UDOT Partnering Facilitation Certification Course (01.27.26)

The UDOT Partnering Facilitator Training Program is an advanced course designed for individuals who want to lead formal partnering sessions on UDOT projects. Building on the core UDOT Partnering training, this class focuses on the skills, tools, and mindset needed to guide diverse project teams through effective partnering workshops.

Participants will learn how to prepare for and structure partnering sessions, use the UDOT Partnering Field Guide, manage group dynamics, and keep discussions focused on project goals. The course emphasizes practical facilitation skills—asking good questions, drawing out quieter voices, handling conflict in the room, and ensuring active participation from all team members.

What the training covers:

• Planning and designing effective partnering workshops
• Using communication plans, risk registers, and issue-resolution ladders in facilitation
• Techniques for managing conflict and difficult conversations during sessions
• Engaging owners, contractors, designers, and stakeholders in shared problem-solving
• Capturing commitments, action items, and follow-up plans that keep teams aligned