March 2026 Training
Forum Basics & Facilitator Certification
March 25-27, 2026 • Alexandria, VA
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-a confidential peer-learning environment grounded in vulnerability and experience sharing rather than advice-giving. The following two and a half days focus on Facilitator Certification Program, building on this foundation and expanding facilitation capabilities beyond forum peer groups to a wide range of group and organizational settings.
New to Forum? You must complete Forum (Peer Group) Basics before joining IFO's Facilitator Certification Program. Experienced participants (EO, YPO, or other Forum programs) are exempt.
MAX PARTICIPATION: To maximize program benefits and replicate a forum environment, registration is limited to 10 participants.
March 25
8am—5pm: Forum (Peer Group) Basics
7:00pm: Dinner & cohort introduction exercises
March 26 & 27
9am—5pm: Facilitator Certification Program Training and Exercises
Includes training materials and access to IFO Certified Trainer resources | breakfast & lunch days 1 (Forum Basics), 2 & 3 (FCP) and dinner days 1 & 2 (FCP)
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