Facilitation Skills

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

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Unlock the power to run better meetings and foster collaboration with our Facilitation Skills Training—and earn a Facilitation Micro-Credential to showcase your expertise!

Through engaging training and hands-on practice, you’ll gain the tools to lead effective meetings, workshops, and group discussions with confidence. Once complete, you’ll earn a digital credential that highlights your facilitation skills—a valuable asset for any workplace.

Whether you’re leading teams, managing projects, or fostering group collaboration, these skills will set you apart. Ready to take the lead? Sign up now and start your facilitation journey today!

Cost: $400.00

Earners of this micro-credential are able to:

  • create collaborative client relationships
  • plan appropriate group processes
  • create and sustain a participatory environment
  • guide groups to appropriate and useful outcomes
  • build and maintain professional knowledge
  • model a positive professional attitude

The curricula for the in-person and virtual training series are each aligned with the Facilitation Core Competencies of the International Association of Facilitators (PDF).

Boost your skills and stand out with a Facilitation Skills micro-credential!

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