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Certificate in Group Facilitation and Training Skills

 

This 8-day Professional CPD programme is designed for those interested in developing their understanding and skill in facilitating groups and training. The programme is ideally suited for individuals in the helping professions and/or those who are interested in delivering training in their organisation, or joining a training team in an organisational setting, or stepping into offering CPD sessions.  The programme will integrate input on theory with experiential learning activities and group discussion plus opportunities to practice in small groups. There will also be opportunities to practice facilitating the larger group.

What does the course involve?

  • Planning and preparing a session/programme
  • Facilitation skills and styles of facilitating
  • Stages of group development, group dynamics, the roles people take in a group
  • The role of a facilitator and types of interventions used with groups
  • Creative-experiential learning
  • Professional issues and responsibilities
  • Evaluation, assessment and endings

Programme Structure

Programme Structure:

  • The programme consists of two stand-alone study days and three weekends. Training days will be held in-person at the Persona Centre, Grove House, Uddingston, G71 5PH, apart from the online study day on April 26th.  Each day will start at 9.30am and finish by 4.30pm  

    Day 1 Planning and Preparation  

    • Introductions, different learning styles and preferences, planning and preparing a programme or session 

     

    Day 2 Facilitation Skills and styles of facilitation  

    • The difference between presenting and facilitation, types of groups and interventions and ways of managing the training/group process, discovering personal facilitation preferences 

     

    Day 3 Group Development and Group Dynamics  

    • Stages of group development, individual processes and the impact of individual process on group dynamics, working with difference, diversity and inclusion  

     

    Day 4 Training and Facilitation Online 

    • Creating a group environment online, the impact of working online for the programme and participants. This session also provides an opportunity for everyone in the group to practice their skills by preparing and facilitating a mini-session for the group to participate in.   

     

    Day 5 Dimensions of the role of the Facilitator/Trainer  

    • Exploring power, authority and influence and the power of authenticity and presence, working with vulnerability 

     

    Day 6 Creative Experiential Processes 

    • The value of creativity for learners and learning, working with different mediums, integrating different mediums into a programme/group process 

     

    Day 7 Professional and Ethical Issues  

    • Exploring professional responsibilities and ethical thinking in group work 

     

    Day 8 Evaluation, Assessment and Endings  

    • Evaluating individual learning and development, programme evaluation, assessment and feedback and endings  

Programme Dates and Course Requirements

The programme consists of three weekends and two stand alone study days. All training days will be held at the Persona Centre, Grove House, Uddingston, G71 5PH.  Each day will start at 9.30am and finish by 4.30pm

Study Day   Saturday February 22nd

Weekend    Saturday March 28th  and Sunday March 29th

Study Day   Saturday April 26th ONLINE student led

Weekend    Saturday May 30th and Sunday May 31st

Study Day   Saturday June 27th and Sunday June 28th

 

Course Requirements: In order to complete the course participants are expected to meet the following requirements:

  • Attendance: the course requirement for successful completion is attendance at every training day. It is understood that unforeseen circumstances do occur and it is suggested that students discuss with tutors anything that comes up which may prevent them from attending any part of the training as soon as they become aware of this.
  • Active participation in group activities during the study days
  • The submission of a Statement of Learning and Development and Assessment of Competence (2500 words) at the end of the programme.
  • Maintenance of a Reflective Journal throughout the programme (not for submission)

How much does the course cost?

The cost of the programme is £988.  A deposit of £100 is required to secure your place on the programme. The remaining course fees can be made as one instalment of £888 or as 6 separate instalments of £148 due monthly from January 31st 2026.

 

How do I apply?

The programme is open to anyone who is interested. If you are interested in participating in the programme, please complete the Application Form and forward to admin@personacounselling.com

Click here to download the course information leaflet.

Closing date for applications Monday January 26th 2026

Please note there will be a minimum number of participants for the programme to commence.  The course will be limited to a maximum of 12 participants

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If you have an enquiry or want to request further information: either complete the form on the ‘Contact Us’ page, or email

admin@personacounselling.com or call us on 0330 202 0283

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