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Intention
Understand the audience, define the purpose and establish measurable learning outcomes.
Founding cohort · Spring 2027
The Art & Business of Facilitation
Level 1 · 30-Hour Foundational Professional Training
Design meaningful experiences. Lead groups with confidence. Build a sustainable facilitation practice.
Programme philosophy
Great facilitators don’t just lead activities. They design experiences that matter.
Effective facilitation requires more than knowing exercises or speaking confidently. It requires understanding people, designing intentional learning journeys, creating appropriate conditions for participation, navigating group dynamics, adapting responsibly and helping participants integrate what they learn.
- Experience
- Deconstruct
- Practise
- Reflect
- Apply
The Facilitate Method
Five pillars. One intentional journey.
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Design
Create coherent participant journeys, meaningful activities, effective transitions and appropriate safety conditions.
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Delivery
Guide groups with presence, clear communication, adaptability, boundaries and group awareness.
04
Integration
Help participants reflect, make meaning and translate their experiences into learning and action.
05
Growth
Develop, position, price, market and improve a viable professional facilitation offer.
Practical competence
What You’ll Be Able to Do
- 01
Design a complete 90–120-minute workshop with measurable learning objectives and a coherent participant journey.
- 02
Facilitate a 15–20-minute group activity using clear instructions, effective timing and group awareness.
- 03
Apply consent, boundaries, accessibility principles and appropriate responses to common group challenges.
- 04
Guide reflection and integration so participants can translate experiences into meaningful learning.
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Develop a workshop offer with a defined audience, pricing rationale and practical marketing and launch plan.
The learning experience
You Won’t Just Learn About Facilitation. You’ll Practise It.
- Experience facilitated processes firsthand.
- Analyze the decisions behind each experience.
- Practise leading groups and activities.
- Learn to observe group dynamics.
- Receive structured peer and facilitator feedback.
- Develop your own workshop concept.
- Create a realistic business launch plan.
Your Facilitate Portfolio
Leave with a body of work. Not just notes.
Develop a workshop concept you can confidently bring into the world, with a clear learning journey and a realistic business launch plan.
- Complete workshop blueprint
- Participant journey map
- Learning objectives
- Consent and safety plan
- Practical facilitation feedback
- Integration plan
- Workshop offer and pricing model
- 30-day launch plan
- Personal development goals
Certificate of Completion
Participants who meet the programme’s attendance, portfolio and practical assessment requirements receive a Facilitate Academy Certificate of Completion.
The certificate recognizes completion of this foundational training and its defined learning activities. It is not a therapy qualification, professional licence or externally accredited certification.
Curriculum · Spring 2027
Your Learning Journey
Stage 01
Foundations
Three live online sessions
18:30–20:30 · Spain local time
Thursday, March 18, 2027
Foundations & Intention
The role of a facilitator, the Facilitate Method, experiential learning, audience needs and learning objectives.
Thursday, March 25, 2027
Experience Design
Designing the participant journey, choosing purposeful activities, structuring workshops, pacing and transitions.
Thursday, April 8, 2027
Group Dynamics & Safety
Group processes, consent, boundaries, participation choices, inclusive facilitation and navigating challenging situations.
Stage 02
Immersion
April 17–18 · Málaga, Spain
10:00–19:00 each day, including breaks · 14 instructional hours
Saturday, April 17, 2027
The Living Group
Experiential learning, facilitator presence, group dynamics, communication, structure versus emergence, conflict navigation and reflection.
Sunday, April 18, 2027
The Facilitation Laboratory
Practical demonstrations, experiential learning design, observation, peer feedback, assessment and integration.
Stage 03
Integration & Growth
Two live online sessions
18:30–20:30 · Spain local time
Thursday, April 22, 2027
Business & Launch
Workshop positioning, pricing, marketing, storytelling, enrolment strategies and creating a 30-day launch plan.
Thursday, May 6, 2027
Final Integration & Feedback
Reflection, learning portfolio review, personal development, feedback and programme closing.
Between sessions
April 8–16 is a preparation and reflection period. An optional group chat supports peer connection, questions and workshop preparation.
30 hours, in total
10 hours live online · 14 hours in person · 4 hours recorded business lessons · 1 hour individual mentoring · 1 hour independent assessment preparation.
Meet the founder
Ania Krol
Founder of Facilitate Academy
Ania Krol is a facilitator, educator, coach and experience designer whose work brings together group facilitation, retreats, events, entrepreneurship, operations and business mentoring.
Over approximately three years, she has organized and facilitated more than 135 events, including workshops, retreats and immersive group experiences. She has also mentored hundreds of freelancers and entrepreneurs in business development, marketing, sales and professional growth.
Ania makes complex ideas accessible and designs learning journeys that connect engaging group experiences with real-world business development. She founded Facilitate Academy to help aspiring and emerging facilitators develop practical skills, professional confidence and sustainable businesses.
Pricing & enrolment
One programme. Three enrolment windows.
All tiers include the same training, learning materials, practical assessment and private mentoring. The difference is enrolment timing, not programme benefits.
Founding offer
€777
First 4 confirmed places
- Deposit after approval
- €250
- March 8, 2027 balance
- €527
Early bird
€888
Next 4 confirmed places
- Deposit after approval
- €250
- March 8, 2027 balance
- €638
Standard
€999
Remaining 4 places
- Deposit after approval
- €250
- March 8, 2027 balance
- €749
Maximum cohort: 12 participants. Application approval comes before payment. Tax treatment and payment terms will be confirmed before checkout opens.
Questions, answered
Before you apply
Do I need previous facilitation experience?
No. The training is designed for aspiring and early-stage facilitators.
Is this only for wellness professionals?
No. The methodology can be applied to workshops, community experiences, personal development, education and other group settings.
Is the training in English?
Yes, the training is delivered in English.
Where does the in-person training take place?
Málaga, Spain. The exact venue will be shared with confirmed participants.
Can I attend only online?
No. The in-person immersion is a core part of the programme.
What happens between the online sessions and the immersion?
From April 8 to April 16, participants prepare their workshop concepts and reflect. An optional group chat supports peer connection, questions and preparation.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, a Facilitate Academy Certificate of Completion after meeting the attendance, portfolio and practical assessment requirements.
Do I need to pay everything upfront?
No. A €250 deposit reserves an approved place. The remaining balance is due March 8, 2027. Payment instructions and terms will be shared with approved applicants before any payment.
Are accommodation and travel included?
No. Participants arrange their own travel and accommodation.
Will I be qualified to practise therapy after completing the training?
No. This is a foundational facilitation training, not a therapy qualification or professional licence.