The Dialogue Facilitation Certification is a 16-hour, practice-based credentialing program that prepares faculty and staff to confidently plan and facilitate constructive dialogue in higher education settings.

Designed for student-facing professionals, the program builds advanced skills in guiding conversations across differences, managing tension, and sustaining inquiry during complex or controversial moments. Grounded in CDI’s evidence-based, nonpartisan framework, this certification emphasizes hands-on practice, structured feedback, and real-world application.

Participants leave with a recognized credential and the skills to lead dialogue in classrooms, residence halls, student organizations, and campus-wide initiatives.

Program Format

The Dialogue Facilitation Certification is offered as an interactive professional development program for faculty and staff.

• Length: 16 hours; session runs from 11AM - 4PM ET once a week over the course of 4 weeks
• Format: Live, instructor-led via Zoom
• Delivery: Offered as open-enrollment or private campus workshops

The program combines research insights, structured dialogue practice, and applied facilitation techniques.