Assertiveness: standing up for yourself course

“A practically oriented course that covers the theory using real-life situations from the participants. This brings the theory to life and makes it directly applicable in daily life.”

“Good, instructive course with clear practical examples and an enthusiastic trainer.”

“The assertiveness course is delivered to an excellent standard and fully tailored to our needs.”

“A course delivered in a small group, so you get more attention to work through cases from practice”

“Good, clear course and directly applicable.”

“A good course in a pleasant & relaxed atmosphere. I learnt a lot from it.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I now regularly pause to consider what the purpose of a conversation is and how I can achieve it successfully. I also go to work with more pleasure now and I no longer dwell endlessly on small things. I got a lot out of the course and it exceeded my expectations. Definitely recommended!!”

“I would recommend this course to everyone, it broadens your world view and your thinking.”

“Plenty of opportunity to practise with my own examples, very instructive!”

“Good, clear training course – genuinely useful.”

“'A very pleasant and instructive course. Very practical, and thanks to the exercises and methods I am now learning to be more assertive.'”

“It is a very instructive course. I would certainly recommend it.”

“During the course you gain a good insight into what is actually holding you back from being assertive; together with the examples, assignments and tools you are given, I already notice improvement and I believe I can become increasingly assertive in future. After the course you will not be more assertive straight away, but you do know how to improve this gradually.”

“The course content matched and was tailored to the needs of the individual participants. Small groups work very well for this. There was plenty of time for practical cases. The level and pace were good. The theory covered during the course was the theory that matched our needs. For the rest, the course material is mainly useful as a reference work.”

“I found it useful for myself to take this course. I personally find it difficult to become aware of applying the techniques. It gave me more depth and was refreshing, hopefully towards becoming more aware.”

“A course in which you learn a lot about yourself and how to deal with certain moments. The group size was pleasant.”

"My impression of the course is very good and professional, with a great deal of attention for the participant."

“This course allows you to work actively with your own cases: this gives you practical tools to change the way you do things.”

“The course is very interesting and anyone can take it. The information applies to everyone, whether you are assertive or not. You can apply what you learn both at work and in your private life. This course is useful for everyone. It is set up in such a way that you can practise straight away with real-life examples and apply the information in practice.”

“' "Assertiveness: standing up for yourself" is an excellent, accessible course focused on self-reflection, communication and assertive behaviour. Personal learning objectives are placed at the centre and practised. The results of the exercises – including giving feedback, saying no, dealing with emotions and negotiating – can be used immediately in daily life. You reap the benefits straight away!'”

“Learnit is a professional, focused organisation that employs many skilled professionals and specialists to achieve its aim.”

“Excellent course, very recognisable. Of course you don't learn it in 2 days, but you get good practical tools to work with and specific feedback to prevent you from falling back into your old habits.”

“The quality is good, and so is the level. The pace of the lessons, the variety, the set-up and the professionalism are excellent. The trainer is hugely motivating. You immediately want to put it into practice. Perfect lunch and a great atmosphere. I came by car and liked the fact that there was a car park underneath the venue. Really nothing to criticise. (Rotterdam Groothandelsgebouw)”

“Even if you have already taken plenty of other courses on standing up for yourself, you will still get a great deal out of this course because it is nice and practical. You also come to understand how your own response can steer someone else's response.”

“This course comes highly recommended. It is geared to practice (through theory and practical exercises) for both work and private life.”

“The course is very easy to apply in practical situations. It makes you think in a pleasant way and gives good tips on how to take it further.”

“Informative training course with a practical approach, underpinned by the theory.”

“This course was very practically applicable and closely geared to the needs of the participant. The trainer was a very professional and positive woman. She was good at recognising why I needed more self-confidence, and in the end she gave me just that, without my having to do very much for it.”

“This course gives a clear picture of what being assertive is, and how you should behave in order to become assertive. In other words, the theory is explained very clearly here. In addition, the practical role plays are also very useful, because you can choose situations that apply specifically to you. You gain a good insight into human behaviour (of others, but also of yourself).”

“Very illuminating course. You start to see yourself and behave differently. A really good course.”

“Enjoyable course with good content”

"I learned a great deal on this course, including a number of ways of dealing with other people more effectively. That is why I would recommend this course to everyone."

“It was an instructive training course, with good professional explanations. The trainer had an answer to every question or was able to give a good example. Respect for that. Thank you for the instructive course!”

“I thought the course covered good topics. There was also plenty of room to raise your own learning objectives and to practise with them. Through role plays you get an idea of how to tackle certain situations and what the consequences are, and you learn to approach this assertively. The trainer was very positive and made sure you felt at ease. The small group size made it very pleasant to work in. I got a lot out of the course and now feel more confident in difficult situations at work.”

“The course is very interesting and instructive, and it is presented in an enjoyable way. The small group you work in really helps to achieve the aim of the course.”

“I thought the course was great. I get a lot out of it, both professionally and personally! It really opened doors for me..”

“An intake interview makes clear exactly what the participant wants to learn. During the course itself the topics that turned out to be needed are covered, and throughout the course you are regularly asked whether any other subjects should be discussed. A variety of exercise formats (a game, role play, video recording, relaxation exercise and others) makes a lot of things clear. Everything takes place in a very relaxed and safe atmosphere; nothing turns out to be "scary". The course provides insight and useful tips, and the reader and the booklet you are given are also handy for after the course.”

“It is a compact and practical course. Because the group is small there is plenty of individual attention and room to respond to one another. I learned a great deal, from the trainer as well as from my fellow participants.”

“The course gave me good tools for going through life more assertively. For example, I learned methods for saying 'no' in a friendly way. And without feeling guilty afterwards, because the course also addresses the underlying causes, such as irrational and limiting thoughts. I also learned a great deal about the possible roles you can adopt in communication and everything you can achieve through them! The course really opened my eyes: I now communicate far more consciously and feel much more 'in control' and relaxed. On top of that, the course was given in an engaging and interactive way, with proper attention to the needs of the participants. Highly recommended!”

“To keep the peace, I often put other people's interests above my own. Until the moment I got fed up with that and thought I could win by letting the other person lose. Neither works for both parties. With Learnit's help, I found ways to value another person's interests and feelings as highly as my own. Now that I feel calmer, I can be more patient and friendly, which makes me a happier person.”

“I am very pleased that I chose to take the assertiveness course at Learnit. Recording the exercises on video was what won me over. The course is delivered very well and pleasantly, and seeing yourself back is highly instructive. In short, definitely recommended if you sometimes feel unsure of yourself.”

“Lays the foundation for a personal approach to assertiveness; you may be yourself and improve yourself. Expert trainer with plenty of room for your own input. Excellent!”

“I recently took the Assertiveness: standing up for yourself course and I was very pleased with it. The trainer, Steff, was very open and patient and dealt with matters that perhaps were not on his programme initially but which we were given the opportunity to share and discuss. The venue was excellent too, a lovely building and good catering. In short, well worth recommending if you want to become aware of your own behaviour.”