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Choosing the ideal course depends on your goals, current role, and experience level:

For those new to facilitation or seeking foundational skills:
The Effective Facilitator provides a comprehensive introduction with hands-on group techniques and practical exercises for building consensus, managing group dynamics, and fostering engagement.

Project managers looking to lead better team sessions:
Facilitation Skills for Project Managers is designed to enhance leadership, teamwork, and solution-process skills vital for running effective project meetings.

Trainers who want to improve audience engagement:
The Engaging Trainer focuses on keeping sessions lively and impactful, using participative approaches that maximize learning outcomes.

Leaders and managers transitioning to a higher leadership role:
From Management to Leadership supports managers aiming to develop strategic thinking, vision creation, and empowerment skills.

Those aiming to run better meetings (hybrid, virtual, or in-person):
Masterful Meetings, Virtual Meetings Series, and Managing Hybrid Meetings address specific challenges of modern work environments, helping you design and lead productive sessions regardless of the setting.

Professionals tasked with relationship management:
Strategies for Managing Business Relationships equips you with tools for building and sustaining strategic connections.

Anyone facilitating strategic planning or organizational change:
Secrets to Facilitating Strategy and Strategic Thinking enhance your ability to guide groups toward actionable strategies.

The Certified AI-Enabled Facilitator™ is our newest course — the first hands-on workshop for mastering AI at every stage of facilitation, from preparation to live sessions to follow-up. It's a 2-day virtual course ($1,800) built for facilitators, consultants, and L&D leaders who want to responsibly integrate AI tools into their practice without losing the human-centered skills that make facilitation work. Not sure if it's the right fit? Watch our free on-demand webinar for a full walkthrough of what the course covers before you enroll.

In-person public classes at select locations across the US.
Virtual editions for flexible, remote participation.
Private, customizable classes for organizations or larger groups, offered both virtually and on-site.

Durations range from half-day sessions for topics like Virtual Meetings 101 or Mastering Hybrid Meetings, up to multi-day workshops such as The Effective Facilitator (typically 3-4 days) and Advanced Facilitation Skills (3 days).

All the details you need for in-person training classes — including venue addresses, directions, public transportation, parking options, and recommended hotels for each city — are listed on our Locations & Accommodations page. If you're attending a course in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Seattle, Washington DC, or other cities, be sure to review this page to plan your visit and make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Yes. Leadership Strategies holds an active GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract (47QRAA26D004R) for federal government employees, with pricing available for The Effective Facilitator and other open-enrollment courses. See our GSA Pricing and Policies page for current rates, discounts, and ordering requirements. A valid federal government email address is required at checkout.

Yes. Private classes can be tailored to address your organization's specific needs and scheduling requirements. This is recommended for groups of 10 or more for the best value, but options exist for smaller groups as well. Start a chat now for more information.

Prices vary by course and format. For example, The Effective Facilitator is $3,200 for the 4-day session (virtual or in-person). Other courses have different rates — check the listings above on this page or contact the team for current pricing.

Focused on practical, actionable techniques and real-world practice.
High instructor energy, dynamic exercises, and continued support after training.
Proven track record — over 95% of attendees rated The Effective Facilitator as "THE BEST or ONE OF THE BEST" training experiences.