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Facilitation Courses

Facilitation courses can help you learn effective communication, group dynamics, conflict resolution, and decision-making strategies. You can build skills in active listening, guiding discussions, and creating inclusive environments that encourage participation. Many courses introduce tools like digital whiteboards, collaboration software, and survey platforms, which enhance your ability to manage group interactions and gather feedback.


Popular Facilitation Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Teamwork, Trustworthiness, People Management, Collaboration, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Empathy, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Goal Setting, Communication, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Case Studies, Organizational Structure, Culture Transformation, People Development, Discussion Facilitation, Performance Improvement, Succession Planning, Business Ethics, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Online education: The foundations of online teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Discussion Facilitation, Instructional Design, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment, Digital Communications

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    291 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Case Western Reserve University

    Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Interviewing Skills, Psychology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Science & Religion 101

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Physics, Cultural Responsiveness, Discussion Facilitation, Anthropology

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Discussions in English

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, English Language, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institute for the Future

    Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Strategic Planning, Action Oriented, Planning, Community Organizing, Strategic Thinking, Optimism, Creative Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Goal Setting, Leadership, Storytelling, Cultural Responsiveness, Discussion Facilitation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Cultural Diversity, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Social Studies, Neurology, Political Sciences, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Church Administration: Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Meeting Facilitation, Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Strategic Leadership, Prioritization, Financial Planning, Time Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Asset Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Business Metrics, Culture, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Finance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Social Pedagogy across Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Child Development, Community Development, Creativity, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Working With Children, Rapport Building, Discussion Facilitation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Formadores de Ciudadanía

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Pedagogy, Conflict Management, Train The Trainer, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Working With Children, Empathy, Collaboration, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    494 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular facilitation courses

  • Connected Leadership: Building Collaborative Teams: Coursera
  • The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
  • Online education: The foundations of online teaching: Macquarie University
  • Leading Positive Change through Appreciative Inquiry: Case Western Reserve University
  • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
  • Principles of Leadership: Leading Technical Teams: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Academic Discussions in English: University of California, Irvine
  • Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action: Institute for the Future
  • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Church Administration: Finance: Duke University

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