Minute Taking and Meeting Administration
Course overview
Accurate minutes are the official memory of an organisation. This workshop teaches participants to capture the essentials of a meeting, structure minutes clearly, and manage the administration around them.
What you will gain
- Prepare agendas and meeting papers
- Listen for and capture key points and decisions
- Distinguish discussion from action and decision
- Write clear, concise, and accurate minutes
- Track and follow up on action items
- Handle confidentiality and record-keeping duties
Who should attend
- Administrative and secretarial staff
- Committee secretaries
- Personal assistants
- Anyone tasked with taking minutes
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 to 15 Sep 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | Book |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | Book |
| 10 to 11 May 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | Book |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Dates run in the second week of each month. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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