Brain-Based Design and Facilitation®
Good training. Positive feedback.
No behaviour change.
Sound familiar?
The problem isn't your content or your delivery. It's that most learning experiences are built without accounting for how the brain actually encodes, retains, and applies new information. The result: training that feels effective in the room and disappears within days.
Brain-Based Design for Facilitators is a three-session workshop that changes how you design. Built on NLI's AGES model and 25 years of applied neuroscience research, it gives you a practical framework for creating learning experiences that generate real insight, hold attention, and produce behaviour change that lasts.
Group bookings and discounts available. Get in touch.
What you will learn — and walk away with
Three 90-minute sessions, every Wednesday · Live online
12:30–14:00 BST | 13:30–15:00 CEST | 15:30–17:00 GST
Session 1 · Autumn 2026
Why learning fails and what the brain actually needs
You will explore NLI's AGES model: Attention, Generation, Emotion, Spacing. Understand the neuroscience behind each element and, by the end of this session, know exactly why most training does not stick and what to do differently.
Session 2 · Autumn 2026
How insight happens and how to design for it
Insight is not accidental. You will discover the latest research on how insight occurs, why spaced learning dramatically improves retention, and how social learning deepens understanding. Then apply these principles directly to your own programme design.
Session 3 · Autumn 2026
Put it into practice on your actual work
You will evaluate different learning approaches against the AGES model and leave with a concrete action plan for a real project you are working on now. This is not a theoretical exercise: you will leave with something you can use immediately.
Everything you need to apply this straight away
Your £500 + VAT includes all of the following.
Three live interactive sessions
Learn and challenge ideas in real time with expert facilitators and peers from across EMEA.
NLI certificate and LinkedIn badge
A professional certificate from NeuroLeadership Institute and a digital badge to share on your profile.
NLI research and frameworks
Supporting materials after each session so you can keep applying the science beyond the workshop.
Direct facilitator access
Bring your real questions and challenges. Expert facilitators are available during and between sessions.
Hands-on application in every session
Every session includes practical exercises. Session 3 is devoted entirely to your own live projects.
Peer learning across EMEA
Work alongside L&D professionals and facilitators from across the region, bringing diverse contexts to every conversation.
Starts 20 May 2026 · Places are limited
What participants say
From the December 2025 cohort and beyond · Professionals across EMEA
Your way of facilitating this programme made the neuroscience come alive in a clear, grounded, and deeply human way. I am very grateful for the learning and the space you created.
Programme participant
EMEA · December 2025 cohort
What excites me most is what it truly solves. This programme deepened my understanding of the neuroscience of learning and gave me science-backed tools to ensure learning actually sticks.
Alija D.
EMEA · December 2025 cohort
"This course was truly enriching. I loved how it encouraged letting the learner piece the puzzle together. It has made me rethink how I share information."
L&D professional
Corporate training
"I have always enjoyed storytelling and reflection, but this course helped me understand why my presentations motivate people."
Senior facilitator
Organisational development
"I used to rush through ideas, but now I see how valuable it is to let thoughts settle. This course has made me far more intentional about how I space learning."
Training manager
Education sector
Delivered to L&D professionals, facilitators, and trainers across 20+ countries in EMEA.
The next cohort starts Autumn 2026.
Three sessions. Evidence-based frameworks. A concrete action plan for something you are working on right now. If the May cohort fits your schedule, it is worth securing your place early
NLI alumni and group discounts available. Contact us for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
This workshop is ideal for professionals looking to enhance their approach to learning design and delivery, whether in corporate training, education, or organisational development.
Sessions are not recorded to encourage active participation. However, materials and frameworks are provided, and you can reach out to facilitators with questions.
Yes, after each session you will receive supporting materials, including NeuroLeadership Institute research and other resources to aid your ongoing development.
This workshop is designed for professionals with some experience in learning design, training, or organisational development. It builds on your existing skills and focuses on enhancing your approach to designing and delivering learning effectively.
You'll apply techniques during the workshop itself. Many participants redesign training elements during Session 3 and implement them within weeks, seeing immediate improvements in engagement and retention.
Each session lasts 90 minutes and is delivered live virtually with our expert facilitators. Sessions are highly interactive, offering space to share your experiences, ask questions, and receive personalised advice.
Payment is made securely at registration via our Stripe link. In some regions, Klarna is available, allowing you to pay within 30 days or in three interest-free monthly instalments. We can also issue invoices on request for organisations that require them.