Experiential Learning Certificate: Level I

In the challenging global environment, the ability to change and to create, acquire and apply new knowledge has become critical to success. Individuals, teams and organizations that make learning explicit will build the capacity to adapt and thrive in uncertain times. Learning from experience is at the core of that.

Unleash your potential as a learner, an educator, a trainer, a coach and a leader

The Experiential Learning Certificate Program is targeted to those who wish to deepen their knowledge and practice of experiential learning and apply it in their own context. The program is based on the principles and practices of David Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory, an integrated, holistic, practical system for addressing the learning and development challenges of the 21st century.

What it is:

The Experiential Learning Certificate Program (Level I) is a unique small-group online learning experience designed to support participants’ self-discovery and self-development as experiential learners and educators, using the principles of experiential learning.

Who it’s for:

Leaders, managers, and team leaders who wish to coach and develop others.

Human resource professionals, coaches, learning and development professionals who are seeking to become more innovative and entrepreneurial.

Educators, trainers, and facilitators who want to engage on a deeper level with a more diverse group of people.

Consultants who are searching for new ways or working

Team leaders who want to empower themselves and their team members to elevate individual and collective creativity.

What you’ll gain:

Those who participate in the program can expect to leave with an understanding of the principles of experiential learning that will empower them to accomplish the following:

• Practice using the learning cycle for effectiveness in learning and life.
• Create learning spaces that enhance performance, learning and development.
• Monitor one’s own preferences for using the learning process and recognize others’ preferences.
• Build learning flexibility to support adaptability and change.
• Apply experiential learning to enhance team effectiveness.
• Develop capability in four educator roles that promote full-cycle learning.
• Design and evaluate effective experiential exercises.
• Develop expertise and sustain lifelong learning.

How it works:

The Experiential Learning Certificate Program is an eight-module program delivered in several formats to accommodate the global community. It includes a flipped classroom of asynchronous online content with interactive discussion groups facilitated by experiential learning experts. The program also includes one individual coaching session to build self-awareness and personal effectiveness, and weekly peer coaching sessions to deepen learning. Please see scheduled sessions for duration and timing.