Spraakwater – Training Spreken in het Openbaar Rotterdam

Bureau Spraakwater has been training professionals and politicians in public speaking, persuasion, argumentation, and presentation skills since 2007. The Rotterdam edition of their flagship 'Spreken in het Openbaar' (Public Speaking) training is a one-day intensive course held at BCN Rotterdam near Rotterdam Alexander station. Training takes place in small groups of up to 10 participants at HBO+ level, combining short theory blocks with extensive practice and personal feedback. Participants learn to control nerves, deliver powerful messages, and engage audiences confidently. Upon completion, participants receive a certified certificate. Follow-up individual coaching is available. The training is rated 9.5/10 on average across 185+ reviews and has won multiple 'Best Trainer in the Netherlands' awards.

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Contact & location

BCN Rotterdam, Barbizonlaan 25, Capelle aan den IJssel, 2908 MB

Open website

+31 20 785 65 30

info@spraakwater.nl

Membership & sessions

One-time enrolment fee of €1,095 excl. VAT per participant (no recurring membership). Groups are capped at a maximum of 10 participants to ensure personal attention. The price covers the full training day, course materials, and a certified certificate of completion issued directly after the training. Optional individual follow-up coaching sessions with the trainer are available at an additional cost. Contact info@spraakwater.nl or call +31 20 785 65 30 for current dates and availability.

Services: Public speaking training (group, max 10 participants), Individual coaching (post-training), In-company training, Certified certificate of completion, Public Speaking & Presenting book (included)

Membership: 1095 EUR / yearly

Meeting schedule: Full-day training sessions held on selected dates throughout the year at BCN Rotterdam (Barbizonlaan 25, Capelle aan den IJssel, near Rotterdam Alexander station). Sessions start at 09:30 (walk-in from 09:00) and finish around 17:00. Dates are published on the website; registration is required in advance.

Languages: nl, en

Meeting formats: in-person

Additional information

Rotterdam training venue: BCN Rotterdam, Barbizonlaan 25, 2908 MB Capelle aan den IJssel (near Rotterdam Alexander train station; free shuttle service available from the station). Bureau Spraakwater's head office is in Amsterdam. The same training is also offered in Amsterdam, Eindhoven, and Utrecht.

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