LEVEL 1
Digital Storytelling Facilitator Training
Work with Individuals
Learn to work with participants one-on-one to create meaningful and compelling Digital Stories.
Level-1 Training Overview
This foundational, 54-hour online training is the platform on which you can begin to develop your own personal Digital Storytelling Facilitation style and skills. Trainees will create their own Digital Story, learn more about the technical and theoretical foundations of Digital Storytelling, and then have the opportunity to work directly with a storytelling participant to help them create a meaningful and compelling digital story. Included in the course fees is a One Year PRO Membership in the Common Language Collective that will give you all the tools, mentorship, and community you need to become a successful Digital Storytelling Facilitator.
Interest in a PRIVATE TRAINING for your Organization?
Level-1 Training Outline
Session #1 (3hrs) - Introduction to Digital Storytelling Webinar
Session #2-3 (16hrs) - Experience: Create your own Personal Digital Story (even if you have made one before…)
Session #4-5 (16hrs) - Learn: Technical and Theoretical Underpinnings of Digital Storytelling Facilitation
Session #6-7 (16hrs) - Practice: Facilitate the Creation of Digital Story with a Participant (you will find your own volunteer)
Session #8 (3hrs) - Digital Story Screening/Celebration and Preparing for What’s Next
Course Details
Pre-requisites:
None
2026 Training Dates:*
Winter: Feb. 23, March 2, 4, 9, 13, 21, 22 & 30
Spring: April 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, May 9, 10 & 20
*These dates are open enrolment, if you would like a private training for your organization, please contact us.
Class Size:
Minimum 4 - Maximum 6 Trainees
Cost:
$2,950 for 54 hours of instruction, all training materials,
and a 1 Year Membership to the Common Language Collective (more details below)
Your Training Includes 1 Year of…
A subscription to WeVideo which includes royalty free stock video, image, and music.
1-to-1 and group mentorship meetings with Common Language staff
Continuing Education courses and access to recordings of all previous courses.
Access to the CLDST Textbook and additional materials to build your DST Facilitation practice.
Ongoing connection with supportive community of dedicated DST facilitators
with the COMMON LANGUAGE COLLECTIVE.
Contact Us.
If you have any questions about the trainings or how you could incorporate Digital Storytelling into your work, please contact us. We are happy to work with you to develop a custom training program to fit you or your organizations needs.