Report Writing and Minute-Taking
Write clear, well-structured reports and accurate minutes that people read and act on.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
This course teaches participants to plan and structure reports, write clearly and concisely, present data, write executive summaries, and take and write up accurate minutes and resolutions.
Who should attend
- Officers who write reports
- Committee secretaries
- Administrators and assistants
- Managers reporting to boards
What you will be able to do
- Plan and structure reports logically
- Write clearly and concisely
- Present data in tables and charts
- Write strong executive summaries
- Take and produce accurate minutes
Course outline
Module 1Planning reports
- • Purpose and readers
- • Report structures
- • Gathering information
- • Outlining
Module 2Writing well
- • Plain language
- • Executive summaries
- • Presenting data
- • Editing and proofreading
Module 3Minutes
- • Types of minutes
- • Note-taking techniques
- • Resolutions and actions
- • Practice
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Report Writing and Minute-Taking course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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