Training courses for student boards

As a board member or key figure within a student organisation, you can follow free training courses developed specifically for you. It is also possible for your whole board to follow a training course together as a team.

For individual board members and key figures: free of charge

As a board member, you will dedicate a year of your time to your student organisation. To support you in this role, Leiden University offers a range of free training opportunities.

Also for key figures

Both board members and key figures within student organisations are eligible to follow training courses free of charge. By key figures is meant members who fulfil certain roles within student organisations and for whom the courses might be relevant. Examples include peer listeners, board members of sub-associations, and members of bar and order committees. It is the responsibility of the board to inform key figures about the courses on offer.

Professional development

These training sessions are designed to help you, as a board member or key figure, feel more confident in dealing with the various challenges related to student well-being, respect and safety within your association. Each training not only deepens your understanding of the topic, but also actively engages you in practical actions and scenarios.

Training courses

Tailor-made group training for student boards

Full board: reduced rate

At a specially reduced rate, you can also take part in a board training together as a team. This training is not focused on professional development in the area of well-being and social safety, but rather on you as board members and your personal development.

Content of the training

As a student organisation board, you will need to make (and stick to) good decisions, while at the same time maintaining a friendly atmosphere within the board and between members. But how can you develop a professional attitude? How should you deal with members' needs and expectations? What is the secret to good (joint) communication? And how should you deal with conflict? These topics and more are covered in the RAPENBURG100 training programme.

To take responsibility for your association, you need to take care of yourself and each other as a team. What makes these group training sessions unique is that they are focused on the development of board members and the community you form as a board.

Training sessions are customised for each board, taking into account your unique needs and any current issues within the association. Sessions can be spread out over the year and customised to meet your specific needs. During the training, we will delve into core topics that are relevant for your year as a board member, supplemented by practical exercises to put these skills into practice.  

Offered by
RAPENBURG100

Practical info

Language: Dutch or English
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Either a one-off training session or two to three sessions spread over the year.
Intended for: the entire board of your organisation is welcome
Fee: €10 per board member for two training sessions. A group arrangement is usually more favourable (€100 for three training sessions)

Would your student board be interested? Contact Rob van Waarde via rob@rapenburg100.nl.