Facilitator Training, Certification and Licensing

CBI was founded in part to provide professional CB Facilitator Training and ensure the highest standards and quality in Community Building facilitation. We are committed to preserving and protecting the original principles and methods developed by renowned author and teacher M. Scott Peck M.D.

CBI is the only professional Community Building training and certification organization in the world – and employs rigorous, high-quality training, mentoring, and standards of excellence.

CBI provides training and licensing to a broad range of individuals and organizations including:

  • Business coaches and consultants
  • Government, nonprofit, human service, criminal justice providers and officials
  • Individual seekers and community builders
  • Members of intentional communities
  • Members of religious communities

We offer public trainings and “in-house”training, certification and licensing.

The first step to becoming a facilitator is to attend the Community Building Workshop (CBW) Classic and/or The Art of Connection: Community Building Skills Training (CBST).  

To learn more about Facilitator training for you individually or your organization, please contact us.

About the Training

Purpose

The purpose of the Facilitator Training and Certification Program is to:

  • Equip participants with the knowledge, skills, tools, wisdom and experience to effectively facilitate Community Building Workshops (CBWs), Community Building Skills Trainings (CBSTs), and other specially designed Community Building sessions and experiences (CBEs).
  • Provide an opportunity for personal and spiritual healing, personal and professional growth and development (even if you do not desire to be a facilitator).

Training Phases

The Facilitator Training Program consists of three overlapping phases:

  1. THEORY & PRACTICE: Modules I, II, III, IV, Advanced Module
  2. BEING ON TEAM: Observation, Co-facilitation
  3. DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATION: Coaching and Mentoring, Personal Development Plan, Practicum Project, Evaluation and Certification

The key factor to successful facilitator development is the combination of in-person/online classroom training and live, real-time CBW/CBST facilitator team-shadowing, co-facilitation, coaching and mentoring.

Facilitator Certification Levels & Requirements

Level 1: Facilitator in Training (FIT) – eligible to be on team with Sr. Facilitator or higher.
Level 2: Facilitator I and Facilitator II – certified to facilitate with another Level 2 or higher.
Level 3: Sr. Facilitator – certified to facilitate and mentor Level 1 and 2s.
Level 4: Trainer/Sr. Trainer – certified to co-facilitate modules with CBI staff.

 

Please Note:

  1. CBW and CBST certifications require separate trainings and designation
  2. Facilitator Certification Level will be updated annually
  3. CBI Facilitators are eligible to receive a license to use CBST workshop model, exercises and materials.

To view specific information for a level, click the + icon to the right of the level name

Facilitator in Training (FIT)

Certified to shadow/be on CBW/CBST facilitator team.

Requirements to be FIT level and advance:

    1. Signed membership/licensing agreement.
    2. Attend at least one CBW as participant (2-3 CBWs recommended).
    3. Attend at least one in person CBST as participant (2-3 in person CBSTs recommended).
    4. Attend at least one online CBST as a participant (1-2 online CBSTs recommended)
    5. Successfully complete 5-day training.
Facilitator I

Certified/licensed to co-facilitate CBWs under supervision of Senior Facilitator (or in pre-approved cases under supervision of a Facilitator II).

Requirements to be Facilitator Level I and advance:

    1. Meet all FIT requirements
    2. Complete upgraded licensing agreement.
    3. Served on facilitator team for CBW or CBST as shadow or co-facilitator 5X
    4. Demonstrated ability to empty, be vulnerable.
    5. Mastery of personal use of 100% “I” statements.
    6. Ability to discern other’s use of “I” statements, moved to speak, space and pace, etc.
    7. Complete or is in process of organizing or helping to organize one CBW or CBST.
    8. Served on team at least 1+ times as co-facilitator with Senior Facilitator.
    9. Able to easily diagnose stages, signs and indicators, and key transition times.
    10. Is able to contribute and play a role with Introduction to CBW presentation.
    11. Able to call breaks, make basic observation comments to group.
    12. Knows how and when to make basic interventions from How to Say Things
    13. Able to work constructively as a member of facilitator team: self-management, emptying, being vulnerable, bracketing, asking for help when necessary, identifying elephants and difficult issues, being silent and holding space, following leadership of senior facilitator even when disagree.
    14. Competent to handle logistics: set up a room with handouts and signage, register participants, etc.
    15. Complete annual assessment and coaching session with CBI Sr. Facilitator.
    16. Recommended: Shadow/Co-facilitate on CBW/CBST team a minimum of 4-5x.
Facilitator II
Certified to facilitate CBWs and or CBSTs with a fellow level II Facilitator or Senior Facilitator or in pre-approved cases Facilitator I. Note: in some cases, a person may be certified Level II for CBW but not CBST, and vice versa.

(In Milwaukee, Level II facilitators are eligible to be paid to co-facilitate one day CBSTs, CBWs, etc. – pay structure: $35-50 per hour for W2/CBE, CBST or CBW).

Requirements to be Facilitator Level II and advance:

    1. (For Milwaukee only): Completed commitment to facilitate pro bono, VOLUNTEER CBWs.
    2. Meet all FIT and Facilitator I requirements, organize a CBW/CBST, complete Practicum project.
    3. Complete Upgraded license agreement.
    4. Serve on team at least 2+ times as co-facilitator for CBST and CBW with Senior Facilitator.
    5. Mastery of “I” Statements, Moved to Speak, Give Space, Find Pace, other guidelines. Able to identify stages, knows what interventions to make based on needs & stage of group, and is able to make all types of interventions as described in the How to Say Things resource.
    6. Able to conduct introduction and debrief presentations alone, may use debrief video as support.
    7. Able to coach individual participants during CBW as needed.
    8. Able to lead and manage a huddle.
    9. Able to identify and deal with difficult issues, give and receive feedback to/from co-facilitator(s).
    10. Able to ask for help.
    11. Able to run a pre-workshop meeting.
    12. Has completed practicum project – no exceptions.
    13. Complete CBST Facilitator Training. Separate training and certification for CBST.
    14. Complete annual assessment and coaching session with CBI Sr. Trainer.
    15. Recommended: Shadow/Co-facilitate on CBW/CBST team a minimum of 5-7x.
    16. Able to conduct introduction and debrief presentations alone, may use debrief video as support.
    17. Able to coach individual participants during CBW as needed.
    18. Able to lead and manage a huddle.
    19. Able to identify and deal with difficult issues, give and receive feedback to/from co-facilitator(s).
    20. Able to ask for help.
    21. Able to run a pre-workshop meeting.
    22. Has completed practicum project – no exceptions.
    23. Complete CBST Facilitator Training. Separate training and certification for CBST.
    24. Complete annual assessment and coaching session with CBI Sr. Trainer.
    25. Recommended: Shadow/Co-facilitate on CBW/CBST team a minimum of 5-7x.
Senior Facilitator
Certified to facilitate CBWs and CBSTs with FIT, Level I or Level II co-facilitators. – and act as supervisor/mentor with FITs, and other facilitator colleagues. Priority Status for international facilitation opportunities, serve on team for public trainings and advanced trainings. Eligible to be on team for 5-Day Training, CBST Facilitator Training, and Advanced Trainings.

Requirements to be Facilitator Level II and advance:

    1. Role Model and Champion of CBI values, vision and organization.
    2. Meet all FIT and Facilitator I and II requirements.
    3. Complete upgraded license agreement.
    4. Attend CBST Facilitator Training.
    5. Attend SR. Facilitator Training.
    6. Able to deliver CBST exercises.
    7. Able to coach, mentor and be role model for FITs and Facilitator colleagues.
    8. Be a Champion for CBI Network mission-vision-organization.
    9. Be a Champion for CBI standards, protocols and agreements.
    10. Role model CBW and CBST interventions.
    11. Effectively Lead team huddles. Mentor others in how to lead team huddles.
    12. Able to identify and deal with difficult issues in workshop and within facilitator team.
    13. Able to give timely constructive feedback to FITs and Facilitator colleagues.
    14. Able to work with unique participant groups (ex. Youth, ex-offenders, government programs).
    15. Attend annual meeting (online or in-person if in your continent) at least once every two years.
    16. Attend special Sr. Facilitator trainings, and adhoc Sr. Facilitator meetings as needed.
    17. Complete annual assessment and development/planning/coaching session with Edward.
    18. Lead or Participate in CBI planning and special topic teams.
    19. Recommended: Shadow/Co-facilitate a minimum of 10-20 CBWs, and 5-7 CBSTs.
Trainer/Senior Trainer
  • Trainer: Able to deliver all CBST exercises. Approved to co-present with CBI Senior Trainer at 5-Day training, and all advanced trainings. Able to mentor all levels.
  • Senior Trainer: Lead all workshops. Mentor all levels. Design unique trainings and presentations. Competent in all areas of consulting skills. Role model and champion for CBI Network values and vision.
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