Lions who desire to lead and train others at the local level will benefit from the FDI, where they will learn fundamental training delivery skills and practice facilitating in a classroom environment.
Qualifications
Candidates for FDI should meet all qualifications before applying.*
- Current member of a club within the constitutional area.
- Not attended an FDI within the last five (5) years. (International or Local)
- Have an interest in improving training delivery skills.
- In-depth knowledge of Lions’ culture, Lions leadership experience and comfort using PowerPoint is preferred.
*Current District Governors who meet the qualifications will be considered for participation on space available basis only.
Expectations
Upon acceptance to the institute, participants are obligated to the following:
- Attend all sessions of the 3-day institute.
- Arrange personal travel to and from the institute.
- Complete pre-assignments prior to arrival.
- Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable participant fee.
- Review the FDI Quick Guide for additional information.
- Arrange to be observed and evaluated conducting a local training event within 6 months of attending the FDI. (Optional)
Is the FDI right for you? The FDI and LCIP Comparison Guide provides an overview which is helpful in identifying the best training pathway based on your current level of training experience.
Are you a Leo-Lion?
Learn more about the FDI Leo-Lion Scholarship available to offset expenses related to attending an FDI.
The FDI Experience
This three-day institute will develop and expand the number of skilled Lions faculty available for use in training at the club, district, and multiple district levels. A post institute training assignment (within 6 months) marks the completion of the institute and confirms participants as FDI Graduates.
- Day 1
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Morning
- Welcome: Meet your faculty and participants.
- Introduction to Training: Identify the differences between a training session and a presentation and recognize the qualities of an effective trainer.
- Adult Learners: Identify the characteristics of adult learners and develop strategies for motivating adults.
- Performance Demonstrations: Establish your “starting point” by delivering a self-introduction.
Afternoon
- Training Preparation: Identify steps that can be taken to effectively prepare for a training session.
- Training Delivery Skills: Learn to establish credibility and demonstrate effective delivery techniques.
- Day 2
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Morning
- Performance Demonstrations: Practice establishing credibility and introducing a training session, including objectives and the plan for achieving those objectives.
- Interactive Learning: Learn how to encourage interaction, provide feedback, and manage learning activities.
Afternoon
- The Training Environment: Recognize how to create an environment conducive to learning and how to manage that environment.
- Day 3
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Morning
- Performance Demonstrations: Present a topic and manage an activity related to that topic.
Afternoon
- Making Use of Your Skills: Learn about the post-institute graduation requirement and formulate a plan to complete it.
- Post-Institute Assignment (Optional)
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FDI graduate status: To receive your Faculty Development Institute pin and become an FDI graduate, you are required to facilitate a training session in your local area within six months of attending an institute. Refer to the “Making Use of Your Skills” session in your participant guide on the recommended process to complete this requirement.
Download the Training Facilitation Summary Form (English, Nepali) and provide a copy to the evaluator observing your training session. Ensure that your evaluator is an LCIP-certified Lion, or the GLT coordinator.
Email the completed form to institutes@lionsclubs.org for processing. Allow 3-4 weeks to receive your FDI pin.
Ready to apply? Select your constitutional area to begin!
All dates and locations are subject to change. Please note that application forms are available only in the languages offered. Emails regarding application status will be sent approximately 75 days prior to the start of each institute.
- I & II: USA, Affiliates, Bermuda, The Bahamas and Canada
Date: September 27-29, 2024
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Applications closed- III: South America, Central America, Mexico, and Islands of the Caribbean Sea
Date: October 18-20, 2024
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Applications closed- IV: Europe
Date: January 24-26, 2025
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Applications closed- V: The Orient and Southeast Asia
Date: February 7-9, 2025
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Applications: English | Japanese | Korean | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese
Application Due Date: October 25, 2024- VI: India, South Asia and the Middle East
Date: March 21-23, 2025
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Applications: English | Nepali
Application Due Date: December 6, 2024- VII: Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Islands of the South Pacific Ocean
Date: April 11-13, 2025
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Applications: English
Application Due Date: December 29, 2024- VIII: Africa
Date: December 13-15, 2024
Location: Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Applications closed
Questions?
For questions related to FDI training contact the institutes team at institutes@lionsclubs.org.
