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Trainer Skills for Experts
Learn to design and deliver rock-solid trainings
in 4 months
From sharing a lot of PowerPoints to training
You are subject matter expert and already deliver, or soon will be going to deliver training to others about your subject.
But how do you turn the content you want to deliver into a good training set up and how are you making sure participants actually learn?
Dat is andere koek.
Dat betekent ook: het vak van trainen leren.
We're going to help you
Het is niet altijd makkelijk om deelnemers te motiveren en te zorgen dat ze nieuwe stof echt gaan toepassen. Maar als je het goed aanpakt, kan het wel degelijk.
That's why in the training we teach you to work with Karin de Galan's method. You take your participants along effortlessly and you actually get results. You will know what you are doing and why one exercise works and the other doesn't.
And that means:
NO more passive participants, 'Death by PowerPoint' or the nagging feeling that your training is not sticking.
Reviews
'Much more energy'
I was broadcasting a lot of dry material. My participants were in no time, falling asleep. I wanted to convey everything well, but I had difficulty finding the appropriate format. Very nice how you [the trainers] provided me of feedback during the program and were able to think with me, without any knowledge of my expertise. I now divide my training into different parts. I start with a case study, I tell something briefly about the theory and then the participants practice with different type of assigments. I get very positive reactions to this. They are fascinated from beginning to end and always report that it was never boring. With all these positive responses, providing the trainings, gives me way more energy then before.
Irma Visserman
'I dare to sit back more'
I shared too much theory and I presented too much standard material. I learned how to greatly improve my approach. My intakes are better. This allows me to start with 'the pain' of my participants. Thus, from the start, participants are fully engaged and know that they are in the right place with me. I've made my theory parts smaller, I created effective and fun exercises and I dare to lean back and relax more. The part of "doing less myself" is quite a challenge for me ☺. I really liked both trainers Daan and Marleen. There was always an open atmosphere and lots of laughter. Even during the online sessions. Very well organized.
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What is included in the Training Skills for Experts course?
- the didactic method of Karin de Galan
- een persoonlijke intake voor de start
- 6.5 days of practical training and master classes
- 4 maanden feedback op jouw eigen trainingsmateriaal
- 1 jaar toegang tot onze leeromgeving
- 2 experienced trainers who practical support you
- the booklet with checklists containing practical guidance for trainers
- SPHBO-accredited trainer certification
1. A practical and evidence-based foundation
You will learn how to develop your training using the didactic method of Karin de Galan and learn the most important trainers skills. You will receive support and feedback during the whole program. Here read more about it.
2. A personal intake
We always start with a personal intake. In it, we look together at what you want to learn and whether the Trainer Skills for Experts course fits your needs. So if we say yes from both sides, you can be sure you're at the right place.
3. Practical training days and master classes
During all the training days, you will always work with your personal training material. All the skills you learn can be used in a classroom training as well as online. That's why we offer: 4 full days of on-site training, 3 half-days of online training and 2 online master classes. In the master class, you deliver part of your own training in a smaller group. In this way you integrate your learnings.
4. Four months of individual feedback
After each training day, you can immediately apply all learnings. In the home assignments you work on designing (part of) your own training or you practice a trainer skill. You will receive extensive feedback from one of the trainers.
5. A personal learning environment
You receive a full year of access to our digital learning environment with examples and additional explanations of the theory. This allows you to keep the material top-of-mind and stay inspired to master the training skills even better.
6. Two experienced trainers
You will be trained by Marleen de Bruijn and Daan Rookmaaker. We both train with the method of Karin de Galan and have our own personal style. This makes it easier to develop your personal style.
7. The checklist book
You get a checklist book full of step-by-step tips that will provide practical guidance in designing and implementing your own trainings.
8. A recognized trainer's diploma
Have you followed all the classes, made the home work assignments and passed the knowledge test? Then you will receive a recognized diploma from the Post HBO Foundation.
You can also more easily join the NOBTRA, the professional association of trainers. Our diploma exempts you from 6 of the 9 NOBTRA requirements for recognition as a Trainer NOBTRA.
What does the Trainers' Skills for Experts course get you?
- Two of your training items ready to be delivered
- The best possible learning outcome
- You design faster and effectively
- You stand relaxed in front of the group
- You can motivate participants and deal with resistance
- You can make informed choices about what to do when
- A certification as a trainer
Who is this training for?
The Trainer Skills for Experts course is for subject matter experts who deliver trainings and want to share their knowledge to others. You do not need to have trainer experience yet.
Knowing when you will start to do trainings is helpfull.
If you primarily provide training focused on communication skills, then a course at karin de galan school of training is more appropriate.
Examples
expert content
Speeches schrijven
LinkedIn gebruiken
Projectvoorstellen maken
Complex computerprogramma gebruiken
Klinisch redeneren
Stakeholderanalyses maken
Examples
communication
skills
Sales calls
Leadership
Coaching skills
Negotiations
Job interviews
Assertiveness
One more thing...
- The course is at the college level.
- The language of instruction in this course is Dutch.
- In addition to the training days, you will receive a lot of 1-on-1 coaching, while you work on application assignments. This ensures you will really get everything right.
Pls. keep in mind that you will schedule 4-6 hours of time for yourself after each training day to do the application assignments. - Make sure you have the opportunity to apply your learnings in real trainingsetting or create practice situations to do so.
In doubt? Then fill in your details here and we will contact you.
I want to participate
Trainer Skills for Experts
17 maart 2025 (hele dag, Driebergen)
27 maart 2025 (hele dag, Driebergen)
10 april 2025 (ochtend, online)
24 april 2025 (ochtend, online)
8 of 9 mei 2025 (ochtend, online; met 1/3 van de groep)
19 mei 2025 (hele dag, Driebergen)
12 juni 2025 (ochtend, online)
19 of 23 juni 2025 (ochtend, online; met 1/3 van de groep)
30 juni 2025 (hele dag, Driebergen)
Times: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm (Driebergen) and 9:30 am - 1:00 pm (online)
Trainer Skills for Experts
29 september 2025 (hele dag, Driebergen)
10 oktober 2025 (hele dag, Driebergen)
31 oktober 2025 (ochtend, online; middag uitwerktijd)
13 november 2025 (ochtend, online; middag uitwerktijd)
26 of 27 november 2025 (ochtend, online; telkens 1/3 groep)
8 december 2025 (hele dag, Driebergen)
8 januari 2026 (ochtend, online)
21 of 22 januari 2026 (ochtend, online; telkens 1/3 groep)
2 februari 2026 (hele dag, Driebergen)
Times: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm (Driebergen) and 9:30 am - 1:00 pm (online)
Practical:
- To enroll, first schedule a no-obligation intake interview to make sure the program fits your needs. With a mutual 'yes', your registration is final and you will receive a confirmation from us by email.
- During the Trainer Skills for Experts course, you will use the book "From Expert to Trainer" by Karin de Galan (2nd edition, Thema, 2015). You will purchase the book yourself.
- You will be in a group of up to 12 participants.
- On-site training days are in Driebergen, at the Kraaybeekerhof estate.
- The time investment for the training is 100 hours: 52 hours for the training days plus 48 hours for the application assignments with personal supervision.
Do you feel like joining, or are you still unsure if this course is for you?
In either case, pls. ask for a free call. We will then send you an invitation.
Together we look at what you want to learn and whether the course does indeed fit your needs.
Do you still have any questions? You'll probably find the answer on our FAQ page
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