TRAIN-THE-TRAINER

Facilitator Certification Program

Certify your own people to deliver SIY Global's EQ-powered leadership development programs inside your organization.
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Create exceptional live learning experiences

Delivering content is only part of the job. Certified facilitators help concepts click, build connection among learners, and make every session deeply relevant to your organization. They model emotional intelligence throughout, including in the sticky moments, so the experience is one people remember and apply on the job.

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Audience
Internal trainers, L&D professionals, and employee facilitators
Length
4-week learning journey
Live learning
22.5 hours
Cohort size
Up to 6 participants

Before and After: How Facilitators Change

Facilitators build skill in five areas, the same five they're assessed on for certification.

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From general content to deep business relevance

Facilitators learn to open each session with a hook tied to organizational priorities and connect exercises to learners' day-to-day challenges.

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From running the agenda to reading the room

Facilitators learn to track the group's energy in real time and adapt so insight and connection can happen.

Facilitator shift 3 of 5

From explaining emotional intelligence to modeling it

Facilitators learn to show awareness, regulation, and empathy as they lead, especially when a moment gets tense.

Facilitator shift 4 of 5

From covering material to a cohesive experience

Facilitators learn to manage pacing, energy, and a narrative arc so the session feels like one connected journey.

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From playing a role to facilitating with purpose

Facilitators clarify why they facilitate and how their Perception BoxTM shapes their style, so they lead in a way that's authentic to them.

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PARTICIPANT PERSPECTIVE
"I particularly appreciated the practical skill of learning how to create the hook and connecting organization priorities with the content. Aligning the content with organization priorities and goals helped me gain a deeper understanding of the material."

-Facilitator, top-tier state university

What's Different About This Program

Here are five core ways this program is different from other train-the-trainer programs.
Why FCP 1
Facilitators learn to find what matters most to their organization right now, from strategic priorities to the challenges learners face on the job, and build that into how they open and frame each session. When participants see why the learning matters now, they're more likely to engage with it and apply it.
Why FCP 2
Unlike traditional train-the-trainer programs, this program develops a facilitator's inner capacity as much as their outer skill set. Facilitators explore how their presence, energy, and Perception BoxTM shape the room, so participants see emotional intelligence in action instead of only hearing about it.
Why FCP 3
Pushback, skepticism, silence, and personal disclosures come up in any program that deals with emotion. Facilitators practice meeting those moments with curiosity and steadiness instead of over-explaining, avoiding them, or rushing past, so the room stays safe and the learning keeps moving.
Why FCP 4
Each week includes a three-hour practice session with a peer pod. Peers offer structured feedback and ask challenging questions, so facilitators build real skill to handle challenges in the moment.
Why FCP 5
Facilitators receive certification after successfully demonstrating their skills, not for completing the program alone. That ensures they're fully prepared to deliver SIY Global programs, and it gives them an accomplishment they can take pride in.
1. Connects every session to business priorities
2. Facilitators become an example of emotional intelligence
3. Ready for the sticky moments
4. Practice every week in a small pod
5. Certification is an earned achievement
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5 Reasons to Choose the Facilitator Certification Program

Here are five core ways this program is different from other train-the-trainer programs.

1. Connects every session to business priorities

Facilitators learn to find what matters most to their organization right now, from strategic priorities to the challenges learners face on the job, and build that into how they open and frame each session. When participants see why the learning matters now, they're more likely to engage with it and apply it.

2. Facilitators become an example of emotional intelligence

Unlike traditional train-the-trainer programs, this program develops a facilitator's inner capacity as much as their outer skill set. Facilitators explore how their presence, energy, and Perception BoxTM shape the room, so participants see emotional intelligence in action instead of only hearing about it.

3. Ready for the sticky moments

Pushback, skepticism, silence, and personal disclosures come up in any program that deals with emotion. Facilitators practice meeting those moments with curiosity and steadiness instead of over-explaining, avoiding them, or rushing past, so the room stays safe and the learning keeps moving.

4. Practice every week in a small pod

Each week includes a three-hour practice session with a peer pod. Peers offer structured feedback and ask challenging questions, so facilitators build real skill to handle challenges in the moment.

5. Certification is an earned achievement

Facilitators receive certification after successfully demonstrating their skills, not for completing the program alone. That ensures they're fully prepared to deliver SIY Global programs, and it gives them an accomplishment they can take pride in.

What People Say About SIY Global Certified Facilitators

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[The facilitator] was positive, full of life, brought in real life experiences, funny, vulnerable, and related with everyone in the room. A true master at leading the room!
-Participant, nonprofit
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"[Our facilitator] added a huge amount of practical advice as he was explaining each concept and model. I have 4 pages of notes!"
-Participant, research organization
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[The facilitator] helped people feel comfortable having what could be considered uncomfortable conversations. They allowed us to be human and learn from our mistakes.
-Leader, top-ranking U.S. university

The Learning Journey

The Facilitator Certification Program is a four-week blended journey of about 33 hours: 22.5 hours of live learning and about 10 hours of self-paced microcourses and preparation. Each week pairs a skill-building session with a practice session in a small pod, so facilitators apply what they learn right away.

  • Kickoff & Orientation
  • Week 1: Self-Awareness & Presence in Facilitation
  • Week 2: Responsive Facilitation
  • Week 3: Connecting Content to Business Priorities
  • Week 4: Certification
Kickoff & Orientation

Meet your cohort, review expectations and agreements, and set a personal intention for your development as a facilitator.

Time: 1-hour live session

Week 1: Self-Awareness & Presence in Facilitation

Explore your purpose as a facilitator and how your Perception BoxTM shapes your style. Practice giving and receiving open-hand feedback and creating psychological safety in the room.

Time: Self-paced microcourses, 2.5-hour skill-building session, 3-hour pod practice

Week 2: Responsive Facilitation

Learn to ask powerful questions that unlock insight and to work with participant resistance, then practice those moments with your pod.

Time: Self-paced microcourses, 2.5-hour skill-building session, 3-hour pod practice

Week 3: Connecting Content to Business Priorities

Link program content to your organization's goals and to learners' day-to-day challenges, and practice framing sessions so they feel relevant from the start.

Time: Self-paced microcourses, 2.5-hour skill-building session, 3-hour pod practice

Week 4: Certification

Bring it all together by leading a segment of an SIY Global program, then receive feedback from your peers and lead facilitator. The final certification decision follows the session.

Time: Self-paced preparation, 5-hour certification session

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The Learning Journey

The Facilitator Certification Program is a four-week blended journey of about 33 hours: 22.5 hours of live learning and about 10 hours of self-paced microcourses and preparation. Each week pairs a skill-building session with a practice session in a small pod, so facilitators apply what they learn right away.

  • Kickoff & Orientation

    Meet your cohort, review expectations and agreements, and set a personal intention for your development as a facilitator.

    Time: 1-hour live session

  • Week 1: Self-Awareness & Presence in Facilitation

    Explore your purpose as a facilitator and how your Perception BoxTM shapes your style. Practice giving and receiving open-hand feedback and creating psychological safety in the room.

    Time: Self-paced microcourses, 2.5-hour skill-building session, 3-hour pod practice

  • Week 2: Responsive Facilitation

    Learn to ask powerful questions that unlock insight and to work with participant resistance, then practice those moments with your pod.

    Time: Self-paced microcourses, 2.5-hour skill-building session, 3-hour pod practice

  • Week 3: Connecting Content to Business Priorities

    Link program content to your organization's goals and to learners' day-to-day challenges, and practice framing sessions so they feel relevant from the start.

    Time: Self-paced microcourses, 2.5-hour skill-building session, 3-hour pod practice

  • Week 4: Certification

    Bring it all together by leading a segment of an SIY Global program, then receive feedback from your peers and lead facilitator. The final certification decision follows the session.

    Time: Self-paced preparation, 5-hour certification session

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Who Should Get Certified

This program is designed for people who want to facilitate EQ-powered leadership development inside their organization. Cohorts often include members of the L&D or HR team, one or two executive sponsors, and individual contributors in key areas of the business where you want to focus your programs.

Upcoming Certification Dates

Clients can certify an internal group of up to six participants, or enroll one or more participants in an upcoming public cohort.

  • January 13 – February 10, 2027
  • April 14 – May 12, 2027
  • July 14 – August 11, 2027
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Frequently asked questions about the Facilitator Certification Program
1. How much does it cost?

The Facilitator Certification Program is offered to organizations that are scaling delivery of SIY Global programs, so pricing is part of a larger program delivery or licensing agreement. Contact us to talk through options.

2. Can I get certified if my organization doesn't run its own cohort?

Yes. If your organization is an SIY Global client but doesn't have a full cohort of six, you can enroll one or more people in an upcoming public cohort. See the dates above, or contact your Customer Success Manager.

3. What programs can certified facilitators deliver?

Certified facilitators can deliver SIY Global's suite of leadership development programs. During the program, facilitators practice with a program of their organization's choosing. Contact us to talk through which programs fit your plans.

4. How much time does the program take?

About 33 hours over four weeks: 22.5 hours of live learning across eight sessions, plus about 10 hours of self-paced microcourses and preparation.

5. What happens after certification?

Certified facilitators sign SIY Global's facilitator agreement and meet with your Customer Success Manager to plan delivery inside your organization.

6. Does certification expire?

No. Certification does not expire, and certified facilitators can take refresher courses as needed.

7. How does this program relate to SIY Teacher Training?

The Facilitator Certification Program is built on the best practices of our long-running SIY Teacher Training program. It includes some updates and modifications to the original program, and is designed to support the broader suite of leadership programs rather than exclusive focus on the SIY program. Contact us with any questions about how the two compare.

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