Training & Certifications
We train staff, faculty, and student leaders to facilitate difficult conversations—in and out of the classroom. Register for virtual sessions or contact us to bring live training to your campus.
Foundations in Constructive Dialogue
This virtual or in-person, 5-hour training provides faculty, staff, or student leaders with a foundation in how to facilitate dialogue about controversial topics. Participants will learn key facilitation skills, gain strategies to create a culture of trust and connection, and practice navigating interpersonal conflict when it arises.
The cost of this training is $250 per participant.
Versions:
- Foundations in Constructive Dialogue - for Faculty & Staff
- Foundations in Constructive Dialogue - for Student Leaders
Certified Dialogue Facilitator
Our Certified Dialogue Facilitator training is a multi-day, live, in-person or virtual program that will empower faculty, staff, or student leaders with skills to confidently facilitate difficult conversations on campus as they arise. This certification program will equip participants with key facilitation techniques and conflict navigation strategies so that they can support students or groups during high-pressure moments, regardless of the situation. After successfully completing the program and demonstrating competency, participants receive a certification in dialogue facilitation from CDI.
The cost of this certification program is $2,500 per participant.
Versions:
- Certification Training for Faculty & Staff
- Certification Training for Student Leaders
Other Higher Ed Offerings
Our research-based offerings are designed to complement our training and certifications.
Blended Learning Programs
Perspectives — our research-backed blended learning program —
uses psychology concepts and interactive scenarios to equip students,
staff, and faculty with the skills for conversation, collaboration, and
problem-solving across ideological differences.
Campus-Wide Offerings
Our customizable campus package will provide you with a roadmap and
expert support to infuse the principles and practices of dialogue into
your culture at every level — giving your campus a shared language, set
of norms, and skills to navigate differences.
Hero image and Certified Dialogue Facilitator photo credits: David Degner.
Moral Foundations image provided by Miami University Photographer, Scott Kissell.