Certification
Abilitie offers certification options for client-internal facilitation teams and partners that want to join our global faculty.
Abilitie’s Certification Process
Becoming certified in Abilitie’s world-renowned simulations is an investment in your future as an educator. Unlike other certifications, we offer one-on-one coaching with a master facilitator that allows you to learn as the participants do – hands-on, through experience and under the expert guidance of a master facilitator.
The Process
Being an Abilitie certified facilitator is not for everyone. Our simulations are not simple exercises and debriefing them cannot be learned by reading a script – that’s what makes our simulations first-in-class! Before you embark on the exciting journey of becoming a certified Abilitie facilitator and join our distinguished faculty, make sure that you:
The Certification Process
1) Kick-off Call
90 minute call with Abilitie
Get oriented to the certification materials and get access to a practice simulation environment.
2) Self-Study
10-12 hours self-study
Study the simulation materials including a comprehensive manual and videos of master facilitators in action, as well as practice in the simulation.
3) Coaching
8 Hours live practice session(s)
Work with an Abilitie master facilitator to hone your facilitation and virtual delivery skills.
The Details
We recommend a one or two-week certification schedule starting with a Kick-off Call and closing the experience with the hands-on Coaching session(s). However, we know flexibility is key for learning so we can condense that cadence or expand it to best suit your needs. Click on the links below to find out more details about each of the certification components:
Kick-off Call
90 minute call with Abilitie
On this introductory call, you will receive a high-level overview of Abilitie’s systems, the simulation administration interface and the structure of the certification process.
Self-Study
10-12 hours self-study
Coaching
8 Hour live practice session(s)
Your practice time with a master facilitator is structured to your needs. It includes a review of the materials from self-study as well as how to effectively debrief the lessons made visceral through the simulation experience.
Standard Certification
For consultants and partners
Our standard certification is offered at $6,500. For facilitators that join our global faculty, we cover this cost and offset it with discounts on the first program deliveries for us.
Volume Discounts
For facilitation teams
| Number of Participants | Price per Participant |
|---|---|
| 1 | $6,500 |
| 2 | $5,500 |
| 3 | $4,500 |
| 4+ | $3,500 |
Extended Certifications
For additional certifications
If you are already certified on one of Abilitie’s solutions and would like to expand to other solutions or become re-certified, we offer shortened certification programs without master facilitator coaching for $1,500.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the qualifications needed to go through the certification program?
Abilitie works interactively with our clients to identify the right individuals to teach an Abilitie program at internal client programs. At the highest level, an ideal candidate is a dynamic speaker with a Socratic teaching style, subject matter expertise in leadership and business acumen, and 5+ years teaching experience in the corporate classroom.
What is the teach-back component?
You will be working for eight hours with a master facilitator to hone your facilitation skills. You will be teaching components of the simulation and the master facilitator will provide you with feedback during those eight hours.
Will there be a test associated to earn the certification ‘badge’ or title?
There is no official test associated with this certification. However, in order to become officially certified and be able to display the badge on your LinkedIn page, the master facilitator will have to ‘sign-off’ on the fact that you are both well versed in the simulation technology, comfortable with the complexities of the competition, and able to deliver socratic debriefs that are not following a linear script. Should there be challenges, we will work with you to figure out how we can accomplish the goal of certification.
How long does the certification last?
The certification requires you to attend a half-day faculty re-certification workshop each year. As long as you attend this workshop, your certification will not expire.
I am not with an organization and am interested in getting certified to expand my own skills. Can I become certified as an individual?
Yes! We would love to begin the conversation with you to explore how we can collaborate.
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