In this course you learn to adopt a professional attitude towards verbal and physical aggression. You practise de-escalating conversation techniques and strengthen your self-knowledge and self-control.
Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so feel free to book now.
In brief. Dealing with Aggression is a 2-day classroom course. You can take it in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam and The Hague among other locations, or online, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is € 1250,- excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on location and a certificate of participation. For a team or department we also deliver this course in-company.




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Angry customers, demonstrators or people behaving aggressively: in almost every profession you will encounter them. In this course you work on self-knowledge, conversation techniques and a professional basic attitude that enables you to de-escalate threatening situations.
In Learnit's Dealing with Aggression course you learn how to stand your ground in the face of verbal and physical aggression at work. You work on a professional basic attitude that allows you to de-escalate threatening situations consciously, rather than being led by your emotions.
You gain insight into your own behaviour and pitfalls, and you learn to assess situations better on the basis of your profession, the context and your personality. You also practise various de-escalating conversation techniques, such as listening, summarising, asking follow-up questions, responding assertively and setting boundaries.
The course alternates between theory, practical exercises and reflection on your day-to-day working practice. Before the course you have an individual intake in which you formulate your personal learning objectives. On that basis we tailor the programme to your situation. We also pay attention to peer support (buddy support) and the importance of reporting incidents.
During the Dealing with Aggression course, the following topics are covered, among others:
About aggression and conflict
Dealing with aggressive behaviour
The organisational side of aggression
After the Dealing with Aggression course, you will stand your ground more firmly in the face of verbal and physical aggression at work. You recognise different types of conflict and forms of aggression, and you know what causes underlie them. Think of conflicting interests or clashing interpretations.
You make a sharp analysis of the problem and consciously choose the right approach. You apply de-escalating conversation techniques, work in a solution-oriented way and know how to prevent frustration and set clear boundaries. In threatening situations you adopt an open, professional attitude.
You will also know your own pitfalls and be able to separate your emotions from the other person's behaviour. This allows you to stay calm under pressure and makes you less vulnerable. You know when it is time to call in help, and you recognise the importance of support from colleagues and buddy support after an incident.
The Dealing with Aggression course is intended for anyone who wants to learn to de-escalate threatening situations, verbal and physical, with a professional basic attitude. Think of care workers, social workers, municipal officials and other government employees. Bailiffs, shop staff and people working on a helpdesk or in customer services also get a great deal out of this course.
In the Dealing with Aggression course we alternate between experiencing, experimenting with behaviour and techniques, reflecting and exploring theory. This dynamic means you immediately experience the effect of new behaviour. We continually invite you to reflect and to make connections with your day-to-day practice. In this way you gain more and more insight and become better at recognising which techniques work for you. That increases the chance of genuine behavioural change and helps you take ownership of your own development.
This course requires no specific prior knowledge. It is useful, however, if your work or daily life involves situations in which aggression may occur. That way you can get straight to work during the course with recognisable examples.
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.
Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.
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Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.
Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.
“It is a good course from which everyone can take away points and methods to improve their own communication skills in situations where aggression occurs or may occur.”
“Very practical and pleasant course in which theory and practice complement each other well.”
“It's a very practical training course, immediately applicable. The theoretical side was interesting too and reinforced the practical part. Practising with an actor was nerve-racking but incredibly instructive. I think I can handle aggression better now.”
“Good course with a perfect balance between theory and practice, and what you learn is easy to apply in your daily work.”
“Instructive course that I can do something with in my work.”
“I found it a very instructive and also enjoyable course. Good exercises that you can certainly do something with! I found the aggression course very interesting. For learning to deal with certain circumstances, but also for getting to know a part of yourself! I really enjoyed doing the course!”
“Intensive course but very instructive. Clear explanations and room to discuss and practise your own obstacles. This helps you understand why you should apply which technique to deal with the different forms of aggression. Your own conflict style is examined, and this is very important in how you communicate with others. You become aware of your points for improvement and are given tools to practise them.”
“Highly recommended! Learn to deal effectively with aggression and behaviour.”
“I thought it was an instructive course, from which I took away a great deal.”
“A valuable course for those who want to approach their customers in the right way and do not yet have enough experience in doing so.”
“A highly practical course with plenty of attention for personal situations. I am extremely satisfied with the content in terms of level and the professionalism of the trainer, the length of the course, the pace of teaching and the balance between theory and practice. The trainer is very professional and knows what she is talking about. She is informal in just the right measure and very customer-focused and friendly. A good source of inspiration who is skilled at motivating participants and explaining information. The venue is easy to reach, the entrance and rooms look attractive, the reception staff are friendly, the atmosphere is pleasant and the lunch is delicious. I also had pleasant and professional contact with the organisation.”
“You start out thinking: let's see where this goes. Then you begin to notice that it can come in useful now and then. But it is only once you are really working with it that you understand how to filter certain forms of aggression. Definitely a recommendation from my side.”
"The course had a good balance between theory and practice. The trainer was good at keeping the group's attention. Definitely a valuable addition."
“Interesting course with recognisable elements. Very good to be able to practise your own case with a wonderful actor.”
“Enjoyable course that is easy to use in daily practice.”
“This course has taught me to handle and recognise my personal obstacles better and better. With plenty of useful tips. Highly recommended!”
“I am very satisfied with the content of the course. There was a great deal of interaction. The theory was explained using examples from practice. Everything was clear. There was plenty of variation in the explanations and exercises, which kept you alert and made the day go quickly. During the course it became clear to me what aggression actually involves and how I can best deal with it in my job. You are confronted with yourself in an appropriate way, so that you know how you yourself react in certain situations in which aggression plays the main role. Good tips from colleagues and the trainer gave you the opportunity to improve. I found out that I already handle aggression reasonably well, but that is also good to hear and see. I am now more confident and I can imagine that some people really benefit from this course. In some jobs it is very important (particularly for safety) to know how to deal with aggression and (verbal) violence. It was also great fun and very instructive to work with an actor.”
“An instructive course that you can put to good use in practice.”
“The course has been very useful and instructive for me. Role plays are used, which allows you to reflect properly on your own actions. It also gives clear insight into which behaviour provokes which behaviour. It has been good for me to become aware of different kinds of behaviour and, above all, how you can turn a conversation around so that it does not end in verbal aggression (or as little as possible). The trainer is also very pleasant, and the organisation is easy to reach. A very interesting and instructive course, then!”
“The course was tailor-made, demand-driven and engaging.”
""The trainer takes the group along very well in his explanations; it is easy for less experienced people to follow too.""
“We were able to practise a good range of situations with customers.”
“The course was very practice-oriented; you can put what you have learned to use straight away.”
"It was a very useful course, with a good balance between theory and practice."
“If you want to gain a good initial insight into recognising and dealing with aggression, this course comes recommended.”
“Very much focused on practice, which is good for us.”
“Effective course, clear learning objectives and an expert trainer.”
“I thought it was a good course in terms of content. The trainer was well read up and well prepared. The day was well organised; all in all an enjoyable experience.”
""Enjoyable course with a good trainer""
“I was pleasantly surprised. Full of praise for the trainer. Chapeau, keep it up.”
“A very instructive course, from which you can draw a great deal in everyday work situations.”
“The ‘Dealing with Aggression’ course is an excellent course for gaining insight into yourself and your colleagues.”
“Interactive course using role plays and also a 'game' element. Practically applicable.”
“The ‘Dealing with Aggression’ course was extremely valuable and practical. The combination of theory and realistic exercises gave me tools to handle difficult situations better. The trainer was knowledgeable and created a safe atmosphere in which everyone dared to take part. I would recommend this course to anyone who may encounter resistance or aggression in their work.”
“Good course, pleasant teacher and certainly to be recommended if the course fits your work”
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
You can find the current price at the top right of this course page, along with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.
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