BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:63@appreciativeinquiry.champlain.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261231T000000 DTSTAMP:20260420T180611Z URL:https://appreciativeinquiry.champlain.edu/events/appreciative-inquiry- foundations/ SUMMARY:Appreciative Inquiry Foundations DESCRIPTION:\nBuild the mindset\, skills\, and confidence to lead with stre ngths. This course is the ideal starting point for anyone who wants to int roduce strengths-based leadership into their work\, team\, or organization . \; \;\n\n\n\nLearning Appreciative Inquiry isn’t just about ga ining new tools — it’s about reshaping the way you see challenges\, pe ople\, and possibilities. The Foundations Course gives you a practical\, r esearch-backed way to move conversations\, teams\, and projects out of pro blem-fixing and into momentum-building. When you understand how to identif y strengths\, ask better questions\, and create energy around what’s wor king\, you unlock a more effective and more human approach to leading chan ge. These are skills that make you a better collaborator\, coach\, teammat e\, and leader — no matter your role or industry.\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect from Appreciative Inquiry Foundations\n\n\n\nThis self-paced on-demand cou rse is an introduction to strengths-based\, possibility-centered change. Y ou’ll learn the core principles and practices of Appreciative Inquiry (A I) and how to use them to lead more positive\, engaging\, and effective co nversations in your work and life.\n\n\n\nWhen you register\, you’ll get immediate access to six interactive\, self-paced modules designed to buil d your confidence and skill in Appreciative Inquiry. Across these modules\ , you will learn how to spot strengths\, ask better questions\, reframe ch allenges\, and apply AI in real-world contexts.\n\n\n\nThe Modules\n\n\n\n Each module includes lessons\, tools\, examples\, reflective exercises\, a nd practical steps for applying Appreciative Inquiry to your daily work.&n bsp\;\n\n\n\n\nModule 1: Appreciative Inquiry 101 – Rewiring for Possibi lity: Build the foundations of AI and learn how to identify strengths and existing assets you can build on.\n\n\n\nModule 2: The Science of Strength s – Why AI Works: Understand the research behind strengths-based approac hes and why focusing on what works drives better outcomes.\n\n\n\nModule 3 : The Art of the Question – How Leaders Shape Reality with Their Questio ns: Practice crafting powerful\, generative questions that shift conversat ions toward possibility.\n\n\n\nModule 4: Leading with the 5-D Cycle: Lear n to facilitate the 5-D cycle and guide individuals and teams through appr eciative processes.\n\n\n\nModule 5: Appreciative Inquiry at All Levels – From the Self to Systems: Apply AI at the individual\, team\, organiza tional\, and multi-stakeholder levels.\n\n\n\nModule 6: Designing Your AI Leadership Project: Begin shaping your own appreciative leadership initiat ive with tools\, examples\, and reflective prompts.\n\n\n\n\nCourse Timing \n\n\n\nYou’ll have a full year (365 days) from the date you register to complete the course and access course materials. The experience is comple tely self-paced\, so you can engage with the material whenever it works be st for you. Most learners find that setting aside 8–10 hours per module allows them to complete about one module in one week.\n\n\n\nVirtual Assis tant to Help You Practice\n\n\n\nTo support your learning\, you’ll also have access to our Appreciative Inquiry Virtual Assistant (AIVA). AIVA is an AI-powered virtual tutor you can chat with anytime\, for\n\n\n\n\nhelp navigating the course\n\n\n\nbetter understanding course concepts\, and\n\ n\n\npracticing appreciative conversations in real time\n\n\n\n\nAIVA supp orts your learning but does not complete assignments for you. This “AI m eets AI” feature gives you a safe\, supportive space to practice skills before applying them in real contexts.\n\n\n\nUpon Completion\n\n\n\nOnce you complete the course\, you’ll earn a digital AI Foundations Badge tha t you can proudly add to your LinkedIn profile. You’ll retain access to the course and all materials for one year after registration. Completion o f this course also makes you eligible to register for the Appreciative Inq uiry Certification\, if you choose to continue your learning journey.\n\n\ n\nWho Should Enroll\n\n\n\nThis course is perfect for:\n\n\n\n\nLeaders a nd aspiring leaders\n\n\n\nHR and talent development professionals\n\n\n\n Coaches\, consultants\, and facilitators\n\n\n\nEducators and nonprofit pr ofessionals\n\n\n\nAnyone responsible for shaping conversations or leading change\n\n\n\n\nNo prior \;experience with Appreciative Inquiry requi red.\n\n\n\nIf you want to bring clarity\, engagement\, and possibility in to your work — this course is for you.\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions \n\n\n\n\nWhen does the course start? This is a self-paced\, on-demand cou rse. You can begin any time after registration and move through the modul es at your own pace.\n\n\n\nHow long do I have access to the course? You ’ll have full access for 365 days from the date you enroll\, including a ll modules\, tools\, and the virtual AIVA tutor.\n\n\n\nDo I need any pri or experience with Appreciative Inquiry? No experience is required. This c ourse is designed for beginners as well as practitioners who want a refre sher on Appreciative Inquiry principles and tools.\n\n\n\nWhat is the time commitment? Most learners spend 8-10 hours a week on each module\, comple ting 1 module a week on average\, but pacing is entirely up to you. Each m odule includes short lessons\, videos\, examples\, and practice activitie s you can do as your schedule allows.\n\n\n\nDoes this count toward Appre ciative Inquiry Certification? Yes. Completing this Foundations course u nlocks your eligibility to enroll in the Appreciative Inquiry Certificati on program.\n\n\n\n\nBegin your Appreciative Inquiry journey today — and start leading with strengths!\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://appreciativeinquiry.champlain.edu/wp-con tent/uploads/2025/12/Team-High-Five-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR