Facilitation Skills Training Course – Train the Facilitator

This program will provide participants with the foundation skills to be effective facilitators. Participants will learn how to incorporate adult learning principles, differentiate between process and content and understand group dynamics.

Facilitator Skills Training Workshop Session Plan

MODULE 1: Adult Learning Styles

• Overview of adult learning principles
• Review of adult learning styles
• Application of experiential learning model
• Different personality styles in a room – what to expect

MODULE 2: Purpose of Facilitation

• Identify purpose of facilitation
• Develop relevant outcomes
• Overview of Bloom’s Taxonomy
• Effective evaluation
• Practical exercises and discussion

MODULE 3: Process and Content

• Differentiate between process and content
• Ensure process matches content
• Maximise outcomes by using effective processes
• Design effective facilitation sessions
• Practical exercises and discussion

MODULE 4: Questioning and Listening Skills

• Questioning and listening leads to results
• Understand how to use questions to unify a group
• Reach consensus on organisational direction through questioning
• Use laddering techniques to understand thinking styles
• Practical exercises and discussion

MODULE 5: Group Dynamics

• Improve understanding of group dynamics
• Utilise group dynamics to improve learning outcomes
• Develop strategies for managing group dynamics
• Differentiate between task and maintenance roles
• Practical exercises and discussion

MODULE 6: Facilitation Techniques

• Demonstrate a range of facilitation techniques
• Design relevant facilitation techniques
• Practise facilitation techniques
• Practical exercises and discussion

Guidelines for an In-House Facilitation Training Program

Group Size: An ideal group size is 4– 10 participants.

Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this facilitation skills program at your offices. Alternatively, we can provide a venue at a small additional cost.

Duration: This course can be tailored to meet your timeframes.

Cost: Upon request.

Target Audience: Trainers, Facilitators and Projects Leads

Complementary and aligned courses include: 

• Supervisor Training Courses
• Corporate Training Courses
• Professional Development Workshops
• Performance Management Training
• Employee Upskilling Programs

If you would like more information on this training program, please contact: Deborah Dear on 1300 323 752 or email: [email protected] or contact us online today.