Sociocracy Training
Ready to learn? Awesome! We have sociocracy training and workshops for all levels – beginner training to sociocracy facilitation training and sociocracy certification for trainers and consultants.
Your Level
First question: what’s your level of sociocracy?
Newbie
Unsure what sociocracy is and want to find out.
Learning
I know what sociocracy is and want to learn it.
Practicing
I want to improve my practice of sociocracy.
Teaching
I want to support others with sociocracy.
Newbies
First overview
Welcome to the universe of sociocracy – we hope youโll find it as exciting as we do.
We want to make learning easy for you. You can start learning right now.
Newbie
Unsure what sociocracy is and want to find out
Free info session
Attend a free monthly info session with our awesome, advanced sociocracy students.
Free ebook
Download our free ebook and get an overview of sociocracy.
Sign up for our newsletter
We send weekly snippets about sociocracy – learn in 3-minute steps!
Learning
Sociocracy training for new learners
Ready to learn? Let’s dive in!
We have some great opportunities – our mission is to make sociocracy accessible and we think we’ve gotten pretty good at it!
The below offerings are sorted by whether you are learning alone, with a small group, or as an organization.
Learning
I know what sociocracy is and want to learn it.
Sociocracy training for individuals
Primer:
Basic Sociocracy Tools
A self-paced 6-part video journey that explains circle structure, consent, meetings, and selections with short videos and demos.
75min total, free on the platform Sutra
75min total
free!
Sociocracy Bites:
bite-sized learning
Receive a sociocracy refresher in your email inbox every week! Over the course of one year, you will learn about all aspects of sociocracy.
Includes information about practice and special events.
weekly 3 min, free
weekly 3 min
free
Sociocracy training for small groups
Group-learning:
Empowered Learning Circles
An 8h self-paced course for groups. Covers all the basics and practice with your group!
Note: Groups meet synchronously on their own schedule.
Extra coaching available.
4x2h, $120/group
4x2h
$120/group
Sociocracy training for organizations
Basic sociocracy training for organizations
Have a group? We have trainers! Weโre happy to train your group and lay a great foundation
5-28 people per course. Price by financial means and sector. In-person or virtual.
3x2h, $1200-3000
3x2h
$1200-3000
Become an Organizational Learner
Commit for one year and benefit from a bundle of offerings for organizations.
Practicing
Sociocracy training for practitioners
Sociocracy is not a theory, it wants to be lived in practice!
This section is for people who are using sociocracy – formally or informally – and want to improve their practice.
The below offerings are sorted by whether you are learning alone, with a small group, or as an organization.
Practicing
I want to improve my practice of sociocracy.
Sociocracy offerings for practitioners
Power-with perspectives
Newsletter for practitioners
An advanced newsletter that offers ongoing training and pointers for implementations to improve over time.
weekly 5 min, free
weekly 5 minutes
free
Live practice events
Communities of practice
Join SoFAโs communities of practice and talk through your experiences with others.
monthly
Sociocracy facilitation practice
6x2h live training for facilitators – practice everything thatโs hard and become a weathered facilitator.
6x2h, offered quarterly
6x2h,
offered quarterly
Nonviolent Communication basics
Communication is key for governance – learn how to communicate effectively (and compassionately)
3x2h, offered quarterly
3x2h,
offered quarterly
Training for small groups for facilitation and better communication
Sociocracy Facilitation Group training
A 6-hour group course on facilitation practice with your group!
Note: Groups meet synchronously on their own schedule.
Works in groups 4-7 people.
Extra coaching available.
3x2h, $220/group
3x2h
$220/group
Nonviolent Communication
A 6-hour group course on Nonviolent Communication with your group!
Note: Groups meet synchronously on their own schedule.
Works in group 2-7 people.
Extra coaching available.
3x2h, $220/group
3x2h
$220/group
Facilitation training organizations
Facilitation classes for teams
Time to skill up! This facilitation class brings everyone up to speed and teaches exactly what is needed to improve meetings.
5-16 people per course. Price varies by financial means and sector. In person or virtual.
2x2h, $1200-3000
2x2h
$1200-3000
Organizational Learner package
Commit for one year and benefit from a bundle of offerings for organizations.
Sociocracy success for organizations
We offer implementation support from early stages to deep transformation for teams and full organizations. We also work with our professional partners.
Teaching
Sociocracy training for consultants and trainers
Youโd like to be a resource to others and teach or help use sociocracy in an organization?
Join our certification program and become an active part of the movement!
The offerings below are sorted by whether you are learning alone or as an organization.
Teaching
I want to support others with sociocracy!
Sociocracy teacher training for individuals
Academy Level 1
Our 5-month intensive program.
Dive deep into sociocracy in 3h/week, with a fantastic cohort of people!
Leads to facilitator certification
5 months, 2h/week, $1500. Scholarships available. Offered 2x/year.
5 months,
2h per week
$1500
Scholarships available.
Offered 2x/year
Academy Level 2
After understanding deeply how sociocracy works (and receiving facilitator certification or equivalent), learn how to implement sociocracy in organizations in Academy Level 2.
Requires facilitator certification (or equivalent)
5 months, 2h every 2 weeks, $1200. Scholarships available. Offered 2x yearly.
5 months,
2h every 2 weeks
$1200
Scholarships available
Certification within organizations
Offer practitioner and facilitator certification to your members
A motivating and doable step-by-step process to skill up your members.
Contact [email protected]
flexible
In-house live trainings
In-person and virtual training options
Would you like to host a sociocracy workshop for your team?
You care about practice and approachable, relatable training?
You’re in the right place!
- We have taught dozens of sociocracy workshops on 5 continents.
- We have worked with audiences from for-profit, non-profits, communities, networks/activists and associations.
- All workshops are hands-on, participatory, and connecting. We strive to teach in a way that allows people to apply what they have learned in their organizations.
Trainers
You can read our trainers’ profiles, location and main focus on the consultant page.
Alternatively, we can connect you with a trainer that is more local, has a special connection to your field, or speaks your language.
Contact us [email protected] or contact your preferred trainer directly.
“The workshops felt rich with material to digest and practice. I particularly appreciated the simple yet profound wisdom of asking if a decision is โgood enough for now and safe enough to tryโ, which by itself could easily be applied to so many turning points in life. However, for me, it was perhaps the experience of our collective embodiment of sociocracy that moved me most. As we worked together, the experience of being in small, spontaneous, self-organising communities, made up of participants with a great variety of interests and reasons for being there, offered a gentle and humbling way to learn to trust the process.”
Srik Narayanan
Typical topics
The below “packages” are typical workshops we’ve done many times in organizations.
While custom training workshops are possible tailored to your needs, we invite you to review the options below and build variations.
Overview workshop (1.5 hours)
Pricing
- poorly funded organization* : $200
- somewhat funded organization: $480
- well-funded organization: $600
- Prices per group for 5-35 participants.
*Is the cost still too high? Apply to be considered for a lower fee.
This workshop is perfect for those who want to give a broad overview with a little bit of practice- like an educational taste test.
Situations when this workshop is best:
- You want to get a first point of contact with sociocracy in the organization, for example, the board, the leadership or a change management team
- You have welcomed new members and want to give them a broad overview of your governance system
- You’re excited to share sociocracy with the organization
Schedule
| 0:00-0:10 | Welcome and get to know |
| 0:10-0:45 | Overview of sociocracy including circle structure, consent, meetings |
| 0:45-0:55 | Burning questions on the model |
| 0:55-1:25 | Participatory demo of a consent process, with debrief and Q&A |
| 1:25-1:30 | How to learn more, closing comments |
Variations
- poorly funded organization: $260
- somewhat funded organization: $620
- well-funded organization: $780
You can book a 1.5h workshop for larger groups (up to 75 participants)
You can request a different exercise, like a selection process, an exploration of what a circle structure would look like for you, or coaching on how to strategize to prepare an implementation.
Contact [email protected]
Full beginner class (6 hours)
Pricing
- poorly funded organization* : $800
- somewhat funded organization: $1900
- well-funded organization: $2400
- Prices per group for 5-25 participants.
*Is the cost still too high? Apply to be considered for a lower fee.
This workshop gives access to all sociocracy tools and practices, making this class the perfect way to get the team on board.
Use this workshop if:
- You want to introduce sociocracy and you want to give everyone access to the tools and practices
- You have welcomed new members and want them to use sociocracy well
Session plan
The workshop can be done in a 3x2h or a 2x3h format. 6 hours in one day are possible but not recommended.
It’s best to schedule the sessions within a period of 2-3 weeks.
| Session 1 (2h) | Structure and roles Selection process Lots of practice and time Q&A |
| Session 2 (2h) | Consent – a full session on facilitating consent, Integrating objections Rounds for inclusive and focused meetings |
| Session 3 (2h) | Meeting format, agenda planning for effective meetings Performance reviews, leadership and accountability |
Variations
- poorly funded organization: $1050
- somewhat funded organization: $2450
- well-funded organization: $3100
Same workshop for larger groups (up to 50 participants), with 2 trainers for some of the time.
You can request a different order, focus or more facilitation practice in the place of some elements. We can swap in some work on your organizational structure.
Contact [email protected]
Facilitator training (6 hours)
Pricing
- poorly funded organization*: $800
- somewhat funded organization: $1900
- well-funded organization: $2400
- Prices per group for 5-25 participants.
*Is the cost still too high? Apply to be considered for a lower fee.
This workshop assumes familiarity with sociocracy and gives extra space to skills and concepts that make the lives of facilitators better.
Use this workshop if:
- You want to give your facilitators extra training or a refresher
- You want to upskill your entire organization.
Session plan
It is recommended to schedule 3x2h within a period of 2-3 weeks.
| Session 1 (2h) | How to make the best of meeting time Agenda planning Meeting format |
| Session 2 (2h) | Objections and other obstacles Lots of scenario practice |
| Session 3 (2h) | Social dynamics, confusing situations Feedback and feedback processes Lots of scenario practice and reflection |
Variations
- poorly funded organization: $1050
- somewhat funded organization: $2450
- well-funded organization: $3100
Same workshop for larger groups (up to 50 participants), with 2 trainers for some of the time.
Any changes in order or focus – contact us to talk it through.
Contact [email protected]
Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Training (6 hours)
Pricing
- poorly funded organization: $800
- somewhat funded organization: $1900
- well-funded organization: $2400
- Prices per group for 5-25 participants.
This workshop is a great complementary workshop to a sociocracy implementation (but can also be booked independently).
The trainer is a certified Nonviolent Communication (NVC) trainer.
Use this workshop if:
- You want to give your facilitators extra support to communicate better.
- You want to upskill your entire organization.
Session plan
It is recommended to schedule 3x2h within a period of 2-3 weeks.
| Session 1 (2h) | Introduction into feelings and needs consciousness |
| Session 2 (2h) | Making requests, and more practice |
| Session 3 (2h) | Practice of feelings, needs, requests in real-life situations – including meetings. |
Variations
- poorly funded organization: $1050
- somewhat funded organization: $2450
- well-funded organization: $3100
Same workshop for larger groups (up to 50 participants), with 2 trainers for some of the time.
Any changes in order or focus – contact us to talk it through.
Contact [email protected]
