Learn to Facilitate Life-Changing Groups
The Small Group Facilitation course gives you the skills to match your heart, so you can lead any group with confidence.
THE STANDARD FOR COMPASSIONATE, EFFECTIVE LEADERS
The Path from Good Intentions to Genuine Impact
Access an Established Framework
Trade uncertainty for a clear system. Our framework provides a reliable plan to lead any group with calm and purpose.
Master Group
Dynamics
Guide any conversation with skill. Learn practical techniques to navigate dynamics and build a culture of genuine trust.
Lead with
Credibility
Validate your calling with a recognised certification. Our certificate affirms your skills, giving you the credibility to lead well.
A Framework Trusted by Leaders
Turn your passion into real impact with the expert framework used by leading recovery, faith, and community organisations. Gain the skills and ethical principles to lead groups with confidence and compassion.
What You Will Learn, Module by Module
Our six-part journey is designed to build your skills progressively, giving you the confidence to handle any situation.
Aims &
Advantages
Gain clarity on your group's purpose and learn to structure sessions for maximum engagement and impact.
Benevolence
& Boundaries
Serve others effectively and avoid burnout by establishing clear personal and group boundaries.
Culture &
Communication
Go beyond surface-level chat. Master active listening and learn to ask questions that foster authentic connection.
Dynamics
& Denial
Gain strategies to manage difficult personalities, understand group dynamics, and navigate resistance with grace.
Ethics &
Etiquette
Build a foundation of trust. Learn a professional Code of Ethics to ensure your group is always a safe and supportive space.
Function &
Facilitation
Get a toolkit of over 30 specific facilitation techniques to confidently manage any group discussion or challenge.
Equip Your Calling with Practical Skills
This course is designed to maximise your capacity, bridging the gap between your passion to help and the skills to do it well.
Build a culture of trust and authenticity.
Facilitate discussions that go beyond the surface level.
Empower others on their journey of growth.
Your Toolkit for Real-World Group Challenges
Our curriculum gives you tried-and-tested strategies for the common but difficult situations that can arise in any group.
Confidently Handle Any Group Dynamic
A healthy group isn't one without problems – it's one with a skilled facilitator. SGF provides specific, ethical techniques to manage any challenge with grace.
For the Dominating Voice
Learn gentle but firm blocking techniques to ensure everyone has an opportunity to share.
For the Silent Observer
Discover how to use invitational skills to encourage quieter members to participate without pressure.
For Conflict & Disagreement
Master the art of de-escalating tension and transforming conflict into a catalyst for group growth.
For the Resistant Member
Use motivational interviewing to help members take ownership and embrace growth.
Stories of Renewed Confidence and Joy
FAQs
We’ve answered some of the most common questions from leaders. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, please reach out.
That's perfectly fine. This course teaches that the best facilitators are often guides, not gurus. We give you the structure and proven skills to lead with self-assurance, leveraging your unique strengths, whatever your personality type.
Knowing your limits is a sign of a wise leader, not a weak one. A key part of our training focuses on ethics and understanding your Scope of Practice. We teach you to identify when a situation requires a professional referral, ensuring you lead responsibly and safely.
The course was designed for people with full lives. It is entirely self-paced and online, so you can move through the material whenever it fits your schedule – whether that's in small chunks or longer sessions. Most people complete it in 20 hours.
Many resources tell you what to discuss; this course teaches you how to lead. It focuses on the practical, hands-on skill of facilitation – how to manage group dynamics, ask powerful questions and create a safe space for real connection. It's designed for action, giving you a complete toolkit to guide a group to its own best outcome, not just present information.
Ready to Lead with Confidence?
The world needs more people who can lead with compassion and skill. This course provides the framework and the competence to help you make that difference.
