What you will be able to do
- Boxes, arrows and emphasis that anyone can draw
- A habit of listening first and drawing second
- Layouts matched to each phase, from clusters to a matrix
- Confidence to draw live, whatever your artistic skill
What we cover
| Topic | What you do |
|---|---|
| Why visual facilitation works | Show the group its own thinking so it can correct it. |
| Building a visual vocabulary | Use boxes, arrows and size to show links and what matters. |
| Designing visuals that adapt | Match the layout to the phase, and adapt as ideas emerge. |
| Visual facilitation in practice | Practise live and judge whether it helped the group think. |
Who it is for
Facilitators, Scrum Masters and agile coaches, trainers, team leads, and anyone who runs meetings or workshops. No drawing skill needed.
How the course runs
- One session of 3 live hours
- In person or live online
How it counts toward an ICA professional certification
Visual Facilitation Introduction counts toward 2 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 Communication Professional Certification: the core certification plus two specialized certifications, including this one.
Communication
Visual Facilitation Introduction
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 Visual Facilitation Introduction 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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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 Visual Facilitation Introduction certification?
Visual Facilitation Introduction (IC-VFAI) is a specialized certification from ICA, the International Certification Alliance (formerly ICAgile). Listen for the key ideas, capture them in simple visuals the group can see and correct, and adapt as the thinking moves.
How long is the Visual Facilitation Introduction course?
One session of 3 live hours, in person or live online.
Does Visual Facilitation Introduction count toward an ICA professional certification?
Yes. It counts toward the 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 Visual Facilitation Introduction 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 Visual Facilitation Introduction certification badge.
Can my team take Visual Facilitation Introduction 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 Visual Facilitation Introduction?
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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