CERTIFICATE IN P2 - 3 COURSE BUNDLE TRAINING

Based on IAP2's internationally recognized Global Learning Pathway, this professional development certificate program builds on the foundations of public participation training and best practices from around the globe to provide participants with approximately 30 hours of effective training in public participation and engagement. Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Public Participation, participants receive a "Certificate of Completion" to acknowledge their accomplishment and verify their training hours.

  • Have you taken your IAP2 Foundations training already and want to prepare for all the new Global Learning Pathway courses that may be launched? Or just took Planning & ready to register for Applying Methods? In both cases you’ll want to watch the IAP2 Transition Bridge Video Access it here.

As always you can reach out to us for help with your training choices. We are always happy to provide information & guidance.


REGINA TRAINING (Dialogue Partners)

Join us for in-person training in Regina from October 16-18 and November 26-27, 2024.
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm Central Time
Venue: University of Regina, College Ave Campus (CB 234 Classroom)

Instructor: Kim Hyshka

As part of the IAP2 Global Certificate in Public Participation, the following courses will be offered:

  • Fundamentals of Public Participation (P2) and Engagement is a Level 1 course that focuses on understanding and applying the practices of meaningful and effective public participation. The training explores principles, concepts and best practices, and how to design and apply this knowledge to your public participation and engagement work. 

    Who should take this course?

    • New practitioners beginning their journey in P2/engagement

    • Anyone working in the field or a related field who wants to understand and apply the fundamentals of meaningful and effective public participation and engagement practice

  • Designing & Leading Engagement is a Level 2 course that introduces practitioners to the design and plan phases of the practice framework, providing them with the opportunity to develop public participation and engagement practice plans. This includes scoping, community mapping, determining purpose and objectives and levels of influence, choosing appropriate methods and managing resources, while considering the needs of diverse audiences.

    Who should take this course?

    • Practitioners who are leading the planning and implementation of public participation and engagement practice processes

    • Participants who will be involved in the design and planning of public participation and engagement practice processes

  • The focus of this course is on exploring a variety of methods used in implementing public participation and engagement and considering how to design and integrate those methods into the public participation and engagement practice process. Participants will learn to select, assess and create effective elements of methods to work meaningfully with participants.

    Who should take this course?

    • Practitioners with some public participation and engagement practice experience who are looking to cement their knowledge and skills

Register for the 3 course bundle & save $150!

COST: $2,000 + TX


WINNIPEG TRAINING (Dialogue Partners + Topent)

Join us for in-person training in Winnipeg from November 13-15 and November 18-19, 2024.
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm Central Time
Venue: Creative Manitoba, 300-245 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  R3B 0S6

Instructors: Kim Hyshka & Tannis Topolnisky

As part of the IAP2 Global Certificate in Public Participation, the following courses will be offered:

  • The IAP2 Way in Challenging Contexts is Level 2 course that sets out the underpinning models and frameworks of public participation and engagement practice as defined by the IAP2 community. Specifically in terms of what it is, who is involved, standards of practice, and why it is important to be practiced ethically and effectively. Participants will explore these concepts and models in contexts that are challenging and will gain skills and knowledge to apply to their work. This course is suitable for practitioners who already have substantial experience in public participation and engagement practice work and are ready to be leading this work with others (2-5 years).

    Who should take this course?

    Practitioners who already have some breadth of experience with public participation and engagement practice, and they are:

    • leading the planning and implementation of public participation and engagement practice processes, or

    • managing teams and planning operations where there is some risk and complexity

    • managing key relationships for the public participation and engagement practice processes, be able to troubleshoot, fix problems and implement change in processes as they are needed

    • working as a consultant in the sector leading the public participation and engagement practice processes

  • Designing & Leading Engagement is a Level 2 course that introduces practitioners to the design and plan phases of the practice framework, providing them with the opportunity to develop public participation and engagement practice plans. This includes scoping, community mapping, determining purpose and objectives and levels of influence, choosing appropriate methods and managing resources, while considering the needs of diverse audiences.

    Who should take this course?

    • Practitioners who are leading the planning and implementation of public participation and engagement practice processes

    • Participants who will be involved in the design and planning of public participation and engagement practice processes

  • The focus of this course is on exploring a variety of methods used in implementing public participation and engagement and considering how to design and integrate those methods into the public participation and engagement practice process. Participants will learn to select, assess and create effective elements of methods to work meaningfully with participants.

    Who should take this course?

    • Practitioners with some public participation and engagement practice experience who are looking to cement their knowledge and skills

Register for the 3 course bundle & save $150!

COST: $2,000 + TX


EDMONTON TRAINING (Dialogue Partners + Topent)

Join us for in-person training in Edmonton from April 8-10 and May 6-7, 2025
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm Mountain Time
Venue: The Orange Hub in Edmonton

Instructors: Kim Hyshka & Tannis Topolnisky

As part of the IAP2 Global Certificate in Public Participation, the following courses will be offered:

  • The IAP2 Way in Challenging Contexts is Level 2 course that sets out the underpinning models and frameworks of public participation and engagement practice as defined by the IAP2 community. Specifically in terms of what it is, who is involved, standards of practice, and why it is important to be practiced ethically and effectively. Participants will explore these concepts and models in contexts that are challenging and will gain skills and knowledge to apply to their work. This course is suitable for practitioners who already have substantial experience in public participation and engagement practice work and are ready to be leading this work with others (2-5 years).

    Who should take this course?

    Practitioners who already have some breadth of experience with public participation and engagement practice, and they are:

    • leading the planning and implementation of public participation and engagement practice processes, or

    • managing teams and planning operations where there is some risk and complexity

    • managing key relationships for the public participation and engagement practice processes, be able to troubleshoot, fix problems and implement change in processes as they are needed

    • working as a consultant in the sector leading the public participation and engagement practice processes

  • Designing & Leading Engagement is a Level 2 course that introduces practitioners to the design and plan phases of the practice framework, providing them with the opportunity to develop public participation and engagement practice plans. This includes scoping, community mapping, determining purpose and objectives and levels of influence, choosing appropriate methods and managing resources, while considering the needs of diverse audiences.

    Who should take this course?

    • Practitioners who are leading the planning and implementation of public participation and engagement practice processes

    • Participants who will be involved in the design and planning of public participation and engagement practice processes

  • The focus of this course is on exploring a variety of methods used in implementing public participation and engagement and considering how to design and integrate those methods into the public participation and engagement practice process. Participants will learn to select, assess and create effective elements of methods to work meaningfully with participants.

    Who should take this course?

    • Practitioners with some public participation and engagement practice experience who are looking to cement their knowledge and skills

Register for the 3 course bundle & save $150!

COST: $2,000 + TX


Have you taken IAP2 Foundations & are now unsure what course to take? Check out the graphics below.

 

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