the science of play at work ™
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.
Sept Cohort
9/22 - 9/24
11:00-3:00pmET
Virtual
Oct Event
Nov Cohort
11/3 - 11/5
11:00-3:00pmET
In Person (DC)
WHAT IS THIS EXPERIENCE?
LEARNER
AMBASSADOR
FACILITATOR
PARTNER
Our Play Facilitator training is a 3-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.
Barometer XP has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of CPTD and APTD credentials. This program qualifies for 12 points.
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.”
Jonathan Mills
Corporate Culture Specialist
YOU ALSO GET A FULL YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AFTER COMPLETING THE TRAINING...
Full access to our growing Play Concierge platform of workplace culture assessment tools, play frameworks, game catalog with facilitation guides, and peer community (valued ~ $500/year)
Free 1:1 consultations and discounted live co-facilitation support with the Barometer XP team to help deliver your client engagements (valued ~ $350/hour)
Member channels and events to hone your game facilitation skills and style, as well as expert-led trainings and demos to explore new games, ideas, and resources (valued ~ $250/event)
Inclusion in our play expert marketplace for gig collaboration opportunities and introductions to new clients who are looking for your specific skills (valued ~ $1500/engagement)
Active support on social channels and public marketing efforts when requested (amplified reach)
WHAT DOES IT COST?
The value of Barometer XP's Play Facilitator Certification ™ training and benefits is over $5,000, but our goal is to make play-based learning accessible while supporting the livelihood of our peers. We offer discounts for colleagues and nonprofit professionals.
$2,500 / participant
Bring a buddy and save $500 for each registration
AFTER THE PROGRAM
YOU'LL BE ABLE TO...
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Select the right game for any scenario using the Barometer XP framework
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Set up a play engagement for maximum impact
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Bridge the thought-action gap with engaging game debrief conversations
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Use the Barometer XP game library and guides
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 Play Ambassador training is an entry-level experience that covers 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 customize the material and offer a 10+ module online curriculum 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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Do I have to continue to Level 3? -- 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 referrals? -- Indeed, both! Certified members receive a kickback for each referral that completes the training. We also encourage prospective cohort participants to bring another colleague by offering a 20% discount ($500) to both people. Contact us to confirm your attendance.
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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. We host monthly "Game Salons" to create those community spaces.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Secure your spot in an upcoming cohort to level up your play facilitation skills! We limit each cohort to 8 people to maximize the learning experience.
2025-26 Cohorts
Virtual
Sept 22-24, 2025
Feb 9-11, 2026
May 5-7, 2026
In Person (DC)
Nov 3-5, 2025
Mar 24-26, 2026
June 16-18, 2026
Need a little more info? Chat with one of the trainers here.