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Cultivate the key skills and deep knowledge of the principles and concepts involved in effective facilitation.

On average we spend four hours in meetings a week and deem two thirds of this unnecessary*. Topics discussed in unproductive meetings and workshops that fail to meet objectives often need to be revisited, further decreasing productivity.

Our Facilitation Training and Certification provides the structure to enable specialists and managers alike to facilitate groups, meetings and events effectively – increasing productivity and helping these activities achieve the desired outcomes. Based on the publication “Facilitation: Develop Your Expertise”, our Facilitation qualifications equip individuals with the valuable tools, techniques and skills needed to become a confident facilitator.

The ‘Process Iceberg®’ methodology covered in the training was developed with experts in the field and takes a pragmatic and practical approach.

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Certify your ability to:

  • Enhance productivity.
  • Enable effective problem solving.
  • Increase your organisations ability to undertake business processes improvement and ensure engagement from people.
  • Enhance project management delivery.
  • Encourage buy-in and commitment to business goals and objectives.
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Foundation

Confirm your knowledge of the Process Iceberg® Facilitation Methodology

Change Management, Process Management, Project Management
Who is Facilitation for?
  • Individuals in any organization who require a working knowledge of the key principles of effective facilitation so that they can work more effectively working in groups addressing tasks.
What are the key things you will learn?
  • How to explain the Process Iceberg model and its relevance to helping a group achieve its Task objectives.
  • How to outline a plan for the contracting meeting with a client, and for setting up the logistics of an event.
  • How to identify appropriate roles, behaviours and contracts between Facilitator, Task Leader and group.
  • How to draft an Agenda Process plan for a group’s work session in terms of Process, taking proper account of Task Uncertainty/Complexity/Certainty and the level of group Process Awareness.
  • How to distinguish clearly and accurately between ‘Task’ and ‘Process’ issues, and state how an effective Facilitator should respond to each.
  • How to formulate good quality feedback, using the Feedback Model, reverse feedback and creating SPOs to introduce Process to support the Task.
  • How to recognize behaviours of individual group members which indicate particular personality types and related preferences.
  • How to describe how to use the Process Iceberg model to avoid and address problems in meetings.
  • How to review a meeting using the Process Iceberg, using this Process to indicate the group’s Process maturity.
  • How to list the key characteristics of an effective Facilitator.
  • How to explain the Process, uses, rationale, advantages and limitations of Models, Tools and Techniques included in the Foundation syllabus.
Exam format:
  • Multiple choice format
  • 50 questions per paper
  • 25 mark or more required to pass (out of 50 available) - 50%
  • 40 minute duration
  • Closed book
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Practitioner

Apply facilitation principles to small groups as you work on real tasks

Process Management
Who is Practitioner for?
  • Managers, specialists, project managers, change agents, Business Analysts, IT professionals and aspiring facilitators who need to achieve outcomes related to their specialist area through group collaboration and participation. 
  • It is also relevant to other key individuals who work in teams to address business issues, and to managers and leaders at all levels who have to achieve real business outcomes through groups or teams of people.
What are the key things you will learn?
  • Apply Process Iceberg thinking to help a group achieve its goals.
  • Recognise where facilitation is or is not an appropriate response to organizational needs and work effectively with strategic information to apply facilitation in organization settings. 
  • Plan meetings with a client to understand the Task needs and set up the logistics of an event.
  • Contribute helpfully to establishing a Contract with the Task Leader and with the group.
  • Design a facilitated event.
  • Work effectively with other Facilitators to apply facilitation in larger group settings.
  • Respond to situations which arise during an event, making good Process decisions which secure Task outcomes.
  • Develop effective interaction and decision-making in the group by using appropriate communication Tools.
Exam format:
  • Objective-testing format
  • 80 questions per paper
  • 40 marks or more required to pass (50%)
  • 150 minute (2.5 hours) duration
  • Open book - Facilitation (2012) Practitioner manual only.

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The SFIA Framework is the global common reference for skills and competency for the digital world
SFIA is a globally recognised framework that “identifies skills needed for the Information age”. This APMG certification has been mapped against the SFIA Framework to help you see which certifications are most relevant to your professional development.
Foundation
Knowledge
This certification confirms (endorsement)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3
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This certification would be useful for (development)
Same as above plus Generic attribute Business Skills up to level 4, Organisational Facilitation level 4
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Practitioner
Knowledge
This certification confirms (endorsement)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Generic attribute Business Skills up to level 4, Organisational Facilitation level 4
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This certification would be useful for (development)
Same as above plus Organisational Facilitation level 5
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FAQs

What is a Facilitation digital badge?

Digital badges allow you to easily showcase your achievements online.

When you pass an exam - you'll instantly have the option to claim a digital badge representing your new certificate.

Your badge can be embedded on an email signature, website, social media or digital CV.

With just one click employers, customers and clients can easily view and verify your credentials and skills.

Please download our digital sharing presentation for more information.

How do I claim my Facilitation digital badge?

Once you’ve been notified that you’ve passed your exam - you will have the option to create a digital badge in APMG's Candidate Portal.

Visit APMG's Candidate Portal, view your exam results and select 'Create Badge'.

This takes you to the Credly website where the digital badges are hosted. You will be guided through the Credly account creation process.

Once you have created an account with Credly - login into the account and accept your pending badge.

How can I train for the Facilitation examination?

Training for our Facilitation examination is available from our network of Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) who are assessed and certified by APMG International. Click 'Find a training provider' to see the available ATOs.

Do I have to receive training to sit the exam?

Yes – individuals must attend an accredited course to be eligible to sit the exam and become certified. Self-study options are not available for our Facilitation scheme.

How do I sit the exam?

Our Facilitation Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) include the examination as part of the associated training course. The examination is only available following a training course with a Facilitation ATO.

How much does it cost to sit the Facilitation examination?

The cost of the exam is generally included in the course fee.

What are the supporting publications for APMG’s Facilitation and where can I purchase them?

Training courses and the qualification are supported by “Facilitation Develop your Expertise', which you can purchase from APMG’s store. The majority of Facilitation accredited training organizations will include the title as part of the course fee.

Which languages is the Facilitation examination available in?

The foundation examination is currently available in English and Polish.

The practitioner examination is currently available in English only.

Further translations will be considered subject to market demand.

Which languages are the supporting publications available in?

The supporting publications are currently available in English and Polish.

How long will it take to learn the Facilitation material?

Foundation only courses are generally delivered over 3 days. Combined foundation and practitioner courses are typically delivered over 5 days. However, we recommend investigating with individual providers, as many may offer tailored learning solutions.

How long is the APMG Facilitation qualification valid for?

The qualification is not valid for a defined period and will not expire.

When can I expect the results of my Facilitation examination?

Facilitation foundation examinations can be marked on location after the exam, but this is down to the discretion of the invigilator at the time. Official confirmation will follow from your ATO after the results have certified by APMG.

For the practitioner examination your result will be sent to your ATO approximately 7-10 days after your examination date. Your ATO should notify you of your results so please contact them for further details.

When will I receive my certificate?

Candidates will be able to claim their digital badge and electronic certificate from their APMG Candidate Portal within two business days of their exam result being issued.

What pass mark is required to be eligible to become an APMG Facilitation Approved Trainer?

To be eligible to apply to become a Facilitation approved trainer, individuals must achieve a score of 53 mark out of 80 (66%) in the practitioner exam.

How do I find out if I scored enough to be eligible to become a trainer?

To find out if you scored enough to be eligible as a trainer, please email servicedesk@apmg-international.com noting your interest. A representative of the Service Desk will be able to advise.

Can I use the APMG International Facilitation logo?

Only organizations licensed to do so are allowed to use the APMG Facilitation logo. This includes Facilitation ATOs (Accredited Training Organizations) accredited by APMG International. The Facilitation logo is a Trade Mark of APMG International and should not be used without prior permission or an appropriate license.

All individuals who pass the exam are awarded with a digital badge which can be shared on social media and embedded into your CV/resume. Please log into your Candidate Portal to claim your digital badge.

How do I become a Facilitation approved trainer?

All Facilitation trainers must be "sponsored" by a Facilitation accredited training organization (ATO). Please contact us to become an Facilitation approved trainer.

A trainer application must be submitted by the sponsoring ATO to their relevant APMG International office.

How does my organization become a Facilitation Accredited Training Organization (ATO)?

An organization wishing to become a Facilitation ATO must first submit an application form by clicking 'Deliver training' - or by contacting a regional APMG International office. The organization will then be subject to APMG-International's ATO assessment process.

How do I access my digital badge and/or certificate?

You can always access all your electronic certificates and badges via the APMG Candidate Portal. Once you have logged on to the Candidate Portal, click on the ‘Badges and Certificates’ option from the menu bar at the top of screen. From here you should click on the ‘Create Badge/Certificate’ button. This will take you to the Credly platform to create and account and download your badge and certificate.

Step-by-step guidance is available to download from the ‘Badges and Certificates’ area in your Candidate Portal.

Electronic certificates are environmentally friendly, but you can print the certificate yourself at home or work, if required.

If you have any problems with accessing your digital certificate, please contact our Customer Interaction Team - servicedesk@apmg-international.com

Can I earn PMI® PDUs for attending an accredited training course?

It is possible to earn PMI Education PDUs for attending third-party provider training (training courses not offered by a PMI Authorized Training Partner), as long as the training meets the requirements around the skill areas of the PMI Talent Triangle. Please check the PMI website (https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certification-resources/maintain/earn-pdus/education) for further details on how to record your PDUs and what supporting evidence is required.

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