IAF Endorsed™ facilitation training program
This page lists all IAF Endorsed™ programs. It is updated regularly.
If the program you are considering is not listed, it is not IAF Endorsed™.

Two types of Endorsed™ programs:
Comprehensive EFTP: covers all IAF Core Competencies.
Ideal for individuals looking to become an IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator, and/or experienced facilitators seeking a full foundation rooted in the IAF Core Competencies.
Focused EFTP: covers specific IAF Core Competencies in depth.
Best suited for facilitators looking to ehance their strengths within specific Competencies on their professional development journey.
IAF Endorsed™ comprehensive programs
IAF Endorsed™ comprehensive facilitation training programs cover all IAF Core Competencies. Ideal for individuals looking to become an IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator, and/or experienced facilitators seeking a full foundation rooted in the IAF Core Competencies.
InPeople Consulting Inc. - Facilitation Basic Course
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Delivery option: In-person
Language offered: Korean
PowerLexis - 5 modules of expertise
Location: St Petersburg, Russia
Delivery option: In-person
Language offered: Russian
The flagship training program for facilitators and facilitating leaders from IAF Certified™ Assessor, Andrei Kolesnikov.
Centre for Participatory Leadership - Facilitation Groundwork - Revisiting foundations
Location: Zagreb, Croatia
Delivery option: In-person
Language offered: English
C2C Organizational Development Pvt Ltd - Facilitation: Making Group Wisdom Work
Location: Bangalore, India
Delivery option: In-person
Language offered: English
ICA Associates Inc - Professional Facilitator Program
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Delivery option: In-person, virtual, and online self-directed
Language offered: English
Delivery options vary depending on the specific course.
ICA Associates Inc - ToP Facilitation Essentials
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Delivery option: In-person, virtual, and online self-directed
Language offered: English
Delivery options vary depending on the specific course.
Koo Facilitation Group - KOOFA Initiative
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Delivery option: In-person
Language offered: English
MGR Consulting Inc - FoCuSeD™ Facilitator Academy
Location: Evanston, Illinois
Delivery option: In-person, virtual
Language offered: English
Wszechnica UJ - Szkoła Facylitatorów Wszechnicy UJ
Location: Poland
Delivery option: In-person, virtual
Language offered: Polish
Leadership Strategies Inc - The Effective Facilitator
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Delivery option: In-person, virtual
Language offered: English
IAF Endorsed™ focused programs
IAF Endorsed™ focused facilitation training programs covers specific competencies in depth. Best suited for facilitators looking to ehance their strengths within specific Competencies on their professional development journey.
Facilitation First - Facilitating Meetings with Ease
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Delivery option: In-person, virtual
Languages offered: English and French
Competencies covered:
C Create and sustain a participatory environment
D Guide group to appropriate and useful outcomes
ICA Associates Inc - Facilitating Client Collaboration
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Delivery option: In-person, virtual, and online self-directed
Language offered: English
Competencies covered:
A Create collaborative client relationships
E Build and maintain professional knowledge
F Model positive professional attitude.
Interested in having your program Endorsed™?
Join the global community of facilitation trainers recognised for excellence.
If you deliver facilitation training that aligns with IAF’s Core Competencies, your program could qualify for the IAF Endorsed™ designation.
Use the form to contact the IAF Endorsement Team – we’ll be glad to answer your questions, clarify requirements, and guide you through the next steps of the endorsement process.
You can also reach us directly at programs@iaf-world.org.