IAP2 USA - 2024 Skills Symposium

2024 IAP2 USA Skills Symposium

Not a fan of virtual training?

You're in luck!

IAP2 USA is thrilled to announce our first in-person Skills Symposium since 2020.

When:

June 24-28, 2024

Where:

MnDOT Shoreview Training and Conference Center
1900 County Road I West
Shoreview, MN 55126
Venue hosted by Minnesota Department of Transportation

Registration Now Open

Early Registration Ends May 15

Schedule at a Glance

All courses start at 8:30 AM and should be finished by 5:00 PM. Lunch and breaks are included in the price. All courses will take place at the Shoreview Training and Conference Center.

Mon, June 24	Tues, June 25	Wed, June 26	Thurs, June 27	Fri, June 28
IAP2's Fundamentals of P2	IAP2's Designing & Leading P2 (Prerequisite: Fundamentals of P2)		IAP2's Applying Methods for P2 (Prerequisite: Fundamentals of P2)
	IAP2's Understanding Conflict in Public Participation	IAP2's Understanding People & Communities	IAP2's Working with Conflict & High Emotion
Dream Play Build: Hands-On and Sensory-Based Community Engagement for Meaningful and Equitable Plans, Spaces, and Places	Designing for Diversity: Ethical, Equity-Centered Engagement		Fostering Conversations that Generate Actionable Insights; Combining Modern Technology and Ancient Wisdoms
Don’t Say Woke: Communication Strategies in a Hostile Environment	Socially Intelligent Facilitation for Equitable Participation
IAP2 Certificate Courses IAP2 Elective Courses Additional Courses

Registration Tips

Fundamentals of Public participation is a prerequisite for the other orange courses and the blue courses. The grey courses have no prerequisite.
Sign up for each course separately.
Only one course can be taken each day.

Hotel Recommendations

Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Saint Paul-Shoreview 5 miles

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Minneapolis North/Blaine 6 miles

Homewood Suites by Hilton New Brighton 3 miles

SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Paul Arden Hills 5 miles

Why Should You Attend?

Gain Knowledge & Skills

Engage in hands-on sessions to learn new techniques and tools that can enhance your P2 and engagement activities

Get Connected

Connect with professionals from a wide range of fields and backgrounds, fostering new collaborations and partnerships.

Q&A:

When does early bird registration open? Apr 15, 2024
When does early bird registration close? May 15, 2024
What time does this event start and end? All courses start at 8:30 AM and should be finished by 5:00 PM. All courses will take place at the Shoreview Training and Conference Center.
Are lunch and breaks included in the registration price? Lunch and breaks are included in the price.
Can I register for more than one course? Yes, you can register for more than one course, but you will need to register for each course separately. Only one course can be taken each day.
Can I take any IAP2 USA Licensed Course in any order? No, Fundamentals of Public Participation is a prerequisite for the courses listed in orange and blue listed on the online schedule. The courses listed in gray have no prerequisite as those are not IAP2 Licensed Courses. Click here to view 2024 Skills Symposium Schedule at a Glance
How do I get a discount code? If you qualify for a discount code at registration you will need to email training@iap2usa.org
Can I register another person, that isn’t myself from my organization? Yes, and if you need to register multiple people from your organization, you can do so
What are the courses included in IAP2’s Global Certificate? Fundamentals of Public Participation, Designing & Leading Public Participation, and Applying Methods for Public Participation
What other Licensed Courses will IAP2 USA be offering at the 2024 Skills Symposium? IAP2 USA will be offering three new elective courses: Understanding Conflict in P2, Understanding People and Communities, Working with Conflict and High Emotion
When will I receive a certificate of completion from the courses I take? IAP2 USA will send your certificate via email one week from the event end date.
If I took the old Foundations course, do I need to retake Fundamentals? No, you do not need to retake Fundamentals. However, we recommend you watch the transition video prior to taking the next two courses; Designing and Leading and Applying Methods. Link to Transition Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz1nL4tzGwY