Coaching Skills: practical basic techniques course in Rotterdam
3 start dates in Rotterdam over the coming year, the next on 21 December 2026. In a small group, with a trainer from the field.
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- Maximum of 8 participants per group
- Includes course materials, lunch and certificate
- Not satisfied? Then retake the course free of charge
- Also available as an in-company course, at your location in Rotterdam or at your office
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 programme of Coaching Skills: Practical Basic Techniques
Where in Rotterdam
Learnit Rotterdam
Stationsplein 45
3013 AK Rotterdam
Sometimes also at Weena 505. Your confirmation states where your course takes place.
By public transport
A 1-minute walk from Rotterdam Centraal.
Parking
The guarded car park of the Groothandelsgebouw has room for 200 cars. Directly behind the Groothandelsgebouw there is another guarded car park with a capacity of 150 cars Please note! Parking costs are at your own expense.
All dates in Rotterdam
Two-day course. In date order.
- Mon 21 Dec 2026 & Mon 4 Jan 2027 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Mon 2 & Mon 16 August 2027 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Mon 16 & Mon 30 August 2027 10:00–17:00 Enrol
No suitable date? Send us a date request, or arrange a private group at your office.
Who you'll learn from in Rotterdam
Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.
What participants say about Coaching Skills: practical basic techniques
The course material had been well tailored to the participants in advance, and we were able to learn a lot in the short time the course lasted. The trainer came across as very professional and knowledgeable, and during the course she also improved and adapted the material in consultation with the participants. I felt very much at ease with the trainer because of her knowledge and expertise, and partly because of her personality. Everything ran very quickly and smoothly. Pleasant customer contact.
In my experience, Learnit Training is a good, reliable institute. It radiates professionalism and reliability. The course was useful and instructive. There is plenty of room to share your own experiences and work on them. We had a good, experienced trainer. The location was also fine, with an extensive lunch. In short, I will definitely recommend it to people I know.
A hugely clarifying course for exploring my own learning needs in the field of coaching. It was intensive because it was one-to-one, but all the better tailored to my own learning goals and wishes. Good! There was a pleasant variety of methods, and good, direct feedback.
The two-day course seems short, but every minute is put to good use. My old knowledge and skills have been completely refreshed, and I have also gained many new insights. The content is applicable not only to using coaching skills, but certainly also to everyday communication at work and beyond!
Frequently asked questions about Coaching skills: practical basic techniques
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, with a maximum group size of eight participants. Beforehand there is an intake in which the trainer takes stock of your personal learning objectives and tailors the programme. 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, a maximum of 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 you a more honest answer to that than a book or an online test. And if you find that it doesn't suit you, that conclusion is worth something too.
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.
€ 1250,-first start 21 December 2026
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