IAF Endorsed™ facilitation training program

This page lists all IAF Endorsed™ programs. It is updated regularly.

If the program you are considering is not listed, it is not IAF Endorsed™.

Two types of Endorsed™ programs:

Comprehensive EFTP: covers all IAF Core Competencies.
Ideal for individuals looking to become an IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator, and/or experienced facilitators seeking a full foundation rooted in the IAF Core Competencies.

Focused EFTP: covers specific IAF Core Competencies in depth.
Best suited for facilitators looking to ehance their strengths within specific Competencies on their professional development journey.

IAF Endorsed™ comprehensive programs

IAF Endorsed™ comprehensive facilitation training programs cover all IAF Core Competencies. Ideal for individuals looking to become an IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator, and/or experienced facilitators seeking a full foundation rooted in the IAF Core Competencies.

Facilitation: Making Group Wisdom Work (by C2C Organizational Development Pvt Ltd)

Location: Bangalore, India
Delivery option: In-person
Language offered: English

Facilitation Groundwork - Revisiting foundations (by Centre for Participatory Leadership)

Location: Zagreb, Croatia
Delivery option: In-person
Language offered: English

Professional Facilitator Program (by ICA Associates Inc)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Delivery option: In-person, virtual, and online self-directed
Language offered: English

Delivery options vary depending on the specific course.

ToP Facilitation Essentials (by ICA Associates Inc)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Delivery option: In-person, virtual, and online self-directed
Language offered: English

Delivery options vary depending on the specific course.

Facilitation Basic Course (by InPeople Consulting Inc.)

Location: Seoul, South Korea
Delivery option: In-person
Language offered: Korean

KOOFA Initiative (by Koo Facilitation Group)

Location: Seoul, South Korea
Delivery option: In-person
Language offered: English

The Effective Facilitator (by Leadership Strategies Inc)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Delivery option: In-person, virtual
Language offered: English

FoCuSeD™ Facilitator Academy (by MGR Consulting Inc)

Location: Evanston, Illinois
Delivery option: In-person, virtual
Language offered: English

5 modules of expertise (by PowerLexis)

Location: St Petersburg, Russia
Delivery option: In-person
Language offered: Russian

The flagship training program for facilitators and facilitating leaders from IAF CertifiedAssessor, Andrei Kolesnikov.

Certified Facilitator training program (by Teamcoach International)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Delivery option: In-person
Language offered: English

IAF Endorsed™ focused programs

IAF Endorsed™ focused facilitation training programs covers specific competencies in depth. Best suited for facilitators looking to ehance their strengths within specific Competencies on their professional development journey.

Facilitating Meetings with Ease (by Facilitation First)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Delivery option: In-person, virtual
Languages offered: English and French

Competencies covered:
C Create and sustain a participatory environment
D Guide group to appropriate and useful outcomes

Facilitating Client Collaboration (by ICA Associates Inc)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Delivery option: In-person, virtual, and online self-directed
Language offered: English

Competencies covered:
Create collaborative client relationships
E Build and maintain professional knowledge
Model positive professional attitude.

Interested in having your program Endorsed™?

Join the global community of facilitation trainers recognised for excellence.

If you deliver facilitation training that aligns with IAF’s Core Competencies, your program could qualify for the IAF Endorsed™ designation.

Use the form to contact the IAF Endorsement Team – we’ll be glad to answer your questions, clarify requirements, and guide you through the next steps of the endorsement process.

You can also reach us directly at programs@iaf-world.org.