Minute Taking Course

Brentwood Open Learning College is proud to present this exclusive minute taking course, now open for enrolment. This self-paced Level 5 Diploma in Minute Taking is ideal for newcomers and experienced candidates alike, with no deadlines or time restrictions. Learn what is minute taking and the role it plays in important meetings.  Build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to become a professional minute taker, as you study in your own time and at a pace to suit your lifestyle.  Learn how to become a better listener, enhance your organisational skills and become a more capable communicator. All study aids are included in the initial fee and on-demand tutor support is available throughout.  Sign up for this endorsed Level 5 Diploma in Minute Taking today, or contact a member of our student support team for more information.

Why Study Minute Taking?

The job of the minute taker is about much more than documenting the discourse that takes place during a meeting.  Professional minute takers perform a task that goes far beyond simply transcribing speeches, lectures, debates and conversations verbatim. In order to become a skilled minute taker, you need to know how to accurately record and summarise every point of importance during the event. After which, the minutes of the meeting can be presented to those who were present or otherwise, as an insightful, accurate and comprehensive overview of all key points raised. Advanced minute taking skills are a comparatively rare commodity, providing experienced candidates with an edge in today’s competitive job market. Whether pursuing promotion at work or considering a career change, this endorsed Level 5 Diploma in Minute Taking could make a real difference to your long-term prospects.

Brentwood Open Learning College is proud to support ambitious candidates in pursuit of their career goals. This self-paced Level 5 Diploma in Minute Taking takes place over a series of nine modules, each concluding with online assessments in multiple choice format:

• Module 1 - The Role of a Minute Taker
• Module 2 - Minutes Styles & Recording Information
• Module 3 - Techniques for Preparing Minutes
• Module 4 - Developing Active Listening Skills
• Module 5 - Developing Organisational Skills
• Module 6 - Developing Critical Thinking Skills
• Module 7 - Developing Interpersonal Skills
• Module 8 - Assertiveness and Self Confidence
• Module 9 - Understanding Workplace Meetings

Paying in Installments: £660(interest FREE Installments)

Deposit: £120

No of Installments: 12

Each Installment: £45

Pay in Full: (£100 Discount) £560

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Whether looking to climb the ladder with your current employer or considering a change in direction, this Level 5 Diploma in Minute Taking could help you take that next big step. Minute taking skills are of universal relevance and value in all office admin settings and business environments. Work towards a position as a fulltime minute taker, or simply boost your communication and organisational skills to help you achieve your goals. 

All courses at Brentwood Open Learning College are open to ambitious candidates worldwide, with no entry requirements to fulfil.  This endorsed Level 5 Diploma in Minute Taking may prove of particular interest to the following candidates:

• Anyone who works in an office admin setting
• Personal assistants and secretaries
• Office managers and senior supervisors
• Jobseekers pursuing advanced office admin roles
• Minute-takers who lack formal qualifications
• Anyone looking to add weight to their CV

Sign up online and get started today, or contact our admissions team anytime to learn more about our Level 5 Diploma in Minute Taking.