Planning and Implementation of Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course in Lagos, Nigeria
Classroom training in Lagos · next cohort Nov 16, 2026 · from USD 2,800
Poorly written emails cause delays, vague reports get ignored and meeting records that miss a decision lead to disputes months later. For administrators and executive support staff, writing and recording are daily duties that shape how colleagues and partners judge the whole organisation. This five-day programme gives you a repeatable method: define the purpose and reader, organise the message, draft it, then edit it down to what matters. Delegates practise plain English, tone, paragraph and sentence structure, and the layouts of letters, memos, briefing notes and formal reports.
The second half concentrates on meetings. You learn how to prepare agendas and papers, support the chair, take notes in real time, separate discussion from resolutions and write minutes in action-oriented formats, including those for board and committee meetings. Personal assistants, executive secretaries, administrative officers, board and committee secretaries, records staff and junior managers in government, NGOs and private companies will find it applicable. Classroom, online and in-house options exist, with a CPD-accredited certificate. Afterwards you can produce a polished report and a complete set of minutes within agreed timelines.
At a Glance
Training in Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos is Nigeria's commercial capital and West Africa's largest business centre.
More about training in Lagos →- Format
- Classroom, in Lagos
- Duration
- Mon - Fri (5 Days)
- Fee
- USD 2,800
- Next start dates
- Nov 16, 2026, Dec 14, 2026, Jan 11, 2027
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- Airport
- Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)
- Time zone
- West Africa Time (UTC+1)
- Currency
- Nigerian naira (NGN). Fees are listed in USD.
- Business districts
- Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki and Ikeja
About this course
Every organisation runs on written communication. Instructions, approvals, proposals and decisions pass through emails, minutes and reports, and the quality of that writing decides whether people act promptly, act correctly or do not act at all. Staff who write well and record meetings reliably become trusted at every level, particularly as hybrid working makes writing the main channel of coordination.
The Planning and Implementation of Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course treats both skills as processes that can be planned and improved. Participants begin by analysing readers and purpose, then learn to organise ideas with simple structures such as the pyramid approach, to draft with active verbs and short sentences, and to proofread systematically. Sessions then apply these methods to routine correspondence, executive summaries, formal reports, proposals and difficult messages. Minute taking is covered end to end: notice and agenda, quorum and apologies, listening and note-taking techniques, recording resolutions and actions, writing up, approving and filing, and following up after the meeting.
The course is workshop-driven. Participants write and rewrite their own samples, take minutes from recorded and live meeting simulations, and receive structured feedback on each piece.
Training Objectives
At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Plan a document by defining its purpose, reader, key message and structure.
- Write in clear, concise and professional English suited to the audience.
- Draft effective emails, memos, letters and briefing notes.
- Prepare formal reports and proposals with logical structure and executive summaries.
- Edit and proofread work for grammar, punctuation, style and consistency.
- Prepare notices, agendas and meeting papers that support effective decision-making.
- Take accurate notes and write minutes that record decisions, owners and deadlines.
- Manage the minute cycle from approval through filing and follow-up on actions.
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways
By the end of the week, delegates will hold:
- A planning template for organising any document before writing begins.
- A personal editing checklist covering clarity, tone and accuracy.
- Model layouts for emails, memos, reports and briefing notes.
- A minute-taking toolkit with agenda, note and action-log formats.
- Sample minutes written from a meeting simulation and reviewed by the trainer.
- Better confidence in drafting under time pressure.
Training Methodology
Learning happens through writing and feedback rather than lectures:
- Short input sessions followed immediately by writing tasks
- Before-and-after editing of realistic workplace documents
- Recorded and live meeting simulations for minute practice
- Peer review in pairs, with trainer comments on individual samples
- A take-home toolkit of templates and checklists
Day 1: Planning Business Writing
- Writing as a business tool and its effect on organisational image
- Analysing reader, purpose and desired action
- Gathering and organising ideas: the pyramid principle and outlines
- Choosing the right format and channel
- Common causes of unclear writing
- Exercise: planning a message from a brief
Day 2: Clear, Correct and Courteous Writing
- Plain English: short sentences, active voice and precise words
- Paragraphing and the use of headings and lists
- Grammar, punctuation and spelling problems that undermine credibility
- Tone and diplomacy in sensitive or negative messages
- Writing effective emails and subject lines
- Exercise: rewriting poor samples
Day 3: Reports, Memos and Proposals
- Structure of memos, briefing notes and formal reports
- Writing executive summaries and recommendations
- Presenting data with tables and simple charts
- Writing for approval: motivation memos and proposals
- Reviewing, editing and proofreading methods
- Exercise: drafting a two-page report
Day 4: Preparing for and Recording Meetings
- Types of meeting and the formal rules that govern them
- Notices, agendas, quorum and meeting papers
- Working with the chair before, during and after meetings
- Listening skills and note-taking techniques
- Capturing decisions, resolutions and action points
- Exercise: live note-taking during a simulated meeting
Day 5: Writing and Managing Minutes
- Minute styles: narrative, resolution-based and action-oriented
- Turning notes into accurate, neutral and concise minutes
- Approval, signing, circulation and filing of minutes
- Tracking actions and matters arising
- Confidentiality and legal considerations in minutes
- Final practical and personal improvement plan
The course serves people whose work depends on writing and recording, such as:
- Personal assistants and executive secretaries
- Administrative officers and office managers
- Board, committee and company secretaries
- Records and registry staff
- Programme and project assistants in NGOs
- Junior and middle managers who write reports
- Public-sector clerks and administrative officers
- Communication and customer service officers
Vision Reach Global Consultancy awards a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion to participants who attend all days and submit their practical writing and minute-taking exercises.
Choose Where You Want to Learn
Planning and Implementation of Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course Venues
NigeriaLagosNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,800Viewing- NigeriaAbujaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$2,800
KenyaNairobiNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,500- KenyaMombasaNext Oct 26· 14 dates$1,600
- KenyaNaivashaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,500
- KenyaKisumuNext Oct 26· 14 dates$1,500
- KenyaMachakosNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,600
UgandaKampalaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,900
RwandaKigaliNext Oct 26· 14 dates$1,900
TanzaniaArushaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,900- TanzaniaDodomaNext Oct 26· 14 dates$1,800
- TanzaniaDar es SalaamNext Oct 26· 14 dates$2,000
- TanzaniaZanzibarNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,600
South AfricaPretoriaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,200- South AfricaJohannesburgNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,400
- South AfricaCape TownNext Oct 26· 14 dates$3,800
UAEDubaiNext Oct 26· 14 dates$3,800
GhanaAccraNext Nov 16· 13 dates$4,500
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Frequently Asked Questions About Planning and Implementation of Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course in Lagos
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
Planning and Implementation of Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course runs as classroom training in Lagos, Nigeria, in Monday-to-Friday cohorts that start every four weeks. The venue, daily timings and joining details are sent in your Joining Instructions email ahead of the start date.
The next Lagos cohort starts on November 16, 2026, and a new intake follows every four weeks. Pick a date under "Upcoming sessions in Lagos" above and click Register; your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
The classroom fee for Planning and Implementation of Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course in Lagos is USD 2,800 per delegate, covering tuition and course materials. Register 3 or more delegates together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically.
Yes. Besides Lagos, Planning and Implementation of Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course runs as classroom training in Abuja. It also runs as live online training you can join from anywhere in Nigeria, and in-house at your organisation's own premises.
Yes — Planning and Implementation of Business Writing & Minute Taking Training Course can be delivered at your offices in Lagos or at a venue you choose, on dates that suit your team, with case studies tailored to your sector. Message our training advisors to request a proposal.
By the end of the Planning and Implementation of Business Writing & Minute Taking programme, you'll be able to plan a document by defining its purpose, reader, key message and structure, write in clear, concise and professional english suited to the audience, draft effective emails, memos, letters and briefing notes, and prepare formal reports and proposals with logical structure and executive summaries. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The course serves people whose work depends on writing and recording, such as: Personal assistants and executive secretaries, Administrative officers and office managers, Board, committee and company secretaries, Records and registry staff, Programme and project assistants in NGOs, Junior and middle managers who write reports, Public-sector clerks and administrative officers, and Communication and customer service officers.
Planning and Implementation of 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.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Planning and Implementation of 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.
Planning and Implementation of 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.
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