What you will be able to do
- Ways to balance airtime so quiet voices get heard
- Adjustments for small, large, remote and hybrid groups
- Summaries the whole group can check and confirm
- Responses when people go quiet, agree too fast or dominate
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Why group communication differs | See what groups add: competing voices and uneven airtime. |
| Adapting to the group | Adjust for size, setting and energy, in the room or online. |
| Summing up and shared meaning | Pull what was said into one clear picture, then check it. |
| Facilitating group dynamics | Respond safely to silence, groupthink and dominant voices. |
Who it is for
Team leads, managers, facilitators, Scrum Masters, project and product people, and anyone who runs or joins team meetings and workshops. Some experience of leading meetings helps.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
Group Communication counts toward 3 professional certifications. An ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 of the specialized certifications listed for it, in any order. The same specialized certification can count toward more than one professional certification.
A suggested pathway
One way to earn the ICA Collaboration Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
Collaboration
Group Communication
Large Group FacilitationHow 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 Group Communication 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.
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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 Group Communication certification?
Group Communication (IC-GPCM) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Balance who gets heard, adapt to the size and energy of the room, and turn group talk into a shared picture everyone can confirm.
How long is the Group Communication course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does Group Communication count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the ICA Collaboration Professional Certification, ICA Communication Professional Certification and ICA Facilitation Professional Certification. Each ICA professional certification is 1 core certification plus at least 2 specialized certifications, in any order.
How do I earn the Group Communication certification?
Attend the whole session 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 Group Communication certification badge.
Can my team take Group Communication 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.
Interested in Group Communication?
Register your interest and we will contact you about dates, or ask for a private class for your team, in person or live online.
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