Facilitation Foundation Certificate

Facilitation is a common word used in a variety of different contexts. However, ‘being a facilitator’ for a group and ‘facilitating meetings/events’ requires key skills and a deep knowledge of the principles and concepts involved.

This course presents the APMG International™ Facilitation Foundation materials based on the Process Iceberg^® methodology developed by Tony Mann.

This methodology has been applied in a wide variety of organisations and situations. Its pragmatic, practical approach has gained a wide range of adherents in the public, private and charity sectors, both in the UK and internationally.

Course Objectives

Facilitation Foundation provides the skills, science and art of facilitation and provides a capability that will:

• Make your team activities more productive
• Improve your management of project stakeholder interactions
• Access a variety of feedback models that build confidence and new skills
• Inspire your teams with creative thinking models
• Understand the theory and practice behind the Process Iceberg^® methodology

Course Summary

This course aims to enable participants to develop the fundamental skills of facilitation and to increase their knowledge and understanding of how groups work, including:

• Facilitation theories and models
• Roles and responsibilities associated with successful facilitation
• Dealing with difficult behaviours
• Facilitation process and content
• Flexibility and style

Foundation Certification

The purpose of the Foundation certification is to confirm you have the knowledge and understanding of the Process Iceberg^® Facilitation Methodology to be able to effectively facilitate supporting events, workshops and meetings in the context of: projects, business analysis, change, operational effectiveness and business process improvement.

The Foundation course includes the Facilitation Foundation exam which consists of:

• 50 multiple choice questions
• 50% pass mark (25/50)
• 40 minutes duration
• Closed book

The Foundation exam is undertaken on the afternoon of day 3 of this course.

APMG International administers the Facilitation examination scheme.