What You'll Gain
Mastery, community, and credibility.
Learn how to build trust, confidentiality, alignment, and deeper engagement in the room. Through IFO training, certification, and community, facilitators gain the capability and confidence to guide conversations that lead to sharper thinking and stronger outcomes.
- Facilitate deeper conversations
- Build trust and confidentiality
- Strengthen group alignment and belonging
- Increase your impact as a facilitator
- Join a community of practice
- Continue to learn and grow
Upcoming Trainings
Dates and locations for our next facilitator cohorts.
Upcoming • Oct 22 – Oct 24, 2026
Forum Basics & Facilitator Certification Training
This three-day program begins with Forum (Peer Group) Basics, an immersive, interactive session introducing the core principles, mindset, protocols, and structure of a forum. The following two and a half days focus on the Facilitator Certification Program, building on this foundation to expand facilitation capabilities across group and organizational settings.
Max participation: registration is limited to 10.
Agenda
October 22
- 8:30 AM–5:00 PM EST — Forum (Peer Group) Basics
- 7:00 PM — dinner & cohort introduction exercises
October 23
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST — training & exercises (dinner included)
October 24
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST — training & exercises
Registration Fee
- Forum Basics$1,095
- Facilitator Certification Program$2,450
- Full 3-Day Program$3,545$3,145
Includes training materials and access to IFO membership | breakfast & lunch (Forum Basics only), dinner October 22 and 23 for those doing the Facilitator Certification Training or Full 3-Day Program, and breakfast & lunch October 22, 23, and 24.
Facilitators
Mo Fathelbab
Facilitator/Trainer
Nancy Koleda
Facilitator/Trainer
Questions? nancy@internationalfacilitatorsorganization.com
Register TodayThe skills, structure, and community to create meaningful dialogue.
IFO equips facilitators to build stronger peer groups and lasting impact in organizations.
Lead Deeper Conversations
Learn to guide groups past surface-level dialogue into the conversations that produce real insight.
Trust & Confidentiality
Create the conditions of safety and confidentiality that make honest, productive dialogue possible.
Stronger Group Alignment
Help groups reach shared understanding, sharper thinking, and stronger outcomes — together.
Build Confidence & Capability
Develop the structure and presence to facilitate with confidence in any room.
A Global Network
Belong to a trusted, global community of practicing facilitators committed to the craft.
Continue to Learn & Grow
Ongoing development, peer learning, and access to proven practice — long after certification.
See the IFO Experience in Action
Our past trainings are filled with energy, connection, and transformational learning moments. Get a glimpse of the vibrant community, hands-on exercises, and powerful breakthroughs that make the IFO Facilitator Certification an unforgettable experience.
Apply now
Cohorts are limited. Tell us about yourself and we'll review your application within a week.