Facilitation Training for Rooms with Senior Stakeholders

Facilitator Masterclass is a live, 6-week online facilitation training for senior professionals. You learn the whole arc, from designing the session to reading the room and stepping in at the right moment.

Next Masterclass
Cohort 14
  • Nov 12 – Dec 18, 2026
  • 12 participants | Thursdays
  • 1,950€ per seat
  • Certificate of Completion
  • 285 alumni from 40+ countries
A few seats left
updated 26 Sep
Success! You are on the list!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Does this sound familiar?

Yellow angry face emoji with furrowed brows and gritted teeth expressing frustration.

One senior voice takes over and you're deciding in real time whether to cut in

Yellow round face with black hair yawning, eyes closed and mouth wide open.

You play it safe instead of naming what you can feel in the room

Yellow face with black hair covering eyes with both hands in a facepalm gesture.

The discussion is rich but going nowhere, and you're not sure when to close it

Illustration of a yellow-faced person with black hair looking confused with raised eyebrows and a frowning mouth.

Everyone leaves agreeing, and nothing moves afterwards

What cases do participants bring?

Everyone joins with one real session from their own calendar.

Executive coaching case
Strategy session with a senior leadership team
personLeadership facilitator
businessOwn practice, financial services clients
publicHong Kong
The challenge
Senior leaders who've seen a hundred strategy sessions, stay polite, and change nothing.
Nonprofit case
Two-day virtual retreat for 100+ colleagues
personInternational operations coordinator
businessFood-systems nonprofit
publicUnited States
The challenge
An exercise she had only run with 30 people in a room, now online with 100.
Corporate case
Meetings with the President and six VPs
personPeople team
businessGlobal education company
publicSwitzerland
The challenge
The youngest and most junior person in the room, expected to run it.
Tech company case
Three-day company-wide year-end retreat
personDirector of culture and experience
businessPeer-learning tech company
publicCanada
The challenge
The CEO steps back and the executives say "you set the tone now".
Consultant case
Problem-solving offsite for 100 people
personLeadership consultant
businessOwn practice
publicSingapore
The challenge
"Problem-solving with 100 people. I don't even know how that works yet."
Public sector case
Meeting with 20 patient advocates
personPatient engagement lead
businessNational health service
publicIreland
The challenge
Telling 20 patient advocates "your voice matters" and "that's out of scope".
Development bank case
Talks with communities alleging harm
personCivil-society engagement officer
businessDevelopment finance institution
publicThailand
The challenge
Hard conversations she cannot promise to fix. "They give me sleepless nights."
Professional services case
Partner workshop on growing key clients
personBusiness development lead
businessUS law firm
publicHong Kong
The challenge
In a room of law firm partners, being assertive is easy. Holding back is not.
Education case
Staff training hour before the school day
personCoach in the operations team
businessInternational school
publicSaudi Arabia
The challenge
Her staff trainings go okay and she can't say why. Four hours of prep per hour.
Outcomes

Hold authority in rooms where one senior voice can shift the whole dynamic.

Seven capabilities you'll build, practiced live on your own session.

interests
Effectively guide the room with confidence
account_tree
Improve group decision-making processes
forum
Increase engagement from all stakeholders
draw
Run meetings/workshops on digital whiteboards
gesture
Design workshops for ANY challenge
lightbulb
Read the room in real time and pivot
groups
Deal with difficult situations and authority
Curriculum

How is the course structured?

We've designed this facilitation course for full-time professionals.

expand_more
1:1 Onboarding Call
Before the Course
Before the cohort starts, we meet 1:1. You tell us about your role and the sessions you run, and together we choose the one real use case you'll take through the six weeks, so everything you learn lands directly in your work.
expand_more
Discovery: Understanding Stakeholder Needs
Week 1
Week 1 is about laying the groundwork for meaningful facilitation. You’ll learn how to unpack the problem, explore past attempts to solve it, align on decision-making, and anticipate team dynamics. By the end, you’ll have your own Workshop Preparation Kit to guide any new facilitation request with clarity.
expand_more
Methods: Frameworks for Decisions & Dialogue
Week 2
In Week 2, you’ll start building your facilitator’s toolbox. You’ll get access to our complete template library—a practical toolkit of over 30 visual methods you can pull from to help groups explore, align, prioritize, and decide. We’ll guide you through how to choose and adapt methods to fit different moments, so you’re never left guessing in your next session.
expand_more
Structure: Building Multi-Stakeholder Agendas
Week 3
Week 3 builds on the tools and frameworks you’ve learned in the first two weeks. Now, it's time to put them together into a cohesive structure. You’ll learn a fundamental framework that you can use to design any session. Through diverse case studies—from regenerative agriculture in Guatemala to product strategy in healthcare—you’ll design workshops that not only flow seamlessly but also keep participants engaged and focused. With the right structure, you’ll manage transitions, maintain high energy, and guide discussions toward clear outcomes, all while receiving valuable feedback to refine your approach. This flexibility will empower you to adapt to the unexpected while staying on track.
expand_more
Dialogue: Facilitating Across Difference & Disagreement
Week 4
In Week 4, you’ll dive into the art of facilitating live, receiving real-time feedback from both trainers and peers. You’ll master key techniques—like how to open a session, transition between exercises, and close with impact. We’ll explore how to read and manage the energy in the room, ensuring participants stay engaged throughout. By practicing these techniques, you’ll develop the skills to guide discussions effectively and adapt to the group, no matter the conversation.
expand_more
Dynamics: Managing Conflict & Polarization
Week 5
Week 5 prepares you for the challenges that can arise in any meeting. You’ll learn how to manage power dynamics and hierarchy, handle conflicts, and respond to attacks or disruptive behavior when they occur. Through real-life scenarios, we’ll work on strategies to stay calm under pressure, diffuse tension, and guide the group back on track. You’ll develop the tools to maintain a safe, productive environment, even when emotions run high or unexpected disturbances arise.
expand_more
Decisions: Moving from Dialogue to Commitment
Week 6
In the final week, you’ll focus on one of the most powerful skills for any facilitator: creating consensus. You’ll explore different methods of decision-making, including the wisdom of the minority from Deep Democracy, learning how to guide groups toward clear, actionable decisions, even when opinions differ. Through practical exercises, you'll develop techniques to ensure every voice is heard and the group moves from discussion to decision-making. By the end of the week, you'll be equipped to help teams make decisions confidently.

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.

How a week in the Masterclass works
Watch
A short video lesson, in your own time.
Practice
Two hours live on Thursday. Twelve people, two trainers.
Feedback
From eleven peers who sit in rooms like yours.
Apply
On your use case, at work. Then the next lesson.

You leave with your own facilitation kit, constructive feedback from people who sit in rooms like yours, and tactics you've already practiced.

Content

What you’ll get in this Masterclass

Screenshot from the facilitation video lessons

21+ Video Lessons

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

Screenshot of Zoom call from the facilitation training course

6 Live Facilitation Labs

Practice and get valuable facilitation feedback in a safe and supportive environment inside weekly 2-hour live sessions

Color-coded sticky notes and round name labels with names and tip text sections beneath.

Workshop Design Kit

Get our advanced workshop design kit, ready-made workshops and powerboards to help you with discovery calls and prepwork

Screen showing 2025 support team workshops with a play button and photo of a woman named Dilu.

Facilitator Playgrounds

Take the leap and facilitate a 45 mins demo-workshop for a small group of professionals and get valuable feedback on the way.

Participants

Who should participate?

The course is built 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 ...

  • check_circle
    You want to facilitate professional workshops
  • check_circle
    You have a use-case to apply the learnings
  • check_circle
    You enjoy pushing for clarity and efficiency
  • check_circle
    Your work involves digital or hybrid meetings

This course is not for you if ...

  • remove_circle
    You just want a certificate
  • remove_circle
    You are not interested in virtual facilitation
  • remove_circle
    You don't like to learn in groups
  • remove_circle
    You like to lean back and not participate

Past roles included

Chief of StaffTeam LeadInternational OperationsInternational DevelopmentGlobal ManagerBusiness AnalystProject ManagerDesignerData ScientistExecutive CoachEducatorInnovatorCreativeand more

How you join

Seats are confirmed in the order people join the interest list.
1
I’m interested
You’ll get more information and an invitation to speak with René.
2
Orientation call
30 minutes with René. Your goals, your rooms, the fit.
3
Seat confirmed
If it fits on both sides, we hold your seat.
4
You decide
One to two weeks. No pressure.
Dates & Times

When is the next cohort?

Each cohort is limited to 12 participants to keep the room quality high. Seats are confirmed after an orientation call, in the order people join the interest list.

Cohort
Status
Enrollment
March 2026
Sold out
Closed
September 2026
Sold out
Closed
November 2026
A few seats left
Open

We run each cohort in two time zones to accommodate all global areas:

  • check_circle
    Class A - Europe/Asia/Pacific
    Amsterdam: 09:30 - 11:30
  • check_circle
    Class B - Americas/Europe
    Amsterdam: 17:00 - 19:00
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 Wall of Love.

Facilitation certificate for the Facilitator Masterclass training course
Pricing

What does it cost?

Respecting your time is our top priority, so every plan will be directly relevant and immediately useful.

Essential
€1,950
Join next Masterclass
(excl. taxes)
1:1 Onboarding
expand_more

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
Cohort Pass
expand_more
  • 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
expand_more

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.

  • Access to our ongoing community space for 6 months
  • Regular events and expert workshops
  • Deals on facilitation apps and resources
  • Library of resources, tools and event recordings
  • Create and host community sessions
Implementation
I’m interested
Pro
€2,250
Add 3x Coaching Calls
(excl. taxes)
1:1 Onboarding
expand_more

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
Cohort Pass
expand_more
  • 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
expand_more

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.

  • 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
Implementation
expand_more

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)
I’m interested
Private
€6,500
Private class for your team
(excl. taxes)
1:1 Onboarding
expand_more

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
Private Pass
expand_more

Book a private Facilitator Masterclass. Run your team through our proven live training to lead and facilitate effective in-house meetings. We've trained 100+ global organizations.

Certificate
expand_more

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.

Membership (1 year)
expand_more

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.  

Implementation
expand_more

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)
I’m interested

Frequently Asked
Questions

How do I join the Facilitator Masterclass?
In four steps. First, add yourself to the interest list. Second, we reply and book a 30-minute orientation call about your goals, the rooms you facilitate, and whether the program is the right fit. Third, if it fits on both sides, we confirm and hold your seat. Seats are confirmed in the order people join the list, and each cohort has 12 seats. Fourth, you have one to two weeks to decide, without pressure. If the next cohort does not suit your calendar, you can take a seat in a later one.
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. Since 2020, 285 people from 40+ countries have taken the Facilitator Masterclass, from organisations such as Apple, Nike, Disney, the World Bank, the European Council, the United Nations, AXA, Miro, trivago, National Geographic, Virgin, Siemens and Delivery Hero.
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 makes 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 certificate 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.
Smiling woman in yellow with black hair waves amid floating yellow question marks and a speech bubble.
Got another question?
Then send us a short message and we will get back to you ASAP.
Contact us