Minute Taking Course
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
Why choose this course
- Earn a free e-certificate upon successful completion.
- Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors
- Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device
- Benefit from instant feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments
- Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams
- Full Tutor Support on Weekdays
Course Design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
- Mock exams
- Multiple-choice assessment
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
| Minute Taking | |||
| Minute Taking | 00:35:00 | ||
| Tips to Follow | 01:08:00 | ||
| Meeting and the Minute Taking | 00:19:00 | ||
| Minute Taking Nowadays | 00:20:00 | ||
| Microsoft OneNote 2016 | |||
| Navigate the OneNote 2016 Environment | 01:00:00 | ||
| Create a Notebook | 01:00:00 | ||
| Use Predesigned Templates for OneNote Notebooks | 00:30:00 | ||
| Customize the User Interface | 02:00:00 | ||
| Modify Formatting in a Notebook | 01:00:00 | ||
| Add Images to a Notebook | 01:00:00 | ||
| Add Tables to a Notebook | 01:00:00 | ||
| Add Audio and Video to a Notebook | 00:30:00 | ||
| Add Quick Notes and Links | 01:30:00 | ||
| Use Tags, Symbols, Drawing Tools, and Pen Options | 01:00:00 | ||
| Save and Export Content and Use Alternate File Types | 01:00:00 | ||
| Manage Notebook Recycle Bins and Backups | 01:00:00 | ||
| Work with Excel Spreadsheets and Visio Diagrams | 00:30:00 | ||
| Work with Embedded Files | 00:45:00 | ||
| Send a Notebook and Use Outlook Integration | 01:00:00 | ||
| Share and Collaborate on Notebooks | 01:00:00 | ||
| Finalize a Notebook Using Proofing and Print Settings | 01:30:00 | ||
| Configure Notebook Properties and Security | 01:00:00 | ||
| Search Notebooks | 00:30:00 | ||

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