NAAEI - Advanced Facilitator Training
AFT – Advanced Facilitator Training
Interested in becoming a part of the NAAEI faculty? The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) has announced the dates and location for the 2025 Advanced Facilitator Training (AFT) program. This in-person, three-day train-the-trainer course will be held:
October 21–23, 2025
Philadelphia, PA
Hosted by the Pennsylvania Apartment Association
AFT is designed specifically for experienced credential instructors and provides high-quality, specialized training in session planning and presentation skills. The program prepares instructors to deliver NAAEI’s credentials and learning programs, which are essential to advancing careers and fostering professionalism in the apartment industry.
Whether an instructor has two years or 25 years of experience, this intensive practicum offers powerful professional development and helps participants evolve into dynamic learning facilitators.
Program Schedule
Day 1: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (participants should arrive the day before)
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Program Introduction
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Structure & Content
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Methods & Techniques
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Two Recorded Presentations & Review (2 minutes each)
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Homework Assignments
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AFT Opening Night Group Dinner at 6:00 pm
Day 2: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Managing Nervousness & Fear
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Movement, Animation, & Pace
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Critiquing & Evaluating
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Facilitating Activities
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Using Audio Visual to Enhance Learning
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Understanding and Using Questions
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One Recorded Presentation & Review (4–5 minutes)
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Homework Assignments
Day 3: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (participants should book an evening or next-day flight)
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Final Presentations (recorded, 6–8 minutes)
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Team Facilitation
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Online Facilitation
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Group Debrief and Closure
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Code of Conduct & Course Evaluations
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Departure
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner on Day 1, and course materials are included with the program. Attendees are encouraged to plan travel accordingly and consider refundable arrangements.
Additional details such as: registration requirements, deadlines, pricing, cancellation policies, and contact information can be found on the official website: naahq.org/aft-advanced-facilitator-training
Any member interested in attending should ensure they receive approval from SEFAA prior to registering.