the science of play at work ™
LEVEL 2
Peer Cohort
A play facilitation training and community that empowers leaders and practitioners to design, deliver, and measure meaningful 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?
EXPLORE
Play Conscious
LEVEL 1
Play Steward
LEVEL 2
Play Facilitator
LEVEL 3
Play Expert
Level 2 of 3 for a training program that leads participants from play awareness to mastery. Having already completed or being exempted from Level 1, you can graduate from Play Steward to Play Facilitator by learning frameworks and honing skills alongside peers.
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 level 2 training and benefits is over $5,000, but our goal is to make play-based learning accessible while supporting the livelihood of our trainers. We offer discounts for nonprofit leaders and people who sign up as a group.
$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
LEVEL 2 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. Level 1 is our entry level half-day workshop training 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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Can I skip Level 2? -- It's possible! We created the levels mostly to scaffold a learning journey. If you feel confident that Level 3 is the place to start, contact us and we'll discuss next steps for the expert track.
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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 encourage becoming an expert if you seek the ability to license our materials and train other people. We're also more likely to select you as a co-facilitation partner for bigger service gigs.
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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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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 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 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.