Play Facilitator Certification | Barometer XP
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Facilitator Training
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FACILITATOR

of Play-Based Learning

A peer cohort-based certification training and community that empowers leaders and practitioners to design, deliver, and measure meaningful play engagements.

Mar Cohort

3/24 - 3/26

11:00-3:00pmET

In-Person*

May Cohort

5/5 - 5/7

11:00-3:00pmET

In-Person

EARLY BIRD (save $750)

June Cohort

6/30 - 7/2

11:00-3:00pmET

Virtual

EARLY BIRD (save $750)

​​​​* This training is priced as a pay-what-you-can 

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WHAT IS THIS EXPERIENCE?

LEARNER

LEADER

FACILITATOR

PARTNER

Our Play Facilitator training is a multi-day interactive learning experience alongside a small cohort of peers. By completing the steps below, you earn our certification as a professional who can lead intentional play engagements.

ORIENTATION

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Join a peer cohort to get access to the course curriculum and a library of play-based resources

LIVE SESSIONS

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Learn about the science of play over several days of games, reflections, and facilitation practice

SELF-ASSESSMENT

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Complete the certification by meeting with the trainer to discuss core takeaways and needs

WHO IS THE TRAINING FOR?

FACILITATORS
& CONSULTANTS
HR OR L&D PROFESSIONALS
EDUCATORS & TRAINERS
CHIEFS OF STAFF OR CULTURE
EXECUTIVES & LEADERS
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNERS
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Barometer XP is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program is valid for 12 PDCs.

AFTER THE PROGRAM
YOU'LL BE ABLE TO...

  • Select an intentional game for any scenario using the Barometer XP framework
     

  • Set up a play engagement for maximum impact
     

  • Bridge the thought-action gap with engaging game debrief conversations
     

  • Use the Barometer XP game library and guides

WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING
“Barometer is setting a foundation through research, testing, and collaboration; and I'm so excited to be on the cutting edge with them.” 
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Jonathan Mills
Corporate Culture Specialist

WHAT DOES IT COST?

​​In addition to the live training, the Play Facilitator Certification™ includes a 3-month trial into our Community of Practice, full access to our Play Concierge platform, and an invitation to become an official partner who can lead trainings and earn revenue using our materials​​​​. All of this is valued at:​​

$2,000 / person
($1,250 early bird price)

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* Cohort pricing is dynamic, so factors like venue, interest, and timing may explain a discrepancy across different trainings throughout the schedule. We believe deeply that play should be accessible, so we have discounts and financial scholarships available for qualifying participants. We even offer a pay-what-you-can model for select events on occasion. Join our newsletter for updates.

FACILITATOR FAQ

How much do I need to know about play? -- To get the most out of this experience, we suggest having some comfort with play-based learning. It's not required, but our Playful Leadership Workshops are entry-level experiences that cover the basics. 

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How much facilitation experience should I have? -- We designed our training to accommodate a wide range of expertise. Before each cohort, we gauge participant abilities, curate the materials, and provide a complementary set of resources to scaffold their learning. 

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What went into the development of this certification? -- Decades of facilitation experience, game theory and design, as well as hundred of interviews with other practitioners who work with leaders and teams.

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What is the difference between attending online vs in-person? -- Aside from the commute to/from the site and lunch break (complementary in person), we try to mirror the experiences closely. The games we pick are often good in both forums, and we emphasize more virtual strategies when training online.

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Do I have to continue to the Play Partner training? -- Nope! This is a standalone experience and may be enough for what you need. We recommend becoming an licensed partner if you seek the ability to use our materials to train other people. We're also more likely to select you as a co-facilitation partner for bigger service gigs.

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Can I skip the Certification and become a Partner? -- It's possible! We created the offerings mostly to scaffold a learning journey. If you feel confident in your play facilitation expertise, contact us and we'll discuss next steps. We often encourage people to join a cohort to get a better sense of what credits they need to earn to become our Play Partner.

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Do you offer private certifications? -- Yes, we can deliver trainings to groups of 4+ people (i.e. team, department, network). Contact us today to for more details, scheduling options, and scalable pricing.​

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Do you offer discounts or referral perks? -- We often have early bird pricing and seasonal discounts, as well as financial scholarship upon request for qualifying participants. Click here for the scholarship application form. Certified members also receive a kickback for each referral that completes the training. 

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Where have your seen the biggest success or impact? -- Participants join the cohorts for different reasons, from exploring new play methods to accessing our play-based resources (i.e. culture assessments, filterable game database). When people get to try new ideas and give/get peer feedback, we see inspiring bursts of value. 

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HOW DO I JOIN? 

Apply to participate in an upcoming cohort and level up your play facilitation skills! We limit each cohort to 10 people to maximize the learning experience.

2026 Cohorts

Virtual

Feb 9-11

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Jun 30 - Jul 2

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Sept TBA

In-person (DC)

Mar 24-26

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May 5-7

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Nov, TBA

In-person (USA)

​Austin, TBA

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Denver, TBA

Need a little more info? Chat with one of the trainers here.

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