Facilitation
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.
Facilitation Foundation Certificate
About this course
This workshop presents the APMG-International accredited practitioner materials, practices, and concepts based on the Process Iceberg® methodology developed by Tony Mann. Suitable for evolving and aspiring facilitators, this course aims to enable fundamental skills and knowledge for successful group engagement, presenting models, tools and techniques for effective facilitation.
Foundation Workshop:
Workshop Objective
The training within this certification 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
How this course is delivered
Foundation Workshop:
This workshop aims to enable delegates to develop the fundamental skills of facilitation and to increase their knowledge and understanding of how groups work including:
- Theories and models
- Role and Responsibilities
- Dealing with difficult behaviours
- Process and Content
- Flexibility and Style
As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe theories and models of how groups work and develop
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the facilitator
- Recognise the distinction between process, content and task
- Observe and interpret difficult behaviour in groups
- Use fundamental methods of intervening in groups effectively
Outcomes & Certification Eligibility
Foundation Workshop:
The purpose of the Foundation certification is to confirm that you have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Process Iceberg®Facilitation Methodology to be able to facilitate effectively supporting events, workshops and meetings in the context of: projects, business analysis, change, operational effectiveness and business process improvement. The APM Group administers the Facilitation examination scheme.
The workshop includes the Foundation Examination which consists of:
- Multiple choice format (closed book)
- 50 multiple choice questions
- 50% pass mark
- 40 minutes duration
Assessment is undertaken at the conclusion of the workshop.
Materials
A comprehensive participant handbook and the following publications by Tony Mann are provided:
- Facilitation – Develop your Expertise
Course Prerequisites
Foundation Workshop:
Although there are no formal pre-requisites for the Foundation workshop, the following experience is recommended:
- Previous or current experience of working within change initiatives or a project environment
- Leading and managing groups
- Previous experience in Facilitation
Course Dates
| Course Title | Date | Days | Location | RRP (excl. GST) |
Buy Now & Save (excl. GST) |
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Facilitation Foundation
(W11050) |
04/10/17 |
3 | Melbourne | $1,995.00 | $1,795.50 | Book Now Enquire |
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Facilitation Foundation
(W11050) |
15/11/17 |
3 | Sydney | $1,995.00 | $1,795.50 | Book Now Enquire |
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