Competency Assessment: Mindfulness facilitation

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.

The Competency Assessment in Mindfulness Facilitation is for mindfulness practitioners who want to become certified teachers. This online course takes six years to complete and is self-paced, allowing practitioners to enhance their teaching skills. It helps them integrate mindfulness into different cultural contexts.

Participants are assessed on their practical teaching skills and receive feedback on recorded mindfulness sessions. The course teaches ethical practices and professional standards, preparing practitioners to lead mindfulness sessions effectively. It also supports their growth as facilitators.

Graduates can work as Mindfulness Teachers, Wellness Coaches, Corporate Mindfulness Trainers, or Community Mindfulness Facilitators. The skills they acquire can be used in education, healthcare, and corporate environments, opening doors to many opportunities in mindfulness practice and teaching.