Advanced Facilitation Training 2026
Are you a trainer or facilitator who feels your facilitation could be (even) better?
Looking to strengthen your confidence and fill in any gaps in your facilitation?
Or are you simply on the lookout for new creative ideas and tools to get more effective in facilitation?
Join us for two immersive days of Advanced Facilitation to take your facilitation from ordinary to extraordinary - and:
- Strengthen your confidence.
- Get high-quality feedback.
- Immerse yourself in a couple of days of focused practice.
- Kick out of routine.
- Discover new engaging tools.
See you in Amsterdam in August 2026?
Why does this Advanced Facilitation Training
make all the difference?
When you join, you will:
How do previous participants see it?
Ready to take the next step toward facilitation mastery?
Join this group of trainers to gain the tools for impactful, engaging workshops & conversations.
How does the Advanced Facilitation Training work?
At the Advanced Facilitation Training, there won’t be much sitting and listening – you’ll be in action.
You will step into the role of the facilitator, deliver a session on a key facilitation topic, receiving rich, personalized feedback.
Throughout the event, you will keep engaging in insightful discussions & feedback sessions with other facilitators.
Here is what happens once you signup:
You will share with me (Mirna, the trainer on this course) detailed info about your background as facilitator, goals & priorities for this course, & topics that you are most interested in.
You will get 2 individualised task to prepare for the course. These will be focused around the topics you are most interested in, and will serve as a playground for your active practice and feedback during the course.
We will have 2h online module around 2 weeks ahead of the training. On this one, you will get to meet others, we will set a clear plan for the 2 days, set the foundation of how we see facilitation and what are the aspects we all would like to improve, and answer any potential questions about your individual tasks.
The 2 live days will be intense, packed with energy and focused on active practice, insightful feedback & diversity of tools. You will explore a long list of interesting topics & ideas, and get inspired by other trainers & facilitators. While you'll implement many of new ideas right after the course, you will also be inspired to keep experimenting throughout the whole year.
Every Advanced Facilitation Training is different, as it is hugely co-created by trainers & facilitators who join.
It is adapted to your specific needs and goals through a series of meaningful, custom-designed challenges and exercises.
All about this advanced, hands-on experience is designed to push your skills to the next level.
Key topics covered
Here are some of the core areas we’ll explore:
The art of asking powerful questions
Develop your ability to ask questions that spark deep thinking, navigate the discussion ahead, and keep participants engaged
Quick immersion in top facilitation books
Get condensed insights from the best facilitation books to expand your theoretical foundation
Building self-awareness and reflecting on your style
Explore and keep developing your unique facilitation style
Exploring facilitation dimensions
Dive into key facilitation aspects, such as pace, individual vs. group focus, and goal vs. process orientation, and you will open up a whole new perspective on facilitation
Balancing divergent and convergent sides of conversation
Master the art of encouraging broad, creative discussions, while guiding conversations toward clear conclusions
Deepening participation and ownership
Learn tips & tools to foster deeper engagement and active involvement from participants
Exploring engagement both in theory and practice
Learn & discuss on tips, tools, techniques to engage participants more deeply and actively
Toolbox of new tools
Experiment with diverse new tools and approaches
Using physical space to enhance facilitation
Discover how to use spatial factors to support the facilitation process that you designed
Practical tips for visuals in facilitation
Learn how to effectively incorporate visuals to support the discussion or the learning experience
Using voice and body language as facilitation tools
Turn your voice and body language into powerful tools to navigate the discussion
Additional topics custom designed for your needs
A couple of more topics custom-designed based on your own background and priorities
Advanced Facilitation Bootcamp is a highly individualised learning experience, adjusted to your own experience and priorities. That means that this list of topics will still be finalized after all participants have signed up, as the topics will be prioritized according to your needs and preferences.
Sounds like the right type of experience for you?
Claim your spot, and take your facilitation skills to the next level!
Who is Advanced Facilitation Training for?
A trainer
who wants to be stronger in facilitation within your workshops , or
A facilitator
looking to receive extensive feedback, discover new tools and strengthen your confidence
As it is heavily based on individual tasks and a lot of practice & feedback, it is a training that works both if you recently graduated from Train the Trainer or if you are 20 years into your career!
The ideal time to attend would be between 1 and 3 years after finishing the Train the Trainer (or starting your career as a trainer or facilitator), as that would give you enough experience, but it would also speed up the toughest part of your learning curve.
The prerequisite for attending this course is to know the basics of facilitation already and to have some experience with facilitation.
(Not exactly sure if you fit here, but you would still like to join? Contact us to discuss if this program is the right fit for you. We highly value diversity of backgrounds in the group and are happy to see what you can bring in.).
Logistics & practical details - dates, locations & fee
Dates & Location
- August 2026 in Amsterdam: 2 full live days 27th-28th of August (+ evening 2h virtual module 2 weeks before)
- More locations coming up in 2027 - London, Barcelona, Florence.
Future locations depend on the preference of interested participants – so do get in touch and share your preference!
Fee / Price
- Regular Price: 1,550 € (applications open until exactly 1 month before the course)
- Early Bird: 1,450 € for applications received by 27th of May 2026 for Amsterdam
- Discounts: A 10% discount is available for alumni of Train the Trainer, other Advanced Bootcamps, or members of Trainers' Conversations.
What’s included:
- 2h virtual module & 2h follow up module
- 2 full days of live training in Amsterdam (including materials, training room & coffee breaks, but not accommodation nor lunches)
- working in a small group of 8 attendees
- engaging and highly interactive program, with a lot of practical exercises, reflection and discussion, and all the program materials
- highly customized according to the attendees’ needs, experiences, & learning goal, including tasks you will get feedback from peer trainers
Contact us to explore if this is the right program for you – or to share your preference for future locations.
If you need help with planning the travel to the location, or any questions related to logistics, don’t be shy to reach out via contact form or signup form.
About the trainer –
Mirna Šmidt
Mirna Šmidt combines 18 years of experience in delivering training with a strong foundation in psychology and adult learning.
With an MSc in Engineering & Computing and an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology, she combines scientific insight with practical experience to create memorable, goal-driven learning experiences.
After graduating from a one-year long Train the Trainer program, she has refined her expertise across diverse fields, including positive psychology, coaching, NLP, and brain-based learning.
Mirna has delivered programs in over 30 countries for NGOs, startups, and corporations like Cisco, L’Oreal, and Molson Coors, engaging participants from more than 50 nations and leading workshops at global conferences such as TEDx, HR Week, Hive Global Leaders Summit, and Women in Data Science.
As the founder of Trainers Toolbox and Happiness Academy, she focuses on empowering other trainers in facilitation skills, designing & delivering impactful learning experiences & positive psychology – the science of wellbeing.
Discover more about Mirna on LinkedIn – and do connect!
What do participants say?
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The Advanced Facilitation Training is designed for trainers and facilitators with foundational experience who want to take their facilitation skills to the next level. This program is ideal for Trainers Toolbox alumni or Train the Trainer graduates from similar programs with 1-3 years of experience. Contact us if you’re unsure of your fit!
While we welcome beginners, the training is best suited for those with some experience who want to deepen their skills. Reach out if you’d like guidance on whether this is the right next step for you.
The fee includes:
- A 2-hour virtual module to set the foundation
- 2 full days of live training in Zagreb (or Amsterdam in 2025), including materials, training room, and coffee breaks (lunch not included)
- Customized tasks and personalized feedback in a small group of up to 8 participants
Once you invest in the program, refunds are not available as the training is customized for each participant. If you’re unable to attend, we encourage you to find someone else to take your place and notify us. Join only if you’re fully committed to active participation, as your engagement greatly benefits both you and the group.
Yes, flexible payment options are available. Contact us to discuss installment options or other payment arrangements.
We’re open to future locations based on participant interest, with plans for Amsterdam in 2025. Let us know where you’d like to attend!
Absolutely! We’re here to help with travel logistics, accommodation recommendations, and any other questions you might have.
Train the Trainer is a science-based, hands-on course for new and experienced trainers who want to design and deliver powerful adult learning experiences.
Delievered over a 3-month with live online modules and finishing with 2 days in-person, it covers full foundations of all the aspects and skills that a trainer needs to master.
It’s a highly personalised program with 6 attendees only, where you keep switching between the roles of trainer and participant through active tasks, gaining rich feedback and continuously practicing while integrating new tools and models into your skillset with each step module.
It ensures you fill in any gaps in your practice, avoid common mistakes and traps that trainers do, and round-up your skills as a trainer.
On the other hand, Advanced Trainings for Trainers are 2 days in-person immersive learning experiences where we dive deep into one narrow and specific skill related to training - for example, facilitation, storytelling or training design.
Discover more about Train the Trainer at https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/train-the-trainer-course/
Unsure which of these learning experiences is the best fit for you?
At Trainers Toolbox, we currently offer 4 live & 1 online advanced trainings for trainers.
In live 2-days format, you can join us for
- Advanced Facilitation Training
- Advanced Storytelling Training
- Advanced Presentation Skills Training
- Advanced Training Design Training
In online format, join the course on Optimal Emotions for Learning to bring your workshops to a whole new level of depth.
Explore the full range of the advanced courses at https://www.trainers-toolbox.com/courses/
Trainers’ Conversations is a year-long online peer community that brings together 22 experienced trainers for monthly conversations that are deep, energizing, and honest. You’ll explore new tools, share challenges, and receive real feedback – on everything from facilitation and learning design to business development.
It’s more than professional development. It’s creative spark, meaningful connection, and a supportive circle that evolves with you. It is a perfect community to join after attending Train the Trainer or one of the Advanced Trainings to keep practicing those skills throughout the whole year.
Still have questions?
You can get in touch via the signup or contact form and let us know how we can help!