Lived Experienced Accredited Facilitator & Speaker programme

Share an impactful life experience by gaining speaking and presentation skills to confidently share your story, influencing and inspiring communities. This three day programme will give delegates the skills and recognition for safely sharing their stories.

Programme Outline

The Lived Experience Accredited Facilitator & Speaker programme is designed to empower individuals to share their personal stories effectively, establish healthy boundaries, explore diverse presentation methods, and master the art of facilitation. This comprehensive course aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to confidently engage audiences and lead discussions.  Upon successful completion, you will receive a Lived Experience Speaker and Facilitation certificate from the Association for Accredited Learning.

Unit 1: Lived Experience Speaking

Know how to structure content to meet the audience’s needs, whilst keeping your story at the heart of the speech.

Understand the importance of confidentiality agreements for you and the audience.

Know how to share your lived experience in a safe and supportive environment, respecting boundaries.

Be able to confidently present to a group, through practical delivery.

Unit 2: Lived Experience Facilitation

Understand the role of the Facilitator

Be able to facilitate a group, managing audience expectations and boundaries.

Know how to signpost to services.

Delivery

This is an interactive and engaging programme. You will have opportunities to practice sharing your story, gaining peer and Trainer feedback. You will have the opportunity to facilitate peer presentations.

Accreditation

To gain accreditation from the Association for Accredited Learning, you will be observed by your peers and Trainer on Day 3 to deliver a short presentation on a topic of your choice.  You will receive feedback on the day, followed up by written feedback for you to reflect upon.

You will also complete a reflective workbook discussing how you will apply new skills and knowledge.  We are not assessing your literacy skills, but checking your understanding of the course content and your implementation.

Testimonials

  • “I think the pace and content were right for the group. The group bonded well, and safety was well set up and facilitated. It felt like a respectful and supportive learning environment and improved confidence for participants in this area.”

  • "I found this course to be very informative, helped greatly that I could improve my public speaking confidently. Claire delivered the course that felt safe and inclusive, allowing me to tell my story."

  • "I would recommend this programme. It gives clear, practical information and helps develop important skills for speaking and facilitation"

  • ''Good instruction and communication in advance The course material was clear and concise and easy to understand. The instructor’s (Claire) knowledge and skills were very good and engaging. I enjoyed the balance between listening and break out spaces''

Upcoming Programme Dates

Winter: Thursday 6th and Friday 7th November 2025

Please note - the programme is three days. The first two dates are advertised above, and the third date will be confirmed with the cohort during the training.

£350 per delegate.

Whether you are an affected other or had an impactful life experience, this programme will give you confidence speaking in personal, social and business settings.

Please click the button below to book a free Discovery Call and find out if this is the right programme for you.