September 23 2026
Utrecht

Basic Spokesperson Training at Van der Hilst

Are you a communications professional and do you increasingly deal with media and journalists? Or do you want to develop yourself as a communications professional in the field of spokesperson? Then the Basic Spokesperson Training something for you.

Through our partner Van der Hilst we offer this practice-oriented training, especially for (beginner) spokespersons who want to deepen their knowledge and skills. You will learn how media work, how to communicate effectively during a crisis, and how to formulate powerful core messages. You will also work on framing, influencing language and receive training in front of the camera.

The training provides you with a solid foundation to act as a spokesperson with confidence.

Basic training in spokesperson

Are you a communications professional and do you increasingly deal with media and journalists? Or do you want to develop yourself as a communications professional in the field of spokesperson? Then the Basic Spokesperson Training something for you.

Through our partner Van der Hilst we offer this practice-oriented training, especially for (beginner) spokespersons who want to deepen their knowledge and skills. You will learn how media work, how to communicate effectively during a crisis, and how to formulate powerful core messages. You will also work on framing, influencing language and receive training in front of the camera.

The training provides you with a solid foundation to act as a spokesperson with confidence.

How does the day out?

What does the training look like?
The program consists of 6 meetings with alternating subject teachers. The teachers have earned their spurs in the spokesperson profession and enthusiastically share their knowledge and experiences with you.
The study load is on average 2 hours per week (excluding meetings)

The basic training has been developed on these 3 pillars.

Context of the subject of Spokesperson (lesson 1)
The Essential Skills of a Spokesperson (Lessons 2, 3, 4, 5)
The Practice of the Spokesperson (Lesson 6)

  • Lesson 1: Introduction to the subject of spokesperson
    Lesson 2: Core Message, Storytelling and Spokesperson Lines
    Lesson 3: Framing, nudging and language
    Lesson 4: Crisis spokesperson
    Lesson 5: Media and camera training
    Lesson 6: Combination of working visit and live case

What are you learning?

  • Trends and developments in the field ofWorking with media and journalists
  • Crisis communication
  • Key messages, framing and language
  • Practicing speaking for the camera

Afterwards, you will feel more confident and know exactly how to professionally convey your organization's story.

€4750

View the course and register via From the Hilst

This training is provided by our partner Van der Hilst. If you follow a training at Van der Hilst, you will always have a permanent mentor. This person, in addition to many years of experience in the field of communication, also has coaching skills. The teachers all have years of experience in the field of communication and have developed as a supervisor/trainer/coach. You will work exclusively with recognizable case studies and examples from the field of communication. As a competence developer, Van der Hilst is top-of-mind among communication professionals. Fellow participants, like you, come from the field of communication or are interested in it.

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