Smart Roots Academy
Building facilitation capability, one practitioner at a time.

The Academy is Smart Roots' learning and practitioner development arm, dedicated to growing facilitation capability across the region.

Programs aligned with IAF competency standards

Flagship Program

4-Day Group Process Facilitation Intensive In Person

Our most immersive offering. Four days of intensive in-person practice, peer learning, and facilitation mastery. Designed for HR professionals, OD practitioners, team leaders, and anyone who runs groups professionally.

In-Person

Cohort-Based

UAE & Oman

IAF Aligned

Program

6-Week Online Foundation Programme

A structured online learning journey covering the foundations of facilitation — philosophy, tools, techniques, and practice. Delivered live over six weeks with cohort interaction.

Online

Live Sessions

Cohort Format

Flexible Timezone

Program

2-Day Facilitation Lite In Person

A condensed, accessible entry point to facilitation practice. Perfect for team leaders and HR professionals who want practical tools without a full programme commitment.

In-Person

2 Days

Regional Delivery

Program

Facilitation in Action

Practical, short duration, hands-on workshops focused on the facilitation skills needed in day-to-day work.
From team meetings and problem-solving sessions to workshops and stakeholder discussions, participants learn how to guide groups toward clear outcomes.

Corporate

Customisable

In-Person or Virtual

Coming Soon

Smart Roots LMS (Coming Soon)

An integrated Learning Management System is in development — bringing Smart Roots Academy programs online in a structured, self-paced format.

Self-Paced

Digital Access

Certificate Course

Designed For

HR & OD Professionals

L&D
Teams

Team
Leaders

Project
Managers

Executives

Independent
Facilitators

"Smart Roots actively supports the development of facilitation professionals. Select Academy programmes are aligned with the competencies published by the International Association of Facilitators (IAF). We can provide guidance on IAF certification pathways upon enquiry."

Smart Roots  specializes in comprehensive HR Solutions, offering expert guidance and innovative strategies for seamless talent acquisition and management

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