Diploma in Minute Taking

Master the essentials of minute taking and write clear, effective meeting records.

Overview
Whether you're scribbling in the corner of a conference room or typing frantically in an online board meeting, minute taking is the unsung art of clarity, precision, and professional diplomacy. Our Diploma in Minute Taking takes you straight to the point—covering what matters, how to capture it, and when to file it without fuss.

Through a series of sharp, structured modules, you'll explore how to write effective minutes, grasp the inner workings of meeting formats, and learn how to translate discussions into coherent records. We’ve even made room for the modern note-taker by bringing technology into the frame. If you're tired of being the one who ‘just types things up’, this course gives you a sharper pen—and a clearer purpose.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the foundations of professional minute taking for meetings.
• Identify key information and write concise, relevant meeting minutes.
• Follow meeting structures and record accordingly with accuracy.
• Apply correct formatting and action-point tracking techniques.
• Use tools and technology to streamline your minute-taking process.
• Develop confidence when capturing decisions and discussion points.

Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Minute Taking
Module 2: How to Write Effective Meeting Minutes
Module 3: How to Take Meeting Minutes
Module 4: The Meeting Structure
Module 5: Meeting Minutes’ Functions, Format and Action
Module 6: Tips for Minute Taking
Module 7: Technology in Minute Taking
Module 8: Building Confidence

Who is this Course For

• Office administrators who record and distribute meeting minutes regularly.
• Team leaders aiming to improve internal meeting documentation.
• Personal assistants managing executive schedules and meeting records.
• Project coordinators tracking discussions and action points.
• Board secretaries responsible for formal documentation.
• Virtual assistants managing online meeting summaries.
• Staff looking to sharpen their written communication at meetings.
• Anyone assigned to take minutes and unsure where to begin.

Career Path

• Administrative Assistant – Average salary: £22,000 per year
• Personal Assistant – Average salary: £30,000 per year
• Project Coordinator – Average salary: £32,000 per year
• Executive Secretary – Average salary: £34,000 per year
• Virtual Assistant – Average salary: £25,000 per year
• Board Meeting Secretary – Average salary: £36,000 per year