LEGO® Serious Play® certification

Become an expert in business innovation and team performance.

Get certified online as a facilitator of the LEGO® Serious Play® Methodology.

  • One of the most affordable ways to become certified in LEGO® Serious Play® online
  • Used by HR and Learning and Development Professionals, private consultants and Academics around the world
1,800+
Facilitators trained
38
Countries
19 yrs
Experience
Trusted worldwide

What our facilitators say

This LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® training course struck the perfect balance between practical tips and solid theory. I especially appreciated the live facilitation videos and the clear, step-by-step instructions for working with different themes—it made the learning experience both engaging and actionable.
Petra Mikulasova
Petra Mikulasova
L&D, Talent & Staffing Leader | Slovakia
I am very satisfied with the training and certification program delivered by Serious Play Group. The content is clear, practical, and provides an excellent framework for applying the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology, particularly through the video examples that demonstrate the approach in real facilitation settings.…
Alejandra Wright
Alejandra Wright
L&D Leader | Chile
That was a very interesting, well structured and really practical course. I am glad that I had the chance to do it. For me it was especially important that I was able to do it as a self study, as otherwise it would not be…
Radosveta Delcheva
Radosveta Delcheva
IT Service Management Consultant | Bulgaria
Completing the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator training was a truly transformative experience. The course was well-structured, engaging, and full of practical insights. I now regularly use the method in my work – it brings amazing results, fosters creativity, and unlocks deep team insights. Highly recommended for anyone working with groups or leading innovation!
Małgorzata Małecka-Tomala
Małgorzata Małecka-Tomala
Trainer | Poland
Overall, this was a positive experience for me. The course was set up in modules and easy to navigate. The instructional videos were extremely helpful. There was a gap between submitting my proposal and generating the capstone video. To have the ability to go back…
Hon-Vu Q. Duong
Hon-Vu Q. Duong
MD | US
Best place to start your LSP journey. Brilliant self-paced eLearning provided by real people with real feedback and know-how. Methodology is clearly explained in detail and offers ample examples and context for a more natural learning. At first I was a bit skeptical, but honestly…
Petrea Constantin Andrei
Petrea Constantin Andrei
Advertising Manager | Romania
I've been telling everyone about y'all and Serious Play Business. 😁 When I was looking into in person programs available in my area, none of them worked for me. I wanted something more gentle that would allow me to really process everything at my own…
Brittany Estes-Garcia
Brittany Estes-Garcia
ADHD Coach and Advocate | USA
The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® course was truly exceptional. The process is clear and the video resources show how transformational this method is for its participants. The course was easy to access and gave me everything I needed to run successful sessions. No matter what I…
Dr. Erica Buchholz
Dr. Erica Buchholz
Coach | USA
I am very satisfied with my LEGO® Serious Play® certification experience. The certification materials were very interesting and well designed. They provided a solid introduction while also allowing space for deeper reflection and learning. I especially appreciated the flexibility of the program — I could…
Julia Vitsko-Jankowska
Julia Vitsko-Jankowska
Trainer and Coach | Poland
The LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator certification with Serious Play Business was a rich and well-structured learning experience. Practical, engaging, and deeply insightful — it has given me the confidence and skills to facilitate meaningful conversations with impact. A big thanks to Dr. Denise Meyerson and the team for a rigorous and inspiring learning experience.
Dr. Afifa Rahatulain
Dr. Afifa Rahatulain
Facilitator | Sweden
After a client mentioned interest in exploring systems through play, I knew it was time to embark on my long-awaited LSP journey. In order to speed up the process of training (and save cost), I embarked on the online training, which I found thorough, engaging…
Lauren Green
Lauren Green
Executive Director | US
I attended the Foundational Certification and I must say it was truly valuable. I am applying the skills I learned both in the business field and in educational settings, and the results are already noticeable. The team is talented and professional, always available and clear…
Gemma Marrazzo
Gemma Marrazzo
Psychologist and Psychotherapist| Italy
I recently completed the LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator Training with Serious Play Business, and it was an outstanding experience. The training was engaging, hands-on, and full of practical insights into how the LEGO® Serious Play® methodology can unlock deeper thinking and ensure every voice is…
Kate Tavernier
Kate Tavernier
Senior Scientist, Trauma-Informed Coach | US
The online LEGO Serious Play training through Serious Play Business was an excellent experience. I appreciated the flexible online format that allowed me to engage with the material at my own pace while balancing other commitments. The training material was thoughtful and easy-to-follow. My favorite…
Nicole Videla
Nicole Videla
Consultant · USA
Before joining the training, I knew absolutely nothing about the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology. What I discovered was a powerful way of facilitating conversations where the focus is not on the facilitator, but on the participants and their insights. One of the things I enjoy…
Maria Baiu
Maria Baiu
Trainer, L&D · Germany
Completing the LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator training has provided me with a highly practical and versatile tool that I have been able to apply immediately in my work as a Staff Counsellor with the World Food Programme in Kenya. I have used the methodology in…
Diana Conroy
Diana Conroy
Team Facilitation Specialist
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, especially at the leadership level. It creates clarity fast. Not theoretical…
Steve Bowman
Steve Bowman
Consultant · USA
Participating in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator certification program was a transformative experience that has significantly enriched my communication toolkit. This unique program taught me innovative methods to engage teams and stakeholders in deeper, more meaningful conversations, which is essential for fostering a sense of…
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
This online course gives very good opportunity to learn at your own pace and time. For a busy professional, flexibility is crucial. I recommend using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method in the management process, teamwork or even for helping families. It is a very good…
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
I recently completed the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) Facilitation Program with Serious Play Business and am now a certified LSP facilitator. The course was well-structured and practical, especially the session planning and delivery assessment process, which provided me with helpful developmental feedback. This course has…
Martine Ellis
Martine Ellis
Writer, Trainer & Consultant · Guernsey
I would highly recommend this to anyone with or without any knowledge of LEGO and have already seen the many benefits of how this could be a game changer for organizations, behavioral health, and so many other marginalized groups that need different forms of not…
Matthew Bane
Matthew Bane
Behavioral Healthcare Trainer · USA
Brilliant course and great product. Very engaging online training programme and great facilitation tools. I came across Lego serious play and was intrigued, having read a bit about it I felt it was a great addition to my leadership training offering. I did the training…
Kathryn Rioch
Kathryn Rioch
Dynamic Learning & Development Leader · England
It was a wonderful journey on completing this certificate. Thank you all for your feedback and encouragement. I really enjoyed learning and creating ways to incorporate this into some of our sessions and how it can really bring learning to the next level and deepen the meaning behind the messages.
Jessie Patterson
Jessie Patterson
Education & Training · USA
I learned a lot from my self-paced and live courses at Serious Play Business. It allowed me to take the course at a much relaxed pace that worked for a freelancer's schedule. Despite the term "play," it's not as easy as it looks! But Denise…
Monica C. Cruz
Monica C. Cruz
Learning & Development Lead · Philippines
I recently completed the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® course and couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. The communication with the course leaders was excellent, making it easy to stay engaged and informed. The learning materials were comprehensive and well-structured, providing a solid foundation for understanding…
Bojana Vajic
Bojana Vajic
Human Resources Executive · Serbia
The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator programme with Serious Play Business was, informative, motivating and interesting to participate in. The range and style of the programme delivery gave a great insight as to how to develop your own skills in facilitating. The flexibility of pace was…
Gerard Curley
Gerard Curley
Head Teacher · Scotland
I recently completed the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Online Course, and I am thrilled to share my outstanding experience with this innovative and impactful program. Navigating the virtual landscape, the course seamlessly blended engaging content with a user-friendly online platform. The facilitators demonstrated a remarkable ability…
Abigail Friedman
Abigail Friedman
Facilitator · South Africa
The LEGO® Serious Play® training was a great way of learning how to facilitate workshops and other relevant team building exercises in a fun and engaging way. The LEGO® approach is quite unique as all participants are able to share their views equally and have their voices heard. I strongly recommended it to managers all over the world.
Guilherme Johnston
Guilherme Johnston
Senior Specialist · Denmark
I'm really happy with my certification! I worked very well with Serious Play Business. The materials and contributions are of excellent quality, and I had the opportunity to 'refine' my experience as a facilitator thanks to the method you propose. Both the theoretical and video…
Andrea Mancinelli
Andrea Mancinelli
Human Resources Trainer · Italy
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for such a well-structured, informative, and engaging course that I could complete at my own convenience, both in terms of time and location. The course design was not only well thought out but also interactive and visually…
Zane Veinberga
Zane Veinberga
Organizational Psychologist, Consultant · Latvia
The online course format fully met my expectations. The lessons were well structured, coherent and understandable. I enjoyed the freedom of the online format and the supporting Q&A lessons. I can recommend this basic course to every facilitator who wants to learn independently and is interested in this fascinating tool - the price-performance ratio is great.
Dr. Roman Hofer
Dr. Roman Hofer
Socio-economic Sciences PhD · Austria
I have come across LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® at a time when I was rethinking my professional career. I don't believe this was a coincidence :) Getting through the training and certification with Serious Play Business was exactly what I needed. The live classes were very…
Ildiko Sas
Ildiko Sas
Business Leader & Facilitator · England
I found everything very well structured, easy to understand, even for someone who is not a native speaker. I had no problems at all to work my way through it. I also had the feeling that you were always available via email, you were in…
Daniel Wolfseher
Daniel Wolfseher
Scrum Master, Data Protection & IT Security · Germany
It was an extraordinary journey that transformed how I approach facilitation. The program was well-designed, and the facilitators were knowledgeable and passionate. The hands-on activities using LEGO® bricks were a highlight. They helped me develop creativity, problem-solving, and communication skills. I learned how to use…
Abdul-Rahman H. Edrees
Abdul-Rahman H. Edrees
HR, Learning & Development · Saudi Arabia
I am so glad I completed the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator training program through Serious Play Business. I really appreciated that I could work on this online self-paced course in my own time, and at my own pace. I learned a great deal from the…
Shelley Malo
Shelley Malo
Organization Development Professional · Canada
Out-of-the box organizational development methods are coming popular to deal with people so I strongly recommend this course to anyone who wants to stand out of the crowd. At Serious Play Business you can expect well-designed learning tasks and online help in case you need…
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
I truly enjoyed every step of the certification process with Serious Play Business. I see myself as a LEGO®-girl, and the LEGO® Serious Play® method sparkled my motivation this summer. I signed up for the thorough online training, which was complemented by multiple class room…
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
I am glad that I have taken the course, because there were so many resources available: great videos, a nice platform for learning, accurate description and material as well as quite a lot of tips and tricks. One of my favorite parts was the "What…
Réka Szirtesi-Nagy
Réka Szirtesi-Nagy
Trainer, Coach, OD Consultant · Budapest
The online learning and live sessions struck a good balance for effective learning. The modules were engaging, with clear text and video content. I enjoyed the live sessions, which provide an opportunity for participants to clarify techniques and seek answers to their questions but, more…
Evasen Naidoo
Evasen Naidoo
Consultant · Denmark
I completed the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® online Facilitation Program with @Serious Play Business and am now a proud official certified facilitator! I found the content, format and resources provided in the program to be 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. Shifting the focus from talking about themselves to talking about what they have built has an immediate calming effect on the nerves people usually have around speaking…
Mary-Chris Escobar
Mary-Chris Escobar
Associate Director of Student Success, VCU · USA
The LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitation Program administered by Serious Play Business was a unique and inspiring experience, where I received a lot of support and guidance from the facilitator. I learned incredible techniques, exploring creativity and innovation in problem-solving. The instructor was exceptional and conveyed…
António Almeida
António Almeida
LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator · Portugal
I've had a fantastic experience with the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator training. It has been easy to complete it at my own rate and pace. With a lot of digital material, clear structure and the combination with live sessions as well as easily getting help…
Josefin Kokko
Josefin Kokko
Talent Acquisition Specialist · Sweden
I think the program of Serious Play Business is really great, because it allowed me to follow materials with my own pace, return to things multiple times once I started to plan my sessions and provided really useful and practical resources, including valuable session roadmaps.…
Kornelia Pavlola
Kornelia Pavlola
HR Manager · Hungary
I wanted to learn about the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method so that I could have an innovative way to teach leadership, communication, and problem solving skills to students at my university. We didn't have the budget to do an in-person training, so it was critical…
Travis Kahle
Travis Kahle
ED of Career Services, West Virginia State University · USA
I have been a long-time fan of the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology and have often wanted to undergo training to learn more! Thanks to Serious Play Business for setting up this flexible and comprehensive opportunity. Being an educator and lifelong learner, the self-paced, online environment…
Jason Reagin
Jason Reagin
MYP Coordinator & MS Curriculum Coach · USA
It was a very good training, clear about al the steps you need to take and also very clear about why you need to do it like that. Very nice videos where you see the practice of these way of working with LEGO®. It was…
Debby Eekman
Debby Eekman
Consultant, Coach · Netherlands
I loved participating in the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology facilitation workshop. It opened my eyes to what’s possible to achieve with Lego bricks, allowed me to get to know my colleagues, gave me an opportunity to tap into my inner child, provided me with a…
Marketa Stastna
Marketa Stastna
Communications Specialist · Canada
LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator training from Serious Play Business provided the perfect combination of depth and flexibility. As a professor of innovation, I appreciate the ability to bring a new set of innovative tools to my work with students and industry clients. I highly recommend this opportunity!
Garret Westlake
Garret Westlake
VCU da Vinci Center Executive Director · USA

The method

What is the LEGO® Serious Play® method?

It’s a workshop method that uses LEGO® bricks for creative thinking, problem-solving, team building, communication and strategic planning. People build their answers, then tell the story of what they made — because the building is the thinking.

The result is 100% participation from 100% of the room, and decisions everyone actually owns.

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From bricks to breakthroughs

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Why our certification is the best you can get

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19+ years of experience

19+ years refining how the method is taught — not a side offering, but our entire focus.

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Taught by an original Master Trainer

Founder Dr Denise Meyerson was one of the original four Master Trainers certified in the method worldwide.

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1,800+ facilitators trained

More than 1,800 facilitators, consultants and academics trained around the world.

Building success, brick by brick

Everything you need to go from curious to confident facilitator — and keep growing long after the course ends.

Learn at your own pace

40 hours of online self-paced learning plus recorded live sessions of the method in action.

Practical guides for success

Hands-on roadmaps for designing workshops, meetings and online forums that engage everyone.

Backed by research

Grounded in peer-reviewed research — from the method’s academic origins at IMD (Roos & Victor, 1999) to work on equality of voice within diverse groups (McCusker, 2020).

Expert facilitation insights

Feedback from lead facilitator Dr Denise Meyerson on your session plans and delivery.

Interactive coaching

Live Q&A sessions with experienced facilitators for personalized coaching.

Ready-to-use session plans

Three tried-and-tested session plans for confident implementation.

“What the Duck®” methodology

An efficient format ideal for shorter meetings, scrums and team events.

Year-long access

12 months of access to resources, including videos and downloadable templates.

Certification on completion

Official Certificate of Attainment after 10+ modules and two assignments.

Built on results, not associations

Focused on real-world applicability — not membership of arbitrary associations.

Choose your certification

100% online and self-paced. Start with Foundational and upgrade to Advanced whenever you’re ready.

Recommended

Advanced certification

Everything in Foundational, plus live online classes to learn advanced tools and techniques.

$1,300USD

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

An interactive, self-paced online course that gives you a strong foundation to plan and facilitate your own sessions.

$750USD

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

Certifying a team? Ask for a group quotation on the contact page.

Advanced or Foundational?

What you getAdvancedFoundational
40+ hours of curated content & videos (self-paced)
Individualized Q&A support throughout the course
Bonus modules: marketing, academia + “What the Duck” + session plans
Official Certificate of Attainment and badge
Two 2-hour live sessions on advanced techniques & planning
Global facilitator network to build your connections
Experience a full session as a participant

Trusted by teams at

Virginia Commonwealth University
Miami University
Capgemini
Kaiser Permanente
Interact EU
Syngenta USA
US Air Force
US FCC
Metropolitan Council Minnesota

How LEGO® Serious Play® changes a business

Be more productive

Make meetings more dynamic, fun and productive.

Enhance leadership

Strengthen communication, adaptability and empathy.

Develop teamwork

Build stronger relationships among team members.

Get new ideas

A non-traditional, engaging platform for everyone to share ideas.

About us

The company behind the method

Serious Play Business (formerly Play4Business, rebranded in 2024) is part of The Focus Learning Group Pty Ltd — founded in Sydney, Australia in 2008, with representation across Europe and the Americas. We are committed to making high-quality LEGO® Serious Play® training accessible, practical and relevant for facilitators around the world, with flexible online learning, live events and a strong focus on real-world application.

Our Founder and Director, Dr Denise Meyerson, has been recognized with many Learning and Development and Innovation awards in recent years. She was selected as one of the original four Master Trainers of the LEGO® Serious Play® method and has been a Master Trainer since 2010.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to complete the certification?

The course is fully self-paced, and you keep access to all resources — videos and downloadable templates — for a full 12 months.

How many hours of content are included?

You get 40+ hours of curated content and recorded live sessions developed by our skilled facilitators, so you can see the method in action.

Do I receive an official certificate?

Yes. You receive an official Certificate of Attainment and badge after completing 10+ online modules and submitting two assignments.

What is the difference between the Foundational and Advanced certifications?

Foundational gives you a strong, self-paced base to plan and run your own sessions. Advanced adds two 2-hour live sessions on more complex techniques and planning, a global facilitator network, and the chance to experience a full session as a participant.

Do I need prior experience to enroll?

No prior experience is required. The Foundational course is designed to take you from the fundamentals to confidently facilitating your own sessions.

Is this certification affiliated with the LEGO Group?

LEGO® and SERIOUS PLAY® are trademarks of the LEGO® Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this company. Our certification is built on results and real-world applicability.

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