Rationale
- Effective Minute Taking course is aimed at providing relevant and useful information to assist with the skills of minute taking. Today’s administrative staff, executive or personal assistant need to be precise, factual and prompt in delivering the minutes from meetings.
- This three-day Minute-taking course is a sound introduction to minute-taking and equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to write professional minutes with confidence.
Purpose
- As a competent minute-taker, your skills will enable managers and staff to effectively action recorded meeting items.
- Effective minute-taking is vital to the efficient running of an organisation and a good minute-taker can transform the effectiveness of a team.
- It enables your business units to solve many problems and complaints associated with running meetings.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize the importance and outcomes of minute taking.
- Explain the roles of the meeting chairperson and minute taker.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the process of minute taking.
- Apply different methods in drafting minutes quickly, accurately and concisely
Target Population
- Target population – Administrative staff, executive assistants, recording secretary and personal assistants.
- Entrance requirements – BGSEC or higher academic attainment.
Delivery Mode
A range of assessment methods are used, including:
- Facilitation
- Simulation of tasks
- Direct observation
- Group activities
- Case studies
- Questioning (verbal or written) - ask relevant questions linked to the unit standard
- Participate in site visits to reinforce classroom concepts and contribute to long term professional development
Assessment
- Participation in class discussions
- Produce and present reports
- Peer review
- Case studies
- Feedback received from participants through daily evaluation forms
- Provision of learner support through question and answer review sessions
Recognition of Prior Learning
- Industry experience
- BGCE and higher academic attainment (Certificate in a related field)
Certification
Attend 98% of the course to qualify for the certificate
Participate in class discussions, group activities and practicum