Master the Art of Guiding Productive Conversations
ToP Facilitation Methods — 2-Day In-Person Course
Unlock the tools and techniques that make meetings energized, decisions clear, and collaboration effective. Whether you’re leading teams, managing projects, or engaging communities — facilitation is your superpower.
What You’ll Learn:
In just 2 days, you’ll walk away with hands-on practice and a repeatable toolkit to:
- Use the Focused Conversation Method to engage groups thoughtfully
- Guide groups to shared decisions using the Consensus Workshop Method
- Lead conversations with clarity, structure, and confidence
- Turn messy input into aligned action
- Adapt these methods to any group, industry, or environment
Who This Course is For
Facilitators, team leads, community organizers, consultants, educators, and anyone who wants to:
- Run better meetings
- Build consensus
- Involve every voice in the room
- Make decisions people can stand behind
Why ToP Methods Work
The Technology of Participation (ToP®) has been used for over 50 years by organizations around the world. These methods are grounded in:
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Human-centered design
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Inclusive engagement
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Actionable outcomes
They’re flexible enough for any setting — and structured enough to build alignment that lasts.
Continuing Education + Professional Growth
- 13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)
- 14.5 AICP (APA)
- 14 PDU (CAPM)
Course Format
- 2-Day, In-Person
- Facilitated by Qualified & Mentor ToP® Trainers
- Highly interactive — real-world practice, reflection, and application
- Includes printed workbook and reusable template
Pricing Structure
We offer sliding-scale pricing to ensure access across organizational types and sizes.
Discounts and group rates available — just ask.
- Corporate or Large Non-Profits (budget>$5 million) => $1,250
- Public Government => $1,050
- Individual Professional or Mid-Sized Non-Profit (budget $1-5 million) => $950
- Small Non-Profit or Student/ID Required (budget < $1 million) =. $650
ToP Facilitation Methods (TFM) Courses
This foundational, 2-day in-person course gives you the tools to lead meetings that drive real outcomes.
You’ll leave with practical, proven methods and the confidence to apply them right away — in any room, with any group.
This foundational, 2-day in-person course gives you the tools to lead meetings that drive real outcomes.
You’ll leave with practical, proven methods and the confidence to apply them right away — in any room, with any group.
This foundational, 2-day in-person course gives you the tools to lead meetings that drive real outcomes.
You’ll leave with practical, proven methods and the confidence to apply them right away — in any room, with any group.
Don’t see a course near you?
We can help you coordinate a public course in your area or bring an in-house course to your organization.
Learn More About In-House ToP Training
Our in-house ToP training programs are tailored to your team’s specific needs, providing customized learning experiences that address your organization’s unique challenges and goals.
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Ready to Empower Your Team?
Contact us today to learn more about our ToP training courses and how they can benefit your organization.