Meeting Management & Minute Taking
Administration, Communication & Customer Service
Course overview
Meeting Management & Minute Taking is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Meeting Management & Minute Taking. It covers the principles, the requirements of international service and communication best practice, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Meeting Management & Minute Taking
- Apply the relevant requirements of international service and communication best practice
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for administrative staff, executive assistants, marketing, sales and customer-facing teams, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Meeting Management & Minute Taking fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat international service and communication best practice require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8–12 Feb 2027 | Nairobi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 31 May – 11 Jun 2027 | Dubai Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 14–18 Jun 2027 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Jul 2027 | Kuwait City Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Aug – 3 Sep 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 16–20 Jan 2028 | Cairo Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 30 Jan – 10 Feb 2028 | Al Khobar Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Mar 2028 | Riyadh Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Aug 2028 | Geneva Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Sep 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 16–20 Jul 2029 | Munich Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 2–13 Sep 2029 | Manama Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 10–14 Sep 2029 | Cape Town Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 12–23 Nov 2029 | Frankfurt Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Dec 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 28 Jan – 1 Feb 2030 | Paris Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Feb 2030 | Jeddah Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 3–7 Jun 2030 | Lisbon Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 22 Sep – 3 Oct 2030 | Muscat Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 14–18 Oct 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
Related courses
- QGT-ADM-134Meeting Management & Minute Taking: Advanced LevelAdvanced
- QGT-ADM-152Meeting Management & Minute Taking: Practical WorkshopPractical workshop
- QGT-ADM-153Complaint Handling & Service Recovery: Practical WorkshopPractical workshop
- QGT-ADM-170Meeting Management & Minute Taking MasterclassMasterclass