In this course you learn the basic techniques of coaching. You practise questioning, feedback and self-reflection, so that you actually get a coachee moving.
Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so feel free to book now.
In brief. Coaching Skills: practical basic techniques is a 2-day classroom course. You can take it in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht, among other places, 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 attendance. For a team or department we also deliver this course in-company.




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As a coach you get others moving. In this training course you work on the basic techniques: building trust, asking the right questions and encouraging self-reflection. You find out whether coaching suits you and go home with practical skills.
In the course Coaching skills: practical basic techniques you become acquainted with the fundamentals of coaching and practise the basic techniques you need as a coach. You learn how to get a coachee moving by encouraging, facilitating, guiding and analysing, while the coachee remains responsible for the next steps.
You gain insight into the difference between training and coaching, and you discover how to build trust and equality in a coaching relationship. You also work on communication skills such as asking follow-up questions, encouraging self-reflection, confronting and giving clear feedback.
The course is practice-oriented: you work actively with exercises and realistic situations, so that you can apply what you have learnt straight away. The small group size leaves plenty of room for personal attention and individual feedback.
During this course you gain a solid grounding in the most important topics around coaching. You work on techniques that you can apply straight away in conversations with your coachee.
After this course you know what coaching involves and how it differs from training or advising. You will have discovered whether the role of coach suits you and gained insight into your own qualities and pitfalls.
You have a set of practical basic techniques that you can put to use straight away:
You build a relationship of trust with your coachee and work on the basis of equality, you recognise different levels of communication and steer the conversation deliberately, you ask questions that encourage self-reflection and personal responsibility, you conduct confrontational conversations and give clear feedback without damaging the relationship, and you get your coachee moving towards concrete next steps.
This course is particularly suitable for participants who recognise themselves in one or more of the points below:
You want to start working as a coach or already do so, but have not yet taken any education or training in this field; you want to get a clear picture of the core values of coaching; you want to know what it means to work as a coach; you want to sharpen your conversation techniques and guide colleagues or staff better in their development.
Doesn't this description quite match you? No problem. During the intake we look together at where your learning needs lie, so that the course ties in well with them.
You work in a small group of no more than eight participants, so there is plenty of room for personal attention and practice. Beforehand, the trainer holds an intake with you to identify your learning objectives. On that basis, the trainer puts together the final programme.
During the course the emphasis is on doing and experiencing. You practise with realistic coaching conversations, receive direct feedback from your trainer and fellow participants, and reflect on your own approach. Short theoretical explanations alternate with practical exercises, role plays and peer review in small subgroups.
The trainer provides a safe learning environment in which you can freely experiment with new conversation techniques. This way you gradually discover which coaching style suits you and which skills you would like to develop further.
You do not need any specific prior knowledge for this course. An open attitude and the willingness to practise new conversational techniques are enough. Do you already have experience as a coach or manager? That's a bonus, but not a requirement.
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.
“Learnit Training comes across to me as an organisation that is flexible and personal. The personal service and willingness to look for solutions and possibilities in particular are definitely a plus.”
“An enormously illuminating course for exploring my own learning needs in the field of coaching further. Intensive because it was one-to-one, but all the better tailored to my own learning objectives and wishes. Good! There was a pleasant variety of methods and good, direct feedback.”
“The trainer was very experienced, calm and pleasant to work with. The course gave me tools to strengthen my coaching activities.”
“Good course in a small group. Time for the subject matter and time to work on each other's learning objectives. Clear explanations from the trainer and a very readable book included. I came away with a good impression of what coaching involves and what I can do with it going forward.”
“Very good. The trainer inspires confidence and puts himself in our shoes as individuals.”
“What I liked was that the trainer put everything on paper (flip chart) and did not do everything from the book. The same information could be found afterwards on the slides and in the book. The pace was fine.”
“I have experienced Learnit Training as a good, reliable organisation. They radiate professionalism and reliability. The course was useful and instructive. Plenty of room is given to share your own experiences and work on them. We had a good and experienced trainer. The location was also excellent, with an extensive lunch as well. In short, I will certainly recommend it to people around me.”
“Very good course. I heard a lot of things that I can actually do something with. The book you receive on the first day is very pleasant to read and a useful reference work. What I found very pleasant was that there were three of us, so a very small group. As a result, all three of us received a great deal of attention from the trainer and a great many things were discussed. I found the trainer very pleasant; her approach appeals to me. You were actively involved. I also considered it a plus that the trainer draws on her background in psychology. Learnit Training has left a good impression on me. We were kept well informed by email. The service at the venue was good.”
“When taking part in the coaching skills course, I had not expected that I actually did not really know what coaching involved. But over these two days that became clear to me. With practical assignments and blocks of theory, I now know what coaching is, how you do it, that I was not doing it yet, but that I very much look forward to starting!”
“The content of the course fits my personal needs well. It was a varied course with a well-created and, for me, safe setting. To get even more out of what was learned, the course could as far as I am concerned last three days, so that you can practise what you have learned even more in practice and the trainer can respond to this. I found the trainer motivating, clear and very knowledgeable. She got more out of the objectives set in advance, which I found pleasant and interesting. I have no points for improvement.”
“I found the content immediately applicable in practice, because there was a good mix of theory and exercises. The trainer was enthusiastic, engaged and very knowledgeable. Learnit Training keeps in touch in a personal way after registration. I also found the telephone intake with the trainer very pleasant.”
“A good balance between practice and theory, with the theory being applied straight away in lively exercises.”
“In two days you learn and practise conversation techniques and conducting a coaching conversation in a very hands-on way.”
“The two-day course seems short, but every minute is well spent. My existing knowledge and skills have been thoroughly refreshed. I have also gained many new insights. The content is not only applicable to the use of coaching skills, but certainly also to everyday communication at work and beyond!”
“The course material had been tailored well to the participants in advance and, given the short duration of the course, we were able to learn a great deal. The trainer came across as very professional and knowledgeable and also managed to improve and adapt the material during the course in consultation with the participants. I felt very much at ease with the trainer because of her knowledge and expertise and also because of her personality. Everything went very smoothly and easily. Pleasant customer contact.”
“The trainer really appealed to me, because she could gauge the group precisely and adapted the material accordingly. The trainer gave participants space to show emotions during the course. And was able to handle and respond to this professionally. She gave vivid examples and case studies. Personally, I would not have needed a course book, as it was not used during the course; that could perhaps have been handouts instead. Learnit Training comes across to me as professional, enthusiastic and presentable.”
“Enjoyable, intensive training course that you leave with a sense of satisfaction and applicable knowledge.”
“I personally enjoyed this course a great deal. The two days were very intensive, but fortunately our trainer gave us the freedom to take a break now and then. I personally learnt a lot in these two days, above all through the exercises we did on conducting coaching conversations. The material is fairly demanding, but it is explained clearly and calmly, and if any questions remain, time is taken to clarify whatever is unclear. All in all a top trainer with a nice trainer!”
“Good course; you can really work with what was covered. The exercises worked very well. The course material is easy to use as a reference work in future. Very useful. The trainer did an excellent job!! If you got stuck, she was there straight away to help. Clearly a sign of solid experience. The explanations are clear and easy to follow. Well aligned with the aim of the course.”
“The Coaching Skills course is a challenging exploration of what is possible in the field of coaching and brings out the best in the participants. A thorough introduction that does not remain superficial, but goes into depth in a pleasant way.”
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.
Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.