focused in fast-moving meetings
4

Structuring Your Minutes

  • Professional formats and layouts
  • Recording actions, decisions and owners
  • Writing in the third person
  • Tone, language and impartiality
5

Writing Up the Minutes

  • Turning notes into clear, concise minutes
  • Plain English principles
  • Editing for accuracy and brevity
  • Proofreading and quality checking
6

Distributing & Following Up

  • Timescales and distribution responsibilities
  • Chasing and tracking actions
  • Filing, version control and confidentiality
  • Digital tools and templates to take away
Course Schedule

Your Day at a Glance

Please note: this is a guide only. Your trainer may adapt the schedule based on group needs and discussion.

AM

09:30 - 12:30 | Morning Session

The Role of the Minute Taker & Note-Taking Techniques

  • → Understanding communication styles and building rapport
  • → Active listening techniques
  • → Speaking with confidence and clarity
  • → Persuasive communication and body language
  • → Non-verbal communication mastery
Includes mid-morning refreshment break

12:30 - 13:00 | Lunch Break

Enjoy a provided lunch and network with fellow delegates

PM

13:00 - 16:30 | Afternoon Session

Writing, Formatting and Distributing Professional Minutes

  • → Delivering constructive feedback effectively
  • → Managing difficult conversations with confidence
  • → Conflict resolution strategies
  • → Presentation skills and engaging audiences
  • → Professional writing and virtual communication
Certificate presentation and course close
Interactive Workshop Format Maximum 12 delegates • Real-world scenarios • Practical exercises • Personal feedback
Transformation

Before & After This Course

See the real transformation delegates experience

Before

  • Unsure what to include or leave out
  • Writing too much verbatim
  • Slow to write up minutes after the meeting
  • Minutes missing key action points
  • Anxious about formal or senior meetings
  • No consistent format or template
  • Unclear on legal requirements

After

  • Confident in what to capture and why
  • Fast, focused note-taking during meetings
  • Clear, well-structured minutes written promptly
  • Action points captured with owners and deadlines
  • Calm and prepared in formal or senior meetings
  • Professional templates you can use immediately
  • Fully compliant with best practice standards

Public Courses - What's Included

Everything you need for an outstanding learning experience

Course Materials

Comprehensive workbook, templates, and reference guides to take away

Lunch & Refreshments

Full lunch with dietary requirements catered for, plus tea, coffee, and snacks

Certificate of Achievement

Certificate of Achievement awarded on successful course completion

3-Month Support

Post-course email support to answer questions as you apply your learning

Action Plan

Personalised development roadmap tailored to your specific goals

Premium City-Centre Venues

Easy-to-reach venues with excellent transport links and facilities

Small Groups

Maximum 12 delegates ensuring personalised attention

Expert Trainers

Experienced professionals with real-world expertise and engaging delivery styles

Success Stories

What Our Participants Say

Join thousands of satisfied professionals who have transformed their minute-taking skills.

"I've been taking minutes for years but never had formal training. This course gave me a proper structure and the confidence to produce really professional minutes. The template we built on the day is one I use every single week."
KM

Karen Mitchell

PA to the Board, Financial Services

★★★★★
"Our HR team attended together and it's transformed how we document formal meetings. The section on language and tone was particularly valuable — our minutes are now concise, accurate and fit for purpose."
DR

David Reynolds

HR Manager, Manufacturing

★★★★★
"As a new PA I was really anxious about taking minutes at board level. The trainer was brilliant — very practical, lots of real examples. I left feeling genuinely prepared and have received great feedback on my minutes since."
SC

Sophie Clarke

Executive Assistant, Healthcare

★★★★★
Pricing & Options

Choose Your Learning Option

Flexible training delivery to suit your schedule and budget

Virtual Classroom

£325

per delegate | 1-day course

  • ✓ Live interactive training via Zoom/Teams
  • ✓ Same quality as in-person
  • ✓ Regular breaks built in
  • ✓ Certificate of Achievement
  • ✓ Course notes & slides
  • ✓ 3-month online support
  • ✓ Max 12 delegates
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In-Person Public Course

£375

per delegate | 1-day course

  • ✓ Premium city-centre venues
  • ✓ Lunch & refreshments included
  • ✓ Certificate of Achievement
  • ✓ Comprehensive course materials
  • ✓ Course notes & slides
  • ✓ 3-month online support
  • ✓ Max 12 delegates for personal attention
  • ✓ Available in 6 UK locations
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In-House Training

POA

4-12 delegates | 1-day course

  • ✓ Daily rate (not per-delegate)
  • ✓ Delivered at your workplace
  • ✓ Tailored to your team's needs
  • ✓ More cost-effective for groups
  • ✓ All materials included
  • ✓ Certificates of Achievement
  • ✓ Flexible scheduling
  • ✓ Nationwide delivery

⚠️ Limited Availability: With only 12 places per course, sessions fill quickly. Our next available dates are booking up fast—secure your spot today to avoid disappointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the course

When Will I Receive The Course Joining Instructions?
You will receive your Course Joining Instructions along with the venue details 7-10 days in advance of the course start date.
Do You Cater For Special Dietary Requirements?
We are able to cater for special dietary requirements, ie. vegetarian, dairy free, etc as long as we are notified a couple of days in advance of the course so we have time to notify the venue.
Do You Have Any More Dates Available?
If the dates listed on the website are not suitable for you, it is always worth contacting us to request some alternatives as we do have the option of adding additional dates
What is your cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel or change a date, we will always try to transfer you to an alternative date first. Where that is not possible, cancellation charges may apply depending on how close to the course date you cancel. Full details are in our Refund Policy.
Can I Transfer To A Different Date If Necessary?
Yes — we will always work with you to find an alternative date wherever possible. Just email us at info@assettrainingacademy.com as soon as you know.
Do I Need To Prepare Any Work In Advance?
We don’t generally ask delegates to prepare any work in advance for any of our courses. The only 2 exceptions are our Presentation Skills Course and our Train The Trainer Course where we ask for a 10 minute presentation to be prepared in advance.
Do I receive a Certificate for Attending?
Yes. We issue a Certificate of Achievement to every delegate who successfully completes the course.
What if I need to send a colleague instead?
Substituting a delegate is free of charge — just email us at info@assettrainingacademy.com with the new delegate's name as soon as you have decided.
What if I am ill or there is a transport strike?
Our standard cancellation terms apply in all circumstances, including illness, transport difficulties or adverse weather. We recommend booking with a reasonable buffer where possible. Full details are in our Refund Policy.
When will I get my refund?
Refunds, where applicable, are processed within 14 working days of cancellation confirmation, to the original payment method. We will acknowledge your cancellation request within 2 working days and confirm the next steps.
Training Locations

Minute Taking Training Across the UK

We deliver our 1-day Minute Taking training course in six major UK cities, with excellent transport links and modern training facilities.

Minute Taking Training Birmingham

City centre venue with excellent access from Birmingham New Street station. Our Birmingham Minute Taking course provides hands-on training for PAs, EAs and admin professionals across the West Midlands.

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Minute Taking Training Manchester

Located minutes from Manchester Piccadilly. Our Manchester Minute Taking training provides practical skills for PAs, EAs and team leaders throughout the North West.

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Minute Taking Training London

Central London location with easy Underground access. Our London Minute Taking course is popular with PAs and EAs supporting senior leadership teams across the capital.

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Minute Taking Training Leeds

Conveniently located near Leeds station. Our Leeds Minute Taking training equips admin and management professionals across Yorkshire with the skills to produce professional minutes.

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Minute Taking Training Liverpool

City centre venue close to Liverpool Lime Street. Our Liverpool Minute Taking training serves PAs, administrators and team leaders across Merseyside.

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Minute Taking Training Cheshire

Our Cheshire training centre in Widnes offers free parking and excellent motorway access. Ideal for professionals from across the North West and surrounding areas.

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Can't find your location?

We also offer in-house Minute Taking training delivered at your workplace anywhere in the UK. Perfect for teams of 4 or more.

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Expert Trainers

Every trainer is experienced, vetted, and rated 4.5+ by delegates. Quality guaranteed on every course.

3-Month Support

Free post-course support via email for 3 months as you apply your new skills in the workplace.

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Ready to Master Professional Minute Taking?

Join our one-day Minute Taking course and develop the skills to capture, summarise, and produce clear, accurate minutes with confidence.

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