Unclear emails, rambling reports and vague minutes cost organisations time, money and credibility, because readers cannot tell what is being asked or decided. Over five days, participants practise writing that gets read and acted on. You start with purpose and audience, then learn to plan a document, lead with the main point, choose plain words and organise paragraphs, headings and lists so busy readers find what they need.
The second half applies the same discipline to meetings. You prepare agendas, listen for decisions, record discussions in a neutral style, distinguish decisions from actions, and issue minutes that make follow-up easy. Further sessions cover proofreading, grammar and punctuation that affect meaning, formal letters, executive summaries, report writing and handling sensitive items in minutes. The programme is for personal assistants, executive and administrative officers, committee and board secretaries, project coordinators, and any professional who writes for management or records meetings. Delivery is classroom, online or in-house, with a CPD-accredited certificate. Afterwards you can produce a concise report and a clean set of minutes within a working day.
In most workplaces, written communication is the main record of what was decided and why. Poorly drafted correspondence slows approvals, while inaccurate or biased minutes can lead to disputes, missed deadlines and weak governance. Staff who write well and record meetings accurately become trusted colleagues whose documents are used rather than rewritten.
This Applied Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course combines two connected skills. The writing strand covers analysing the reader, structuring messages, writing in plain English, editing for brevity, and producing emails, memos, letters, proposals and short reports to a professional standard. The minute-taking strand covers meeting preparation, note-taking methods, the difference between narrative and resolution-style minutes, recording motions and decisions, tracking actions, and the confidentiality and legal care that apply to formal bodies such as boards and committees.
Participants write and edit throughout. They bring real examples, revise them in class, and take part in simulated meetings in which minutes are produced and compared. By the final day each participant has a personal style checklist, a minute template and a revised sample document.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Participants finish the course with:
The course is a workshop in which participants write, revise and record throughout. It uses:
Day 1: Foundations of Effective Business Writing
Day 2: Emails, Letters and Memos
Day 3: Reports, Summaries and Editing
Day 4: Meetings and Minute-Taking Essentials
Day 5: Writing Up, Follow-Up and Governance
The course is intended for people who write for decision-makers or record formal meetings, including:
Participants who attend all five days and complete the writing and minute-taking exercises receive a Certificate of Completion from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, accredited for CPD.
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By the end of the Applied Business Writing & Minute Taking programme, you'll be able to analyse purpose and audience before drafting any business document, structure emails, memos and reports so the main message comes first, edit text for clarity, brevity, tone and correct grammar and punctuation, and prepare agendas and meeting papers that support productive discussion. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The course is intended for people who write for decision-makers or record formal meetings, including: Personal assistants and executive assistants, Administrative and office officers, Board, committee and company secretaries, Project and programme coordinators, Records and registry staff, Junior managers and supervisors who write reports, Public-sector clerks and secretariat staff, and Newly promoted staff taking on written reporting duties.
Applied Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-person classroom, live virtual, and in-house corporate training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Applied Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course is scheduled in-classroom in Nairobi, Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya, Naivasha, Kenya, and Kisumu, Kenya, and 14 other locations, plus a live interactive virtual classroom you can join from anywhere. Check the schedule panel above for exact upcoming dates and fees in each location.
The next live virtual cohort of Applied Business Writing & Minute Taking starts October 12, 2026, with new classroom cohorts also running on a rolling basis. Pick a date and location in the schedule panel above, then click "Register for the Course" — it takes a few minutes and your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Applied Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Applied Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course is pitched at all levels professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
Fees for Applied Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course vary by delivery location and format and are shown in real time in the schedule panel above once you pick a date. Register 3 or more delegates on the same course together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically — larger cohorts can request a custom corporate quote.
Yes — Applied Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course can be delivered on-site at your offices (or virtually for distributed teams), with case studies and examples tailored to your industry and the specific challenges your team is working through. Switch to the "In-House" tab in the schedule panel above to request a proposal.
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