IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation

We are very excited to be launching the next evolution of training that builds on our foundational best practices. Our flagship Foundations training program has been updated and now consists of three core courses. Visit our training calendar to register for updated course offerings.

As a key leader in the public participation sector IAP2 USA provides skills-based learning to people and organizations on what they need to know and do, so that they can successfully develop, deliver, and lead authentic engagement processes.

IAP2 Certificate Program

IAP2 USA's Certificate in Public Participation (P2) consists of 3 core courses - Fundamentals of Public Participation, Designing Public Participation, and Applying Methods. 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 over 30 hours of effective training in public participation and engagement.

#1 Fundamentals of Public Participation

Prerequisite for Designing Public Participation and Applying Methods

The Fundamentals of Public Participation (P2) course is a prerequisite to other courses in the Global Learning Pathway that sets out the underpinning models and frameworks of engagement practice as defined by the IAP2 community.

The focus of this course is on understanding and applying the practices of meaningful and effective P2 and what participants need to know to do this well. The training explores best practices, and how to design and apply this knowledge to your P2.

Course objectives

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

    • Define P2 and related terms and what makes it unique
    • Identify what makes P2 meaningful, and reflect on the benefits, risks and myths related to P2
    • Identify the role that values play in P2 work, and the leadership attributes that will serve them in practice
    • Reflect on and apply ethical leadership actions and abilities to P2 situations
    • Apply the Profiles of P2 model to P2, and explore organization- and community-led engagement and how that impacts the engagement process
    • Reflect on and apply the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and explore the roles and impacts of power and influence
    • Apply the IAP2 Spectrum to P2 situations and practice
    • Explore the Practice Framework as a tool for effective planning and process, and assess the quality of the process

#2 Designing & Leading Public Participation

Designing Public Participation (P2) 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 P2 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. The course is suitable for practitioners who are leading the planning and implementation of P2 processes.

Course objectives:

1. For a real-world scenario, design an engagement process and plan that includes:

        • Develop a clear scope of the work, problem or opportunity with identified negotiables and non-negotiables
        • Conduct detailed stakeholder analysis, community mapping and equity analysis
        • Identify appropriate roles and levels of influence for key participants
        • Establish clear engagement purpose and objectives and success criteria/measures to suit scenario
        • Identify relevant profiles of engagement
        • Conduct a detailed risk/opportunities assessment
        • Identify key roles for senior leaders and decision makers

2. Explore principles and approaches for equity, diversity and inclusion, and apply them to stakeholder analysis

3. Embed digital strategies, platforms, tools and methods as part of the plan and process

4. Develop an evaluation framework to suit the scenario

5. Identify key roles and resources needed to implement the P2/engagement plan

6. Develop and apply a suitable presentation to senior leaders that will secure commitment and resources for the P2/engagement plan

7. Identify the many different contexts of engagement, including the elements present in more complex engagement scenarios

#3 Applying Methods for Public Participation 

Designing Public Participation is a prerequisite for this course

Applying Methods is a Level 2 course that introduces practitioners to a large number of P2 methods.

This includes learning how to design specific methods, developing good question design, and having an opportunity to practice running some methods.

The course is suitable for practitioners who are part of a team implementing a P2 process and are looking for the practical skills to be effective in designing and applying methods.

Course objectives:

1. Identify a range of methods that can be used for various engagement purposes and processes, and strategies to select the most appropriate method/s for an engagement project/process.

2. Research, design and test a F2F and/or online method using a range of tools and resources.

3. Apply the four steps of designing a method incorporating the eight key components of

method design.

4. Develop rational and experiential aims.

5. Design an appropriate format.

6. Design questions and process.

7. Develop appropriate communications.

8. Combine methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives and test for appropriate sequencing.

9. Incorporate inclusion and diversity principles

10. Identify data management needs, evaluation points and measures.

11. Identify resources required.

12. Explore a variety of both F2F and online methods/ techniques that are more structured and have nested methods within them (e.g., Deliberative

Processes, Appreciative Inquiry and Open Space Technology).

13. Analyze the specific requirements for online and digital methods, identify and select appropriate platforms and tools to meet needs and strategize to develop these methods for delivery.

14. Identify principles for monitoring online activity.

15. Test the design by running elements of the method and submitting to peer review using a checklist.

16. Apply methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives, including using effective communication skills, and test for appropriate sequencing.

17. Design key messages and communication tools that build trust and integrity, and meet the needs of diverse audiences.

Who should attend

The courses are suitable for new and emerging public participation practitioners or anyone involved in engagement projects in all levels of government, private industry, utilities, environmental agencies, community organizations, not-for-profit and education providers who would like to understand and deliver engagement in an USA context.

Upon completion

Participants will receive a certificate of completion from IAP2 for each course completed. Upon completing the three core courses, participants will receive a Certificate in Public Participation.

This professional development certificate program is a next step on your journey to becoming a P2 professional and separate from the IAP2 USA’s designations (CP3 & MCP3). It is important to note that participants of the Certificate in Public Participation are not certified P2 professionals. Learn more about how to become a certified P2 professional.

The benefits of IAP2 USA training:        

1. Practical knowledge and theory delivered in an inclusive training environment
2. Training is participatory and experiential, with lots of positive interaction between participants from a diverse range of backgrounds
3. Materials are contextualized for the unique needs and cultural context for U.S.A
4. All trainers are experienced trainers AND practitioners, able to reflect on current and real-world examples
5. Flexible learning pathways for participants ensuring that all training is relevant and applicable
6. Certificate in Public Participation is recognized as the standard for engagement professionals
7. All participants receive a quality training manual, with access to additional resources (where applicable)

    Upcoming IAP2 Certificate in P2 Courses

      • March 19, 2024
      • (EDT)
      • March 22, 2024
      • (EDT)
      • 4 sessions
      • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill
      • 3
      Registration is closed

      **You must first complete Fundamentals of Public Participation before this course**

      Four 4-hour sessions

      March 19, 20, 21, 22, 2024 
      1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
      12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central
      11:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Mountain

      10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.mPacific


      Designing & Leading Public Participation

      Designing & Leading Public Participation (P2) 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 P2 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. The course is suitable for practitioners who are leading the planning and implementation of P2 processes.

      Course objectives:

      1. For a real-world scenario, design an engagement process and plan that includes:

      • Develop a clear scope of the work, problem or opportunity with identified negotiables and non-negotiables
      • Conduct detailed stakeholder analysis, community mapping and equity analysis
      • Identify appropriate roles and levels of influence for key participants
      • Establish clear engagement purpose and objectives and success criteria/measures to suit scenario
      • Identify relevant profiles of engagement
      • Conduct a detailed risk/opportunities assessment
      • Identify key roles for senior leaders and decision makers

      2. Explore principles and approaches for equity, diversity and inclusion, and apply them to stakeholder analysis

      3. Embed digital strategies, platforms, tools and methods as part of the plan and process

      4. Develop an evaluation framework to suit the scenario

      5. Identify key roles and resources needed to implement the P2/engagement plan

      6. Develop and apply a suitable presentation to senior leaders that will secure commitment and resources for the P2/engagement plan

      7. Identify the many different contexts of engagement, including the elements present in more complex engagement scenarios

        Professional Certification/Credits

        THIS COURSE

          #2 Designing & Leading Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 16 CM

            March 19, 20, 21, 22, 2024  | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

            Members $550 -- Regular $650 

            Last day to Register is March 15, 2024

            PLEASE NOTE: IAP2 USA members must be logged in to receive the member rate. International IAP2 members can contact info@iap2usa.org for a code to register. 

             — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

            **You must first complete Fundamentals of Public Participation before this course**

            ________________________________________________________________________

            PREREQUISITE COURSE

            #1 Fundamentals of Public Participation (2 - 4 hour sessions CM I 8 CM) 

               March 5 & 6, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET 

              Members $275 --  Regular $325

              FINAL COURSE

              #3 Applying Methods for Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 16 CM

                March 26-29, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                Registration Opens Soon

                Certificate Program - All Three Modules (10 - 4 hour session) 

                Regular $1,625  Members $1,375  


                Trainer: Cassie Hemphill 

                Cassie Hemphill has more than 25 years of experience in public participation and 15 years designing and delivering training. Her courses emphasize transferable, applied skills participants use to become more effective in their work and personal lives and improve the world around them. Cassie’s Ph.D. research explored public/private collaboration in environmental management. Her M.A. research analyzed decision-makers' openness to public input. She has a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution and is an IAP2 USA Certified Public Participation Practitioner (CP3), a Certified Mediator (CM), and a Certified Virtual Facilitator (CVF).



                • March 25, 2024
                • March 28, 2024
                • 4 sessions
                • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                Designing and Leading Public Participation

                **You must first complete Fundamentals of Public Participation before this course**

                Designing & Leading Public Participation (P2) 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 P2 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. The course is suitable for practitioners who are leading the planning and implementation of P2 processes.

                About the event: 

                • Dates: March 25-28, 2024
                • Times: 10:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00 MDT / 12:00-14:00 + 15:00-17:00 EDT (There is a 1-hour break between sessions on each day)
                • Cost: Members $550 -- Regular $650 Please contact us to receive the member discount code


                MUST REGISTER ON TRAINERS WEBSITE!

                Click Here to Register! 


                Course objectives

                1. For a real-world scenario, design an engagement process and plan that includes:
                  • Develop a clear scope of the work, problem or opportunity with identified negotiables and non-negotiable
                  • Conduct detailed stakeholder analysis, community mapping and equity analysis
                  • Identify appropriate roles and levels of influence for key participants
                  • Establish clear engagement purpose and objectives and success criteria/measures to suit scenario
                  • Identify relevant profiles of engagement
                  • Conduct a detailed risk/opportunities assessment
                  • Identify key roles for senior leaders and decision maker
                2. Explore principles and approaches for equity, diversity and inclusion, and apply them to stakeholder analysis
                3. Embed digital strategies, platforms, tools and methods as part of the plan and process
                4. Develop an evaluation framework to suit the scenario
                5. Identify key roles and resources needed to implement the P2/engagement plan
                6. Develop and apply a suitable presentation to senior leaders that will secure commitment and resources for the P2/engagement plan
                7. Identify the many different contexts of engagement, including the elements present in more complex engagement scenarios

                Professional Certification/Credits

                Cost: Members $550 -- Regular $650

                This is an IAP2 core training course delivered externally by an IAP2 licensed trainer.

                Trainer: Cassie Hemphill 

                Cassie Hemphill has more than 25 years of experience in designing and leading public participation and engagement processes and projects. Her work has included environmental and natural resource management, healthcare delivery, education, and community-based human services. She has been creating and delivering remote and in-person training experiences for professionals and community members for more than 15 years.

                Cassie has been involved with IAP2 since 2003. She helped create IAP2 USA’s Professional Certification program, assisted with updates and development of IAP2’s course materials, and has served on the USA and Intermountain Chapter boards. She currently serves as an IAP2 Licensing Programme Mentor, preparing candidates from around the world to become IAP2 Licensed Trainers.

                Cassie’s Ph.D. research explored public/private collaboration in environmental management. Her M.A. research analyzed decision-makers' openness to public input. She has a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution and is an IAP2 USA Certified Public Participation Practitioner (CP3), a Certified Mediator (CM), and a Certified Virtual Facilitator (CVF).


                • March 26, 2024
                • (EDT)
                • March 29, 2024
                • (EDT)
                • 4 sessions
                • Online with Trainer Kimberly Horndeski
                • 20

                IAP2 Applying Methods

                IAP2’s Applying Methods introduces practitioners to a large number of public engagement methods, working through the selection, design, question development and implementation considerations for how we bring people together in person and online. Learning by doing, practicing, experiencing and leading methods is core to this participatory course that gives participants access to tip sheets and ‘how to’ info for more than 75 methods.

                By the end of the section participants will be able to:

                • Identify a range of methods which can be used for various P2/engagement purposes and processes, and strategies to select the most appropriate method/s for an P2/engagement project/ process

                • Research, design and test a F2F and/or online method using a range of tools and resources.

                • Apply the 4 steps of designing a method incorporating the 8 key components of method design:

                • Develop rational and experiential aims

                • Design an appropriate format

                • Design questions and process

                • Develop appropriate communications

                • Combine methods to achieve P2/engagement goals and objectives and test for appropriate sequencing

                • Incorporate inclusion and diversity principles

                • Identify data management needs, evaluation points and measures

                • Identify resources required

                • Explore a variety of both F2F and online methods/techniques that are more structured process and have nested methods within them (E.g., Deliberative processes, Appreciative Inquiry and Open Space Technology)

                • Analyze the specific requirements for online and digital methods, identify and select appropriate platforms and tools to meet needs, and strategies to develop these methods for delivery

                • Identify principles for monitoring online activity

                • Test the design by running elements of the method and submitting to peer review using a checklist

                • Apply methods to achieve P2/engagement goals and objectives including using effective communication skills, and test for appropriate sequencing

                • Design key messages and communication tools that build trust and integrity, and meet the needs of diverse audiences

                Dates: 

                This course consists of four - 4 hour live virtual sessions. Sessions will be held on March 26th, March 27th, March 28th and March 29th from 12:00 to 4:00 ET.


                Click here to register


                Trainer: Kimberly Horndeski

                Kimberly is a certified mediator, facilitator, and the Executive Director for Community Consulting LLC. Her work focuses on integrating policy and science to engage stakeholders, develop strategic plans, promote collaboration, and transform conflict into successful strategies for the future. She has led multiple state and national working groups to overcome challenges and reach consensus. Her projects include bottom-up approaches, such as working with nonprofits to develop effective strategies to engage elected officials in adopting initiatives, and top-down approaches, such as assisting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service throughout the nation to incorporate stakeholder values in the decision-making processes for federally-listed threatened and endangered species.

                • March 26, 2024
                • (EDT)
                • March 29, 2024
                • (EDT)
                • 4 sessions
                • Online with Trainer Doug Zenn
                • 12
                Register

                ***Fundamentals of Public Participation is the prerequisites for this course

                Completion of IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation prior to 2023 also counts as a prerequisite for this course***

                IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

                Four 4-hour sessions

                March 26, 27, 28, & 29, 2024
                1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
                12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central
                11:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Mountain

                10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.mPacific

                Applying Methods is a Level 2 course that introduces practitioners to a large number of P2 methods. This includes learning how to design specific methods, developing good question design, and having an opportunity to practice running some methods.

                The course is suitable for practitioners who are part of a team implementing a P2 process and are looking for the practical skills to be effective in designing and applying methods.

                Course objectives:

                1. Identify a range of methods that can be used for various engagement purposes and processes, and strategies to select the most appropriate method/s for an engagement project/process.

                2. Research, design and test a F2F and/or online method using a range of tools and resources.

                3. Apply the four steps of designing a method incorporating the eight key components of method design.

                4. Develop rational and experiential aims.

                5. Design an appropriate format.

                6. Design questions and process.

                7. Develop appropriate communications.

                8. Combine methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives and test for appropriate sequencing.

                9. Incorporate inclusion and diversity principles

                10. Identify data management needs, evaluation points and measures.

                11. Identify resources required.

                12. Explore a variety of both F2F and online methods/ techniques that are more structured and have nested methods within them (e.g., Deliberative Processes, Appreciative Inquiry and Open Space Technology).

                13. Analyze the specific requirements for online and digital methods, identify and select appropriate platforms and tools to meet needs and strategize to develop these methods for delivery.

                14. Identify principles for monitoring online activity.

                15. Test the design by running elements of the method and submitting to peer review using a checklist.

                16. Apply methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives, including using effective communication skills, and test for appropriate sequencing.

                17. Design key messages and communication tools that build trust and integrity, and meet the needs of diverse audiences.

                  Professional Certification/Credits

                  THIS COURSE

                  Applying Methods for Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 20 CM

                    March 26, 27, 28, & 29, 2024  |  1 PM – 5 PM ET

                    Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                    Last day to Register is March 22, 2024 

                    PLEASE NOTE: IAP2 USA members must be logged in to receive the member rate. International IAP2 members can contact info@iap2usa.org for a code to register. 

                     — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

                    **You must first complete Fundamentals of P2 before this course

                    Completion of IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation prior to 2023 also counts as a prerequisite for this course**

                    PREREQUISITE COURSE

                    #1 Fundamentals of Public Participation (2 - 4 hour sessions CM I 8 CM

                      March 5 & 6, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET OR 

                      Members $275 --  Regular $325

                      NEXT COURSE

                      #2 Designing & Leading Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 16 CM

                        April 16-19, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                        Members $550 -- Regular $650

                        Certificate Program - All Three Modules (10 - 4 hour Sessions) 
                                  Regular $1,625  Members $1,375 

                        Trainer: Doug Zenn

                        Doug has 30 years of experience in the communications field and has developed and managed community involvement, awareness, and education efforts around numerous issues including visioning, transportation, water resources, community-based planning and more. Doug has led Zenn Associates’ development of the innovative “Three-Dimensional Public Participation” model (3DP2) an approach that expands community access to project information and provides unique avenues for community input including the use of new technologies. Doug also serves on the executive committee for IAP2’s Cascade Chapter (Oregon and Southwest Washington) and is a certified trainer for IAP2’s public involvement foundations courses. Doug Zenn has 30 years of experience in the communications field and has developed and managed community involvement.


                        • April 03, 2024
                        • April 04, 2024
                        • 4 sessions
                        • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                        Fundamentals of Public Participation

                        *Fundamentals in P2 is the prerequisite course before taking Designing Public Participation and Applying Methods*


                        The Fundamentals of Public Participation (P2) course is a prerequisite to other courses in the Global Learning Pathway that sets out the underpinning models and frameworks of engagement practice as defined by the IAP2 community. 

                        The focus of this course is on understanding and applying the practices of meaningful and effective P2 and what participants need to know to do this well. The training explores best practices, and how to design and apply this knowledge to your P2.


                        Couse Objectives

                        By the end of this course participants will be able to:

                        • Define P2 and related terms and what makes it unique

                        • Identify what makes P2 meaningful, and reflect on the benefits, risks and myths related to P2

                        • Identify the role that values play in P2 work, and the leadership attributes that will serve them in practice 

                        • Reflect on and apply ethical leadership actions and abilities to P2 situations

                        • Apply the Profiles of P2 model to P2, and explore organization- and community-led engagement and how that impacts the engagement process

                        • Reflect on and apply the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and explore the roles and impacts of power and influence

                        • Apply the IAP2 Spectrum to P2 situations and practice

                        • Explore the Practice Framework as a tool for effective planning and process, and assess the quality of the process

                        _____________________________________________________________________

                        Click Here to Register on trainers website! 

                        ___________________________________________________________

                        Professional Certification/Credits

                        Cost:

                        • Members $275
                        • Regular/Non-Member $325

                        Date/Time of Training:

                        April 3 and 4, 2024 

                        Schedule breakdown:

                        • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST 
                        • One hour lunch break 
                        • 1:00 PM - 3:00PM MST 

                        This is an IAP2 core training course delivered externally by an IAP2 licensed trainer. MUST REGISTER ON TRAINERS WEBSITE! 

                        Click Here to Register on trainers website!

                        Trainer: Cassie Hemphill 

                        Cassie Hemphill has more than 25 years of experience in designing and leading public participation and engagement processes and projects. Her work has included environmental and natural resource management, healthcare delivery, education, and community-based human services. She has been creating and delivering remote and in-person training experiences for professionals and community members for more than 15 years. 

                        Cassie has been involved with IAP2 since 2003. She helped create IAP2 USA’s Professional Certification program, assisted with updates and development of IAP2’s course materials, and has served on the USA and Intermountain Chapter boards. She currently serves as an IAP2 Licensing Programme Mentor, preparing candidates from around the world to become IAP2 Licensed Trainers. 

                        Cassie’s Ph.D. research explored public/private collaboration in environmental management. Her M.A. research analyzed decision-makers' openness to public input. She has a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution and is an IAP2 USA Certified Public Participation Practitioner (CP3), a Certified Mediator (CM), and a Certified Virtual Facilitator (CVF). 

                        • April 09, 2024
                        • April 10, 2024
                        • 4 sessions
                        • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                        IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation

                        **You must first complete Fundamentals of Public Participation or the previous Foundations Training to take this course**

                        The aim of Understanding Conflict in P2/engagement is to help you understand, and more effectively manage, conflict dynamics. The focus of this Level 1 course will be on developing the skills of participants to identify and mitigate situations of tension and conflict within their P2/engagement work.




                        Course Objectives:

                        • Understand the sources, types and factors that contribute to conflict in P2/engagement and the impact they may have on the process

                        • Understand the role of power and influence in engagement practice

                        • Understand and identify the cycle of escalation, and the behaviors, attitudes and actions that are evident as conflict increases

                        • Contribute to and/or apply strategies to de-escalate challenging situations

                        • Identify how to build effective relationships and partnerships through empathy, active listening, respect and trust

                        • Learn approaches to work in challenging situations applying behaviors that build trust and credibility

                        • Consider the role of integrity and ethics in the conduct of the P2/engagement practitioner, and how that is upheld in the process

                        This is an IAP2 core training course delivered externally by an IAP2 licensed trainer. MUST REGISTER ON TRAINERS WEBSITE!

                        Click Here to Register on trainers website! 

                        ___________________________________________________________

                        Cost:

                        • Members $275
                        • Regular/Non-Member $325

                        Date/Time of Training:

                        April 9 and 10, 2024 

                        • 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST 
                        • One hour lunch break 
                        • 1:00 PM to 3:00PM MST 


                        Trainer: Cassie Hemphill 

                        Cassie Hemphill has more than 25 years of experience in designing and leading public participation and engagement processes and projects. Her work has included environmental and natural resource management, healthcare delivery, education, and community-based human services. She has been creating and delivering remote and in-person training experiences for professionals and community members for more than 15 years. 

                        Cassie has been involved with IAP2 since 2003. She helped create IAP2 USA’s Professional Certification program, assisted with updates and development of IAP2’s course materials, and has served on the USA and Intermountain Chapter boards. She currently serves as an IAP2 Licensing Programme Mentor, preparing candidates from around the world to become IAP2 Licensed Trainers.

                        Cassie’s Ph.D. research explored public/private collaboration in environmental management. Her M.A. research analyzed decision-makers' openness to public input. She has a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution and is an IAP2 USA Certified Public Participation Practitioner (CP3), a Certified Mediator (CM), and a Certified Virtual Facilitator (CVF).


                        • April 11, 2024
                        • (EDT)
                        • April 12, 2024
                        • (EDT)
                        • 2 sessions
                        • Online with Trainer Penny Mabie
                        • 6
                        Register

                         Fundamentals of Public Participation

                        First course to be taken before Designing Public Participation and Applying Methods

                        The Fundamentals of Public Participation (P2) course is a prerequisite to other courses in the Global Learning Pathway that sets out the underpinning models and frameworks of engagement practice as defined by the IAP2 community.

                        The focus of this course is on understanding and applying the practices of meaningful and effective P2 and what participants need to know to do this well. The training explores best practices, and how to design and apply this knowledge to your P2.

                        Course objectives

                        By the end of this course participants will be able to:

                        • Define P2 and related terms and what makes it unique
                        • Identify what makes P2 meaningful, and reflect on the benefits, risks and myths related to P2
                        • Identify the role that values play in P2 work, and the leadership attributes that will serve them in practice 
                        • Reflect on and apply ethical leadership actions and abilities to P2 situations
                        • Apply the Profiles of P2 model to P2, and explore organization- and community-led engagement and how that impacts the engagement process
                        • Reflect on and apply the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and explore the roles and impacts of power and influence
                        • Apply the IAP2 Spectrum to P2 situations and practice
                        • Explore the Practice Framework as a tool for effective planning and process, and assess the quality of the process

                        Professional Certification/Credits

                        THIS COURSE

                        #1 Fundamentals of Public Participation (2 - 4 hour sessions CM I 8 CM) 

                                   April 11 and 12, 2024     1 PM – 5 PM ET

                          Members $275 --  Regular $325

                          Last day to Register April 5, 2024 (If not already filled)

                           — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

                          **You must first complete this module before Designing Public Participation and Applying Methods**

                          ________________________________________________________________________

                          NEXT COURSE

                          #2 Designing & Leading Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 18 CM

                                      April 16-19, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                            Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                            FINAL COURSE

                            #3 Applying Methods for Public Participation  (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 18 CM

                                        May 7-10, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                              Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                              Registration open now

                              Trainer: Penny Mabie

                              Penny Mabie has been licensed by IAP2 to deliver the Certificate Program since 2009. She has more than 20 years of experience in public involvement, facilitation, and training. As a public involvement consultant, Penny provides facilitation and public participation services to support environmental remediation decision processes, infrastructure siting and design, multi-jurisdictional task forces on flood control, recycling and transportation planning, and national climate change initiatives. She is also a roster member with the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution.

                              • April 16, 2024
                              • April 19, 2024
                              • 4 sessions
                              • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                              Applying Methods in Public Participation

                              **You must first complete Fundamentals of Public Participation before this course**


                              Applying Methods is a Level 2 course that introduces practitioners to a large number of P2 methods. This includes learning how to design specific methods, developing good question design, and having an opportunity to practice running some methods.

                              The course is suitable for practitioners who are part of a team implementing a P2 process and are looking for the practical skills to be effective in designing and applying methods.

                              About the Event: 

                              • Dates: April 16-19, 2024
                              • Times: 10:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00 MDT / 12:00-14:00 + 15:00-17:00 EDT (There is a 1-hour break between sessions on each day)
                              • Cost: Members $550 -- Regular $650  Please contact us to receive the member discount code


                              MUST REGISTER ON TRAINERS WEBSITE!

                              CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!


                              Course objectives

                              1. Identify a range of methods that can be used for various engagement purposes and processes, and strategies to select the most appropriate method/s for an engagement project/process.
                              2. Research, design and test a F2F and/or online method using a range of tools and resources.
                              3. Apply the four steps of designing a method incorporating the eight key components of method design.
                              4. Develop rational and experiential aims.
                              5. Design an appropriate format.
                              6. Design questions and process.
                              7. Develop appropriate communications.
                              8. Combine methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives and test for appropriate sequencing.
                              9. Incorporate inclusion and diversity principles
                              10. Identify data management needs, evaluation points and measures.
                              11. Identify resources required.
                              12. Explore a variety of both F2F and online methods/ techniques that are more structured and have nested methods within them (e.g., Deliberative Processes, Appreciative Inquiry and Open Space Technology).
                              13. Analyze the specific requirements for online and digital methods, identify and select appropriate platforms and tools to meet needs and strategize to develop these methods for delivery.
                              14. Identify principles for monitoring online activity.
                              15. Test the design by running elements of the method and submitting to peer review using a checklist.
                              16. Apply methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives, including using effective communication skills, and test for appropriate sequencing.
                              17. Design key messages and communication tools that build trust and integrity, and meet the needs of diverse audiences.

                              Professional Certification/Credits

                              Cost: Members $550 -- Regular $650

                              This is an IAP2 core training course delivered externally by an IAP2 licensed trainer.

                              Trainer: Cassie Hemphill 

                              Cassie Hemphill has more than 25 years of experience in designing and leading public participation and engagement processes and projects. Her work has included environmental and natural resource management, healthcare delivery, education, and community-based human services. She has been creating and delivering remote and in-person training experiences for professionals and community members for more than 15 years.

                              Cassie has been involved with IAP2 since 2003. She helped create IAP2 USA’s Professional Certification program, assisted with updates and development of IAP2’s course materials, and has served on the USA and Intermountain Chapter boards. She currently serves as an IAP2 Licensing Programme Mentor, preparing candidates from around the world to become IAP2 Licensed Trainers.

                              Cassie’s Ph.D. research explored public/private collaboration in environmental management. Her M.A. research analyzed decision-makers' openness to public input. She has a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution and is an IAP2 USA Certified Public Participation Practitioner (CP3), a Certified Mediator (CM), and a Certified Virtual Facilitator (CVF).

                              • April 16, 2024
                              • (EDT)
                              • April 19, 2024
                              • (EDT)
                              • 4 sessions
                              • Online with Trainer Justin Schneider
                              • 14
                              Register

                              **You must first complete Fundamentals of Public Participation before this course**

                              Four 4-hour sessions

                              April 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2024 
                              1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
                              12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central
                              11:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Mountain

                              10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.mPacific


                              Designing & Leading Public Participation

                              Designing & Leading Public Participation (P2) 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 P2 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. The course is suitable for practitioners who are leading the planning and implementation of P2 processes.

                              Course objectives:

                              1. For a real-world scenario, design an engagement process and plan that includes:

                              • Develop a clear scope of the work, problem or opportunity with identified negotiables and non-negotiables
                              • Conduct detailed stakeholder analysis, community mapping and equity analysis
                              • Identify appropriate roles and levels of influence for key participants
                              • Establish clear engagement purpose and objectives and success criteria/measures to suit scenario
                              • Identify relevant profiles of engagement
                              • Conduct a detailed risk/opportunities assessment
                              • Identify key roles for senior leaders and decision makers

                              2. Explore principles and approaches for equity, diversity and inclusion, and apply them to stakeholder analysis

                              3. Embed digital strategies, platforms, tools and methods as part of the plan and process

                              4. Develop an evaluation framework to suit the scenario

                              5. Identify key roles and resources needed to implement the P2/engagement plan

                              6. Develop and apply a suitable presentation to senior leaders that will secure commitment and resources for the P2/engagement plan

                              7. Identify the many different contexts of engagement, including the elements present in more complex engagement scenarios

                                Professional Certification/Credits

                                THIS COURSE

                                  Designing & Leading Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 16 CM

                                    April 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2024   | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                    Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                                    Last day to Register is April 12, 2024

                                    PLEASE NOTE: IAP2 USA members must be logged in to receive the member rate. International IAP2 members can contact info@iap2usa.org for a code to register. 

                                     — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

                                    **You must first complete Fundamentals of Public Participation before this course**

                                    ________________________________________________________________________

                                    PREREQUISITE COURSE

                                    Fundamentals of Public Participation (2 - 4 hour sessions CM I 8 CM) 

                                       April 11 and 12, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET 

                                      Members $275 --  Regular $325

                                      FINAL COURSE

                                      Applying Methods for Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 16 CM

                                        May 7-10, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                        Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                                        Registration Opens Soon

                                        Certificate Program - All Three Modules (10 - 4 hour session) 

                                        Regular $1,625  Members $1,375  


                                        Trainer: Justin Schneider 

                                        Justin has more than 20 years of experience working with communities in the United States and abroad, focusing on p2/engagement, community development, community-based research, and legal work. Justin began his connection with IAP2 in 2018 and now supports the Lonestar Chapter. Currently, Justin is based in Austin, Texas and manages Oak Grove Community Consulting. He also works for Austin Parks and Recreation Department as a community engagement consultant and supports training within the organization. If you work for the City of Austin, please reach out to Justin before registering.


                                        • April 23, 2024
                                        • (EDT)
                                        • April 24, 2024
                                        • (EDT)
                                        • 2 sessions
                                        • Online with Trainer Doug Zenn
                                        • 19
                                        Register

                                         Fundamentals of Public Participation

                                         **Prerequisite course! Must to be taken before Designing Public Participation and/or Applying Methods**

                                        The Fundamentals of Public Participation (P2) course is a prerequisite to other courses in the Global Learning Pathway that sets out the underpinning models and frameworks of engagement practice as defined by the IAP2 community.

                                        The focus of this course is on understanding and applying the practices of meaningful and effective P2 and what participants need to know to do this well. The training explores best practices, and how to design and apply this knowledge to your P2.

                                        Course objectives

                                        By the end of this course participants will be able to:

                                        • Define P2 and related terms and what makes it unique
                                        • Identify what makes P2 meaningful, and reflect on the benefits, risks and myths related to P2
                                        • Identify the role that values play in P2 work, and the leadership attributes that will serve them in practice 
                                        • Reflect on and apply ethical leadership actions and abilities to P2 situations
                                        • Apply the Profiles of P2 model to P2, and explore organization- and community-led engagement and how that impacts the engagement process
                                        • Reflect on and apply the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and explore the roles and impacts of power and influence
                                        • Apply the IAP2 Spectrum to P2 situations and practice
                                        • Explore the Practice Framework as a tool for effective planning and process, and assess the quality of the process

                                        Professional Certification/Credits

                                        THIS COURSE

                                        #1 Fundamentals of Public Participation (2 - 4 hour sessions CM I 8 CM) 

                                          April 23 and 24 2024  |   1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                          Members $275 --  Regular $325

                                          Last day to Register April 19, 2024

                                           — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

                                          **You must first complete this module before taking Designing Public Participation and/or Applying Methods**

                                          ________________________________________________________________________

                                          NEXT COURSE

                                          #2 Designing & Leading Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 18 CM

                                            May 20-23, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                            Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                                            FINAL COURSE

                                            #3 Applying Methods for Public Participation  (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 18 CM

                                              June 3-6, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                              Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                                              Registration open soon!

                                              Certificate Program - All Three Modules (10 - 4 hour Sessions) 

                                              Regular $1,625  Members $1,375 


                                              Trainer: Doug Zenn 


                                              • May 01, 2024
                                              • May 02, 2024
                                              • 4 sessions
                                              • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                                              Fundamentals of Public Participation

                                              *Fundamentals in P2 is the prerequisite course before taking Designing Public Participation and Applying Methods*


                                              The Fundamentals of Public Participation (P2) course is a prerequisite to other courses in the Global Learning Pathway that sets out the underpinning models and frameworks of engagement practice as defined by the IAP2 community. 

                                              The focus of this course is on understanding and applying the practices of meaningful and effective P2 and what participants need to know to do this well. The training explores best practices, and how to design and apply this knowledge to your P2.


                                              Couse Objectives

                                              By the end of this course participants will be able to:

                                              • Define P2 and related terms and what makes it unique

                                              • Identify what makes P2 meaningful, and reflect on the benefits, risks and myths related to P2

                                              • Identify the role that values play in P2 work, and the leadership attributes that will serve them in practice 

                                              • Reflect on and apply ethical leadership actions and abilities to P2 situations

                                              • Apply the Profiles of P2 model to P2, and explore organization- and community-led engagement and how that impacts the engagement process

                                              • Reflect on and apply the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and explore the roles and impacts of power and influence

                                              • Apply the IAP2 Spectrum to P2 situations and practice

                                              • Explore the Practice Framework as a tool for effective planning and process, and assess the quality of the process

                                              _____________________________________________________________________

                                              Click Here to Register on trainers website! 

                                              ___________________________________________________________

                                              Professional Certification/Credits

                                              Cost:

                                              • Members $275
                                              • Regular/Non-Member $325

                                              Date/Time of Training:

                                              April 3 and 4, 2024

                                              Schedule breakdown:

                                              • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST

                                              • One hour lunch break
                                              • 1:00 PM - 3:00PM MST

                                              This is an IAP2 core training course delivered externally by an IAP2 licensed trainer. MUST REGISTER ON TRAINERS WEBSITE! 

                                              Click Here to Register on trainers website!

                                              Trainer: Cassie Hemphill 

                                              Cassie Hemphill has more than 25 years of experience in designing and leading public participation and engagement processes and projects. Her work has included environmental and natural resource management, healthcare delivery, education, and community-based human services. She has been creating and delivering remote and in-person training experiences for professionals and community members for more than 15 years. 

                                              Cassie has been involved with IAP2 since 2003. She helped create IAP2 USA’s Professional Certification program, assisted with updates and development of IAP2’s course materials, and has served on the USA and Intermountain Chapter boards. She currently serves as an IAP2 Licensing Programme Mentor, preparing candidates from around the world to become IAP2 Licensed Trainers. 

                                              Cassie’s Ph.D. research explored public/private collaboration in environmental management. Her M.A. research analyzed decision-makers' openness to public input. She has a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution and is an IAP2 USA Certified Public Participation Practitioner (CP3), a Certified Mediator (CM), and a Certified Virtual Facilitator (CVF). 

                                              • May 07, 2024
                                              • (EDT)
                                              • May 10, 2024
                                              • (EDT)
                                              • 4 sessions
                                              • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill and Craddock Stropes
                                              • 22
                                              Register

                                              ***Fundamentals of Public Participation is the prerequisites for this course

                                              Completion of IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation prior to 2023 also counts as a prerequisite for this course***

                                              IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

                                              Four 4-hour sessions

                                              May 7, 8, 9, 10, 2024
                                              1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
                                              12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central
                                              11:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Mountain

                                              10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.mPacific

                                              Applying Methods is a Level 2 course that introduces practitioners to a large number of P2 methods. This includes learning how to design specific methods, developing good question design, and having an opportunity to practice running some methods.

                                              The course is suitable for practitioners who are part of a team implementing a P2 process and are looking for the practical skills to be effective in designing and applying methods.

                                              Course objectives:

                                              1. Identify a range of methods that can be used for various engagement purposes and processes, and strategies to select the most appropriate method/s for an engagement project/process.

                                              2. Research, design and test a F2F and/or online method using a range of tools and resources.

                                              3. Apply the four steps of designing a method incorporating the eight key components of method design.

                                              4. Develop rational and experiential aims.

                                              5. Design an appropriate format.

                                              6. Design questions and process.

                                              7. Develop appropriate communications.

                                              8. Combine methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives and test for appropriate sequencing.

                                              9. Incorporate inclusion and diversity principles

                                              10. Identify data management needs, evaluation points and measures.

                                              11. Identify resources required.

                                              12. Explore a variety of both F2F and online methods/ techniques that are more structured and have nested methods within them (e.g., Deliberative Processes, Appreciative Inquiry and Open Space Technology).

                                              13. Analyze the specific requirements for online and digital methods, identify and select appropriate platforms and tools to meet needs and strategize to develop these methods for delivery.

                                              14. Identify principles for monitoring online activity.

                                              15. Test the design by running elements of the method and submitting to peer review using a checklist.

                                              16. Apply methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives, including using effective communication skills, and test for appropriate sequencing.

                                              17. Design key messages and communication tools that build trust and integrity, and meet the needs of diverse audiences.

                                                Professional Certification/Credits

                                                Applying Methods for Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 20 CM

                                                  May 7-10, 2024       1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                                  Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                                                  Last day to Register May 3, 2024 

                                                  PLEASE NOTE: IAP2 USA members must be logged in to receive the member rate. International IAP2 members can contact info@iap2usa.org for a code to register. 

                                                   — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

                                                  **You must first complete Fundamentals of P2 before this course**

                                                  Completion of IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation prior to 2023 also counts as a prerequisite for this course**

                                                  PREREQUISITE COURSE

                                                  #1 Fundamentals of Public Participation (2 - 4 hour sessions CM I 8 CM

                                                  Members $275 --  Regular $325


                                                  Trainer: Cassie Hemphill 

                                                  Cassie Hemphill has more than 25 years of experience in public participation and 15 years designing and delivering training. Her courses emphasize transferable, applied skills participants use to become more effective in their work and personal lives and improve the world around them. Cassie’s Ph.D. research explored public/private collaboration in environmental management. Her M.A. research analyzed decision-makers' openness to public input. She has a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution and is an IAP2 USA Certified Public Participation Practitioner (CP3), a Certified Mediator (CM), and a Certified Virtual Facilitator (CVF).


                                                  Trainer: Craddock Stropes 

                                                  • May 15, 2024
                                                  • (EDT)
                                                  • May 16, 2024
                                                  • (EDT)
                                                  • 2 sessions
                                                  • Online with Trainer Penny Mabie
                                                  • 20
                                                  Register

                                                   Fundamentals of Public Participation

                                                  First course to be taken before Designing Public Participation and Applying Methods

                                                  The Fundamentals of Public Participation (P2) course is a prerequisite to other courses in the Global Learning Pathway that sets out the underpinning models and frameworks of engagement practice as defined by the IAP2 community.

                                                  The focus of this course is on understanding and applying the practices of meaningful and effective P2 and what participants need to know to do this well. The training explores best practices, and how to design and apply this knowledge to your P2.

                                                  Course objectives

                                                  By the end of this course participants will be able to:

                                                  • Define P2 and related terms and what makes it unique
                                                  • Identify what makes P2 meaningful, and reflect on the benefits, risks and myths related to P2
                                                  • Identify the role that values play in P2 work, and the leadership attributes that will serve them in practice 
                                                  • Reflect on and apply ethical leadership actions and abilities to P2 situations
                                                  • Apply the Profiles of P2 model to P2, and explore organization- and community-led engagement and how that impacts the engagement process
                                                  • Reflect on and apply the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and explore the roles and impacts of power and influence
                                                  • Apply the IAP2 Spectrum to P2 situations and practice
                                                  • Explore the Practice Framework as a tool for effective planning and process, and assess the quality of the process

                                                  Professional Certification/Credits

                                                  THIS COURSE

                                                  #1 Fundamentals of Public Participation (2 - 4 hour sessions CM I 8 CM) 

                                                    May 15 and 16, 2024     1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                                    Members $275 --  Regular $325

                                                    Last day to Register May 10, 2024

                                                     — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

                                                    **You must first complete this module before Designing Public Participation and Applying Methods**

                                                    ________________________________________________________________________

                                                    NEXT COURSE

                                                    #2 Designing & Leading Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 18 CM

                                                      May 20-23, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                                      Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                                                      FINAL COURSE

                                                      #3 Applying Methods for Public Participation  (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 18 CM

                                                        June 3-6, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                                        Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                                                        Registration open now

                                                        Certificate Program - All Three Modules (10 - 4 hour Sessions) 

                                                        Regular $1,625  Members $1,375 

                                                        Trainer: Penny Mabie 

                                                        Penny Mabie has been licensed by IAP2 to deliver the Certificate Program since 2009. She has more than 20 years of experience in public involvement, facilitation, and training. As a public involvement consultant, Penny provides facilitation and public participation services to support environmental remediation decision processes, infrastructure siting and design, multi-jurisdictional task forces on flood control, recycling and transportation planning, and national climate change initiatives. She is also a roster member with the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution.


                                                        • May 20, 2024
                                                        • (EDT)
                                                        • May 23, 2024
                                                        • (EDT)
                                                        • 4 sessions
                                                        • Online with Trainer Penny Mabie
                                                        • 20
                                                        Register

                                                        **You must first complete Fundamentals of Public Participation before this course**

                                                        Four 4-hour sessions

                                                        May 20, 21, 22, 23, 2024 
                                                        1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
                                                        12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central
                                                        11:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Mountain

                                                        10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.mPacific


                                                        Designing & Leading Public Participation

                                                        Designing & Leading Public Participation (P2) 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 P2 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. The course is suitable for practitioners who are leading the planning and implementation of P2 processes.

                                                        Course objectives:

                                                        1. For a real-world scenario, design an engagement process and plan that includes:

                                                        • Develop a clear scope of the work, problem or opportunity with identified negotiables and non-negotiables
                                                        • Conduct detailed stakeholder analysis, community mapping and equity analysis
                                                        • Identify appropriate roles and levels of influence for key participants
                                                        • Establish clear engagement purpose and objectives and success criteria/measures to suit scenario
                                                        • Identify relevant profiles of engagement
                                                        • Conduct a detailed risk/opportunities assessment
                                                        • Identify key roles for senior leaders and decision makers

                                                        2. Explore principles and approaches for equity, diversity and inclusion, and apply them to stakeholder analysis

                                                        3. Embed digital strategies, platforms, tools and methods as part of the plan and process

                                                        4. Develop an evaluation framework to suit the scenario

                                                        5. Identify key roles and resources needed to implement the P2/engagement plan

                                                        6. Develop and apply a suitable presentation to senior leaders that will secure commitment and resources for the P2/engagement plan

                                                        7. Identify the many different contexts of engagement, including the elements present in more complex engagement scenarios

                                                          Professional Certification/Credits

                                                          THIS COURSE

                                                            #2 Designing & Leading Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 16 CM

                                                              May 20-23, 2024  | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                                              Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                                                              Last day to Register is May 17, 2024

                                                              PLEASE NOTE: IAP2 USA members must be logged in to receive the member rate. International IAP2 members can contact info@iap2usa.org for a code to register. 

                                                               — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

                                                              **You must first complete Fundamentals of Public Participation before this course**

                                                              ________________________________________________________________________

                                                              PREREQUISITE COURSE

                                                              #1 Fundamentals of Public Participation (2 - 4 hour sessions CM I 8 CM) 

                                                                May 15 and 16, 2024  | 1 PM – 5 PM ET 

                                                                Members $275 --  Regular $325

                                                                FINAL COURSE

                                                                #3 Applying Methods for Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 16 CM

                                                                   June 3-6, 2024| 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                                                  Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                                                                  Registration Opens Soon

                                                                  Certificate Program - All Three Modules (10 - 4 hour session) 

                                                                  Regular $1,625  Members $1,375  


                                                                  Trainer: Penny Mabie 

                                                                  Penny Mabie has been licensed by IAP2 to deliver the Certificate Program since 2009. She has more than 20 years of experience in public involvement, facilitation, and training. As a public involvement consultant, Penny provides facilitation and public participation services to support environmental remediation decision processes, infrastructure siting and design, multi-jurisdictional task forces on flood control, recycling and transportation planning, and national climate change initiatives. She is also a roster member with the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution.




                                                                  • May 28, 2024
                                                                  • May 29, 2024
                                                                  • 4 sessions
                                                                  • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                                                                  IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation

                                                                  **You must first complete Fundamentals of Public Participation or IAP2's previous Foundations Training to take this course**

                                                                  The aim of Understanding Conflict in P2/engagement is to help you understand, and more effectively manage, conflict dynamics. The focus of this Level 1 course will be on developing the skills of participants to identify and mitigate situations of tension and conflict within their P2/engagement work.




                                                                  Course Objectives:

                                                                  • Understand the sources, types and factors that contribute to conflict in P2/engagement and the impact they may have on the process

                                                                  • Understand the role of power and influence in engagement practice

                                                                  • Understand and identify the cycle of escalation, and the behaviors, attitudes and actions that are evident as conflict increases

                                                                  • Contribute to and/or apply strategies to de-escalate challenging situations

                                                                  • Identify how to build effective relationships and partnerships through empathy, active listening, respect and trust

                                                                  • Learn approaches to work in challenging situations applying behaviors that build trust and credibility

                                                                  • Consider the role of integrity and ethics in the conduct of the P2/engagement practitioner, and how that is upheld in the process

                                                                  This is an IAP2 core training course delivered externally by an IAP2 licensed trainer. MUST REGISTER ON TRAINERS WEBSITE!

                                                                  Click Here to Register on trainers website! 

                                                                  ___________________________________________________________

                                                                  Cost:

                                                                  • Members $275
                                                                  • Regular/Non-Member $325

                                                                  Date/Time of Training:

                                                                  May 28 and 29, 2024 

                                                                  • 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST 
                                                                  • One hour lunch break 
                                                                  • 1:00 PM to 3:00PM MST 


                                                                  Trainer: Cassie Hemphill 

                                                                  Cassie Hemphill has more than 25 years of experience in designing and leading public participation and engagement processes and projects. Her work has included environmental and natural resource management, healthcare delivery, education, and community-based human services. She has been creating and delivering remote and in-person training experiences for professionals and community members for more than 15 years. 

                                                                  Cassie has been involved with IAP2 since 2003. She helped create IAP2 USA’s Professional Certification program, assisted with updates and development of IAP2’s course materials, and has served on the USA and Intermountain Chapter boards. She currently serves as an IAP2 Licensing Programme Mentor, preparing candidates from around the world to become IAP2 Licensed Trainers.

                                                                  Cassie’s Ph.D. research explored public/private collaboration in environmental management. Her M.A. research analyzed decision-makers' openness to public input. She has a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution and is an IAP2 USA Certified Public Participation Practitioner (CP3), a Certified Mediator (CM), and a Certified Virtual Facilitator (CVF).


                                                                  • June 03, 2024
                                                                  • (EDT)
                                                                  • June 06, 2024
                                                                  • (EDT)
                                                                  • 4 sessions
                                                                  • Online with Trainer Kimberly Horndeski
                                                                  • 21
                                                                  Register

                                                                  ***Fundamentals of Public Participation is the prerequisites for this course

                                                                  Completion of IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation prior to 2023 also counts as a prerequisite for this course***

                                                                  IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

                                                                  Four 4-hour sessions

                                                                  June 3, 4, 5, 6, 2024
                                                                  1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
                                                                  12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central
                                                                  11:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Mountain

                                                                  10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.mPacific

                                                                  Applying Methods is a Level 2 course that introduces practitioners to a large number of P2 methods. This includes learning how to design specific methods, developing good question design, and having an opportunity to practice running some methods.

                                                                  The course is suitable for practitioners who are part of a team implementing a P2 process and are looking for the practical skills to be effective in designing and applying methods.

                                                                  Course objectives:

                                                                  1. Identify a range of methods that can be used for various engagement purposes and processes, and strategies to select the most appropriate method/s for an engagement project/process.

                                                                  2. Research, design and test a F2F and/or online method using a range of tools and resources.

                                                                  3. Apply the four steps of designing a method incorporating the eight key components of method design.

                                                                  4. Develop rational and experiential aims.

                                                                  5. Design an appropriate format.

                                                                  6. Design questions and process.

                                                                  7. Develop appropriate communications.

                                                                  8. Combine methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives and test for appropriate sequencing.

                                                                  9. Incorporate inclusion and diversity principles

                                                                  10. Identify data management needs, evaluation points and measures.

                                                                  11. Identify resources required.

                                                                  12. Explore a variety of both F2F and online methods/ techniques that are more structured and have nested methods within them (e.g., Deliberative Processes, Appreciative Inquiry and Open Space Technology).

                                                                  13. Analyze the specific requirements for online and digital methods, identify and select appropriate platforms and tools to meet needs and strategize to develop these methods for delivery.

                                                                  14. Identify principles for monitoring online activity.

                                                                  15. Test the design by running elements of the method and submitting to peer review using a checklist.

                                                                  16. Apply methods to achieve engagement goals and objectives, including using effective communication skills, and test for appropriate sequencing.

                                                                  17. Design key messages and communication tools that build trust and integrity, and meet the needs of diverse audiences.

                                                                    Professional Certification/Credits

                                                                    Applying Methods for Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 20 CM

                                                                      June 3-6, 2024       1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                                                      Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                                                                      Last day to Register May 31, 2024 

                                                                      PLEASE NOTE: IAP2 USA members must be logged in to receive the member rate. International IAP2 members can contact info@iap2usa.org for a code to register. 

                                                                       — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

                                                                      **You must first complete Fundamentals of P2 before this course**

                                                                      Completion of IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation prior to 2023 also counts as a prerequisite for this course**

                                                                      PREREQUISITE COURSE

                                                                      #1 Fundamentals of Public Participation (2 - 4 hour sessions CM I 8 CM

                                                                      May 15 and 16, 2024

                                                                      Members $275 --  Regular $325


                                                                      Trainer: Kimberly Horndeski 

                                                                      • June 20, 2024
                                                                      • (EDT)
                                                                      • June 21, 2024
                                                                      • (EDT)
                                                                      • 2 sessions
                                                                      • Online with Trainer Kimberly Horndeski
                                                                      • 20
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                                                                       Fundamentals of Public Participation

                                                                      First course to be taken before Designing Public Participation and Applying Methods

                                                                      The Fundamentals of Public Participation (P2) course is a prerequisite to other courses in the Global Learning Pathway that sets out the underpinning models and frameworks of engagement practice as defined by the IAP2 community.

                                                                      The focus of this course is on understanding and applying the practices of meaningful and effective P2 and what participants need to know to do this well. The training explores best practices, and how to design and apply this knowledge to your P2.

                                                                      Course objectives

                                                                      By the end of this course participants will be able to:

                                                                      • Define P2 and related terms and what makes it unique
                                                                      • Identify what makes P2 meaningful, and reflect on the benefits, risks and myths related to P2
                                                                      • Identify the role that values play in P2 work, and the leadership attributes that will serve them in practice 
                                                                      • Reflect on and apply ethical leadership actions and abilities to P2 situations
                                                                      • Apply the Profiles of P2 model to P2, and explore organization- and community-led engagement and how that impacts the engagement process
                                                                      • Reflect on and apply the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and explore the roles and impacts of power and influence
                                                                      • Apply the IAP2 Spectrum to P2 situations and practice
                                                                      • Explore the Practice Framework as a tool for effective planning and process, and assess the quality of the process

                                                                      Professional Certification/Credits

                                                                      THIS COURSE

                                                                      #1 Fundamentals of Public Participation (2 - 4 hour sessions CM I 8 CM) 

                                                                        June 20 and 21, 2024     1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                                                        Members $275 --  Regular $325

                                                                        Last day to Register June 14, 2024

                                                                         — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

                                                                        **You must first complete this module before taking Designing Public Participation and/or Applying Methods**

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                                                                        NEXT COURSE

                                                                        #2 Designing & Leading Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 18 CM

                                                                          July 16-19, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                                                          Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                                                                          FINAL COURSE

                                                                          #3 Applying Methods for Public Participation  (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 18 CM

                                                                            August 6-9, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                                                                            Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                                                                            Registration open soon!

                                                                            Certificate Program - All Three Modules (10 - 4 hour Sessions) 

                                                                            Regular $1,625  Members $1,375 


                                                                            Trainer: Kimberly Horndeski

                                                                            Kimberly is a certified mediator, facilitator, and the Executive Director for Community Consulting LLC. Her work focuses on integrating policy and science to engage stakeholders, develop strategic plans, promote collaboration, and transform conflict into successful strategies for the future. She has led multiple state and national working groups to overcome challenges and reach consensus. Her projects include bottom-up approaches, such as working with nonprofits to develop effective strategies to engage elected officials in adopting initiatives, and top-down approaches, such as assisting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service throughout the nation to incorporate stakeholder values in the decision-making processes for federally-listed threatened and endangered species.

                                                                          IAP2's Public Participation for Decision Makers

                                                                          Do you make decisions affecting the public? Do you consult with the public as you make your decisions? Are you sometimes reluctant to include them in the conversation?

                                                                          IAP2’s Public Participation for Decision Makers is a three-hour session designed to show you how your decisions are so much better for consulting with the public -- the people affected by the decision. 

                                                                          Who should take this course: 

                                                                            • Politicians
                                                                            • Senior Executives and Management
                                                                            • Project Managers
                                                                            • Engineers
                                                                            • Planners
                                                                            • Non-profit organizations

                                                                          Who should not take this course:

                                                                          You’ll learn:

                                                                            • the foundations of Public Participation (P2)
                                                                            • how P2 can be integrated into the overall project plan
                                                                            • the costs and benefits of a P2 process and how to get the best value
                                                                            • the importance of both the decision to be made and the promise to the public about what their involvement means in making that decision
                                                                            • when to involve the public in an organizational decision -- and when not to.

                                                                          IAP2’s Public Participation for Decision Makers helps decision makers get the best value from a public process. The session looks at the Foundations from a decision maker’s point of view and offers a perspective on how public participation can be integrated into the overall project plan. It examines the costs and benefits of public participation, discusses when and when not to involve the public in an organizational decision, and emphasizes the importance of both the decision being made and the promise to the public about their involvement in that decision process. Finally, the session provides an overview of what the decision maker should know about the public participation practitioner’s role.

                                                                          • No upcoming events

                                                                          Strategies for Dealing with Opposition & Outrage in Public Participation

                                                                          In these challenging times of environmental, health, cultural, economic and social changes this is a course that will enhance your practice, support your clients and equip you to think about and learn how to apply behaviours that will enhance quality public participation outcomes where communities are emotional or outraged and therefore not yet at the place where they can fully participate in a public engagement process. This course will help you plan for those type of circumstances.

                                                                          The use of case studies and video clips throughout the two days will demonstrate:

                                                                              • Six practical strategies for managing outrage
                                                                              • New behaviors that you can apply immediately
                                                                              • A new way of thinking and analyzing outrage
                                                                              • New ways to plan and implement public participation projects where people are outraged

                                                                          Who should take the EOP2 course?
                                                                          This two-day course is designed for any practitioner dealing with the tough issues facing our communities now and in the future. Anyone in communities facing complex challenges - from outreach coordinators to consultants and elected officials - would benefit by learning meaningful best practices to assess and address outrage in your P2. 

                                                                          This course brings together the collective knowledge and experience of outrage management as taught by Dr. Peter Sandman and public participation as practiced by IAP2. The course is highly interactive and uses a range of adult education methods including using case studies, video clips of Peter, tools and techniques used in public participation, times for personal reflection, group discussion and application of strategies. Participants receive a learning journal to record their reflections and insights and to note what is important for their work. Prior completion of Foundations in Public Participation is recommended but not required.

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