The amount of training your council needs depends on your preferences and the intensity of your activities. Some Student Councils, for example, operate full-time, while other Examination Committees only meet four times a year. At Klasen Training and Advice, we recommend at least one full training day per year for smaller councils, especially for new council members. For larger councils, we recommend at least two full training days at the beginning of the year, followed by multiple half-day sessions later in the year (depending on preferences).

The rate depends on the size of the group, the duration of the training, as well as the specific situation. After requesting a quote, you will receive a price estimate. If the group is (much) larger than 12 people, sometimes training sessions last longer, which also increases the price. Apart from training and travel costs, no other expenses will be charged (preparation time is included). 

The SER (Social and Economic Council) annually sets a standard amount for participation training (there is no specific education rate). For 2024, this amounts to €1250 per half-day, which is all-inclusive and exclusive of VAT. The prices of Klasen Training and Advice are competitively priced and are below that standard amount.

As a council, you have a legal right to education and training (Article 9.48, third paragraph of the Higher Education and Research Act). The costs for this are covered by the faculty. However, the Higher Education Participation Monitor shows that only 48% of participation councils follow training, and that 33%-49% of council members express a need for more training. Therefore, recent national agreements gemaakt over de scholingsmogelijkheden voor raden, hierin staat onder andere dat gedurende het gehele collegejaar meerdere scholingsmomenten plaats moeten vinden.

To give this training an extra boost, the Minister has also allocated €11.5 million for this purpose between 2023 and 2025. If you don't have your own training budget, it's wise to first request a quote and present it to your contact person at the faculty.

Trainings are primarily conducted "in-house," which means that as a client, you are responsible for arranging a suitable training location yourself. This can often be easily done in one of your educational spaces. If you're unable to arrange a location yourself, we can also do it for you. However, we advise against this as it always turns out to be expensive. 

During a longer training, there is often a lunch or dinner break included. As a client, you are primarily responsible for arranging your own food and drinks during the training. You do not need to arrange food for the trainer. Would you prefer us to provide food and drinks? Inquire about the possibilities.

We kindly ask you to confirm the quotation for a training at least two weeks prior to the training date. Cancellations cannot be made within two weeks of the training date. The date of a training can be rescheduled free of charge up to one week before the scheduled date. For requests to reschedule a training within one week of the scheduled date, we will work together to find a suitable solution. Rescheduling options are subject to the trainer's availability.

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