Choose a course that matches the responsibilities of your participants, their existing knowledge and the situations they need to handle. The Human in Progress Academy provides live online training for Works Councils, employers and HR professionals.
This section helps you identify a suitable starting point and prepare a focused training enquiry.
Learning Objective #
Begin with the question your team needs to answer or the work it needs to perform more effectively. A newly elected Works Council may need a shared understanding of its role. An experienced Works Council may want to improve consultation or negotiation.
HR professionals and managers may need a clearer understanding of Dutch employment law or cooperation with a Works Council.
Identify the Participants #
Consider who needs the knowledge and how they will use it. Works Council members, HR professionals and executives have different responsibilities, even when they are discussing the same subject. Select the course description that fits those responsibilities.
If your team includes new and experienced members, mention this when you enquire. Explain which training participants have already completed and where their knowledge differs.
Choose the appropriate learning level #
- Foundation
Foundation courses establish the essential knowledge and practical understanding needed to begin working with a subject. This is a suitable starting point for participants who are new to the topic or need a common foundation.
- Advanced
Advanced courses build on existing knowledge and support its application to more detailed questions and practical situations. Check the individual course description to understand the expected starting knowledge.
- Excellence
Excellence courses focus on specialised knowledge and further development. Choose these courses according to the challenge participants need to address and the experience they already bring.
Compare Available Courses #
Use the course overview to compare the intended audience, subject and learning objectives. A broad introductory course can help establish shared understanding. A focused course or masterclass can address a more specific learning need.
If several courses appear relevant, share your participants’ roles, previous training, current challenges and intended outcomes with us. This provides a useful basis for discussing an appropriate starting point and possible next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions #
Which Course Should a new Works Council Consider? #
Start by reviewing the Works Council Fundamentals options. The course overview distinguishes training for a council building its foundations from a masterclass intended for newly appointed members joining an already experienced council.
Where Can We Find the full Course Overview? #
Visit the Academy page for the learning levels, course categories and brochure. Use the relevant course overview to explore the available subjects.