Shiftbalance Facilitation Certificate

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Cohort-based Course

Gain confidence & tools to lead inclusive, impactful sessions as a certified facilitator. Empower voices and foster healthy team dynamics.

Shiftbalance

Shiftbalance

Course overview

Confidently lead inclusive, impactful sessions with clarity and presence.

The Facilitation Certification the World Needs, And You Deserve


You have been showing up, leading sessions, guiding conversations, and holding space that matters. Now it is time to take those skills and experiences and give them the professional recognition they deserve.


The Shiftbalance Level 1 Certificate in Facilitation is your opportunity to earn a globally respected, practice-based certification that strengthens your presence and makes it official.


Designed by experienced facilitators for real-world facilitators, whether you’re just beginning or already holding space, this course is accessible, professional, and rooted in modern, inclusive practices.


Recognized by Shiftbalance and connected to real opportunities.


Upon completing the Capstone, you will earn your Level 1 Certificate, a LinkedIn Badge, and be added to our Global Facilitator Database, which will open doors to future collaborations and referrals through Shiftbalance.


This is the certification you’ve been waiting for, credible, meaningful, and built for how facilitation is practiced today.


Let the world know you’re not just a facilitator. You are a certified one.

For emerging facilitators, trainers, leaders & changemakers ready to hold inclusive and impactful spaces both online and in-person.

01

The Emerging Facilitator

New to facilitation and eager to gain tools, confidence, and structure to lead impactful, inclusive sessions.

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The Team Leader or HR Champion

Build inclusive, engaging, and psychologically safe spaces where every voice is valued.

03

The Experienced Coach or Trainer

Has facilitation experience and seeks fresh tools, global methods, and certification to grow.

What you will get out of this course

Become a Certified Facilitator with Shiftbalance

Gain a recognized certification that not only validates your facilitation skills but also opens doors to new professional and development opportunities.

Understand the role, responsibilities, and mindset of a facilitator

Gain a clear understanding of what it means to guide learning with intention. You will define the role, responsibilities, and mindset of a facilitator who creates space for others to contribute, grow, and feel heard.


Develop the skills to design impactful workshop agendas and clearly defined learning outcomes that drive participant engagement and results

Learn how to craft workshop agendas and define learning outcomes that are focused, engaging, and aligned with the needs of your audience, so that every session feels intentional and drives meaningful results.

Apply inclusive facilitation principles to create safe, equitable facilitation environments

You will learn how to apply inclusive facilitation principles to build safe, welcoming, and equitable learning environments where all participants can thrive.

Use a range of digital tools to enhance virtual facilitation and participant engagement

Explore digital tools and creative techniques that bring energy and connection to your online facilitation. You will leave with strategies to increase participation and create a strong sense of presence, even from a distance.

Deliver a live, structured, and inclusive facilitation session with confidence

Put your learning into action by delivering a facilitation session that reflects your growth. You will guide a group through a structured, inclusive experience while receiving feedback that helps you refine your style.


Reflect on your growth and create a personal action plan for future facilitation

Close the course with time to reflect on how far you have come and where you want to go next. You will create a personal action plan to continue developing your skills.

What’s included

Aurélie Salvaire

Live sessions

Learn directly from Aurélie Salvaire in a real-time, interactive format.

Lifetime access

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

Community of peers

Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.

Certificate of completion

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Maven Guarantee

This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.

Course syllabus

5 live sessions • 6 lessons

Week 1

Jun 16—Jun 20

    Module 1 - The Role of the Facilitator

    • Jun

      16

      Session 1

      Mon 6/1612:00 PM—2:00 PM (UTC)
    1 more item • Free preview

    Module 2 -  Designing Engaging Sessions

    • Jun

      17

      Session 2

      Tue 6/1712:00 PM—2:00 PM (UTC)
    1 more item • Free preview

    Module 3 - Holding Inclusive Space

    • Jun

      18

      Session 3

      Wed 6/1812:00 PM—2:00 PM (UTC)
    1 more item • Free preview

    Module 4 -  Online Facilitation Tools

    • Jun

      19

      Session 4

      Thu 6/1912:00 PM—2:00 PM (UTC)
    1 more item • Free preview

    Module 5 - Capstone Project – Facilitate with Impact

    • Jun

      20

      Session 05

      Fri 6/2012:00 PM—2:00 PM (UTC)
    1 more item • Free preview

Post-course

    Post-course Activities

    1 item • Free preview

What people are saying

        Shiftbalance has been instrumental in providing UNFPA staff with impactful DEl learning experiences across various languages. From the e-learning on Neurodiversity in the workplace to the podcast series "Not a Single Story", they helped us leverage media and storytelling for behavioral change."
Luciano Costantino

Luciano Costantino

HR Professional | Culture Specialist | Certified Career Coach | AHRMIO Ambassador
        Shiftbalance facilitation and strategy consulting skills were pivotal in the success of our 4-day retreat aimed at revising the Care Ukraine program strategy. The retreat marked a turning point for the team, boosting morale, retaining valuable members, and initiating a positive trajectory for our collaborative efforts."
Franziska Diana Jörns

Franziska Diana Jörns

Humanitarian Coordinator at CARE Deutschland e.V.
        Shiftbalance has partnered with the FAO Ombuds team to enhance the skills of over 150 Respectful Workplace Facilitators. Covering diverse topics such as conflict resolution, non-violent communication, facilitation, and psychological safety, these sessions fostered a robust sense of community among participants."
Katya Melluish

Katya Melluish

WFP Ombudsman
        Working with Shiftbalance and Aurélie was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The preparation was thorough, and the 3-hour workshop struck the perfect balance between practical tools and powerful theory. Aurélie’s facilitation skills created a psychologically safe space, and the shared experiences added invaluable perspective."
Vincent Arcin 

Vincent Arcin 

CHANEL | Chief Digital Officer EMEA | Driving Digital Innovation & Brand Transformation

Meet your instructor

Aurélie Salvaire

Aurélie Salvaire

Founder of Shiftbalance.


I am a French author, speaker and coach with 20 years of experience driving strategic engagement in People and Culture teams across multiple continents. A graduate of France’s leading business school HEC Paris, I have extensive experience in the humanitarian and development sphere, having worked with multiple UN agencies and INGOs as well as private companies.


A certified PCC coach, facilitator, and workplace mediator, and trilingual in English, French, and Spanish, I have published two books and conducted numerous online courses on topics ranging from storytelling to allyship and psychological safety.


My TEDx and public speaking profile


Let's connect on LinkedIn!

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Shiftbalance Facilitation Certificate

Level 1 - Cohort 1

€590

Dates

June 16—20, 2025

Application Deadline

June 4, 2025

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Course schedule

10 hours

  • 16th - 20th June 2025

    3:00PM (GMT+3)

    5 LIVE sessions and post course activities

  • Capstone Project

    5th

    In Session 5, you’ll deliver a live facilitation session to showcase your skills. Using all you’ve learned, receive constructive feedback from peers and facilitators, and earn the Shiftbalance Level 1 Certificate in Inclusive Facilitation upon successful completion.

Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

Frequently Asked Questions

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Join an upcoming cohort

Shiftbalance Facilitation Certificate

Level 1 - Cohort 1

€590

Dates

June 16—20, 2025

Application Deadline

June 4, 2025

Don't miss out! Applications close in 4 days

€590

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