Minute-taking is a skill in its own right: you cannot write everything down, so you have to make choices. In this course you learn how to hold on to the main thread, summarise clearly and turn your notes into a clear report with concrete agreements.
Read the full description of the Minute-taking: efficient and results-oriented course
All dates in Amsterdam
None of the dates suitable? In-company takes place on a day of your choosing, and the course also runs in other cities.
Where in Amsterdam
A 19-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal. A 4-minute walk from the 'Muziekgebouw Bimhuis' tram stop. A 3-minute walk from the 'Piet Heinkade' bus stop.
Very close by (but pricey) - Piet Hein car park
Directly beneath the Muziekgebouw you can park in the Piet Hein car park.
Cheaper alternative - Parking Oosterdok (Oosterdokstraat 150)
The entrance is beneath the Amsterdam Conservatorium. This is at the rear of the Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam. On Oosterdokseiland, follow the signs for 'Parking Oosterdok'. From this car park it is about a 10-minute walk to the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. From Parking Oosterdok it is a 10-minute walk. Follow the Annie M.G. Schmidtstraat to the end, as far as the Oosterdoksstraat. Here you turn right until you reach the water and then walk to the left, underneath all the rail, road and tram viaducts. There you can take the steel staircase up and you will come out on the Piet Heinkade. From here you will see the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ on your left.
Please note: parking costs are at your own expense.
Who you'll be taught by in Amsterdam
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Marieke
Trainer in clear and engaging writing
Score 8,5 out of 373 evaluations
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Rob
Trainer in communication and leadership
Score 8,6 from 346 evaluations
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Christy
trainer in communication and leadership
Rating 9,2 from 256 evaluations
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Joris
Trainer in communication and leadership
Rating 8,6 out of 122 evaluations
What participants thought
“Very comprehensive in terms of content for a one-day course. Picked up a lot of new ideas. Very inspiring.”
T. Eenstroom, Kadaster - Minute-taking: efficient and results-oriented“Haven't had such a good course in ages, and what a great Trainer”
C. Concas - Gemeente Amsterdam - Minute-Taking: efficient and results-oriented“Learning with and from each other in a relaxed atmosphere.”
A. Ensing-Edens, Maatschappelijke Onderneming Smallingerland - Minute-taking: efficient and results-oriented“I have a positive impression of the course. A lot of information and useful tips were also shared among the participants.”
Y. Ouchene, GGZ Eindhoven (GGzE) - Minute-taking: efficient and results-oriented
Frequently asked questions
- Do you need prior knowledge to take the Minute-taking course?
- No, you do not need any prior knowledge for the Minute-taking: efficient and results-oriented course. The course is suitable for anyone who will be taking minutes for the first time shortly, already takes minutes but would like some tips, or wants to improve the presentation of their minutes. During the course you will learn to separate main points from side issues, set up a clear structure and quickly work up your notes into a clear report.
- Who is the Minute-taking course suitable for?
- The Minute-taking course is suitable for anyone who will soon be taking minutes, who already has experience but wants to sharpen their technique, or who wants to improve the presentation of their minutes. No prior knowledge is required. Think of secretaries, management assistants, project staff and board members. During the training course you learn to separate the essentials from the side issues and to turn notes into a clear report.
- Which techniques do you learn during the Minute-taking course?
- During the Minute-taking course you learn various techniques for capturing the main thread of a meeting. Think of selective and active listening, separating main points from side issues, making clear notes and quickly working these up into a clear report. You also practise drawing up an action list and writing in an engaging way. The course lasts
- Do you receive a certificate after the Minute-taking course?
- Yes, on completion of the Minute-Taking course you receive a certificate of participation from Learnit. This certificate confirms that you have successfully completed the classroom course. You can add it to your LinkedIn profile or CV to demonstrate that you have the skills to take minutes efficiently and in a results-oriented way during meetings.
- Can you also take the Minute-taking course in-company or tailored to your needs?
- Yes, the Minute-taking course can also be delivered in-company. Beforehand, an individual intake takes place in which your learning objectives are identified. The final programme is determined on that basis, tailored to the prior knowledge, practical experience and wishes of the participants. In this way the course fits in perfectly with the meeting culture and minute-taking style within your own organisation.
- What is the difference between this classroom Minute-taking course and an online course or e-learning on minute-taking?
- The Minute Taking course at Learnit is classroom-based, lasts The biggest difference with an e-learning lies in the practice: you work with audio material and realistic meeting fragments, you receive immediate feedback from the trainer and you exchange experiences with other participants. That makes distinguishing the essentials from the side issues a skill you actively experience, rather than merely read about. An e-learning is suitable if you want to work through the theory at your own pace. The classroom course is a better fit if you want to practise selective listening, sharpen your notes and receive feedback on your own reports. You leave after with concrete techniques, a workable structure for minutes and more confidence to start taking minutes straight away in your next meeting.
- How do I know whether this Minute Taking course is right for me, or whether I would be better off choosing a writing skills course?
- Choose the Minute-taking course if you have to summarise meetings and want to get a grip on that: separating the essentials from the side issues, choosing a workable structure, drawing up an action list and writing up notes quickly. The training course takes place in the classroom. You practise with audio material and exchange experiences, so you receive immediate feedback on your own way of taking notes. If your main concern is formulating clearly outside the context of meetings – reports, e-mails, policy documents – then a writing skills training course is a better fit. The Minute-taking course does cover writing (writing attractively and clearly), but always linked to recording what was said and agreed in a meeting. In two minds? The intake beforehand helps determine whether your learning objectives are a good match.
- How soon after the Minute-taking course can I apply the techniques in practice during a real meeting?
- The Minute-taking course is set up in a practical way, so that you can apply the techniques immediately after the course. During the course you practise with audio material and realistic meeting situations, so that you already have a grasp of separating main points from side issues and working with a fixed minutes structure before you go home. For your next meeting you can get started straight away with the preparation checklist provided, the structure for decision and action lists, and the write-up techniques. Expect the write-up to still take some time during the first two or three meetings while you get the working method under your belt. After that, most participants notice that they take notes faster, select more purposefully and produce clearer reports. The costs are.
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- Duration
- One-day course
- Next date
- 10 November 2026
- Start dates
- 2 dit jaar
- Location
- Amsterdam Head Office
Small groups, also in-company at your office.
