Become a qualified Time To Think Facilitator and offer this powerful approach to groups and organisations
This Time to Think Facilitator course is perfect for you if
✅ You have already completed the 2-day Thinking Environment Foundation Course
✅ You want to enable fresh, creative, and discovery-driven thinking with others using the principles of the Thinking Environment
✅ You want to deliver accredited Time To Think Programmes to group and organisations
✅ You want to qualify as a Time To Think Facilitator and join the global Time To Think Collegiate
What is the Thinking Environment®?
The Thinking Environment is a powerful approach to personal and professional development that has been developed by Nancy Kline, founder of Time to Think Ltd. At it’s heart is the philosophy that when we can think well for ourselves, we can improve the quality of our decisions, our actions, and our outcomes.
During this in-person course, you will deepen your understanding of the Ten Components® that generate independent thinking and you will develop your skills to apply this approach in a range of settings. You will experience how this practical framework helps people to create an environment in which they can think creatively, rigorously, and collaboratively.
Using Thinking Pairs, Rounds, Dialogue and Open Discussion, you will learn how to present professionally the applications of the Thinking Environment that you explored on the Foundation Course. (i.e. the Building Blocks of Rounds, pairs etc. and the applications of Transforming Meetings™, Time To Think Council™, Presentations in a Thinking Environment and bespoke Facilitation of Groups.)
Following the course, completion of a supervised Practicum will lead to certification so that you can work with groups and organisations who want to become Thinking Environments.
Time to Think Facilitator Course Details in Brief
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The course takes place over three days, with the first two days in-person, followed by a third day a few weeks later. The third day is held online, split over two dates.
It is a highly participative course for a maximum of 4 participants. You will learn about and practice this radical approach and have time to consider how you will integrate it into your work and life.
The course is followed by Practicum work and supervision, over a six-month period. Successfully completing the course and the Practicum leads to qualification as a Time To Think Facilitator.
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The venue for course is the RDS Members Building, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04AK83
Dates of the next Programme are Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd October 2026, with the third day held online, split over two dates. The Time each in-person day is 9.30am to 4.30pm with breaks
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€1900 per participant. The fee includes 4 hours individual supervision during the Practicum stage.
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For further information and booking details, contact mary@marypyne.ie or Book a Discovery Call
Frequently Asked Questions about the Time to Think Facilitator Course
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Refresh your knowledge of the Ten Components and the Building Blocks of Thinking Pairs, Rounds, Dialogue and Open Discussion
Learn and practice how to present professionally the eight applications of the Thinking Environment you explored on the Foundation Course. (The Building Blocks and the applications of Transforming Meetings™, Time To Think Council™, Presentations in a Thinking Environment and bespoke Facilitation of Groups
Experience how this practical framework helps people to create an environment in which they can think creatively, rigorously and collaboratively.
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The venue for this course is the Members’ Room in the historic RDS Members Building, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83.
The hotel is easily accessible by public transport. Paid car parking is available (Merrion Road).
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The course is over three days, with a few weeks break between Day 2 and Day 3, to allow for reflection and practice.
Each day runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm with a lunch break and short breaks in both morning and afternoon. Refreshments are included in the course fee.
The format each day is outlined at the start. It is a highly experiential and participative Programme, structured to cover a range of elements while allowing flexibility for the best learning experience for participants.
There will be a maximum of 4 in the group.
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The course is for anyone who wants to refresh and deepen what they learned on the Foundation Course and who is interested in creating thinking environments for others.
Following the 3-day course, successful completion of a supervised practicum will lead to qualification as a Time To Think Facilitator.
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Yes. The Programme is accredited by Time to Think Ltd. Following the 3-day course, successful completion of a supervised practicum will lead to qualification as a Time To Think Facilitator.
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Following the Course, you will be supported by Mary Pyne to qualify as a Facilitator, by completing certain requirements over a six-month period. The course fee includes 4 hours of 1-1 supervision during this phase.
The Practicum requirements will be explained in detail during the course. The requirement is to deliver the Applications (free of charge) to two groups, in order to practice and build your expertise. You will select and arrange these sessions with groups (minimum of 4 people).
You will complete Reflection notes after each delivery, recording your learning and any questions that arose from the participants or from your own experience. The Reflections will be a useful record to retain as you develop your practice and also are an important part of the supervision discussions.
You will be required to submit a written essay on the Ten Components of a Thinking Environment, in which you demonstrate your knowledge of the definitions and principles of each Component, and including stories from your experience that show the impact of each Component on people’s ability to think for themselves.
During the Practicum Phase, you are required to practice in both roles (Thinker and Thinking Partner) twice a week. Thereafter, you are required to continue the practice once a week, to maintain your certification.
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Book a free Discovery Call here or email mary@marypyne.ie or if you would like more information