Cursus Coachingsvaardigheden: praktische basistechnieken in Rotterdam

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.

Read the full description of the Coaching skills: practical basic techniques course

All dates in Rotterdam

None of the dates suitable? In-company takes place on a day of your choosing, and the course also runs in other cities.

Where in Rotterdam

Who you'll learn from in Rotterdam

• Rob Trainer in communication and leadership Score 8,6 from 346 evaluations
• Christy trainer in communication and leadership Rating 9,2 from 256 evaluations
• Marjorie Personal development trainer Rating 8,9 from 125 evaluations
• Joris Trainer in communication and leadership Cijfer 8,5 uit 123 evaluaties

What participants thought

• “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.”

  M. de Boer, SRC-Cultuurvakanties- Coaching Skills: Practical Basic Techniques

• “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.”

  Anonymous- Coaching Skills: Practical Basic Techniques

• “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!”

  C. Grummel, Scania Production Meppel - Coaching Skills: practical basic techniques

• “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.”

  Anonymous- Coaching Skills: Practical Basic Techniques

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between coaching and training in the Coaching Skills course?

A trainer conveys knowledge and has participants practise new behaviour through practical assignments. A coach mainly asks questions to encourage self-insight and leaves responsibility for growth with the coachee. In the Coaching Skills: Practical Basic Techniques course (classroom-based) you learn how to fill this coaching role: encouraging, facilitating, guiding and analysing instead of telling.

Who is the Coaching Skills: practical basic techniques course suitable for?

The course is suitable for (starting) coaches, managers, HR professionals and consultants who want to develop or sharpen their coaching skills. No prior education is required. You take the course in a classroom setting with a maximum of eight participants, so there is room for personal guidance, practice and feedback. Those who already coach without formal training will also get a great deal out of it.

Which topics are covered in the Coaching Skills: practical basic techniques course?

During the classroom-based course you learn the basic principles of coaching, the roles of coach and coachee, and how to create trust and equality. You also practise with communication processes, encouraging self-reflection, challenging conversation techniques and giving clear feedback. You gain practical skills that let you get started as a coach straight away.

What is the approach of the Coaching Skills: Practical Basic Techniques course?

The course is classroom-based and lasts, with a maximum group size of eight participants. Beforehand there is an intake in which the trainer identifies your personal learning objectives and tailors the programme accordingly. During the course you actively practise basic techniques in a safe atmosphere, so that you can apply what you have learned directly in practice.

Do I receive a certificate after the Coaching Skills: Practical Basic Techniques course?

Yes, on completion of the Coaching Skills: Practical Basic Techniques course you receive a certificate of participation from Learnit. This certificate confirms that you have actively practised the basic techniques of coaching, including asking questions, giving feedback and encouraging self-reflection. You can add the certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your development as a starting coach.

When should you choose this classroom-based Coaching Skills course instead of an online course or self-study through books and podcasts?

You learn to coach above all by doing. A book or podcast gives you theory on GROW, LSD (Listening-Summarising-Probing) and solution-focused working, but you don't practise conversational technique with real feedback. Choose this classroom course if you want to test your skills in practice conversations with other participants and a trainer who gives immediate feedback on your attitude, your questions and your interventions. The group has a maximum of 8 participants, so you practise several times. Self-study is sufficient if you only want to understand the theory. E-learning is suitable if coaching is a small part of your role. This classroom version is the right fit when you are actually going to hold coaching conversations and want to know whether the role suits you.

How do I know whether coaching really suits me before I present myself as a coach?

The Coaching Skills: Practical Basic Techniques course (classroom-based, maximum eight participants) is partly intended to help you find that out. One of the explicit outcomes is: you know whether coaching suits you. You gain insight into your own strengths and pitfalls by practising basic techniques such as encouraging self-reflection, confrontational conversation techniques and giving clear feedback. The difference with training is made concrete: as a coach you ask questions and facilitate, you do not transfer knowledge. Does that fit your natural style? Are you comfortable leaving the responsibility with the coachee? Practising in a small group gives a more honest answer to that than a book or an online test. Anyone who finds that it does not suit them has also gained something from that conclusion.

What will I actually be able to do after Coaching Skills, and what falls outside its scope?

After the classroom course you will have mastered the basic techniques: asking questions that encourage self-reflection, recognising different levels of communication, building trust and equality, giving clear feedback and conducting confronting conversations. You will have insight into your own strengths and pitfalls as a coach, and you will know when to stay in a coaching role instead of falling back on the role of trainer or adviser. What this course does not cover: this is a basic course, not a complete coaching programme. You will not be taught in-depth methods such as systemic work, transactional analysis or advanced NLP techniques. Nor is this an accredited professional programme leading towards NOBCO or ICF registration. For coaches who have been practising for some time and want to deepen their skills, a follow-up course makes more sense than this basic one.