Community-Based Facilitation Training
IEN is excited to offer this training, designed for anyone who wants to grow their skills in engaging with communities! The next training will be held October 14-16th, 2026 at the Dept. of Forestry Office in Charlottesville (900 Natural Resources Dr.). Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the training.
Please see the link at the bottom of this page to register. Registration is managed through Salesforce, which requires the creation of an account in order to proceed.
- Program Details
The training will be held October 14-16th at the Dept. of Forestry Office in Charlottesville (900 Natural Resources Dr.) The cost per person is $925.
- Curricular Topics
Topics will include:
- Designing an agenda
- The Principles of Effective Collaboration, and incorporating them in your work
- International Association of Facilitators (IAF) and International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) core values
- Role play to practice key skills like active listening, summarizing, recording, curveballs, and more!
- Scholarship Information & Accommodations
IEN recognizes that our society needs leaders who have a deep understanding of the impacts and opportunities of pressing natural resources, social, and economic challenges. We seek to invest in the careers of exceptional, passionate leaders from all backgrounds, and thus are offering financial support for participation in the course to members of underserved communities. If you are interested in a scholarship, please submit email Meredith Keppel (mkeppel@virginia.edu) describing your request for assistance and how you hope to use the training.
If you are in need of accommodations to support your participation, such as ASL-English interpreting services, accessible digital copies of programs, accessible seating, etc., please send your request to mkeppel@virginia.edu as early as possible and no later than September 23, 2026. Please include your name, contact email, and the accommodation requested. We strive to make our events as accessible as possible for all who are interested in participating. Accessible parking spaces are available at the DOF facility, and the meeting space is located on the first floor.