Level 4: Facilitator Certification
A World-Class Certified Facilitator Training Program for Authentic Relating Leaders and Facilitators
Our Next Level 4 Training Begins Spring 2025
Welcome to Level 4: Facilitator Certification
The Level 4 – Authentic Relating Certified Facilitator program is designed for emerging leaders who want to become a living transmission of authentic relating and guide others in deeply meaningful group experiences.
Our curriculum is designed to prepare you for the many facets of working professionally as a group facilitator rooted in the practice of Authentic Relating. When you graduate from this program, you will have the confidence and know-how to design your own events and lead groups through transformative experiences that facilitate deeper connection and wholeness.
What does it mean to be certified as an authentic relating certified facilitator with art?
Our certification process is rigorous and our certification standards raise the bar on Authentic Relating facilitation and the facilitation of groups in general. We have every intention of supporting you to emerge from this program highly qualified and globally recognized to facilitate groups from an embodiment of the Authentic Relating practice and/or to lead your own Authentic Relating experiences.
ART International is the largest provider of AR training in the world and we’re proud to be providing AR Certified Facilitator training, setting the standard for certified facilitators throughout the industry and beyond.
After you pass your certification evaluation, you can expect to:
- Receive ART’s Certificate of Excellence as a “Authentic Relating Certified Facilitator by ART International”
- Create and facilitate your own unique Authentic Relating events and experiences
- Be listed on ART’s website directory as an Authentic Relating Certified Facilitator by ART International and a graduate of our Level 4 program
Please note, graduates of ART’s Level 4 program are not licensed to lead ART Level 1, 2, 3 or 4 trainings and must distinguish their offerings from the ART International brand, curriculum and official programs to ensure there is no risk that participants confuse the graduate’s offerings with ART International’s official programs. While the appointment of new ART International facilitators is a competitive and selective process, one must be a graduate of Level 4 to be considered.
Level 4 Program & Structure
THE level 4 program is divided into 2 parts
PART ONE IS JUST UNDER 6 MONTHS AND INCludes:
- Weekly training sessions with Senior Course Leaders
- Weekly small group meetings
- 1:1 mentoring sessions with your Level 4 mentor
- Monthly Continuing Education Calls with all ART faculty/staff and Level 4s
- A start to fulfill your facilitation requirements
PART TWO LASTS for a year and includes:
- Monthly Level 4 Gathering Calls
- 1:1 mentoring with your Level 4 mentor
- Monthly Continuing Education Calls with all ART faculty/staff and Level 4s
- Completion of all facilitation requirements
- Advanced Practice Opportunities (optional)
- Design and Facilitation your Capstone Project
- Certification for Evaluation
You have 18 months to graduate and certify from the start date of your Level 4 program.
Curriculum and Training Requirements
In order to certify you with a high standard of competence to lead AR events, courses and programs, we will provide you with extensive training and opportunities to practice. This is an experiential training in a small group setting, as we have found that getting in the arena is the best way to learn and grow as a facilitator. The majority of the training modules will occur as live sessions with some occasional pre-recorded videos in place of, or in addition to, the live sessions. All of the sessions are recorded so you can review the material as much as you’d like.
The training modules of the program include:
Foundations of Facilitation
Learn essential leadership and facilitation skills and perspectives to anchor you in your seat as a facilitator of authentic relating, including insights into tracking group dynamics, balancing structure and aliveness, and the art of receiving feedback.
Curriculum Design
Learn to design powerful authentic relating events, workshops and experiences for groups of all sizes.
ART Core Concepts and Training for Facilitators
We break down the foundational AR teachings and practices of the ART curriculum and provide you with extensive opportunities to practice your teaching and facilitation of the material.
The ART of Facilitating Group Shares + Circling Training
We provide the building blocks of excellent group facilitation using the 7 Skills of Facilitation and the fundamentals of Circling, a practice we’ve found to be extremely effective in learning how to facilitate group shares.
Ethics & Power Dynamics
Explore the issues and ethics of positions of power and how to navigate dynamics that inevitably arise as a leader and facilitator of this work.
Trauma-Informed Leadership and Facilitation
Learn how to approach your facilitation from a trauma-informed perspective and how to work with trauma when it arises in the room.
Mentorship & Authentic Relating Inspired Coaching
Learn the What, How and Why for the ART mentoring model as well as core principles for authentic-relating infused coaching for one-on-one work with participants/clients.
The ART of Business
Learn the foundations of business in the realm of authentic relating, including practical know-how to plan, market and promote your events and offerings.
Self Care and Re-Sourcing for Leaders
Facilitating this work well requires a lot from us. Learn essential skills and techniques for resourcing yourself so you may thrive as a leader of this work.
Online Facilitation
Learn the skills of online facilitation and tips and tricks for online event success.
In-Person Event Facilitation
Learn the nuances of in-person event facilitation and how to prepare for the diverse challenges you may encounter in these formats.
Additional Educational Resources
ART Leadership Continuing Education Presentations
Attend monthly Leadership Continuing Education Series for ART Course Leaders and Level 4 participants to explore topics that support your personal and professional development.
ART Leadership Library of Resources
Access our vast Leadership Resource Library to expand your skills and knowledge of all facets of authentic relating, leadership and facilitation modules.
Core Practice Requirements
Practice is a critical component of your Level 4 training. It is through practice that you hone your skills, meet your edges, and improve your facilitation.
Practice is a critical component of your Level 4 training. It is through practice that you hone your skills, meet your edges, and improve your facilitation.
Facilitation Practice Requirements – 50 Hours
To be eligible for certification you are required to complete a minimum of 50 hours of facilitation. Options to fulfill this requirement include:
- Facilitate 6 ART Community Circles (once a month for 6 months)
- Facilitate a 6 Week Series
- Facilitate Outside of ART
- Facilitate within the L4 Cohort
One-on-One Mentoring/Coaching Requirements – 10 Hours
An ART Certified Facilitator has the skill and capacity to meet people in a one-on-one setting. Options to Fulfill this Requirement include:
- Mentor for ART at the Authentic Leadership Program and Level 3 (see Advanced Practice Opportunities below)
- Mentor/Coach outside of ART
Level 4 Sessions
Weekly Curriculum Training Sessions
In these 2.5 hour weekly sessions led by our L4 faculty you will join with your cohort to train in the many elements of the ART of Facilitation.
Weekly Small Group Calls
In these small group “pods” of 3-4 colleagues, practice facilitate and integrate the material we’ve explored in the training sessions.
MENTORING CALLS WITH SENIOR COURSE LEADERS
In these one-on-one mentoring sessions you will receive support and feedback regarding your facilitation and any challenges and edges you are experiencing.
MONTHLY L4 GATHERINGS
Once completing the 6 months of curriculum training sessions you will be invited to join our once-monthly Level 4 Gathering Calls where the entire Level 4 community comes together with Senior Course Leaders to connect, practice, ask questions and dive deeper into leadership and facilitation topics.
Advanced Practice Opportunities at ART Courses
These optional practice opportunities are highly encouraged, but not required for graduation.
Apprentice at Level 1 Courses as Course Leader Support
Apprentice at our Level 1 course either online or in person as a part of the support staff to directly experience the core aspects of leading public groups of participants.
Assist at Level 1 Courses as Course Leader Support
Join a Level 1 course as an Assistant Course Leader (ACL) where you will teach a portion of the course material and work side by side with the Course Leader (CL) to develop course plans and meet participant needs. (BY APPLICATION ONLY)
Advanced Mentorship Experience at a Level 3 Leadership Course
In these eight day residential programs you will live onsite with participants and Course Leaders and immerse yourself in the community of emerging authentic relating leaders. You will attend staff only sessions and be mentored by Senior Course Leaders while at the same time you mentor a small group of participants on their emergent leadership journey. Please note, this advanced practice opportunity requires an additional fee to cover your accommodations and food for this experience. (BY APPLICATION ONLY)
*Please note that extra travel and accommodation costs may apply should you wish to apprentice, assist and/or mentor at any of our in-person courses or training (optional).
Final Evaluation for Certification
We take great pride in training and graduating facilitators and leaders who are the best in their field and are capable of representing both the practice and spirit of authentic relating to the highest degree of excellence and integrity.
For your final certification evaluation you’ll be offering an authentic relating session that includes a blend of Level 1 curriculum and your own material.
Senior Course Leaders evaluate your facilitation based on objective and subjective criteria that uphold a high standard of facilitation excellence. If you do not pass the first time, we provide you with extensive feedback to support your ongoing development.
Tuition: $4,200 USD
*additional costs may apply should you wish to apprentice, assist and/or mentor at any of our in-person courses or trainings (optional).
Your Course Leaders
Level 4 is led by Senior Course Leaders Dayna Seraye and Christopher Gray. Read more about them here. Other guest facilitators will also join throughout the course.
Dayna Seraye, Course Leader
Christopher Gray, Course Leader
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Certified Facilitator Program
Check out our certified Level 4 facilitators who have already graduated from the program!
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If you aren’t quite sure that you’re ready to apply or you just have some questions and want to learn a little more about the program, this is a great place to start!
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