Learn to work optimally with AFAS: your course overview

Making optimal use of AFAS Software can be quite complex. With the right AFAS course Develop smart working methods and learn how to use the software effectively. In this article, you will discover which training courses suit your role, whether you are a beginner, administrator or specialist, and how to combine practice, theory and software.

Summary of the course offerings

  • General courses For users and administrators: efficient use and process automation.
  • Teaching methods: classroom-based in Leusden, online via Teams, or self-study with a 30-day demo environment.
  • Specialisations: such as Post-HBO Finance, HRM and the Success Management Traineeship (8–12 weeks).
  • Long coursesPost-graduate programmes via Windesheim University of Applied Sciences (22–25 weeks).
  • Training courses focused on application management are also linked to services such as AFAS application management or functional management.

Course types & specialisations

1. Classroom, online and self-study

  • Classical music in Leusden – ideally suited for direct guidance and interaction.
  • Online training (Teams) – combines convenience and structure without travel time.
  • Self-study – 30 days' access to the demo environment, flexible learning at your own pace.

Simply register via the AFAS customer portal.

2. Basic and specialised training courses

  • Profit Basic Skills – foundation for users and administrators.
  • Success Management Traineeship – Part-time programme (8–12 weeks) including practical cases and guidance from a Success Manager.
  • Postgraduate Finance (25 weeks) & HRM (22 weeks) – accredited courses through Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, focusing on automation, theory and practice.
  • PDL++ payroll administration – Nine training days spread over six months for in-depth knowledge of payroll.

Want to know more about advanced management? Then take a look at AFAS mentorship or AFAS consultancy for additional support.

Benefits of AFAS training courses

  • Flexible and role-oriented – tailored to users, HR professionals or application administrators.
  • Immediately applicable – Use your own cases directly in the training.
  • Wide floor – from basic skills to specialist modules such as AFAS payroll and AI integration.
  • Official certificates – post-graduate recognition and professional growth.

Why take a training course?

Subject-specific specialisation: specialises in ICT, finance, HR or process optimisation (think process optimisation AI).

More efficient workflows: less manual work, faster results.

Greater control as an administrator: better manage structure, authorisations and updates. See AFAS application management.

Your next step?

  1. Assess your role and learning needs – user, administrator or specialist.
  2. Select a lesson format – classroom-based, online or self-study.
  3. Take a basic or specialised training course – from Profit level to post-HBO specialisation.
  4. Join follow-up support – such as AFAS consultancy, mentoring or application management.

Conclusion

With the right AFAS course or training programme you will increase your productivity and develop your grasp of processes. From basic skills to specialised courses, the choice is yours. Start today with a training course that suits your organisation and let AFAS really improve your work!

Frequently asked questions

1. What is an AFAS course?
A training course focused on working effectively with AFAS Software, from user base to process management and optimisation.

2. What courses does Windesheim University of Applied Sciences offer?
Postgraduate programmes in Finance (25 weeks) and HRM (22 weeks), including certificate.

3. What does the Success Management Traineeship do?
Short, part-time training course (8–12 weeks), partly tailored to individual needs, focused on management and optimisation in practice.

4. Who are the training courses intended for?
Professionals in HR, Finance, ICT, application management and process optimisation who wish to utilise AFAS for efficiency and automation.

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