FACI CE03 - Introduction to Facilitation

As the facilitator in any given setting, your role is multifaceted and pivotal in guiding the process toward successful outcomes in professional and volunteer settings.

This introductory course is designed to explore, cultivate, and refine your facilitation abilities. Whether you work with small groups or large gatherings, the fundamental principles of facilitation will apply—and we'll show you these concepts through stories, templates, and useful tools. After completion, you'll have a practical grasp of facilitation, including defining your role, setting goals, selecting appropriate techniques, and conducting post-facilitation assessments.

Who should enroll

This course is ideal for:

  • Aspiring or new facilitators
  • Trainers and educators
  • Community organizers
  • Non-profit leaders and staff
  • Volunteers 
  • Event planners

This course is for anyone guiding meetings, workshops, courses, collaborative sessions or group discussions in various contexts, including workplaces and community organizations.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will have the skills to deliver feedback that is both constructive and well-received, fostering positive change and development in your workplace. You will also be equipped to handle feedback you receive with openness and effectiveness, contributing to a more communicative and responsive work environment.

You'll learn how to:

  • Determine your role as the Facilitator in a given setting.
  • Determine the desired goal/outcome of the facilitation.
  • Determine which facilitation process/techniques could be used in a given setting.
  • Follow-up after the facilitation has taken place. 
Duration and format

Duration     11 hours

Format       Face-to-face, synchronous

Withdrawals and refunds
NON-CREDIT COURSE REFUND POLICY


Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time: Full Refund
Withdrawal after 7 days: No Refund

Please refer to the Tuition Refund policy.

This policy applies to all students taking credit courses at Yukon University and all noncredit students taking courses through the Continuing Studies division with Yukon University

FACI CE03
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