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Minute Taking Course

Last Updated: 25 August 2026
Number of Students: 2 Students
Accreditation: CPD Accredited
Prerequisites: No formal qualification required (Anyone can participate)
Course Rating: 4.8 out of 5

If you are interested in maximising your efficiency in minute taking for your job or you are interested in building your career as a stenotype operator or journalist, this Minute Taking Course course will benefit you. This course will help you to improve your skills in note taking and familiarise with the features of Microsoft OneNote 2016. 

This Minute Taking Course  will teach you how to organise yourself before, during and after the meeting. You’ll also learn how to convey information in a concise and compelling sentence. This course will also make you qualified to determine whether to record or ignore something in a meeting. You’ll also gain a solid understanding of Microsoft OneNote 2016 and how to use the various features of this go-to-go application for note-taking.

Learning Outcomes of The Minute Taking Course: 

  • Explore various organisational tips and learn how to prepare for a productive meeting 
  • Identify what is essential and what is not for minute taking 
  • Discover the difference between agenda and minutes 
  • Understand the art of taking minutes and familiarise with the tips for writing minutes 
  • Get a solid understanding of the user interface, from creating notebooks, to using templates, and customising the interface 
  • Learn how to integrate other Microsoft programs with OneNote 
  • Understand how to share and collaborate on notebooks through Outlook integration 
  • Learn how to conduct searches in notebooks

Key features of the course

  • Recognised qualification upon successful completion of the course
  • Study from anywhere, anytime, whenever it is convenient for you.
  • Get 24/7 support from our Customer Success Team
  • Affordable and engaging e-learning study materials
  • Study at your own pace from a tablet, PC or smartphone
  • Online tutor support when you are in need.

Who is this course for?

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to obtain your course completion e-certificate free of cost. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of 9.99 and PDF Certificate at 4.99.

Course Curriculum

3 Sections | 24 Lessons
Minute Taking 35m
Tips to Follow 1h 8m
Meeting and the Minute Taking 19m
Minute Taking Nowadays 20m
Navigate the OneNote 2016 Environment 1h 0m
Create a Notebook 1h 0m
Use Predesigned Templates for OneNote Notebooks 30m
Customize the User Interface 2h 0m
Modify Formatting in a Notebook 1h 0m
Add Images to a Notebook 1h 0m
Add Tables to a Notebook 1h 0m
Add Audio and Video to a Notebook 30m
Add Quick Notes and Links 1h 30m
Use Tags, Symbols, Drawing Tools, and Pen Options 1h 0m
Save and Export Content and Use Alternate File Types 1h 0m
Manage Notebook Recycle Bins and Backups 1h 0m
Work with Excel Spreadsheets and Visio Diagrams 30m
Work with Embedded Files 45m
Send a Notebook and Use Outlook Integration 1h 0m
Share and Collaborate on Notebooks 1h 0m
Finalize a Notebook Using Proofing and Print Settings 1h 30m
Configure Notebook Properties and Security 1h 0m
Search Notebooks 30m
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If you are interested in maximising your efficiency in minute taking for your job or you are interested in building your career as a stenotype operator or journalist, this Minute Taking Course course will benefit you. This course will help you to improve your skills in note taking and familiarise with the features of Microsoft OneNote 2016. 

This Minute Taking Course  will teach you how to organise yourself before, during and after the meeting. You’ll also learn how to convey information in a concise and compelling sentence. This course will also make you qualified to determine whether to record or ignore something in a meeting. You’ll also gain a solid understanding of Microsoft OneNote 2016 and how to use the various features of this go-to-go application for note-taking.

Learning Outcomes of The Minute Taking Course: 

  • Explore various organisational tips and learn how to prepare for a productive meeting 
  • Identify what is essential and what is not for minute taking 
  • Discover the difference between agenda and minutes 
  • Understand the art of taking minutes and familiarise with the tips for writing minutes 
  • Get a solid understanding of the user interface, from creating notebooks, to using templates, and customising the interface 
  • Learn how to integrate other Microsoft programs with OneNote 
  • Understand how to share and collaborate on notebooks through Outlook integration 
  • Learn how to conduct searches in notebooks

Key features of the course

  • Recognised qualification upon successful completion of the course
  • Study from anywhere, anytime, whenever it is convenient for you.
  • Get 24/7 support from our Customer Success Team
  • Affordable and engaging e-learning study materials
  • Study at your own pace from a tablet, PC or smartphone
  • Online tutor support when you are in need.

Who is this course for?

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to obtain your course completion e-certificate free of cost. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of 9.99 and PDF Certificate at 4.99.

3 Sections | 24 Lessons
Minute Taking 35m
Tips to Follow 1h 8m
Meeting and the Minute Taking 19m
Minute Taking Nowadays 20m
Navigate the OneNote 2016 Environment 1h 0m
Create a Notebook 1h 0m
Use Predesigned Templates for OneNote Notebooks 30m
Customize the User Interface 2h 0m
Modify Formatting in a Notebook 1h 0m
Add Images to a Notebook 1h 0m
Add Tables to a Notebook 1h 0m
Add Audio and Video to a Notebook 30m
Add Quick Notes and Links 1h 30m
Use Tags, Symbols, Drawing Tools, and Pen Options 1h 0m
Save and Export Content and Use Alternate File Types 1h 0m
Manage Notebook Recycle Bins and Backups 1h 0m
Work with Excel Spreadsheets and Visio Diagrams 30m
Work with Embedded Files 45m
Send a Notebook and Use Outlook Integration 1h 0m
Share and Collaborate on Notebooks 1h 0m
Finalize a Notebook Using Proofing and Print Settings 1h 30m
Configure Notebook Properties and Security 1h 0m
Search Notebooks 30m
Order Your Certificates or Transcripts

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