We offer 9-day intensive trainings both in-person and online that provide an immersion into the practices of Nonviolent Communication.
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What is an IIT?
An International Intensive Training, or IIT, is a special kind of 'immersive experience' developed by Marshall Rosenberg, uniquely offered through the Center for Nonviolent Communication as part of his legacy. It is a 9-day, residential workshop in Nonviolent Communication, typically including 40 to 70 participants with 3 to 5 CNVC Certified Trainers.
The IITs are organized in collaboration with a local organizer/host group or individual who organizes the residential venue, meals, and other logistics. The costs vary with each IIT, as they depend on the costs of the venues available in the location of the event. IITs have been held all over the world; Sri Lanka, Canada, Sweden, France, Kenya, Switzerland, Colombia, Brazil, United States, Hungary, Mexico, Tanzania, and Argentina, are just a few of the countries that have hosted IITs.
The participants and trainers live, eat, play, and learn together in community during the training, providing real-life opportunities to live Nonviolent Communication over an extended period of time. Participants develop Nonviolent Communication skills and consciousness with the guidance and support of the Certified Trainer team. Check out our frequently asked questions (FAQ) about IITs.
The following IITs are in our future and will happen if possible considering availability of international travel and rules about gathering in groups. We will monitor local requests and follow local guidelines. You can let us know of your interest by signing up for these events (click on the link to open the event page and search for the registration button):
Norway
Begins: 26-Jun-2023
Ends: 5-Jul-2023
Brazil
Begins: 27-July-2023
Ends: 5-Aug-2023
USA
Begins: 11-Aug-2023
Ends: 20-Aug-2023
Germany
Begins: 24-Sep-2023
Ends: 3-Oct-2023
Turkey
Begins: 6-Oct-2023
Ends: 15-Oct-2023
Bali, Indonesia
Begins: 24-Oct-2023
Ends: 2-Nov-2023
China
Begins: 1-Dec-2023
Ends: 10-Dec-2023
India
Begins: 23-Feb-2024
Ends: 3-Mar-2024
Poland
Begins: 15-Mar-2024
Ends: 24-Mar-2024
Slovenia (Austria)
Begins: 19-Apr-2024
Ends: 18-Apr-2024
Canada
Begins: 21-Jun-2024
Ends: 30-Jun-2024
Denmark
Begins: 16-Aug-2024
Ends: 25-Aug-2024
New Mexico (United States)
Begins: 6-Sep-2024
Ends: 15-Sep-2024
What is a VIT?
A Virtual / Online International Intensive Training (VIT) is a 9-day, online workshop in Nonviolent Communication, typically including 50 to 100 participants with 3 to 4 CNVC Certified Trainers. Sometimes the VIT takes place on 9 consecutive days, and sometimes it is broken down into three 3-day sessions spaced 1-2 weeks apart.
Typically, a VIT is designed around time zones to make it practical for people to attend sessions during their daytime and includes three zones worldwide:
- The Americas (North, Central, and South America)
- Europe / Middle East / Africa
- Asia / Australia / New Zealand
Preparing to attend an IIT
Before attending an IIT, we recommend you have at least a basic introduction to NVC and have read Marshall Rosenberg’s book, Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life. If it is difficult for you to find access to NVC training, in addition to reading the book, we suggest you listen to an audio version of Marshall's work.
In addition, you will find information specific to each IIT in the registration material, which may include travel information, inoculations, and what passport and visa information you may need to consider if traveling outside your home country.
IIT Schedule
Upcoming IIT Events are listed above, and each confirmed event has a link to full details and registration.
All IIT registrations are done online. To get full details and to register, follow the link available on the 'Upcoming IITs' listings in the sidebar of this page.
IITs are offered in whichever languages are being organized for that event. This depends on the location and the local organizer's primary language. Any need to provide interpretation may be met where appropriate. If you have any questions, please contact IIT administration at [email protected]
Please note: More IITs are always in the works, so please check back soon, or sign up to be notified via email!
You can be instrumental in making an IIT happen in your own community, too! If you are:
- an organizer or event planner
- a representative of an organization
- a trainer
- a translator
- a venue
... and you wish to offer your services, you can initiate the planning of an IIT in your area. Please fill in this form if you'd like to request to host an IIT.
For potential Certification Candidates, please note the change in language regarding IITs and Certification. In an effort to support clarity and easy access to information, here is the updated language:
We strongly recommend that certification candidates attend an IIT before becoming certified, but we are no longer in integrity with having a "requirement" as stated in the Certification Process Packet. We have substituted the following requests for any candidate who does not attend an IIT before becoming certified:
- complete a multi-day, in-depth, residential training
- demonstrate some International NVC experience
- fully experience these areas: NVC community (ongoing peer support), spirituality, and social change
- some significant NVC experience with multiple CNVC certified trainers and mentors
- establish a connection to CNVC, have a clear priority to support CNVC's mission, being willing and able to renew annual certification.
If a candidate has not participated in a CNVC International Intensive Training event before certification, she or he pays for the first IIT attended as a Certified Trainer.
Past Intensive Trainings
Here are some of our past intensive trainings...
Montenegro
10-May-2023
New Zealand
11-Apr-2023
Kenya
2-Dec-2022
Mexico
17-Nov-2022
Italy
15-Jul-2022
Finland
01-Jul-2022
Tanzania
24-Jun-2022
United States
10-Jun-2022
Germany
13-May-2022
Slovenia
22-Apr-2022
Ireland
24-Feb-2022