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oP FACILITATOR (ctopf)

 
  
Internationally recognised certification of competence

 

 


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WHO IS IT FOR?
 

Availability of the Certified ToP Facilitator (CToPF) qualification:
  • provides people in facilitative leadership roles with an internationally recognised certification based on assessment of their competence in applying ToP methods and understandings; and
  • provides employers and clients with evidence of a high level of competence

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for ToP certification, a candidate:
  • has completed Modules 1-7 of the ToP Facilitative Leadership Program or equivalent content in other ToP training
  • actively uses ToP methods in their practice and intends to continue doing so
  • is actively pursuing the learning journey through mentoring and other assistance as offered
  • is willing to pursue further training and updates of ToP training; and
  • is open to periodic review to maintain certification

Assessment AND CERTIFICATION

The ToP certification process is about being certified for a level of competency in facilitation using ToP methods and understandings, as distinct from being certified for competency in facilitation more generally (such as the Certified Professional Facilitator or CPF assessment process offered by the International Association of Facilitators). 

Assessment is based on evidence gained from variety of potential sources, including:
 

Portfolio evidence provided by the candidate, documenting on-the-job application

 

Observation by ToP trainers during training, including practice and feedback sessions

 

Feedback or recommendation from a mentor and/or clients or referees

 

Direct Observation by assessors in a real-life situation or role-play


Candidates who are assessed as competent on all criteria are recognised as Certified ToP Facilitator (CToPF).

underpinning values

The Criteria and Standards are:


  Clear Communicating to candidates and to others what it takes to be certified
in terms of scope and standards
  Demanding Requiring a high level of competency from the ToP practitioner and indicating to others a high quality of practice from those who are certified
  Reasonable Arising directly from the ToP Facilitative Leadership Program training and actual ToP practice of the candidate
  
The Process is:
 
  Accessible Easy to understand, participate in, and administer, without imposing prohibitive costs
  Equitable Consistent, while accommodating personal circumstances, guarding against personal biases, comparable with ToP certification in other parts of the world
  Positively Biased Actively seeking multiple evidence sources and triangulating these for indicators that demonstrate required competencies
  Comprehensive Testing performance against a wide range of what is expected from a highly competent ToP facilitation practitioner


ToP competency criteria and standards
 
Suitability for ToP certification is assessed against ToP competency criteria and standards which are comparable with those used in other parts of the world.

 

1

Use ToP Methods effectively

Includes both designing
& leading

Conduct effective Focused Conversations

Conduct productive Consensus Workshops

Facilitate ToP Strategic Planning

Guide Action Planning

Demonstrate varied applications of ToP Methods

Demonstrate comprehension of Underlying Dynamics

2 Create a
participatory environment

Communicate effectively

Create positive atmosphere

Resolve group conflicts

Implement plans effectively

3 Evoke the creativity
of the group

Understand learning needs

Apply appropriate approaches

Elicit group creativity

Utilise space and time

4 Orchestrate quality events

Manage overall process

Ensure dynamic process

Adapt to group needs

Work effectively with a team

5 Manage positive
client relationships

Understand client needs

Create appropriate designs

Communicate client needs

Manage projects effectively

6 Model positive
Facilitative Leadership

Evoke depth and substance to illuminate group potential

Care for group journey

Practice self-assessment and self-awareness

Act with integrity

Model neutrality

7 Produce effective results

Apply appropriate methods

Clearly document results

Develop authentic consensus

Prepare for solid implementation

 
Criteria are summarised here.  More detailed criteria apply, with explicit indicators and standards. 
Prospective candidates need to refer to the current guide to the ToP Certification Process (Australasia).


The ToP Global Institute for Facilitative Leadership is a
Registered Training Organisation (National Provider 52360)
 
We offer nationally accredited training under the
Australian Qualifications Framework, including:
52326 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Facilitative Leadership
  
This award is available across Australia and internationally
 
 
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The Technology of Participation (ToP) is the property of the Institute of Cultural Affairs.  The ICA is an international organisation concerned with the human factor in personal, community and organisational development.     
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National: Karen Newkirk +61 419 577 489 karennewkirk@creating eternity.com.au

Qld: David Jago +61 410 361 769 GIFL@smartmeetings.com.au

NSW: Tom Schwarz +61 414 375 049 GIFL@kinnogene.com.au

ACT, NT, Tas: Mark Butz +61 418 417 635 GIFL@markbutz.com

Vic, SA: Kevin Balm +61 409 580 905 kbalm@topfacilitators.com

Vic Sue Gregory +61 400 569 653 sue@emeraldapproach.com.au

WA: Jude Balm +61 407 930 602 jude@ita.edu.au

New Zealand: Michelle Rush +64 274 574 414 rush.m@xtra.co.nz

India: Pankaj Bhargava +91 982 005 6871 pankaj@people-builders.com

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