Delegation course
In this course you learn to delegate: you hand over tasks effectively, strengthen your delegation skills and keep a grip on the process without doing everything yourself.
NRTO quality markFree cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so feel free to book now.
In brief. Delegating is a two-day classroom course. You can take it in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam and The Hague, among others, or online, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is EUR 1250 excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on site and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department we also deliver this course in-company.
- More focus, a stronger team
- Practical tools you can apply straight away
- A personal approach, lasting results
- Giving trust, keeping a grip
- Recognising pitfalls, delegating more effectively
Your trainer: Saar, Mieke, Rob or Christy 1.447 evaluations in total, with an average of 8,9. View the trainers
Smarter delegating means more room for the bigger picture and motivated staff who grow. In this course you sharpen your delegation skills: which tasks do you hand over, to whom, and how do you keep a grip without doing the work yourself?
Description
In this course you work on your skills for handing over tasks in a smart and effective way. You gain insight into how delegating fits your role, which tasks lend themselves to being handed over and who is best placed to take them on.
You will work on the balance between letting go and staying in control. This includes conversation techniques that make delegating run more smoothly, and you will learn how to formulate expectations clearly. You will also consider common pitfalls, so that you know how to avoid them in practice.
You will also be given tools to increase your colleagues' involvement. You practise sharing responsibility, assigning authority and following up on agreements, so that you keep a grip on the process without doing the work yourself.
Topics
During the Delegating course you work on the skills needed to hand over tasks effectively. You learn to choose which tasks lend themselves to delegation, how to select the right person and how to stay involved without taking over the work.
- The art of delegating: what does and does not count as delegating? You explore the advantages and disadvantages, common pitfalls and how delegating fits your role.
- Delegating and monitoring: which tasks do you give to which colleague? You learn to recognise criteria for suitable tasks and to choose the right person for them, while keeping motivation high.
- Conversation techniques for delegating: which communication skills make handing over tasks smoother and clearer?
- Creating commitment: how do you make sure your colleague takes responsibility and puts in the right effort? You work on sharing responsibility, granting authority, setting boundaries, coaching and following up on agreements.
Result
After this course you will recognise where new opportunities lie for your colleagues and know how to set clear expectations. You will find the right balance between keeping control and giving trust, and manage assertively and purposefully. That way you keep a grip on the process without doing the work yourself.
You have learned which tasks lend themselves to delegation and to whom they are best entrusted. You also have the conversation techniques to share responsibility, follow up on agreements made and keep your staff motivated.
Target audience
This course is suitable for you if you find it difficult to hand over tasks, want to make better use of your employees' talents or want to create more room for yourself and your team. If you want to free up more time for your core tasks, you have also come to the right place.
Teaching method
You start with an intake interview, in which the trainer maps out your personal learning objectives together with you. The trainer then puts together the final programme on that basis, so that the course really matches your situation.
During the course you work in a small group of no more than eight participants. This creates a safe atmosphere in which you can practise new skills at your own pace. The emphasis is on doing and experiencing: you actively work with real-life situations, role plays and feedback from the trainer and your fellow participants.
Afterwards you receive the course material and a certificate of participation.
Prior knowledge
No specific prior knowledge is required for this course. It is useful, however, if your work involves tasks that you could (partly) hand over to colleagues or staff. That way you can apply what you have learnt directly to your own practice.
Practical information
- Number of days
- 2 days
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 12 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
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.
In-company
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.
All start dates
2 training days. In order of date.
- Thu 5 & Thu 19 November 2026 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Tue 24 Nov & Tue 8 Dec 2026 Utrecht · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 27 October Enrol
- Thu 10 & Wed 23 December 2026 Online · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 12 November Enrol
- Thu 10 & Wed 23 December 2026 Arnhem · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 12 November Enrol
- Tue 9 & Tue 23 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 12 January Enrol
- Fri 19 Mar & Fri 2 Apr 2027 Groningen · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 19 February Enrol
- Fri 19 Mar & Fri 2 Apr 2027 Zwolle · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 19 February Enrol
- Tue 6 & Tue 20 April 2027 Arnhem · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 9 March Enrol
- Wed 5 & Wed 19 May 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 7 April Enrol
- Fri 30 Jul & Fri 13 Aug 2027 The Hague · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 2 July Enrol
No suitable start date? Send us a date request, and we'll look at the options together.
This course by city
- Delegating in Amsterdam2 dates
This course for your team?
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.
- Your date and location
- Tailored content
- Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
- More than 25 years' experience
The trainers for this course
Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.
Saar
Trainer in team coaching and communication 9,0 from 459 evaluations
Mieke
Trainer in conversation techniques and train-the-trainer 8,8 from 386 evaluations
Rob
Trainer in communication and leadership 8,6 from 346 evaluations
Christy
trainer in communication and leadership 9,2 from 256 evaluationsWhat others say about this course
Delegating course: average 8.5 from 26 reviews
“This course is very suitable for anyone who wants to work on their leadership skills, with extra attention to learning how to delegate tasks within a team. As a group we were able to learn a great deal about the theories, but also about how to apply them in daily practice. Highly recommended!”
"A course tailored to practice with a personal approach, so that the learning objectives were applied directly during the training. The theory requires patience, but applying it through role play and video recordings proved a good teacher. This was complemented by positive feedback from the trainer and the other participants. Well worth it."
“A good course in which you put the theory straight into practice through exercises. It is also instructive to see yourself back on video after receiving feedback.”
“Practical course that ties in well with day-to-day work. The course was held in a small group, so interaction was maximised.”
“Pleasant trainer with a great deal of knowledge, clear and with an open teaching style. I was given plenty of tools that I can use in my work.”
“The course teaches you that the results of delegating are largely connected to the way you communicate. As far as communication is concerned, the course provides plenty of 'eye openers'.”
“The content of the course is good. The small group makes a personal approach possible, and that is pleasant.”
“Very interesting and with plenty of overlap with, for example, coaching leadership. Highly recommended!”
“Inspiring, prompts reflection and change.”
“A good mix of highly practical content and personal learning questions. In a very natural way, we as participants were challenged to delegate better and thereby become better leaders.”
“A valuable course with a good balance between theory and practice, and practical tools that can be applied straight away in the workplace.”
“Good quality. Set up according to the participants' wishes.”
“It is an excellent course! You learn how best to approach delegating, but also a great deal about communication.”
“It met my expectations, the introductions were clear and concrete, the exercises instructive. The trainer was very enthusing and very knowledgeable.”
“It is an interesting course and individually I learned a great deal.”
“Good course in which the trainer really tries to get to know you and is therefore able to respond to your needs. Very instructive.”
“It was a very good course, in which I gained a number of valuable new insights and practical tools. Christy is a professional, friendly trainer who listened well and made sure the material matched who I am, so that I really got something out of it. The day flew by.”
“Every day I reap the benefits of the knowledge I gained.”
“The course material is very practical and easy to apply in day-to-day work. It gives you more insight.”
“Learn-it stands for a professional company in which teaching and training on a personal basis come first.”
“A good and instructive course. Practice and theory come together well.”
“Taking this course makes you think, after which you then get to work with it. And it works, that is the best part!”
“Very good, specifically aimed at the participants and their wishes and learning objectives.”
“A tailor-made course that can be applied in practice straight away.”
"I experienced the Delegating course at Learnit as very positive. A major plus in my view is that the course was given to a small group of participants, which meant there was plenty of room to go into each participant's own cases from their working practice. The trainer prepared the course in a positive way, inspired the group and taught me an approach that is practical to apply. I am very satisfied with the communication with Learnit and the information I received from Learnit."
“Excellent course, well organised and an experienced trainer who knows the subject inside out.”
Training formats
Classroom
2 days€ 1250,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
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.
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What if, after the Delegation course, I find that my team hands the work back to me or does not pick it up as agreed?
What does the Delegating course cost and how long does it take?
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.
Next start: Thu 5 & Thu 19 November 2026 in Amsterdam
Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.