Kolb Experiential Learning Profile Certification Program

Learning is the major process by which we navigate life. Learning how to do this well is an essential for reaching our full potential.

The Kolb Experiential Learning Profile (KELP) is a self-reflection tool to help people understand how to learn from their experience, understand their approach to using that process, and guide them in their future development.

The Kolb Experiential Learning Profile Certification Program is designed to share the attitudes, knowledge and skills you will need to introduce, administer and debrief the Kolb Experiential Learning Profile (KELP). It will help you communicate the richness and benefits of living life as a learner and ignite this power within others.

With KELP Certification, you will be able to:

Demonstrate conceptual knowledge about experiential learning, the learning cycle, learning styles and learning flexibility, and convey these ideas to others in their context.

Empower individuals to take charge of their own learning instead of being limited by a current, unexamined approach.

Support others to reach their full potential by using the process of experiential learning as a mental model every day in every situation.

Ignite enthusiasm for learning and development as an approach to living

Create a safe learning space in which to introduce and debrief the KELP

Administer the KELP to individual and groups

Debrief results of the KELP with individuals and groups

Link conceptual knowledge of experiential learning with practical applications, such as making decisions and building learning flexibility

Develop self-awareness regarding preferences, strengths and challenges in coaching and developing others

How it works: 

• The Kolb Experiential Learning Profile Certificate Program is a practice-based program delivered in a one-week experiential virtual workshop, accompanied by additional online content.
• The class will meet for four three-hour sessions over the course of one week.
• You will receive a KELP, instructions and communication for administering the KELP, sample program designs and materials for introducing the KELP to individuals and groups, and a suggested debrief process to review KELP results.
• You will become part of the KELP Community of Practice to continue sharing best practices and updates.
• Upon successful completion of each module and attendance of all virtual workshop sessions, you will receive a a digital badge from the Institute for Experiential Learning that can be displayed on social media.

This course is ideal for:

Educators, trainers, and facilitators who want to engage on a deeper level with a more diverse group of people, create learning spaces that enhance development and performance, and empower learners to become more effective and independent.

Human resource and organizational development professionals who are seeking to become more innovative and entrepreneurial and who want to develop leaders, empower others to become more effective in learning and life, build leaders, and enhance training effectiveness.

Coaches, learning and development professionals, trainers and facilitators who want to monitor their own learning preferences, recognize others’ preferences, and empower others with agency.

Leaders, managers and team leaders who want to empower themselves and team members to elevate individual and collective creativity, build team effectiveness, and create learning organizations that support adaptability and change.

Career counselors who want to guide learners to make individual choices about their future, develop expertise and sustain lifelong learning.

Consultants who are searching for new ways or working.