Self-Confidence course
In this course you work on your self-confidence. You learn to recognise the causes of insecurity, practise assertive behaviour and discover your own qualities and pitfalls.
NRTO quality markFree cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so feel free to book now.
In brief. Self-Confidence is a 2-day classroom course. You can attend it in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam and Den Haag, among other places, 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 self-confidence in practice straight away
- Insight into your qualities and pitfalls
- Practise with realistic role plays from everyday practice
- Personal attention through direct feedback
- Practical breathing and relaxation techniques
Your trainer: Rob, Christy, Joris or Marjorie 857 evaluations in total, averaging 8,8. View the trainers
Insecurity is part of life, but too little self-confidence holds you back. In this course you work on a realistic self-image, gain insight into your qualities and pitfalls, and learn to communicate more consciously. That is how you break old patterns and achieve your goals.
Description
Uncertainty is part of life, but if a lack of self-confidence holds you back, you can end up in a downward spiral. You avoid challenges, set your goals lower and your self-image deteriorates further. In this course you work on breaking those patterns.
You learn to recognise the causes of a lack of self-confidence and gain insight into the role of verbal and non-verbal communication in your self-image. You work with realistic role plays from your own practice, in which mutual feedback helps you to let go of old behavioural patterns. You are given tools such as the RET method, the 4G's and core quadrants, and you practise breathing and relaxation exercises to deal better with tension.
By gaining more insight into the underlying causes of your behaviour, you learn to distinguish more consciously between what brings you closer to your goals and what keeps you away from them.
For teams and organisations. For a group of employees we run this course in-company, tailored to the situations in which they want to feel more confident.
Topics
- What is self-confidence? And what is assertiveness? You learn the difference between subassertive, assertive and aggressive behaviour. How do you stand up for yourself in a pleasant way?
- Working on a realistic self-image: what is your background and what do you want to achieve? You will start working on setting realistic goals.
- Your own qualities and capabilities: success experiences and core quadrants. You gain insight into your pitfalls and trace them back to the quality behind them.
- The importance of verbal and non-verbal communication in relation to your self-image: behaviour prompts behaviour. By consciously choosing the attitude you adopt, you use your behaviour more purposefully to achieve your goals.
- Creating and maintaining a positive mental attitude: rational thinking using RET and the 4 G's.
- Recognising and acknowledging the causes of a loss of self-confidence through self-reflection.
- Breathing and relaxation exercises to deal physically with tension and uncertainty.
- Dealing with negativity and criticism: giving and receiving feedback.
Result
After this course you will have a better understanding of where your insecurity comes from and you will recognise the patterns that undermine your self-confidence. You will know which qualities and pitfalls you have, and how to use them to achieve your goals.
You distinguish between sub-assertive, assertive and aggressive behaviour, and consciously choose the attitude that suits the situation. With your verbal and non-verbal communication you steer other people's reactions, while breathing and relaxation techniques help you stay calm under pressure.
You will also deal differently with criticism and negativity: you will receive feedback without belittling yourself and give it back in a constructive way. Through rational thinking with RET and the 4Gs, you will maintain a positive mental attitude, even when things go against you.
Target audience
This course is intended for anyone who regularly feels insecure and wants to change that. Perhaps you recognise yourself in this:
You feel there is more to be gained from yourself or your environment, you doubt your abilities or qualities and want to increase your self-confidence, you want to stand your ground more firmly when communicating with others.
This list is of course not exhaustive, because everyone is different. What would you like to work on when it comes to self-confidence?
The course is also suitable for a group of employees, for example following a reorganisation or when taking on new duties.
Teaching method
The course alternates between concrete experience, experimenting with behaviour and techniques, reflection and exploring theory. This makes the programme a good fit for every type of participant. There is plenty of action in the course, so that you actually experience the effect of new behaviour. That way you recognise your own success and can build on it.
We emphasise that everyone is responsible for their own development and takes ownership of it. You are invited to reflect continuously and to make connections with your day-to-day practice. The aim is to increase your insight and to let you make the translation to practice yourself. That increases the chance of genuine behavioural change.
Prior knowledge
No specific prior knowledge is required for this course. It does help if you are open to self-reflection and willing to practise new behaviour. Your own experiences and situations from practice form the basis for the work you do.
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. Confirmed dates first, then in order of date.
- Fri 9 & Fri 23 October 2026Certain to go ahead Utrecht · 10:00–17:00 · trainer Steff Enrol
- Fri 9 & Fri 23 October 2026 Online · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Wed 4 & Wed 18 November 2026 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Wed 4 & Wed 18 November 2026 Online · 10:00–17:00 Enrol
- Thu 26 Nov & Thu 10 Dec 2026 Utrecht · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 29 October Enrol
- Mon 21 Dec 2026 & Mon 4 Jan 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 23 November Enrol
- Fri 8 & Fri 22 January 2027 Arnhem · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 11 December Enrol
- Thu 4 & Thu 18 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 7 January Enrol
- Thu 25 Mar & Thu 8 Apr 2027 Groningen · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 25 February Enrol
- Thu 25 Mar & Thu 8 Apr 2027 Zwolle · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 25 February Enrol
- Thu 8 & Thu 22 April 2027 Eindhoven · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 11 March Enrol
- Thu 13 & Thu 27 May 2027 Rotterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 15 April Enrol
- Mon 2 & Mon 16 August 2027 The Hague · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 5 July Enrol
No suitable start date? Send us a date request, and we'll look at the options together.
This course by city
- Self-confidence in Utrecht2 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.
What others say about this course
Self-Confidence course: average 8.8 from 6 reviews
"A course that will help you increase your self-confidence. Plenty of exercises and a clear structure in this course help you to apply it in practice. Clear attention is paid to possible causes, so that self-confidence can be improved. I am very pleased with the result and already feel a good deal more confident after this course."
“Good course, clearly explained. Nice combination of theory and practical assignments. The trainer is very committed to people.”
“This course works purposefully towards your own objectives.”
“Excellent! I will certainly get a lot out of it in the future!”
“For your general development, I would recommend that everyone take Learnit's Self-Confidence course. You come out stronger than you went in!”
“The good combination of theory and practice meant that in 2 days I was able to take a considerable step forward towards more self-confidence. Of course, don't expect miracles in 2 days, but after this course I personally do look differently at a number of things I had found difficult until now.”
“The course is not only about self-confidence. It is about your entire personal development, which helps you to face life more confidently.”
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 does the Self-Confidence 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.
Confirmed to go ahead: Fri 9 & Fri 23 October 2026 in Utrecht, can also be attended online
This date already has enough participants. Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.