IFO Facilitator Certification Training | July 2025

$2,450.00

Jul 30

Level up your facilitation skills and unlock your full potential as a peer group facilitator with our intensive two-and-a-half-day IFO Facilitator Certification Training! Designed for professional facilitators and those passionate about fostering meaningful connections and driving impactful discussions, this comprehensive program will equip you with the tools, techniques, and insights to excel in facilitating effective peer groups. You'll dive deep into the art of professional group facilitation, honing your ability to create a safe and engaging environment for participants.

These two-and-a-half action-packed days of immersive learning, interactive exercises, and practical studies will supercharge your facilitation abilities and provide you with a community of peer group facilitators. Gain invaluable insights into group facilitation best practices, learn how to navigate challenging group dynamics, and discover innovative approaches to enhance participant engagement. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and personalized feedback, you will be provided with the confidence and expertise to lead successful peer groups that foster collaboration, creativity, and deep connections.

Advance Preparation

To make the most of our time together, each registrant will be asked to complete the following preparation work:

Upon registering, you may invited to participate in a brief, preliminary Zoom meeting. This informative and evaluative session will allow the certification curriculum to be tailored to the unique needs, skills, and experience level of the cohort.
Each registrant will be sent two books, Forum: The Secret Advantage of Successful Leaders and The Friendship Advantage: The 7 Keys to Building Relationships that Transform Corporate Culture and Drive Productivity, both by Mo Fathelbab. Cohort members will be expected to read and familiarize themselves with the first book and be prepared to actively demonstrate their understanding of key peer group facilitation principles. More information will be provided to registrants.

Program Details

Jul 30, 2025 07:00pm ET - Aug 01, 2025 05:00pm ET

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Belle Haven Country Club, Potomac Room
6023 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307
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Agenda

Day 1 | Weds., January 29

7pm: dinner & introduction exercises

Day 2 | Thurs., January 30

9am-5pm: training & exercises

6pm: dinner

Day 3 | Friday, January 31

9am-4pm: training & exercises

Max Participation

In order to maximize the benefits of the program, and to mimic the environment of a forum, registration is limited to 10.

Registration Fee

Includes training materials and access to IFO Certified Trainer resources | breakfast & lunch days 2 & 3 and dinner days 1 & 2 | discounted group rate at a nearby hotel

$2,450.00

FAQs

What is your cancellation policy?

We understand that circumstances outside of our control can come up! Our cancellation policy is:

Cancel 2 weeks or more prior: 100% registration fee refund, minus processing fee OR apply your registration fee to a future Facilitator Certification event
Less than 2 weeks: 50% registration fee

How are you evaluating facilitators and what are you looking for them to demonstrate in order to become an IFO Certified Facilitator?

Each IFO Facilitator Certification Training event is instructed by a master facilitator. This person will be evaluating each participant during the entire course of the training. Specifically, they are looking for:

The ability to engagingly teach and follow the process as laid out in the training materials.
The demonstrated ability to model and establish a safe space for vulnerability and to safely lead the group into deeper discussions.
Show a self-awareness as a peer group facilitator to ensure that the participants are engaged.

What if a facilitator does not reach the standards of certification?

Each registrant's performance is being evaluated during the entire course of the two-and-a-half days. If a trainer determines that a facilitator trainee does not meet the standards to become an IFO Certified Facilitator, the facilitator trainee can attend a second IFO Facilitator Certification event after receiving direct one-on-one feedback and coaching from the trainer or they can elect to receive a 50% refund on their registration fees.

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