Deadline:
November 30, 2026
Program Starts: January 14, 2027
Program Ends: January 15, 2027
Location(s)
Switzerland
On-Site (Basel)
Overview
Details
Interactions are central to our daily work, be it in meetings, exchanges, workshops, or trainings. Facilitation is the art of understanding, designing, and guiding these interactions. However, we often stick to conventional collaboration methods such as presentations, group discussions, and brainstorming sessions. In this training, we aim to expand your facilitation skills to make exchanges more engaging, inclusive, and efficient. We will discuss the roles and challenges of a facilitator and practice creative methodologies and tools that can be applied in various situations.
A main focus will lie on practical examples of facilitation within international cooperation. Participants will learn how to adapt facilitation techniques to challenging circumstances with different stakeholders. Together, we will collect best practices on how to ensure a productive and collaborative environment in our daily work.
In this course you will:
- Get to know different facilitation tools aimed at making your interactions more efficient, inclusive and engaging.
- Practice your facilitation skills and learn how to plan, design, and implement your next facilitation project.
- Explore best practices and lessons learned through case studies.
- Reflect on your own facilitation practice.
- Exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice.
Faculty
- Nathalie Orefice, Course Coordinator, Continuing Education, swisspeace (course lead)
- Gal Harmat, Senior Gender Expert and Senior Researcher, swisspeace
- Hanna Schmidt, Course Coordinator, Continuing Education, swisspeace
- other experts to be confirmed
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
This course is designed for:
- Professionals who want to develop and expand their facilitation skills.
- Facilitators who are looking for a practice-oriented training where they can try out creative facilitation tools in a safe and appreciative environment.
Dates
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Program starts:
January 14, 2027
Program ends:
January 15, 2027
Program Starts: January 14, 2027
Program Ends: January 15, 2027
Cost/funding for participants
TUITION FEE: 1,000 CHF
Unfortunately, we cannot provide scholarships for this course. Participants (or their employer) must be able to cover the tuition fee.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
