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MonkeyDojo - Level 1

On site

2000 - €3500

Design | Facilitate | Train

[Next kick-off date: September 2025]

The impact of any training depends heavily on the trainer. Studies consistently show that trainers who are knowledgeable, well-prepared, and skilled significantly boost their trainees’ confidence and results.

MonkeyDojo Level 1 is built on this insight. Our mission is straightforward: develop your ability to design impactful programs, facilitate confidently, and lead meaningful team sessions. By combining sharp preparation with practical delivery skills, you’ll learn to create trainings that resonate, inspire action, and drive lasting change.

No fluff, no boring theories. Just real skills for trainers who want to stand out and ignite genuine transformation.

We want this experience to be accessible for everyone who feels called to join, whether you’re funding it personally, investing as a freelancer, or joining through your organization.

Because we recognize each situation is unique, we offer flexible pricing based on your individual circumstances, experience, and financial context. We trust your honesty and openness in sharing what works for you, ensuring your investment always feels fair and meaningful.

Our commitment: to meet you where you’re at and keep this journey open for all who genuinely want to learn and grow.

Interested?
Get in touch, let's discuss your situation openly, and together we'll determine an investment that works for everyone.

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Course Calendar

Location:
Naritaweg 12, Headquarters The Gathering of Men, Amsterdam.

Evening Sessions: Walk in: 18:30 Start: 19:00–22:00
(Optional) Practical Days: 09:30–17:30
Weekly Self-study & Practice: 6-10 hours/week (flexible schedule)


Week

Session

Time

Theme / Focus

1

Evening 1

19:00-22:00

Kick-off & Facilitation Essentials: RootDigging basics, Preventing cognitive overload, Radical openness

1-3

Weekly Practice

8 hrs/week

L&D research methods, Brain Bakery podcast, Personal branding (LinkedIn), Team session design

4

Evening 2

19:00-22:00

Facilitation Mastery: Iceberg of Ignorance, Leveraging high-impact skills, Embracing unpredictability ("The floor is lava")

4-6

Weekly practice

8 hrs/week

L&D research methods, Brain Bakery podcast, Personal branding (LinkedIn), Team session design

7

Evening 3

19:00-22:00

Client Insight & Program Design: Market insight & participant relevance, Conducting client interviews, Training triage (rapid assessment & adaptation)

7-9

Weekly Practice

8 hrs/week

L&D research methods, Brain Bakery podcast, Personal branding (LinkedIn), Team session design

8

Practical Day 1

09:30-17:30

Visual & Interactive Facilitation: Visual facilitation ("Seeing is believing"), Intake presentations, Understanding why advice fails

10

Evening 4

19:00-22:00

Designing Personal Leadership Modules: Emotional intelligence skills, Building self-awareness & courage, Merrill’s Principles of Instruction

10-12

Weekly Practice

8 hrs/week

L&D research methods, Brain Bakery podcast, Personal branding (LinkedIn), Team session design

12

Practical Day 2

09:30-17:30

Advanced Team Coaching: Navigating complexity, Team coaching with Lencioni’s 5 Dysfunctions, Overcoming fundamental attribution error

13

Evening 5

19:00-22:00

Final Integration & Presentations: Communication & engagement ("Make ‘m hungry"), Designing & presenting a complete team development day

Learn more about this

Course Calendar

Location:
Naritaweg 12, Headquarters The Gathering of Men, Amsterdam.

Evening Sessions: Walk in: 18:30 Start: 19:00–22:00
(Optional) Practical Days: 09:30–17:30
Weekly Self-study & Practice: 6-10 hours/week (flexible schedule)


Week

Session

Time

Theme / Focus

1

Evening 1

19:00-22:00

Kick-off & Facilitation Essentials: RootDigging basics, Preventing cognitive overload, Radical openness

1-3

Weekly Practice

8 hrs/week

L&D research methods, Brain Bakery podcast, Personal branding (LinkedIn), Team session design

4

Evening 2

19:00-22:00

Facilitation Mastery: Iceberg of Ignorance, Leveraging high-impact skills, Embracing unpredictability ("The floor is lava")

4-6

Weekly practice

8 hrs/week

L&D research methods, Brain Bakery podcast, Personal branding (LinkedIn), Team session design

7

Evening 3

19:00-22:00

Client Insight & Program Design: Market insight & participant relevance, Conducting client interviews, Training triage (rapid assessment & adaptation)

7-9

Weekly Practice

8 hrs/week

L&D research methods, Brain Bakery podcast, Personal branding (LinkedIn), Team session design

8

Practical Day 1

09:30-17:30

Visual & Interactive Facilitation: Visual facilitation ("Seeing is believing"), Intake presentations, Understanding why advice fails

10

Evening 4

19:00-22:00

Designing Personal Leadership Modules: Emotional intelligence skills, Building self-awareness & courage, Merrill’s Principles of Instruction

10-12

Weekly Practice

8 hrs/week

L&D research methods, Brain Bakery podcast, Personal branding (LinkedIn), Team session design

12

Practical Day 2

09:30-17:30

Advanced Team Coaching: Navigating complexity, Team coaching with Lencioni’s 5 Dysfunctions, Overcoming fundamental attribution error

13

Evening 5

19:00-22:00

Final Integration & Presentations: Communication & engagement ("Make ‘m hungry"), Designing & presenting a complete team development day

For Companies

Core Skillset Participants Develop:

  • Preventing cognitive overload

  • Practicing radical openness

  • Mastering "The Iceberg of Ignorance"

  • Leveraging high-Impact skills

  • Navigating complexity

  • Training Triage: Rapidly assessing and adapting

  • Visual facilitation ("Seeing is believing")

  • Understanding why advice fails

  • Embracing unpredictability ("The floor is lava")

  • Building self-awareness and courage

  • Emotional intelligence in facilitation

  • Communication & engagement ("Make ‘m Hungry")

  • Market insight & participant relevance

  • Overcoming fundamental attribution error

  • Merrill’s principles of instruction (design excellence)

For Companies

Core Skillset Participants Develop:

  • Preventing cognitive overload

  • Practicing radical openness

  • Mastering "The Iceberg of Ignorance"

  • Leveraging high-Impact skills

  • Navigating complexity

  • Training Triage: Rapidly assessing and adapting

  • Visual facilitation ("Seeing is believing")

  • Understanding why advice fails

  • Embracing unpredictability ("The floor is lava")

  • Building self-awareness and courage

  • Emotional intelligence in facilitation

  • Communication & engagement ("Make ‘m Hungry")

  • Market insight & participant relevance

  • Overcoming fundamental attribution error

  • Merrill’s principles of instruction (design excellence)