Interview Techniques course in The Hague
3 start dates in The Hague over the coming year, the next on 20 November 2026. In a small group, with a trainer from industry.
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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 The Hague or at your office
Want to get the full story out of an interview? With the right questioning techniques you get more out of every conversation. You learn to prepare in a targeted way, to probe into what matters and to move beyond socially desirable answers.
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Where in The Hague
By public transport
15 minutes' walk from Den Haag Centraal. 4 minutes' walk from the 'Haagse Poort' bus stop.
Parking
1 minute's walk from the 'ParkBee De Haagsche Zwaan' car park. Please note! Parking costs are at your own expense.
All dates in The Hague
Two-day course. In date order.
- Fri 20 Nov & Fri 4 Dec 2026Certain to go ahead 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Tue 18 May & Tue 1 Jun 2027 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Wed 18 Aug & Wed 1 Sep 2027 10:00–17:00 Enrol
No suitable date? Send us a date request, or arrange a private group at your office.
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Who teaches you in The Hague
Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.
What participants say about Interview Techniques
Through the combination of theory and (a lot of) practice, the course made me aware of my own interviewing behaviour. As a result, I saw it improve enormously within just those two days!
I was helped quickly and professionally with organising the course, which I wanted to attend at short notice. Through consultation with the trainer before the course, a tailor-made course was put together for me. I found the trainer very knowledgeable and was very satisfied with the results of the course afterwards.
I was sceptical about what you can achieve in two days, but (partly thanks to the small group) I learned a huge amount here. We did lots of practical exercises, and they were truly tailored, because everyone has different learning points and practical settings. In terms of both content and atmosphere, this course is highly recommended!
The course is practical and extremely instructive. I found the mix of theory and practice (the exercises) very pleasant. A good foundation for improving your interviewing techniques!
Frequently asked questions about Interviewing techniques
Who is the Interview Techniques course suitable for?
The Interview Techniques course is suitable for anyone who wants to get more out of conversations, from journalists and recruiters to researchers, HR professionals and managers. You learn to improve your questioning techniques, listen better and deal with emotion or resistance. No prior knowledge is required. You work on practical skills that you apply directly in journalistic interviews, job interviews or in-depth interviews.
Which topics are covered during the Interview Techniques course?
During the Interview Techniques course you cover interview types and question types, preparing for the conversation, conversation techniques such as listening, summarising and asking follow-up questions, and dealing with emotions and resistance. You also learn to unravel vague statements, keep track of the main thread and write up the interview professionally. You finish with a practical checklist that you can apply directly in practice.
Which interview techniques will you learn during the Interview Techniques course?
During the Interview Techniques course you learn conversation and questioning skills such as making contact, empathising, active listening, summarising and probing. You practise with open and closed questions, building in silences and unravelling vagueness or contradictions. You also learn to deal with emotions and resistance, so that in classroom training you can hold genuinely in-depth conversations.
What is the delivery format of the Interview Techniques course and how is it structured?
The Interview Techniques course is taught in a classroom setting over several half-day sessions. You work in a small group under the guidance of an experienced trainer. The structure alternates between theory, practising conversation techniques, reflection and practical experience. Beforehand, an individual intake takes place in which your learning objectives are identified. This way the programme matches your situation.
Do you receive a certificate after the Interview Techniques course?
Yes, on completing the Interview Techniques course you receive a certificate of participation from Learnit. This certificate confirms that you attended the classroom course in full and actively practised the conversation techniques, questioning skills and interview methods covered. You can add the certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your development in conducting professional interviews.
What is the difference between the Interview Techniques course at Learnit and self-study using books or online videos?
The main difference lies in practising with feedback. In self-study you learn the theory about open questions, LSD (listening, summarising, asking follow-up questions) and conversation techniques, but you get no response to your own behaviour. In Learnit's classroom course you alternate theory with practical exercises, role plays and direct feedback from the trainer and fellow participants. You practise concretely with breaking through socially desirable answers, dealing with emotions and resistance and unravelling vague statements. In addition, an individual intake takes place beforehand, so that your own learning objectives are included in the programme. Choose self-study if you only want to acquire knowledge; choose the classroom course if you genuinely want to change your interviewing behaviour.
How do I know whether the Interview Techniques course suits me if I am not a journalist?
The Interview Techniques course has a broader application than journalism alone. The course is aimed at anyone who holds conversations in which gathering information is central: think of HR staff who conduct job interviews, researchers, recruiters, managers who conduct exit interviews, communications advisers or consultants who carry out needs assessments. The course suits you if you want to get past socially desirable answers, ask better follow-up questions about vague or contradictory statements, and learn to deal with emotion and resistance in a conversation. No prior knowledge or specific previous education is required. In an individual intake beforehand your learning objectives are identified, so that the programme matches your own practice. The course is taught in a classroom and consists of several half-day sessions.
How quickly can I apply the interview techniques from this course in my work?
You can put the techniques to use immediately after the course. During the course you actively practise conversation skills such as LSD (Listening, Summarising, Probing), building in silences and unravelling vague statements. This practice takes place in a classroom setting with direct feedback, so that what you learn is embedded straight away. For basic skills such as formulating questions and preparing an interview, you will notice the effect in your very next interview. More complex techniques, such as dealing with resistance or breaking through socially desirable answers, usually require a few real-life interviews before they become routine. The checklist you receive at the end of the course helps you to apply the steps consistently until it becomes automatic.
€ 1250,-first start 20 November 2026
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