IAP2 CERTIFICATE IN P2 INDIVIDUAL COURSES

[ONLINE]

IAP2 FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & ENGAGEMENT

(Level 1) Prerequisite for Designing P2 and Engagement and Applying Methods

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

[IN-PERSON - EDMONTON]
This course is offered as part of the Certificate in P2 course bundle.

IAP2 WAY IN CHALLENGING CONTEXTS

(Level 2) Prerequisite for Designing P2 and Engagement and Applying Methods

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

[IN-PERSON - EDMONTON]
This course is offered as part of the Certificate in P2 course bundle.

DESIGNING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND ENGAGEMENT

(Level 2) Challenging Contexts or Fundamentals of P2 is a prerequisite for this course

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

[IN-PERSON - EDMONTON]
This course is offered as part of the Certificate in P2 course bundle.

APPLYING METHODS

(Level 2) Prerequisite: Prior to taking this course, the participant must have completed:

  • Fundamentals of P2 or IAP2 Way in Challenging Contexts

  • then Designing P2

  • or past completion of IAP2 Fundamentals & the Transition bridge video.

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

 
“Thank you! I just wanted to let you know that the three days with you and our group of participants REALLY went so far above and beyond my wildest expectations. The IAP2 material was great, but the real zinger of the experience was you as a facilitator and trainer. I know I’m already equipped with much more than just the IAP2 framework – the tips and tricks you shared with us about leading, facilitating and practicing with intention are basically going to be foundational for everything, not just engagement. So, like from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! My bucket is full and I can’t wait to top it back up in May. - Lisa, training participant”
— Training Participant