Personal space, group and growth in women's facilitation

ODT Facilitator Course for Women

A professional course that trains women to facilitate ODT workshops, challenge activities and group processes, within a supportive, intimate women's space. You will gain professional confidence, practical tools and real experience leading women's groups.

Scope

152 academic hours + 10 practical hours

Format

Includes internship, mentoring and a final project

Certificate

Gisha Center certificate

About the course

The course trains women to facilitate challenge workshops, outdoor activities and group processes in a women's space. You will learn to plan and lead experiential activities, work with group dynamics, communication and teamwork, and translate games and challenge into meaningful learning, with attention to the unique needs of women's groups.

Who the course is for

  • Women working in education, guidance and therapy
  • Group facilitators and youth workers
  • Therapists and counselors seeking experiential tools
  • Anyone who wants to lead challenge workshops and outdoor activities for women

Course goals

  • Build a confident professional identity as a challenge facilitator
  • Match activities to the group, age and objective
  • Lead a group process from opening to reflection
  • Build a rich toolbox of activities and games
What you'll learn

Tools you'll take with you

Principles of experiential learning
Facilitating and processing challenge activities
Reading and working with group dynamics
Planning and leading a full activity day
Professional facilitation models
Structure

Course structure

  • 152 academic hours of study and practice
  • 10 hours of practical work
  • Guided field internship
  • Personal mentoring and a final project

Practical training

The course combines hands-on practice, guided field internship, close mentoring and a final project, so you finish with real experience, not only theory, within a supportive women's space.

Syllabus

Main topics

A selection of the topics covered throughout the course. Download the full syllabus:

1Introduction and group connection
2Experiential learning
3Group thinking challenges
4Classic ODT activities
5Balloon challenges
6Activities without equipment
7Hoops, wooden cubes, cups and simple equipment
8Urban challenge day
9Facilitation models
10Cards as facilitation tools
11PE group games
12Low ropes park
13Food ODT workshop
14Creativity workshop
15Internship preparation and final project

Admission requirements

  • High motivation to work with women's groups
  • Personal admission interview
  • Commitment to full attendance and internship

The certificate you'll earn

Upon completing the course and internship you receive an ODT Challenge & Outdoor Workshop Facilitator certificate from Gisha Center.

FAQ

Questions & answers

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