Skills of a minute taker
- •The role of a minute taker
- •What, who and when method to capture actions
Minute-Taking Training
Sharpen your minute-taking to improve meeting outcomes. Learn to capture accurate, actionable records that help managers and staff follow through efficiently.
Expert-Led Online Classes
About This Course
Both formal and informal meetings are taking place every day in any organization, but who is taking and recording the minutes from these meetings?Accurate meeting minutes play an essential role in recording key decisions, tracking actions and ensuring effective communication and follow-up across an organisation. This practical, interactive course helps you develop the confidence and skills to take clear, accurate and professional meeting minutes. Learn how to identify important information, capture key discussion points and decisions, and organise notes into well-structured records. Explore essential techniques in active listening, note-taking, drafting and reporting to improve accuracy and efficiency. Gain practical tools to support productive meetings, strengthen accountability and ensure important decisions and actions are clearly documented and communicated.
Investment : $450.00 USD
3 Hours
Live online learning with an expert instructor
Small Classes
Interactive sessions with 5 to 20 participants
Certificate
Earn a certificate of completion to showcase your achievement
REACH
Access the globally recognized REACH personality assessment
What You'll Learn
Course Modules
Responsibility of the minute taker before the meeting
- •The importance of preparation
- •Who is responsible for the meeting agenda?
Responsibility of the minute taker during the meeting
- •Typical flow of a meeting
Responsibility of the minute taker after the meeting
- •Content covered in the meeting minutes
- •Editing and proofreading
- •Approval process for meeting minutes
Responsibility of the minute taker during the meeting
- •Typical flow of a meeting
Responsibility of the minute taker after the meeting
- •Content covered in the meeting minutes
- •Editing and proofreading
- •Approval process for meeting minutes
Troubleshooting
- •Common problems that arise during meetings
Using Apps to help with meetings
- •Commonly used Apps for virtual meetings
- •Commonly used Apps for recording meetings
- •Commonly used Apps for formatting and collabaration
Learning Outcomes
- •Recognise and understand the importance and purpose of minute-taking
- •Develop key skills as a minute taker
- •Understand the responsibilities of the minute taker before, during and after the meeting
- •Identify and record action items during meetings
- •Develop skills in active listening, critical thinking, and organisation
- •Prepare and publish minutes with perfection
- •Write drafts, proofread and organise minutes
- •Perform the role with expertise using knowledge and skills
Learn from Experts
Meet Your Instructors
Amanda
Amanda is an International Coach, Facilitator and Trainer who is passionate about teaching people to be amazing communicators, including through taking amazing minutes! She has spent that last 5 years working with groups and individuals to better understand how they and those around them communicate, active listening and the skills required to create minutes for all kinds of situations and circumstances. She is also a Certified Reach Practitioner and is a graduate of Mastery University (Business & Life Mastery) through Success Resources Australia meaning she has the qualifications and experience to ensure participants get the best possible outcomes during their time together.
Caroline
Caroline is an experienced international Facilitator and ICF Certified Coach with more than 25 years’ experience across coaching, leadership development, business development and education. Bilingual in English and French, she has supported thousands of people across Europe and North America. Specialising in Emotional Intelligence, communication, leadership, public speaking and conflict resolution, Caroline brings an engaging and people-focused approach to her sessions. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Management and certifications in Emotional Intelligence, Integral Coaching and Non-Violent Communication.
Darla
Darla is a dynamic and energetic Corporate Trainer with more than 25 years’ experience in training, leadership and professional development. Having trained thousands of business professionals, she specialises in building practical “Power Skills” including effective communication, emotional intelligence, leadership, presentation skills, collaboration and conflict management. With extensive experience designing and facilitating corporate training programs, Darla has worked across areas including leadership, sales strategy, effective communication, conflict resolution, personality styles, customer service and business writing. She has a particular talent for taking topics that can sometimes feel “dry” and turning them into engaging, interactive learning experiences that are relevant and easy to apply in the workplace. Darla holds a Master’s Degree in Adult Education from Boston University and is REACH certified. Her facilitation style combines energy, creativity and practical application, creating memorable learning experiences that encourage participants to build confidence, try new approaches and put their new skills into action.
Timezone
Tue, 17 November 2026
03:00 am
$450.00 USD
Sat, 23 January 2027
03:00 am
$450.00 USD
Wed, 10 March 2027
03:00 am
$450.00 USD
Fri, 16 April 2027
02:00 am
$450.00 USD