VFC is now offering this Course to learn Facilitation online in partnership with ICA Associates in Canada.

ToP GROUP FACILITATION METHODS — the online course

Group Facilitation, ICA's foundational course on ToP facilitation, is now offered online. You can participate in this course from anywhere in the world with high-speed internet access. We use an interactive online environment with built-in audio that enables full participation. The course consists of 2 modules.

Module 1 – The Focused Conversation Method

Module 2 – The Consensus Workshop Method

 

Each module is made up of three 120-minute online sessions and 2 ½ hours of participant preparation, reading and application exercises. The 3 sessions are scheduled within one week, on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. An e-book is provided for each module — Art of Focused Conversation and The Workshop Book. A course manual and worksheets are also provided.
Your commitment:

Introducing Blackboard – Participate in an hour-long introduction session before the course begins to be familiar with the technology.

All sessions – A commitment to full time participation in all the online sessions and the homework exercises. Real Practice – You will need to secure the commitment of at least 3 people willing to be participants in a live, one-hour, face-to-face practice session, Wednesday or Thursday between the second and third session of each module.

 Technical Requirements

• High-speed internet access
• A USB computer headset with a microphone
•  Java – the most recent version
• PowerPoint
• Access to tech support.

We can schedule an online GFM course for any group of 6-12 people at a convenient time and cost. Please contact Jo at jnelson@ica-associates.ca to make arrangements.  

 2017 Schedule

April 2017
Introduction Session – – –  Fri Apr 21 – – –  1:00pm – 2:00pm EST
Module 1 – Focused Conversation Method – – – Mon Apr 24, Tues Apr 25  and Fri Apr 28 – – – 1:00pm – 3:00pm EST
Module 2 – Consensus Workshop Method – – –  Mon May 1, Tues May 2 and  Fri May 5  – – – 1:00pm – 3:00pm EST

August 2017
Introduction Session – – –  Fri Aug 11 – – –  1:00pm – 2:00pm EST
Module 1 – Focused Conversation Method – – – Mon Aug 14, Tues Aug 15 and Fri Aug 18 – – – 1:00pm – 3:00pm EST
Module 2 – Consensus Workshop Method – – –  Mon Aug 21, Tues Aug 22 and Fri Aug 25 – – – 1:00pm – 3:00pm EST

Oct 2017
Introduction Session – – –  Fri Oct 27 – – –  1:00pm – 2:00pm EST
Module 1 – Focused Conversation Method – – – Mon Oct 30, Tues Oct 31 and Fri Nov 3 – – – 1:00pm – 3:00pm EST
Module 2 – Consensus Workshop Method – – –  Mon Nov 6, Tues Nov 7 and Fri Nov 10   – – – 1:00pm – 3:00pm EST

Fee – $995 Canadian (approximately $760 USD)

Registering – Register on this website http://ica-associates.ca
To register, scroll to the very bottom of the page and select the date.

When you register for this course on this website, you will be registering for both modules at $995.

The individual modules can be taken separately for $550 (appx. $420 USD) each.
If you choose to take individual modules, please call us at 416-691-2316.

Materials below sent to you when you register

Module 1:  The Art of Focused Conversation book and the Focused Conversation manual
Module 2:  The Workshop Book and the Consensus Workshop manual

 

If you have already taken the ToP Facilitation Methods course in a face-to-face setting, contact jnelson@ica-associates.ca to register for this opportunity to deepen your understanding and application of the methods with individual feedback. Cost for TFM grads is Canadian $450 (appx. $345 USD) for both modules.  To arrange for this payment amount, contact Jo Nelson directly: jnelson@ica-associates.ca.