Agile Facilitation Certification
Facilitate Collaboration with Confidence
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Agile Facilitation Level 1
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Upcoming Agile Facilitation Trainings
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Our Certified Agile Facilitation Training
In the Agile Facilitation Training Level 1, you'll learn how to plan, conduct, and follow up on collaborative events while staying content-neutral. This 2-day course introduces you to the core mindset and practices of effective facilitation—helping you lead engaging sessions that drive group outcomes.
From understanding the role of the facilitator to designing custom facilitation guides and managing group dynamics, you'll gain the tools to support high-impact meetings, retrospectives, offsites, and workshops.
Hands-on simulations and peer feedback ensure a practical learning experience that’s immediately applicable. The training ends with a certification exam that confirms your foundational understanding of facilitation principles.
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Your Certification
Agile Facilitation Level 1
(AFA 1)
- Certified by Agile Academy
- Valid indefinitely
No hidden fees - Practical, interactive, and content-neutral facilitation techniques
- 30-question exam, unlimited retakes
What you'll get on top of your live training
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One online course of your choice
- 24+ hours of video content, exercises, and exclusive materials
- Self-paced learning to revisit complex topics anytime
- Complements live training for a complete understanding of Scrum
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- Full library access to 9 courses
- Access the Agile Academy Community
- Learn advanced topics to broaden your skillset
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- Exchange ideas with other participants and trainers
- Receive help and support from experienced Agile professionals
- Expand your network and make new connections
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- Get tailored advice, instant answers, and additional resources
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Agenda for the Agile Facilitation Training
This foundational facilitation training provides you with the mindset, tools, and structure needed to confidently facilitate team collaboration across various formats.
1. What Is Facilitation?
Understand the core definition of facilitation: content neutrality in service of group purpose.
Learn how facilitation differs from coaching, mentoring, training, and leading—and why it's essential in Agile environments.
2. The Facilitator’s Mindset
Explore the mindset of an effective facilitator, including the responsibility to role-model collaborative behaviors and foster psychological safety.
Practice group process techniques such as active listening and conversational flow.
3. The Facilitation Process
Gain a holistic view of the facilitation process—from preparation to follow-up:
- Assess the group and context
- Define the purpose of the event
- Design a facilitation guide
- Deliver the session
- Ensure effective follow-up
4. Design & Event Guides
Learn how to create dynamic event designs tailored to group size, energy, conflicts, and engagement goals.
Practice expanding and contracting ideas, balancing flow, and setting up optimal environments for success.
5. Practical Facilitation Tools
Discover practical tools such as working agreements, parking lots, and room setups.
Adapt your facilitation in the moment based on group dynamics and needs.
Identify and navigate common facilitation challenges.
6. Debriefing & Follow-Up
Learn how to document outcomes, gather feedback, and follow up on action items to sustain group momentum.
Bring Your Own Ideas & Questions
We encourage participants to bring their questions to the training. Any question and real-world example from your side will make everything you and others learn more tangible. It will also result in more energy throughout the training which is connected to better learning.
FAQ about Agile Facilitation Level 1 Certification
Certification for Teams & Companies
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