Facilitator Training and Certification (IC-FACT)

In short: Facilitation (IC-FACT) is the core certification of the ICA Facilitation Professional Certification (ICP-FAC) from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). The course runs for 6 live hours: one day in person, or two live online sessions of 3 hours. To earn the ICA Facilitation Professional Certification, you add 2 of the 7 specialized certifications on this page.

<strong>Already hold ICP-ATF?</strong> ICA maps the Agile Team Facilitation course (ICP-ATF) to the Facilitation certification.

What you will be able to do

Sessions where every voice in the room counts
A clear agreement with your sponsor before the session
A facilitator guide with a timed flow and a backup plan
Ways to stay fair when you hold a stake in the result

What we cover

Topic	What you do
What facilitation is	Know when a group needs a facilitator, and why.
Mindset, presence and neutrality	Stay fair, even when you hold a stake in the result.
Setting up for success	Agree purpose and outcomes with the sponsor, then pick your tools.
Designing the session	Design a 90 minute workshop that includes every voice.
Facilitating in the room	Read the group, facilitate a segment and improve with feedback.

Who it is for

Team leads and managers, project and product people, Scrum Masters and agile coaches, HR and learning teams, operations and public sector staff. No facilitation experience needed.

How the course runs

In person: one day, 6 live hours
Live online: two sessions of 3 hours
Before class: a short video and a one page read

How to earn the ICA Facilitation Professional Certification

ICA Facilitation Professional Certification badge (ICP-FAC)

ICA Facilitation core certification badge (IC-FACT)

The ICA Facilitation Professional Certification (ICP-FAC) is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications below, in any order.

Your pathway

Our suggested route: this core course plus two specialized certifications that build on it.

Facilitation

Large Group Facilitation

Visual Facilitation Introduction

All 7 specialized certifications that count

Visual Facilitation IntroductionListen for the key ideas, capture them in simple visuals the group can see and correct, and adapt as the…

Facilitating ConflictRead conflict as it builds in a group, choose to explore, contain, redirect or calm it, and protect people…

Large Group FacilitationA practical session for anyone who leads town halls, conferences or sessions for large groups.

Facilitating Decision-MakingHelp groups reach clear decisions people truly own, plan for deadlock early, and adapt when a meeting goes…

Journey Mapping FacilitationDesign and run mapping workshops that build a shared view of the customer's experience and turn it into…

Group CommunicationBalance who gets heard, adapt to the size and energy of the room, and turn group talk into a shared…

Listening and InquiryListen for what is really meant, ask questions that move thinking forward, and keep checking how well you…

How you earn your certification

Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Attendance is mandatory.
Within 24 hours after class, Agile Visa registers the class and your details with ICA.
ICA emails you to set up or open your ICA profile.
Complete ICA's short post-class survey.
ICA issues your verified Facilitation certification badge.

Why learn with Agile Visa

Learn by doing

Short inputs, then real practice on one business case. You leave with work you can use.

Practitioner instructors

ICA authorized instructors who have done the work they teach.

Learn on your schedule

Live online across time zones, or a private class for your team.

Trusted worldwide

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Register your interest

Tell us what you need and we will reply by email. You can also ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICA Facilitation Professional Certification?

The ICA Facilitation Professional Certification (ICP-FAC) is the Facilitation core certification (IC-FACT) plus at least 2 of the 7 specialized certifications that count toward it, in any order.

How long is the Facilitation core course?

6 live hours: one day in person, or two live online sessions of 3 hours. Before class you watch a short video and go through a one page read.

Which specialized certifications count toward the ICA Facilitation Professional Certification?

7 specialized certifications count, including Visual Facilitation Introduction, Facilitating Conflict, Large Group Facilitation, Facilitating Decision-Making and Journey Mapping Facilitation. The full list is on this page.

How do I earn the Facilitation certification?

Attend every session in full and take an active part in every practice activity. Within 24 hours, Agile Visa registers the class with ICA. ICA emails you to open your ICA profile, you complete ICA's short survey, and ICA issues your verified Facilitation certification badge.

Can my team take Facilitation together?

Yes. Ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online, and tell us how many people and where they are.

I hold ICP-ATF. How does it relate to Facilitation?

ICA maps the Agile Team Facilitation course (ICP-ATF) to the Facilitation core certification (IC-FACT). Your ICP-ATF certificate stays valid for life, with no renewal fee.

Interested in Facilitation?

Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.