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The premier facilitation training course for

professionals

Join participants from all around the globe in a one-of-a-kind learning experience and gain the skills, tools and confidence to run amazing meetings and workshops in any situation.

Upcoming Cohort
Cohort 9
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    20 Oct - Nov 28, 2024
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    Limited group size
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    Flexible, 2-4 hours per week
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    Certificate of Completion
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Does this sound familiar?

Meetings often turn into endless discussions with unclear outcomes, leaving everyone feeling frustrated

Participants are more "present" in their emails and it's difficult to get engagement in the topic

Dominant personalities quickly monopolize the conversation, leaving voices unheard and overlooked

A lack of confidence and respect keeps people from effectively leading productive group work

Great meetings & workshops don't need to be difficult

Facilitator Masterclass is a 6-week cohort-based facilitation course, that teaches you the foundational facilitation skills to lead engaging and productive meetings and workshops. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

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Effectively apply facilitation methods and techniques
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Improve group decision-making processes
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Increase engagement from all participants
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Run meetings/workshops on digital whiteboards
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Design workshops for ANY challenge
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Cultivate creativity, trust and wellbeing of a group
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Deal with difficult situations and people
Curriculum

How is the course structured?

We've designed this facilitation course to fit the tight schedules of busy, full-time professionals. At the start of each week, you will receive 3-4 video lessons that you can watch in your own time. Then once per week, we are going to have a 2-hour live online class, where we are doing hands-on exercises and discussions to sharpen your facilitation skills.

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Methods
Week 1
The first week is dedicated to starting the course off on the right foot. You will understand the facilitation ingredients and get a toolkit of exercises that you’re going to be able to pull from. From energizers to facilitating action, this week is about moving from discussion and presenting, towards collaboration and engaging with each other.
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Structure
Week 2
The second week is about how to structure a workshop and set it up for success. You’ll learn a fundamental framework that you can use to structure any session. We’ll work in small groups on workshop case studies that vary from regenerative agriculture in Guatemala to product strategy in Healthcare. Through creating your own sessions with guidance and feedback you’re gonna shift from meetings by default to meetings by design.
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Techniques
Week 3
In the third week, you’ll facilitate and get feedback from the trainers and your peers. You’ll learn how to open well, how to transition from one exercise to the other, and how to close on a high. Together we’ll discover how to feel and manage the energy of the room and how to get people engaged.
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Confidence
Week 4
The fourth week is dedicated to you. In order to bring out the best in groups we need to bring out the best in ourselves. The best facilitators are those that bring their true self to the table. We’ll leave behind the idea of charisma, shift into how we are and let our unique sides shine. This week is about doubling down on us and our honest facilitation style.
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Situations
Week 5
The fifth week is about dealing with difficult situations. Whenever people come together there’s a chance for tricky situations to happen like awkward silence, dominant speakers, or over-discussion. We’ll learn why discomfort is what we need in a world of easy conversations and how to use it on purpose. We’ll explore how to hold a group accountable for their progress through a blend of authority and generosity.
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Transfer
Week 6
The sixth week is focused on your learning transfer. There will be different rounds of discussions on topics that apply most to your work environment such as effective preparation, working with Miro, inclusive facilitation, and psychological safety. We’ll reflect on the course, dissect the learnings and come out of the course with your personal facilitation toolkit.

Do you want to learn more about the Facilitator Masterclass curriculum in detail? Then feel free to book a course demo with us, so we can give you the full walkthrough.

Content

What do you get from participating?

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21+ Video Lessons

Learn facilitation concepts and techniques at your own pace and revisit them whenever you need to

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6 Live Sessions

Practice and sharpen your facilitation skills together in a safe and supportive environment in the weekly live sessions

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Course Platform

Get access to our course platform, where you can ask questions, access resources and discuss the course material.

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Digital Templates

Use our pixel-perfect templates for digital, hybrid and in-person meetings and workshops to save yourself hours of time and trouble

Dates & Times

What does the schedule look like?

To accommodate multiple time zones, we offer two time slots for the live sessions on Thursdays. One for Asia/Pacific/Europe at 9:30 AM CET and one for Americas/Europe at 5 PM CET. All other content will be ready for you to explore and work through at your own schedule on our community platform.

Alumni

What are Alumni saying about the course?

The Facilitator Masterclass has people joining from all corners of the globe. If you're wondering about their experience with the course, take a look below to see what they're saying. You can also browse our our Wall of Love.

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Pricing

What does it cost?

We believe anyone should have the opportunity to learn facilitation. That's why we offer the Facilitator Masterclass with transparent pricing that is accessible, and affordable.

Essential
1500€
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Cohort Pass
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  • Full 6-week course curriculum
  • Weekly video lessons that turn you into an expert
  • 6 hands-online session to practice  your skills
  • Mentor program for support and accountability
  • Extensive meeting and workshop template library
  • Cohort space to connect with like-minded peers
Certificate  
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Receive a digital training certificate as proof of your newfound skills and capabilities to lead effective meetings with a unique hand-made illustration to celebrate your graduation.

Membership
1:1 Onboarding
1:1 Coaching
Pro
1750€
excl. taxes
Cohort Pass
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  • Full  6-week course curriculum
  • Weekly video lessons that turn you into an expert
  • 6 hands-online session to practice  your skills
  • Mentor program for support and accountability
  • Extensive meeting and workshop template library
  • Cohort space to connect with like-minded peers
Certificate  
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Receive a digital training certificate as proof of your newfound skills and capabilities to lead effective meetings with a unique hand-made illustration to celebrate your graduation.

Membership (1 Year)
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  • Access to our ongoing community space for one year
  • Regular events and expert workshops
  • Deals on facilitation apps and resources
  • Library of resources, tools and event recordings
  • Create and host community sessions
1:1 Onboarding
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Get a personal cohort onboarding to:

  • Identify your primary challenge and areas for improvement
  • Plan together, how you can get the most value out of the course
  • Answer open questions, show you the course platform and make sure you are ready to go
1:1 Coaching
Premium
4000€
excl. taxes
Lifetime Cohort Pass
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Unlimited cohort passes, so you can join all future cohorts to keep your skills sharp, connect with new participants and continuously work on growing your skillset.  

Printed Certificate  
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On top of the digital certificate, you also get a printed version of our beautiful, custom-made training certificate shipped right to your doorstep. Hang it in your office as proof of your newfound skills and capabilities or keep it as a nice memory.

Lifetime Membership
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Enjoy a lifetime membership so that you can become a fixed part of our growing community and benefit from all future events, resources and tools.  

1:1 Onboarding
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Get a personal cohort onboarding to:

  • Identify your primary challenge and areas for improvement
  • Plan together, how you can get the most value out of the course
  • Answer open questions, show you the course platform and make sure you are ready to go
1:1 Coaching
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6 months coaching with access to:

  • Async support for quick advice and meeting planning
  • 3x personal coaching sessions to tackle challenges and help you grow
  • Detailed feedback on your facilitation (based on meeting recordings)
Participants

Who should participate?

The course is designed for full-time professionals who work directly with people and want to take part in driving better ways of working. Here is how to know if the course is a great fit for you:

This course is for you if ...

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    You want to actively contribute to collaboration
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    You want to grow personally and professionally
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    You are relatively new to facilitation
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    You are curious about digital-first workshops

This course is not for you if ...

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    You are a Master Facilitator yourself
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    You are not interested in virtual facilitation
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    You don't like to learn in groups
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    You like to lean back and not participate

Possible roles include

Team Leads, Project Managers, Juniors, Educators, Innovators, Coaches, Creatives etc...

Frequently Asked
Questions

Who is this facilitation training for?
This training is primarily designed for full-time professionals who lead group work within an organization, company, or non-profit. This could include roles such as team leaders, project managers, agile coaches, consultants, or any other position related to group or team collaboration.
How much prior experience do I need?
No previous facilitation experience is required to enroll in this facilitation training course. Throughout the course, you will learn fundamental facilitation skills and receive actionable tools and templates. If you are more experienced, this course offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your skill, connect with like-minded people and add new tools and techniques to your skillset. If you are unsure if the course is right for you, feel free to schedule a course demo with us.
What is the time commitment?
The time commitment for this course is around 2-3 hours per week over six weeks. The video lessons are very flexible, allowing you to fit them around your schedule. The only fixed part is the 2-hour weekly live sessions, hosted twice on Thursdays to accompany multiple timezones.
What if I am not able to attend a Live Session?
If you miss a Live Session it's not a big deal, since you can watch the recording on our community platform when you have time again. That way, you can always catch up. But Live Sessions are highly interactive, so the experience and learning opportunity is not that same when watching the recording.
What make this training unique?
This is a cohort-based training, where a group of participants (cohort) from all around the world progress through the curriculum together. In comparison to other facilitation courses, this creates a more supportive learning environment where participants can also learn a lot from each other.
What tools are used in this course?
The course and the community are hosted on our central community platform, that is accessible through your Facilitator School account. The live sessions are hosted in Zoom, and during the course we will work a lot with Miro.
What type of facilitation certification will you get for this course?
Upon completing the program you will receive a personalized certificate that validates your skills and knowledge in effective facilitation. This facilitation certificate is perfect for building your resume, showcasing your expertise on LinkedIn and to help you advance your career. Take a look at our Wall of Love to see how the certificate looks like.
Is there a scholarship program?
We understand that financial constraints can be a barrier to professional development. That's why we offer a scholarship program for those who genuinely cannot afford the tuition.
Can I get an invoice for the Facilitator Masterclass?
Yes, when you enroll for the Facilitator Masterclass you can include all the necessary detail for the invoice. Once you sign up, you will directly receive an invoice. If the invoice needs further tweaking to be processed by your organization just contact us and will help you out.
Is it possible to book this training as an in-house training?
Yes, the Facilitator Masterclass is available as an in-house training program. This means you can schedule the training sessions according to your convenience. We can also tailor the curriculum to better meet your organization's specific needs. For more information or to book the in-house training, contact us through the contact form.
Got another question?
Then send us a short message and we will get back to you ASAP.
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