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For Academics & Educators

Bring LEGO® Serious Play® into universities and business schools

Signal that you’re open to experimentation and innovation — and engage students in actively exploring complex concepts, not just hearing about them.

How the method helps academics & educators

Signal innovation

Show students your institution embraces experimentation and new ways of learning.

Active engagement

Students explore concepts hands-on instead of passively listening.

Make concepts tangible

Turn abstract, complex ideas into 3D models students can build and discuss.

Inclusive participation

Every student contributes equally — ideal for diverse cohorts.

Research-backed

A methodology grounded in substantial research and theory.

Memorable learning

Hands-on, minds-on sessions that stick long after the class ends.

Why train with us

Unlock the power of the brain with the LEGO® Serious Play® method

At the heart of the methodology is a scientifically-backed process that leverages the power of hands-on, minds-on learning — ideal for teams that want to unlock creative thinking and foster a collaborative environment.

Rooted in the latest neuroscience, the method harnesses sensory play to activate your brain’s creative and problem-solving capacities. By physically building your ideas, you strengthen the neural connections that drive innovative thinking and collaboration.

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Our two course options

Choose the path that fits you and become a certified facilitator of this globally recognized methodology.

Most popular

Foundational Certification

Interactive, self-paced online course.

$750USD

  • 40+ hours of curated content and videos
  • Individualized Q&A session with tutor feedback
  • Bonus modules + ready-to-use session plans
  • Official certificate of attainment and badge
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Advanced Certification

Everything in Foundational + 4 hours of live online classes.

$1,300USD

  • Everything in the Foundational Certification
  • Two 2-hour live sessions with experienced facilitators
  • Build your global network of facilitators
  • Experience a session from the participant’s perspective

100% satisfaction or your money back — risk-free for 15 days.

The method in action in education

In the classroom

Use the method in universities, colleges and business schools to engage students in exploring complex concepts.

Research & strategy

Surface diverse perspectives and make complex academic ideas visible and discussable.

Trusted worldwide

What our community says

Completing the LEGO® Serious Play® certification was one of the most enjoyable professional development experiences I’ve had. What stood out immediately was how powerful the methodology is in surfacing thinking that typically stays unspoken. It creates clarity fast — not theoretical clarity, but real, actionable alignment.
Steve Bowman
Steve Bowman
Consultant · USA
It's an invaluable addition to any communicator's repertoire, especially those dedicated to creating sustainable change.
Chared Verschuur-Ballo
Chared Verschuur-Ballo
Communication Consultant, Facilitator, Coach · Netherlands
The live classes provided training around the nuances of LEGO® Serious Play® facilitation that text and video cannot communicate.
Connie Barber
Connie Barber
Assistant Professor · USA
Very good opportunity to learn at your own pace and time — for a busy professional, flexibility is crucial.
Liina Lokko
Liina Lokko
CEO · Estonia
Very powerful as participants can work through challenges together and see different points of view in a safe space.
Dr. Hilary Curry
Dr. Hilary Curry
Expert in Organizational Development · Canada
The concepts were presented clearly enough and the exercises enhanced the learning content.
Radosveta Delcheva
Radosveta Delcheva
IT Service Management Consultant · Bulgaria
Valuable tools to help organizations creatively enhance staff wellbeing and productivity.
Martine Ellis
Martine Ellis
Writer, Trainer & Consultant · Guernsey
I appreciate the whole training, but especially the videos — a great example of how we put LSP into action.
Matthew Bane
Matthew Bane
Behavioral Healthcare Trainer · USA
Brilliant course and great product. A very engaging online training program with great facilitation tools.
Kathryn Rioch
Kathryn Rioch
Dynamic Learning & Development Leader · England
It was a wonderful journey completing this certificate. Thank you all for your feedback and encouragement.
Jessie Patterson
Jessie Patterson
Education & Training · USA
The team are always helpful with my questions, and I felt sincere support even when I was done with the course.
Monica C. Cruz
Monica C. Cruz
Learning & Development Lead · Philippines
I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in exploring the innovative world of LEGO® Serious Play®.
Bojana Vajic
Bojana Vajic
Human Resources Executive · Serbia
The possibilities are truly endless and the program content makes the learning fun, enjoyable and rewarding.
Gerard Curley
Gerard Curley
Head Teacher · Scotland
The facilitators demonstrated a remarkable ability to translate the hands-on nature of LEGO® Serious Play® into a digital format.
Abigail Friedman
Abigail Friedman
Facilitator · South Africa
The LEGO® approach is quite unique as all participants are able to share their views equally and have their voices heard.
Guilherme Johnston
Guilherme Johnston
Senior Specialist · Denmark
Both the theoretical and video parts are extremely in-depth, and the final assignment gives great seriousness to the whole process.
Andrea Mancinelli
Andrea Mancinelli
Human Resources Trainer · Italy
A well-structured, informative, and engaging course that I could complete at my own convenience.
Zane Veinberga
Zane Veinberga
Organizational Psychologist, Consultant · Latvia
I enjoyed the freedom of the online format and the supporting Q&A lessons.
Dr. Roman Hofer
Dr. Roman Hofer
Socio-economic Sciences PhD · Austria
The live classes were very practical and I would wholeheartedly recommend people going through the training.
Ildiko Sas
Ildiko Sas
Business Leader & Facilitator · England
I will recommend this company to anyone who will contact me.
Daniel Wolfseher
Daniel Wolfseher
Scrum Master, Data Protection & IT Security · Germany
The program was well-designed, and the facilitators were knowledgeable and passionate.
Abdul-Rahman H. Edrees
Abdul-Rahman H. Edrees
HR, Learning & Development · Saudi Arabia
The mix of videos and written lessons were perfect, as was the way the lessons were presented.
Shelley Malo
Shelley Malo
Organization Development Professional · Canada
I strongly recommend this course to anyone who wants to stand out of the crowd.
Zsuzsi Menkó
Zsuzsi Menkó
Art Coach, LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator · Hungary
From insightful videos to practical roadmap and technique resources, every moment was a revelation.
Hernani Alves
Hernani Alves
UX/UI & Digital Product Designer · Portugal
The Serious Play Business team are very supportive, and have coached me through the whole learning process.
Suzan Haenen
Suzan Haenen
PMO & Program Director · Netherlands
I am feeling much more confident in how I use LEGO as a facilitator and consultant.
Adrian Ashton
Adrian Ashton
Facilitator & Consultant · United Kingdom
Great videos, a nice platform for learning, accurate description and material as well as quite a lot of tips and tricks.
Réka Szirtesi-Nagy
Réka Szirtesi-Nagy
Trainer, Coach, OD Consultant · Budapest
This hands-on approach is invaluable, allowing you to grasp the methodology’s nuances and impact first-hand.
Evasen Naidoo
Evasen Naidoo
Consultant · Denmark
The content, format and resources provided in the program were exactly what I needed to learn the LEGO® Serious Play® methodology.
Munira Premji
Munira Premji
HR Practitioner, Executive Coach · Canada
LEGO® Serious Play® is a powerful tool for bringing out deeper insights from the students in my classes.
Mary-Chris Escobar
Mary-Chris Escobar
Associate Director of Student Success, VCU · USA
I learned incredible techniques, exploring creativity and innovation in problem-solving.
António Almeida
António Almeida
LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator · Portugal
I've had a fantastic experience with the LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator training.
Josefin Kokko
Josefin Kokko
Talent Acquisition Specialist · Sweden
The live Q&A sessions are valuable ways to learn more about specific session planning and delivery aspects.
Kornelia Pavlola
Kornelia Pavlola
HR Manager · Hungary
An online program well-grounded in the LEGO® Serious Play® theory that has a great reputation.
Travis Kahle
Travis Kahle
ED of Career Services, West Virginia State University · USA
Thanks to Serious Play Business for setting up this flexible and comprehensive opportunity.
Jason Reagin
Jason Reagin
MYP Coordinator & MS Curriculum Coach · USA
A very good training — clear about all the steps you need to take and also very clear about why you need to do it like that.
Debby Eekman
Debby Eekman
Consultant, Coach · Netherlands
It opened my eyes to what's possible to achieve with LEGO bricks.
Marketa Stastna
Marketa Stastna
Communications Specialist · Canada
Serious Play Business provided the perfect combination of depth and flexibility.
Garret Westlake
Garret Westlake
VCU da Vinci Center Executive Director · USA

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