Events

IAP2 USA offers training courses, networking events and other programs of interest and value to P2 practitioners. These events are presented by IAP2 USA alone, or in partnership with consultants and are listed on this calendar.

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Upcoming events

  • Fundamentals of Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

    • January 08, 2025
    • January 09, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • Online with Trainer Doug Zenn
    • 8
    Register

     Fundamentals of Public Participation

    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

     — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

    Trainer:


    Doug Zenn 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 ZennAssociates’ 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.



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  • IAP2 Fundamentals in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

    • January 14, 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • January 15, 2025
    • 3:00 PM
    • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

    Fundamentals of Public Participation

    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 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:

    DATES: January 14 - 15, 2025

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


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  • Designing & Leading Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

    • January 14, 2025
    • January 17, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • Online with Doug Zenn
    • 13
    Register

    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


       — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

      Trainer:


      Doug Zenn 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 ZennAssociates’ 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.

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    • IAP2's Facilitating Groups - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

      • January 21, 2025
      • 10:00 AM
      • January 22, 2025
      • 3:00 PM
      • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

      IAP2's Facilitating Groups

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

      Explore the facilitation framework to develop skills and confidence in developing your engagement facilitation approach.

      The aim of Facilitating Groups is to explore the framework and develop skills and confidence in facilitating P2 and engagement methods. The focus will be about enhancing practitioners’ ability to respond appropriately, generating confidence in and support for your facilitation approach.

      Course objectives

      • Examine the framework and purpose of facilitation in an engagement context
      • Build a repertoire of tools and processes
      • Practice some core skills
      • Troubleshoot specific challenges 
      • Explore the changes needed for facilitation of digital engagement processes

      ____________________________________________________________________________

      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:

      DATES: January 21 - 22,  2025

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


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    • Applying Methods for Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

      • January 21, 2025
      • January 24, 2025
      • 4 sessions
      • Online with Trainer Doug Zenn
      • 20
      Register

      IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

      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

         — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

        Trainer:


        Doug Zenn 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 ZennAssociates’ 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.

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      • Fundamentals of Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

        • January 30, 2025
        • January 31, 2025
        • 2 sessions
        • Online with Trainer Adriene Wright
        • 18
        Register

         Fundamentals of Public Participation

        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

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      • IAP2 USA Grand Canyon Chapter Webinar

        • January 30, 2025
        • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
        • Online via Zoom
        • 3 registrants
        Register

        Join us for an informative session where we will dive into the various trainings and programs offered by IAP2 to enhance your public participation expertise and elevate your practice. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, this event will provide valuable insights into the foundational principles, professional development opportunities, and recognition programs that IAP2 offers.

        Topics to include:

        • The IAP2 Way - training content
        • The Core Values
        • The CP3 accreditation process


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      • IAP2 Fundamentals in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

        • February 04, 2025
        • 10:00 AM
        • February 05, 2025
        • 3:00 PM
        • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

        Fundamentals of Public Participation

        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 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:

        DATES: February 4 - 5, 2025

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


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      • IAP2's Designing and Leading Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

        • February 11, 2025
        • 10:00 AM
        • February 14, 2025
        • 3:00 PM
        • 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.

        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

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

        _______________________________________________________________________________________________

        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 $550
        • Regular/Non-Member $650

        Date/Time of Training:

        DATES: February 11 - 14, 2025

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


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      • Designing & Leading Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

        • February 11, 2025
        • February 14, 2025
        • 4 sessions
        • Online with Justin Schneider
        • 17
        Register

        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


           — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

          Trainer: Justin Schneider 

          Justin Schneider 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.

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        • IAP2's Understanding People and Communities - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

          • February 18, 2025
          • 10:00 AM
          • February 19, 2025
          • 3:00 PM
          • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

          IAP2's Understanding People and Communities 

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


          Discover and apply deep understanding and insights into the people and communities involved in P2/engagement processes, to make the processes more meaningful and effective. This Level 1 course provides an introduction to working with diversity, equity and inclusion in P2/engagement.



          COURSE OBJECTIVES:

          • Identify and apply an approach for understanding people and communities for P2/engagement processes
          • Reflect on factors of cultural competence and cultural humility, and assess your practice and approach against the factors to identify areas of strength and growth
          • Apply a variety of analysis and mapping tools to understand diversity and map values
          • Identify ways to increase access and center equity by reducing barriers to participation
          • Reflect on how to build rapport, trust and relationships with people and communities, and apply and assess approaches in a P2/engagement scenario
          • Assess and apply knowledge to planning and implementation of meaningful and effective P2/engagement across the Practice Framework

            Professional Certification/Credits


            _____________________________________________________________________

            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:

            DATES: February 18 - 19,  2025

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



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          1. Understanding Conflict for Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

            • February 18, 2025
            • 1:00 PM
            • February 19, 2025
            • 5:00 PM
            • Online
            • 21

            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

              Professional Certification/Credits


               — Cancellation and Substitution policy —



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            • IAP2's Facilitating Groups - Hosted by Kimberly Horndeski

              • February 25, 2025
              • 10:00 AM
              • February 26, 2025
              • 3:00 PM
              • Online with Trainer Kimberly Horndeski

              IAP2's Facilitating Groups

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

              Explore the facilitation framework to develop skills and confidence in developing your engagement facilitation approach.

              The aim of Facilitating Groups is to explore the framework and develop skills and confidence in facilitating P2 and engagement methods. The focus will be about enhancing practitioners’ ability to respond appropriately, generating confidence in and support for your facilitation approach.

              Course objectives

              • Examine the framework and purpose of facilitation in an engagement context
              • Build a repertoire of tools and processes
              • Practice some core skills
              • Troubleshoot specific challenges 
              • Explore the changes needed for facilitation of digital engagement processes

              ____________________________________________________________________________

              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:

              DATES: February 25 - 26,  2025

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


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            • Applying Methods for Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

              • February 25, 2025
              • February 28, 2025
              • 4 sessions
              • Online with Trainer Cathy Smith
              • 20
              Register

              IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

              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

                 — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                Trainer: Cathy Smith

                Cathy’s work in the inter-related fields associated with climate change—land use, transportation, water, energy, health—brings depth of knowledge and understanding of current engagement needs. As a past community mediator and practicing writer and storyteller, her engagement insights span from conflict management to communications. She’s one of 15 Certified Public Participation Practitioners in the country, a graduate of USD’s School of Law, and IAP2USA’s Past President.

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              • IAP2 Fundamentals in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                • March 04, 2025
                • 10:00 AM
                • March 05, 2025
                • 3:00 PM
                • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                Fundamentals of Public Participation

                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 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:

                DATES: March 4 - 5, 2025

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


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              • Fundamentals of Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                • March 04, 2025
                • March 05, 2025
                • 2 sessions
                • Online with Trainer Justin Schneider
                • 20
                Register

                 Fundamentals of Public Participation

                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

                 — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                Trainer: Justin Schneider 

                Justin Schneider 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.


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              • IAP2's Applying Methods in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                • March 11, 2025
                • 10:00 AM
                • March 14, 2025
                • 3:00 PM
                • 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.


                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.

                _____________________________________________________________________

                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 $550
                • Regular/Non-Member $650

                Date/Time of Training:

                DATES: March 11 - 14,  2025

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

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              • IAP2's Designing and Leading Public Participation - Hosted by Kimberly Horndeski

                • March 18, 2025
                • 10:00 AM
                • March 21, 2025
                • 3:00 PM
                • Online with Trainer Kimberly Horndeski

                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.

                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

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

                _______________________________________________________________________________________________

                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 $550
                • Regular/Non-Member $650

                Date/Time of Training:

                DATES: March 18 - 21, 2025

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


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              • Applying Methods for Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                • March 25, 2025
                • March 28, 2025
                • 4 sessions
                • Online with Trainer Doug Zenn
                • 21
                Register

                IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

                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

                   — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                  Trainer:

                  Doug Zenn 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 ZennAssociates’ 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.

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                • IAP2 Fundamentals in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                  • April 01, 2025
                  • 10:00 AM
                  • April 02, 2025
                  • 3:00 PM
                  • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                  Fundamentals of Public Participation

                  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 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:

                  DATES: April 1 - 2, 2025

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


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                • Fundamentals of Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                  • April 02, 2025
                  • April 03, 2025
                  • 2 sessions
                  • Online with Trainer Cathy Smith
                  • 21
                  Register

                   Fundamentals of Public Participation

                  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

                   — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                  Trainer: Cathy Smith

                  Cathy’s work in the inter-related fields associated with climate change—land use, transportation, water, energy, health—brings depth of knowledge and understanding of current engagement needs. As a past community mediator and practicing writer and storyteller, her engagement insights span from conflict management to communications. She’s one of 15 Certified Public Participation Practitioners in the country, a graduate of USD’s School of Law, and IAP2USA’s Past President.


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                • IAP2's Facilitating Groups - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                  • April 03, 2025
                  • 10:00 AM
                  • April 04, 2025
                  • 3:00 PM
                  • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                  IAP2's Facilitating Groups

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

                  Explore the facilitation framework to develop skills and confidence in developing your engagement facilitation approach.

                  The aim of Facilitating Groups is to explore the framework and develop skills and confidence in facilitating P2 and engagement methods. The focus will be about enhancing practitioners’ ability to respond appropriately, generating confidence in and support for your facilitation approach.

                  Course objectives

                  • Examine the framework and purpose of facilitation in an engagement context
                  • Build a repertoire of tools and processes
                  • Practice some core skills
                  • Troubleshoot specific challenges 
                  • Explore the changes needed for facilitation of digital engagement processes

                  ____________________________________________________________________________

                  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:

                  DATES: April 3 -4,  2025

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


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                • IAP2's Designing and Leading Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                  • April 08, 2025
                  • 10:00 AM
                  • April 11, 2025
                  • 3:00 PM
                  • 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.

                  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

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

                  _______________________________________________________________________________________________

                  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 $550
                  • Regular/Non-Member $650

                  Date/Time of Training:

                  DATES: April 8 - 11, 2025

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


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                • IAP2 Working with Conflict and High Emotion - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                  • April 15, 2025
                  • April 23, 2025
                  • 4 sessions
                  • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                  IAP2's Working with Conflict and High Emotion

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


                  The focus of this Level 3 course is on de-escalating and shifting conflict and high emotion to constructive participation, where forward momentum and resolution are possible.

                  Participants will gain a deep understanding of the state of conflict, and work with practical, tangible approaches to deescalate and transform challenges. Over the course, we will cover tools, strategies and ways of working to resolve polarized and emotional challenges.



                  COURSE OBJECTIVES:

                  • Assess the state of conflict and emotion in the
                  • P2/engagement process, and create productive and constructive approaches
                  • Work with the stages of conflict escalation and apply he concepts of de-escalation
                  • Apply a variety of strategies to transform the conflict in P2/engagement
                  • Identify the impact of high emotion and apply a range of approaches to deescalate challenges
                  • Identify how to reduce conflict in situations of misinformation and dueling facts
                  • Apply the principles of storytelling to connect people to each other, increase understanding and reduce conflict
                  • Learn from mistakes and understand the role of failure in P2/engagement processes
                  • Identify and apply how to mo0del integrity and behaviors hat deescalate conflict
                  • Apply the strategies and tools to your own project or situation

                  WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: Level 2 and 3 practitioners who are:

                  • leading and managing P2/engagement processes with challenges, scope and scale looking for tools and strategies to apply to a polarized, charged P2/engagement environment
                  • Practitioners with experience in P2/engagement processes where there is conflict and/or high emotion

                  By the end of Working with Conflict and High Emotion, you will be ready to travel on a journey that improves mutual understanding, changes relationships and systems to meet human needs, contributes to building peace and creates lasting change.

                  ________________________________________________________________________________


                  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 $550
                  • Regular/Non-Member $650

                  Date/Time of Training:

                  DATES: April 15, 16, 22, 25, 2025

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


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                • Designing & Leading Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                  • April 15, 2025
                  • April 18, 2025
                  • 4 sessions
                  • Online with Cathy Smith
                  • 22
                  Register

                  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


                     — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                    Trainer: Cathy Smith

                    Cathy’s work in the inter-related fields associated with climate change—land use, transportation, water, energy, health—brings depth of knowledge and understanding of current engagement needs. As a past community mediator and practicing writer and storyteller, her engagement insights span from conflict management to communications. She’s one of 15 Certified Public Participation Practitioners in the country, a graduate of USD’s School of Law, and IAP2USA’s Past President.

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                  • Sponsorship for 2025 Midwest Conference

                    • April 23, 2025
                    • April 25, 2025
                    • Omaha, NE
                    Register

                    Thank you for your interest in supporting the IAP2 USA Midwest Chapter's 2025 Conference, set for April 23-25, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska.


                    Contact Andrea G. for questions regarding sponsorship.



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                  • IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation - Hosted by Kimberly Horndeski

                    • April 29, 2025
                    • 10:00 AM
                    • April 30, 2025
                    • 3:00 PM
                    • Online with Trainer Kimberly Horndeski

                    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:

                    DATES: October 23 - 24, 2025

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


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                  • Applying Methods for Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                    • April 29, 2025
                    • May 02, 2025
                    • 4 sessions
                    • Online with Trainer Justin Schneider
                    • 22
                    Register

                    IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

                    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

                       — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                      Trainer: Justin Schneider 

                      Justin Schneider 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.

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                    • IAP2 Fundamentals in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                      • May 06, 2025
                      • 10:00 AM
                      • May 07, 2025
                      • 3:00 PM
                      • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                      Fundamentals of Public Participation

                      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 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:

                      DATES: May 6 - 7, 2025

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


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                    • Fundamentals of Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                      • May 06, 2025
                      • May 07, 2025
                      • 2 sessions
                      • Online with Trainer Kimberly Horndeski
                      • 21
                      Register

                       Fundamentals of Public Participation

                      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

                       — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                      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.


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                    • IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                      • May 08, 2025
                      • 10:00 AM
                      • May 09, 2025
                      • 3:00 PM
                      • 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:

                      DATES: May 8 - 9, 2025

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


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                    • IAP2's Applying Methods in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                      • May 13, 2025
                      • 10:00 AM
                      • May 16, 2025
                      • 3:00 PM
                      • 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.


                      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.

                      _____________________________________________________________________

                      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 $550
                      • Regular/Non-Member $650

                      Date/Time of Training:

                      DATES: May 13 - 16,  2025

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

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                    • Fundamentals of Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                      • May 20, 2025
                      • May 21, 2025
                      • 2 sessions
                      • Online with Trainer Penny Mabie
                      • 21
                      Register

                       Fundamentals of Public Participation

                      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

                       — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                      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.


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                    • IAP2's Facilitating Groups - Hosted by Kimberly Horndeski

                      • May 21, 2025
                      • 10:00 AM
                      • May 22, 2025
                      • 3:00 PM
                      • Online with Trainer Kimberly Horndeski

                      IAP2's Facilitating Groups

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

                      Explore the facilitation framework to develop skills and confidence in developing your engagement facilitation approach.

                      The aim of Facilitating Groups is to explore the framework and develop skills and confidence in facilitating P2 and engagement methods. The focus will be about enhancing practitioners’ ability to respond appropriately, generating confidence in and support for your facilitation approach.

                      Course objectives

                      • Examine the framework and purpose of facilitation in an engagement context
                      • Build a repertoire of tools and processes
                      • Practice some core skills
                      • Troubleshoot specific challenges 
                      • Explore the changes needed for facilitation of digital engagement processes

                      ____________________________________________________________________________

                      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:

                      DATES: May 21 - 22,  2025

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


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                    • IAP2 Fundamentals in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                      • June 03, 2025
                      • 10:00 AM
                      • June 04, 2025
                      • 3:00 PM
                      • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                      Fundamentals of Public Participation

                      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 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:

                      DATES: June 3 - 4,  2025

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


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                    • Designing & Leading Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                      • June 03, 2025
                      • June 06, 2025
                      • 4 sessions
                      • Online with Penny Mabie
                      • 22
                      Register

                      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


                         — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                        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.

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                      • IAP2's Understanding People and Communities - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                        • June 05, 2025
                        • 10:00 AM
                        • June 06, 2025
                        • 3:00 PM
                        • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                        IAP2's Understanding People and Communities 

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


                        Discover and apply deep understanding and insights into the people and communities involved in P2/engagement processes, to make the processes more meaningful and effective. This Level 1 course provides an introduction to working with diversity, equity and inclusion in P2/engagement.



                        COURSE OBJECTIVES:

                        • Identify and apply an approach for understanding people and communities for P2/engagement processes
                        • Reflect on factors of cultural competence and cultural humility, and assess your practice and approach against the factors to identify areas of strength and growth
                        • Apply a variety of analysis and mapping tools to understand diversity and map values
                        • Identify ways to increase access and center equity by reducing barriers to participation
                        • Reflect on how to build rapport, trust and relationships with people and communities, and apply and assess approaches in a P2/engagement scenario
                        • Assess and apply knowledge to planning and implementation of meaningful and effective P2/engagement across the Practice Framework

                          Professional Certification/Credits


                          _____________________________________________________________________

                          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:

                          DATES: June 5 - 6,  2025

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



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                        1. Fundamentals of Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                          • June 10, 2025
                          • June 11, 2025
                          • 2 sessions
                          • Online with Trainer Michelle Gutt
                          • 21
                          Register

                           Fundamentals of Public Participation

                          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

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                        2. Applying Methods for Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                          • June 24, 2025
                          • June 27, 2025
                          • 4 sessions
                          • Online with Trainer Cathy Smith
                          • 22
                          Register

                          IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

                          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

                             — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                            Trainer: Cathy Smith

                            Cathy’s work in the inter-related fields associated with climate change—land use, transportation, water, energy, health—brings depth of knowledge and understanding of current engagement needs. As a past community mediator and practicing writer and storyteller, her engagement insights span from conflict management to communications. She’s one of 15 Certified Public Participation Practitioners in the country, a graduate of USD’s School of Law, and IAP2USA’s Past President.

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                          • IAP2 Fundamentals in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                            • July 08, 2025
                            • 10:00 AM
                            • July 09, 2025
                            • 3:00 PM
                            • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                            Fundamentals of Public Participation

                            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 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:

                            DATES: July 8 - 9,  2025

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


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                          • Fundamentals of Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                            • July 09, 2025
                            • July 10, 2025
                            • 2 sessions
                            • Online with Trainer Doug Zenn
                            • 21
                            Register

                             Fundamentals of Public Participation

                            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

                             — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                            Trainer:


                            Doug Zenn 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 ZennAssociates’ 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.



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                          • Designing & Leading Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                            • July 22, 2025
                            • July 25, 2025
                            • 4 sessions
                            • Online
                            • 22
                            Register

                            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


                               — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                              Trainer: TBA

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                            • Fundamentals of Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                              • July 29, 2025
                              • July 30, 2025
                              • 2 sessions
                              • Online with Trainer Adriene Wright
                              • 21
                              Register

                               Fundamentals of Public Participation

                              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

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                            • IAP2's Facilitating Groups - Hosted by Kimberly Horndeski

                              • August 07, 2025
                              • 10:00 AM
                              • August 08, 2025
                              • 3:00 PM
                              • Online with Trainer Kimberly Horndeski

                              IAP2's Facilitating Groups

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

                              Explore the facilitation framework to develop skills and confidence in developing your engagement facilitation approach.

                              The aim of Facilitating Groups is to explore the framework and develop skills and confidence in facilitating P2 and engagement methods. The focus will be about enhancing practitioners’ ability to respond appropriately, generating confidence in and support for your facilitation approach.

                              Course objectives

                              • Examine the framework and purpose of facilitation in an engagement context
                              • Build a repertoire of tools and processes
                              • Practice some core skills
                              • Troubleshoot specific challenges 
                              • Explore the changes needed for facilitation of digital engagement processes

                              ____________________________________________________________________________

                              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:

                              DATES: August 7-8,  2025

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


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                            • Fundamentals of Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                              • August 13, 2025
                              • August 14, 2025
                              • 2 sessions
                              • Online with Trainer Craddock Stropes
                              • 21
                              Register

                               Fundamentals of Public Participation

                              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

                               — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                              Trainer:

                              Craddock Stropes (she/her) is a facilitator, trainer and coach with more than 25 years of experience in the local government and non-profit sectors. Her work centers on connecting people with ideas to create inclusive, strategic and tangible solutions that make everyday lives better. She is chair of the IAP2 USA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, a member of the American Public Works Association national DEI Committee and is active in the International Network of Asian Public Administrators. She has presented learning sessions on inclusion, public engagement and crisis communications for Connect, California Association for Public Information Officers, Public Relations Society of America, American Public Works Association and Transforming Local Government conferences. She is currently a senior management analyst for the City of Carlsbad.


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                            • Applying Methods for Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                              • August 19, 2025
                              • August 22, 2025
                              • 4 sessions
                              • Online with Trainer Penny Smith
                              • 22
                              Register

                              IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

                              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

                                 — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                                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.

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                              • IAP2 Fundamentals in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                                • August 26, 2025
                                • 10:00 AM
                                • August 27, 2025
                                • 3:00 PM
                                • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                                Fundamentals of Public Participation

                                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 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:

                                DATES: August 26 - 27,  2025

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


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                              • Designing & Leading Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                                • September 02, 2025
                                • September 05, 2025
                                • 4 sessions
                                • Online with Kimberly Horndeski
                                • 22
                                Register

                                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


                                   — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                                  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.
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                                • IAP2's Understanding People and Communities - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                                  • September 11, 2025
                                  • 10:00 AM
                                  • September 12, 2025
                                  • 3:00 PM
                                  • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                                  IAP2's Understanding People and Communities 

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


                                  Discover and apply deep understanding and insights into the people and communities involved in P2/engagement processes, to make the processes more meaningful and effective. This Level 1 course provides an introduction to working with diversity, equity and inclusion in P2/engagement.



                                  COURSE OBJECTIVES:

                                  • Identify and apply an approach for understanding people and communities for P2/engagement processes
                                  • Reflect on factors of cultural competence and cultural humility, and assess your practice and approach against the factors to identify areas of strength and growth
                                  • Apply a variety of analysis and mapping tools to understand diversity and map values
                                  • Identify ways to increase access and center equity by reducing barriers to participation
                                  • Reflect on how to build rapport, trust and relationships with people and communities, and apply and assess approaches in a P2/engagement scenario
                                  • Assess and apply knowledge to planning and implementation of meaningful and effective P2/engagement across the Practice Framework

                                    Professional Certification/Credits


                                    _____________________________________________________________________

                                    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:

                                    DATES: September 11 - 12,  2025

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



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                                  1. Fundamentals of Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                                    • September 11, 2025
                                    • September 12, 2025
                                    • 2 sessions
                                    • Online with Trainer Michelle Gutt
                                    • 21
                                    Register

                                     Fundamentals of Public Participation

                                    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

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                                  2. Applying Methods for Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                                    • September 16, 2025
                                    • September 19, 2025
                                    • 4 sessions
                                    • Online with Trainer Kimberly Horndeski
                                    • 22
                                    Register

                                    IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

                                    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

                                       — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                                      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.

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                                    • IAP2's Designing and Leading Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                                      • September 23, 2025
                                      • 10:00 AM
                                      • September 26, 2025
                                      • 3:00 PM
                                      • 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.

                                      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

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

                                      _______________________________________________________________________________________________

                                      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 $550
                                      • Regular/Non-Member $650

                                      Date/Time of Training:

                                      DATES: September 23 - 26, 2025

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


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                                    • IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation - Hosted by Kimberly Horndeski

                                      • September 25, 2025
                                      • 10:00 AM
                                      • September 26, 2025
                                      • 3:00 PM
                                      • Online with Trainer Kimberly Horndeski

                                      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:

                                      DATES: September 25 - 26, 2025

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


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                                    • IAP2 Fundamentals in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                                      • October 07, 2025
                                      • 10:00 AM
                                      • October 08, 2025
                                      • 3:00 PM
                                      • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                                      Fundamentals of Public Participation

                                      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 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:

                                      DATES: October 7 - 8,  2025

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


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                                    • Designing & Leading Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                                      • October 07, 2025
                                      • October 10, 2025
                                      • 4 sessions
                                      • Online with Penny Mabie
                                      • 22
                                      Register

                                      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


                                         — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                                        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.

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                                      • IAP2's Facilitating Groups - Hosted by Kimberly Horndeski

                                        • October 08, 2025
                                        • 10:00 AM
                                        • October 09, 2025
                                        • 3:00 PM
                                        • Online with Trainer Kimberly Horndeski

                                        IAP2's Facilitating Groups

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

                                        Explore the facilitation framework to develop skills and confidence in developing your engagement facilitation approach.

                                        The aim of Facilitating Groups is to explore the framework and develop skills and confidence in facilitating P2 and engagement methods. The focus will be about enhancing practitioners’ ability to respond appropriately, generating confidence in and support for your facilitation approach.

                                        Course objectives

                                        • Examine the framework and purpose of facilitation in an engagement context
                                        • Build a repertoire of tools and processes
                                        • Practice some core skills
                                        • Troubleshoot specific challenges 
                                        • Explore the changes needed for facilitation of digital engagement processes

                                        ____________________________________________________________________________

                                        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:

                                        DATES:  October 8 - 9,  2025

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


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                                      • IAP2's Facilitating Groups - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                                        • October 09, 2025
                                        • 10:00 AM
                                        • October 10, 2025
                                        • 3:00 PM
                                        • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                                        IAP2's Facilitating Groups

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

                                        Explore the facilitation framework to develop skills and confidence in developing your engagement facilitation approach.

                                        The aim of Facilitating Groups is to explore the framework and develop skills and confidence in facilitating P2 and engagement methods. The focus will be about enhancing practitioners’ ability to respond appropriately, generating confidence in and support for your facilitation approach.

                                        Course objectives

                                        • Examine the framework and purpose of facilitation in an engagement context
                                        • Build a repertoire of tools and processes
                                        • Practice some core skills
                                        • Troubleshoot specific challenges 
                                        • Explore the changes needed for facilitation of digital engagement processes

                                        ____________________________________________________________________________

                                        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:

                                        DATES: October 9 - 10,  2025

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


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                                      • IAP2's Applying Methods in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                                        • October 14, 2025
                                        • 10:00 AM
                                        • October 17, 2025
                                        • 3:00 PM
                                        • 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.


                                        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.

                                        _____________________________________________________________________

                                        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 $550
                                        • Regular/Non-Member $650

                                        Date/Time of Training:

                                        DATES: October 14 - 17,  2025

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

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                                      • IAP2 Working with Conflict and High Emotion - Hosted by Kimberly Horndeski

                                        • October 21, 2025
                                        • October 30, 2025
                                        • 4 sessions
                                        • Online with Trainer Kimberly Horndeski

                                        IAP2's Working with Conflict and High Emotion

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


                                        The focus of this Level 3 course is on de-escalating and shifting conflict and high emotion to constructive participation, where forward momentum and resolution are possible.

                                        Participants will gain a deep understanding of the state of conflict, and work with practical, tangible approaches to deescalate and transform challenges. Over the course, we will cover tools, strategies and ways of working to resolve polarized and emotional challenges.



                                        COURSE OBJECTIVES:

                                        • Assess the state of conflict and emotion in the
                                        • P2/engagement process, and create productive and constructive approaches
                                        • Work with the stages of conflict escalation and apply he concepts of de-escalation
                                        • Apply a variety of strategies to transform the conflict in P2/engagement
                                        • Identify the impact of high emotion and apply a range of approaches to deescalate challenges
                                        • Identify how to reduce conflict in situations of misinformation and dueling facts
                                        • Apply the principles of storytelling to connect people to each other, increase understanding and reduce conflict
                                        • Learn from mistakes and understand the role of failure in P2/engagement processes
                                        • Identify and apply how to mo0del integrity and behaviors hat deescalate conflict
                                        • Apply the strategies and tools to your own project or situation

                                        WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: Level 2 and 3 practitioners who are:

                                        • leading and managing P2/engagement processes with challenges, scope and scale looking for tools and strategies to apply to a polarized, charged P2/engagement environment
                                        • Practitioners with experience in P2/engagement processes where there is conflict and/or high emotion

                                        By the end of Working with Conflict and High Emotion, you will be ready to travel on a journey that improves mutual understanding, changes relationships and systems to meet human needs, contributes to building peace and creates lasting change.

                                        ________________________________________________________________________________


                                        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 $550
                                        • Regular/Non-Member $650

                                        Date/Time of Training:

                                        DATES: October 21, 23, 28, 30, 2025

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


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                                      • Fundamentals of Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                                        • October 21, 2025
                                        • October 22, 2025
                                        • 2 sessions
                                        • Online with Trainer Justin Schneider
                                        • 21
                                        Register

                                         Fundamentals of Public Participation

                                        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

                                         — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                                        Trainer: Justin Schneider 

                                        Justin Schneider 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.


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                                      • IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                                        • October 23, 2025
                                        • 10:00 AM
                                        • October 24, 2025
                                        • 3:00 PM
                                        • 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:

                                        DATES: October 23 - 24, 2025

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


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                                      • Applying Methods for Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                                        • October 28, 2025
                                        • 1:00 PM
                                        • October 31, 2025
                                        • 5:00 PM
                                        • Online with Trainer Penny Smith
                                        • 21
                                        Register

                                        IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

                                        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

                                           — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                                          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.

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                                        • IAP2 Fundamentals in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                                          • November 04, 2025
                                          • 10:00 AM
                                          • November 05, 2025
                                          • 3:00 PM
                                          • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                                          Fundamentals of Public Participation

                                          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 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:

                                          DATES: November 4 - 5,  2025

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


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                                        • IAP2's Understanding People and Communities - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                                          • November 06, 2025
                                          • 10:00 AM
                                          • November 07, 2025
                                          • 3:00 PM
                                          • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                                          IAP2's Understanding People and Communities 

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


                                          Discover and apply deep understanding and insights into the people and communities involved in P2/engagement processes, to make the processes more meaningful and effective. This Level 1 course provides an introduction to working with diversity, equity and inclusion in P2/engagement.



                                          COURSE OBJECTIVES:

                                          • Identify and apply an approach for understanding people and communities for P2/engagement processes
                                          • Reflect on factors of cultural competence and cultural humility, and assess your practice and approach against the factors to identify areas of strength and growth
                                          • Apply a variety of analysis and mapping tools to understand diversity and map values
                                          • Identify ways to increase access and center equity by reducing barriers to participation
                                          • Reflect on how to build rapport, trust and relationships with people and communities, and apply and assess approaches in a P2/engagement scenario
                                          • Assess and apply knowledge to planning and implementation of meaningful and effective P2/engagement across the Practice Framework

                                            Professional Certification/Credits


                                            _____________________________________________________________________

                                            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:

                                            DATES: November 6 -7,  2025

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



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                                          1. Understanding Conflict for Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                                            • November 06, 2025
                                            • November 07, 2025
                                            • 2 sessions
                                            • Online
                                            • 21

                                            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

                                              Professional Certification/Credits


                                               — Cancellation and Substitution policy —



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                                            • Fundamentals of Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                                              • November 12, 2025
                                              • November 13, 2025
                                              • 2 sessions
                                              • Online with Trainer Justin Schneider
                                              • 21
                                              Register

                                               Fundamentals of Public Participation

                                              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

                                               — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                                              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.


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                                            • IAP2 Fundamentals in Public Participation - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                                              • December 02, 2025
                                              • 10:00 AM
                                              • December 03, 2025
                                              • 3:00 PM
                                              • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                                              Fundamentals of Public Participation

                                              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 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:

                                              DATES: December 2 - 3,  2025

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


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                                            • Designing & Leading Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                                              • December 02, 2025
                                              • December 05, 2025
                                              • 4 sessions
                                              • Online with Kimberly Horndeski
                                              • 22
                                              Register

                                              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


                                                 — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                                                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.
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                                              • IAP2's Facilitating Groups - Hosted by Cassie Hemphill

                                                • December 09, 2025
                                                • 10:00 AM
                                                • December 10, 2025
                                                • 3:00 PM
                                                • Online with Trainer Cassie Hemphill

                                                IAP2's Facilitating Groups

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

                                                Explore the facilitation framework to develop skills and confidence in developing your engagement facilitation approach.

                                                The aim of Facilitating Groups is to explore the framework and develop skills and confidence in facilitating P2 and engagement methods. The focus will be about enhancing practitioners’ ability to respond appropriately, generating confidence in and support for your facilitation approach.

                                                Course objectives

                                                • Examine the framework and purpose of facilitation in an engagement context
                                                • Build a repertoire of tools and processes
                                                • Practice some core skills
                                                • Troubleshoot specific challenges 
                                                • Explore the changes needed for facilitation of digital engagement processes

                                                ____________________________________________________________________________

                                                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:

                                                DATES: December 9 - 10,  2025

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


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                                              • Applying Methods for Public Participation - Hosted by IAP2 USA

                                                • December 09, 2025
                                                • December 12, 2025
                                                • 4 sessions
                                                • Online with Trainer Justin Schneider
                                                • 22
                                                Register

                                                IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

                                                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

                                                   — Cancellation and Substitution Policy —

                                                  Trainer: Justin Schneider 

                                                  Justin Schneider 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.

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                                                Past events

                                                December 12, 2024 IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation
                                                December 10, 2024 Young Professional USA & Canada Crossover Networking Event
                                                December 10, 2024 IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation
                                                December 10, 2024 IAP2 Fundamentals in Public Participation
                                                December 04, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                November 22, 2024 IAP2 Northeast Chapter – November 2024 Idea Hub: Community Engagement and Local Democracy
                                                November 19, 2024 IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation
                                                November 14, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                November 13, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                November 12, 2024 Webinar: What is Best for the Community vs What the Community Wants
                                                November 05, 2024 IAP2's Applying Methods in Public Participation
                                                November 04, 2024 IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation
                                                October 31, 2024 IAP2 Northeast Chapter – October 2024 Idea Hub: Community Benefit Agreements
                                                October 30, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                October 30, 2024 County of San Diego Global Certificate in Public Participation, Cohort #2
                                                October 29, 2024 IAP2's Designing and Leading Public Participation
                                                October 24, 2024 IAP2 Northeast Chapter: Annual Meeting
                                                October 22, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                October 15, 2024 IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation
                                                October 10, 2024 IAP2 Cascade Presents: Effective Engagement Strategies to Reach a Younger Audience
                                                October 09, 2024 Young Professionals Cup of Tea
                                                October 09, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                October 08, 2024 IAP2 Working with Conflict and High Emotion
                                                October 02, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                September 19, 2024 IAP2's Understanding People and Communities
                                                September 18, 2024 P2 Objectives: Why they are essential in professional certification and how to prove you have the required capabilities
                                                September 17, 2024 IAP2's Applying Methods in Public Participation
                                                September 10, 2024 IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation
                                                September 09, 2024 (Learning Webinar) A Research-Grounded Approach to Engaging Underserved Audiences with Intentionality
                                                September 06, 2024 September 2024 IAP2 USA CP3 Application Fee Deadline
                                                September 05, 2024 IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation
                                                September 04, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                September 03, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                August 28, 2024 IAP2's Understanding People and Communities
                                                August 22, 2024 IAP2 Northeast Idea Hub: Best Practices for Building and Maintaining Community Partnerships
                                                August 21, 2024 IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation
                                                August 20, 2024 IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation
                                                August 19, 2024 IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation
                                                August 15, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                August 06, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                July 31, 2024 IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation
                                                July 29, 2024 IAP2's Designing and Leading Public Participation
                                                July 23, 2024 Young Professionals Guest Speaker Discussion
                                                July 23, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                July 22, 2024 IAP2's Applying Methods in Public Participation
                                                July 16, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                June 28, 2024 IAP2 Northeast Idea Hub: Public Engagement for the Future of Industrial Urban Waterfronts
                                                June 27, 2024 IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation
                                                June 27, 2024 2024 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation Cohort 2 with Cathy Smith
                                                June 27, 2024 2024 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation Cohort 1 with Doug Zenn
                                                June 27, 2024 2024 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: IAP2's Working with Conflict and High Emotion
                                                June 26, 2024 Digital Discovery Series Webinar #5 - Decoding Open-Ended Input: Analysis Tools
                                                June 26, 2024 2024 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: IAP2's Understanding People and Communities
                                                June 25, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                June 25, 2024 2024 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation Cohort 2 with Doug Zenn
                                                June 25, 2024 2024 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation Cohort 1 with Justin Schneider
                                                June 25, 2024 2024 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: IAP2's Understanding Conflict in Public Participation
                                                June 25, 2024 2024 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Designing for Diversity: Ethical, Equity-centered Engagement
                                                June 24, 2024 2024 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM Networking Event
                                                June 24, 2024 Northern Colorado Public Training | Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                June 24, 2024 2024 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation Cohort 3 with Doug Zenn
                                                June 24, 2024 2024 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Dream Play Build: Hands-on and sensory-based community engagement for meaningful and equitable plans, spaces, and places
                                                June 24, 2024 2024 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation Cohort 1 with Justin Schneider
                                                June 24, 2024 2024 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation Cohort 2 with Cathy Smith
                                                June 20, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                June 11, 2024 IAP2 USA Annual General Membership Meeting
                                                June 11, 2024 National Parks Service, Applying Methods for Public Participation, Virtual In House Training w/IAP2 USA
                                                June 07, 2024 County of San Diego Global Certificate in Public Participation, Cohort #1, In House Training
                                                June 07, 2024 IAP2 Northeast June Idea Hub: Evaluating Engagement
                                                June 04, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                May 29, 2024 Digital Discovery Series Webinar #4- Inclusion and Digital Tools: Planning for Intersectionality in Online Engagement
                                                May 28, 2024 IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation
                                                May 23, 2024 Young Professionals Cup of Tea
                                                May 20, 2024 IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation
                                                May 15, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                May 13, 2024 IAP2's Designing and Leading Public Participation
                                                May 10, 2024 May 2024 IAP2 USA CP3 Application Fee Deadline
                                                May 07, 2024 IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation
                                                May 07, 2024 IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation
                                                May 02, 2024 (Learning Webinar) Artificial Intelligence: Its potential and ethics in the practice of public participation (Research)
                                                May 01, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                May 01, 2024 Stakeholder "Mapping" -- Identifying and Analyzing Underrepresented Stakeholders
                                                April 26, 2024 Spring 2024 IAP2 USA CP3 Assessment Center Fee
                                                April 25, 2024 IAP2 Northeast April Idea Hub: Traffic Calming v People Calming
                                                April 24, 2024 Digital Discovery Series Webinar #3 - AI Essentials: Tools and Policies for a Changing P2 Environment
                                                April 23, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                April 17, 2024 IAP2 Midwest Chapter 2024 Conference
                                                April 17, 2024 Sponsorship for Midwest IAP2 2024 Conference
                                                April 16, 2024 IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation
                                                April 16, 2024 IAP2's Applying Methods in Public Participation
                                                April 11, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                April 10, 2024 (Special Webinar) The IAP2 Spectrum - When Public Participation Became Real
                                                April 09, 2024 IAP2 Understanding Conflict in Public Participation
                                                April 03, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                March 27, 2024 Digital Discovery Series Webinar #2 - Multi-Channel Engagement: Gathering Input across Multiple Digital Platforms
                                                March 26, 2024 IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation
                                                March 26, 2024 IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation
                                                March 25, 2024 IAP2's Designing and Leading Public Participation
                                                March 22, 2024 IAP2 Northeast March Idea Hub: Indigenous Engagement
                                                March 20, 2024 (Learning Webinar) Techniques for Intersectionality in P2
                                                March 19, 2024 IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation
                                                March 13, 2024 IAP2 Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                March 05, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                February 28, 2024 Digital Discovery Series Webinar #1 - Boost Your Impact: Digital Advertising Strategies for Public Participation
                                                February 28, 2024 DIGITAL DISCOVERY SERIES 2024 - FIVE-PACK REGISTRATION
                                                February 26, 2024 IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation
                                                February 26, 2024 IAP2 Public Participation Training, Seattle, WA - Hosted by Puget Sound Chapter
                                                February 21, 2024 Young Professionals Cup of Tea
                                                February 21, 2024 2024 Core Values Awards Application
                                                February 20, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                February 15, 2024 IAP2 Northeast: Virtual Open House
                                                February 14, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                February 06, 2024 IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation
                                                February 01, 2024 Stakeholder "Mapping" -- Identifying and Analyzing Underrepresented Stakeholders
                                                January 30, 2024 (Learning Webinar) 2023 IAP2 USA Core Values Awards Winners Part 2
                                                January 30, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                January 26, 2024 IAP2 Northeast January Idea Hub: Community Presence
                                                January 23, 2024 IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation
                                                January 10, 2024 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                January 05, 2024 January 2024 IAP2 USA CP3 Application Fee Deadline
                                                December 20, 2023 2023 IAP2 USA CP3 Interest Submission
                                                December 12, 2023 (Learning Webinar) 2023 IAP2 USA Core Values Awards Winners - SFMTA
                                                December 12, 2023 IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation
                                                December 05, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                November 15, 2023 Creating Effective Outcomes through Co-Design | IAP2 Northeast November Idea Hub
                                                November 14, 2023 IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation
                                                November 08, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                November 07, 2023 Stakeholder "Mapping" -- Identifying and Analyzing Underrepresented Stakeholders
                                                October 30, 2023 IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation
                                                October 20, 2023 IAP2 Northeast October Idea Hub: Making P2 Fun
                                                October 17, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                October 10, 2023 (Learning Webinar) Mastering the Art of Hybrid Meetings: Setup to Follow-Through
                                                October 10, 2023 IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation
                                                October 10, 2023 IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation
                                                September 30, 2023 2023 IAP2 USA CP3 Case Study Fee
                                                September 28, 2023 IAP2 Northeast September Idea Hub: Recap of North American Conference
                                                September 26, 2023 IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation
                                                September 19, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                September 14, 2023 2023 IAP2 Core Values Awards Gala
                                                September 13, 2023 2023 North American Conference
                                                September 13, 2023 NAC Add-On: Boat Tour
                                                September 13, 2023 NAC Add-On: Gaming Workshop: Let’s Play! Building Games for Public Participation
                                                September 13, 2023 NAC Add-On: Eastside Field Trip
                                                September 13, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation - Live at North American Conference
                                                September 07, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                August 22, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                August 15, 2023 (Learning Webinar) Framing Equity, Inclusion and Social Responsibility in Challenging Times
                                                August 14, 2023 IAP2 Applying Methods for P2
                                                August 09, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                August 07, 2023 IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation
                                                August 02, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                July 24, 2023 IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation
                                                July 18, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                July 06, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                June 29, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                June 28, 2023 Stakeholder "Mapping" -- Identifying and Analyzing Underrepresented Stakeholders
                                                June 16, 2023 2023 IAP2 USA CP3 Application Fee Deadline
                                                June 16, 2023 2023 Core Values Awards - Application Deadline
                                                June 06, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                May 31, 2023 Digital Discovery Workshop 6: Facebook for Public Participation
                                                May 24, 2023 IAP2 USA Annual General Membership Meeting
                                                May 16, 2023 IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation
                                                May 11, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                May 09, 2023 (Learning Webinar) Co-Designing Community Engagement to Advance Equity
                                                May 03, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                May 03, 2023 IAP2 Midwest Chapter 2023 Conference
                                                May 03, 2023 Community Engagement Training
                                                May 03, 2023 IAP2 Midwest Chapter Pre-Conference Trainings
                                                May 03, 2023 IAP2 Midwest Chapter Conference Sponsorships
                                                May 01, 2023 Workshops, Surveys, and Tools-Oh My! (Choosing the Right P2 Tools)
                                                April 26, 2023 Digital Discovery Workshop 5: Beyond Zoom and Teams - Interactive Video Meeting Tools
                                                April 17, 2023 IAP2's Global Certificate in Public Participation Training Package
                                                April 17, 2023 IAP2 Designing P2/Engagement
                                                April 12, 2023 Stakeholder "Mapping" -- Identifying and Analyzing Underrepresented Stakeholders
                                                March 29, 2023 Digital Discovery Workshop 4: Artificial Intelligence and Public Participation
                                                March 29, 2023 IAP2 Way in Challenging Contexts
                                                March 28, 2023 (Taster Webinar) P2 Training For Municipalities
                                                March 27, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                March 14, 2023 (Learning Webinar) Too Many Boards? Advice and Strategies for Managing and Consolidating Advisory Bodies
                                                March 13, 2023 IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation
                                                March 09, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                March 06, 2023 Online 2 Day Course: Participation Across Differences
                                                February 27, 2023 IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation
                                                February 22, 2023 Digital Discovery Workshop 3: Enhancing Digital Accessibility - Sight, Sound, and More
                                                January 31, 2023 IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation
                                                January 26, 2023 Stakeholder Mapping: Identifying and Analyzing Underrepresented Stakeholders
                                                January 25, 2023 Digital Discovery Workshop 2: Collaborating During Hybrid Public Engagement Events
                                                January 23, 2023 IAP2: Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation - Online with the Participation Company
                                                January 17, 2023 (Learning Webinar) Crossing the Divide in Times of Polarization
                                                January 10, 2023 (Learning Webinar) IAP2 USA's 2022 Core Values Awards: General Project of the Year Winner
                                                January 09, 2023 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE from The Participation Company
                                                December 15, 2022 December IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                December 12, 2022 IAP2 CASCADE GLOBAL STAGE FORUM Know Yourself to Know Your Work: Understanding an Equity Commitment at Work
                                                December 08, 2022 CANCELLED! One Day Workshop: Design Engaging Virtual Workshops and Events
                                                November 30, 2022 Digital Discovery Workshop 1: Making Simple and Engaging Video
                                                November 29, 2022 4 Day Course - Online P2: How to Design and Host Effective Digital Public Engagement
                                                November 17, 2022 November IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                November 14, 2022 IAP2 Foundations in P2: Techniques For Effective Public Participation
                                                November 10, 2022 Free Webinar - Digital Engagement Strategies for a Divided Room
                                                November 07, 2022 IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation
                                                November 01, 2022 Online 2 Day Course: Engaging Immigrants and Other Under-Served Communities in Public Engagement
                                                October 31, 2022 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE from The Participation Company
                                                October 26, 2022 One Day Course: Techniques for High Emotion & Controversy in P2
                                                October 20, 2022 October IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                October 19, 2022 POSTPONED! Digital Discovery Workshop 1: Facebook for Public Participation
                                                October 05, 2022 Online 2 Day Course: Leading Productive Groups in Public Participation
                                                September 28, 2022 Webinar - Digital Public Participation: Practice Challenges and Opportunities
                                                September 28, 2022 IAP2 Cascade Chapter Presents - IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning and Techniques for Effective Public Participation
                                                September 26, 2022 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE from The Participation Company
                                                September 15, 2022 September IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                August 18, 2022 August IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                August 09, 2022 (Learning Webinar) NAC Encore - Is Equitable Engagement Possible in a Virtual World
                                                August 08, 2022 IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation
                                                July 27, 2022 Stakeholder Mapping: Identifying and Analyzing Underrepresented Stakeholders
                                                July 21, 2022 July IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                July 19, 2022 (Bonus Webinar) NAC Encore - Civic Engagement 3.0: Making Public Participation Powerful and Sexy
                                                July 18, 2022 Online 2 Day Course: Participation Across Differences
                                                July 14, 2022 One Day Workshop: Design Engaging Virtual Workshops and Events
                                                July 12, 2022 (Learning Webinar) NAC Encore - Innovations In Climate Community Engagement
                                                July 07, 2022 PILOT - Designing and Applying Methods
                                                July 01, 2022 2022 IAP2 USA CP3 Application Fee
                                                June 30, 2022 2021/2022 IAP2 USA CP3/MCP3 Recertification Fee
                                                June 28, 2022 PILOT - Designing and Leading P2 Engagement
                                                June 27, 2022 Online 4 Day Course - IAP2 Strategies for Opposition & Outrage in Public Participation
                                                June 23, 2022 PILOT - IAP2 Way in Challenging Contexts
                                                June 16, 2022 June IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                June 14, 2022 (Learning Webinar) NAC Encore - Community Liaisons: An Equitable Approach to Community Engagement with Multicultural Communities
                                                June 13, 2022 2 Day Course - Crisis Communications and Cancel Culture: Essentials for Moving Forward
                                                June 08, 2022 One Day Workshop: Hybrid How To: Design Engaging Hybrid Workshops and Events
                                                June 06, 2022 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE from The Participation Company
                                                June 01, 2022 One Day Course: Workshops, Surveys, and Tools-Oh My! (Choosing the Right P2 Tools)
                                                May 23, 2022 IAP2 Foundations in P2: Techniques For Effective Public Participation
                                                May 19, 2022 May IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                May 18, 2022 One Day Course: Techniques for Brainstorming & Idea Generation in P2
                                                May 17, 2022 IAP2 USA Annual General Membership Meeting
                                                May 10, 2022 (Learning Webinar) NAC Encore - City of Edmonton Ward Renaming Initiative
                                                May 09, 2022 IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation
                                                May 09, 2022 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE from The Participation Company
                                                May 04, 2022 IAP2 Midwest Chapter 2022 Spring Conference
                                                April 29, 2022 Stakeholder Mapping: Identifying and Analyzing Underrepresented Stakeholders
                                                April 28, 2022 One Day Course: Hosting Effective Hybrid Public Engagement Events
                                                April 27, 2022 One Day Course: Designing Effective Hybrid Public Engagement Events
                                                April 25, 2022 2 Day Course - Public Deliberation Techniques: Inclusive Methods for Informed Engagement on Polarized Issues
                                                April 19, 2022 One Day Course: Techniques for High Emotion & Controversy in P2
                                                April 13, 2022 IAP2 Cascade Presents: Engaging with the Houseless Community
                                                April 12, 2022 (Learning Webinar) NAC Encore - From the Bottom Up: How the Public Can Create Public Policy
                                                March 24, 2022 Digital Discovery Workshop - 6: Instagram for P2
                                                March 17, 2022 March IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                March 14, 2022 IAP2 Foundations in P2: Techniques For Effective Public Participation
                                                March 14, 2022 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE from The Participation Company
                                                March 09, 2022 Online 2 Day Course: Leading Productive Groups in Public Participation
                                                March 08, 2022 2022 Core Values Awards - Application Deadline 5/13
                                                March 08, 2022 (Learning Webinar) 2021 IAP2 CORE VALUES AWARD-WINNERS
                                                March 07, 2022 IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation
                                                February 28, 2022 4 Day Course - Online P2: How to Design and Host Effective Digital Public Engagement
                                                February 24, 2022 Digital Discovery Workshop - 5: Visualizing Trade-offs
                                                February 22, 2022 IAP2: Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation - Online with the Participation Company
                                                February 17, 2022 February IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                February 08, 2022 (Learning Webinar) NAC Encore - What Can I Do About the Deepening Political Divide?
                                                January 31, 2022 IAP2 Foundations in P2: Techniques For Effective Public Participation
                                                January 31, 2022 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE from The Participation Company
                                                January 27, 2022 Digital Discovery Workshop - 4: Digital Whiteboards
                                                January 24, 2022 IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation
                                                January 20, 2022 January IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                January 19, 2022 Online 2 Day Course: Participation Across Differences
                                                January 11, 2022 (Learning Webinar) IAP2 Core Values Award winners USA General Project / CDN Organization of the Year
                                                December 16, 2021 December IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                December 14, 2021 (Learning Webinar) NAC Encore: Storytelling - A Structure for Building a Shared Story and Strategy
                                                December 09, 2021 Digital Discovery Workshop - 3: Dialogue Across Difference
                                                December 06, 2021 Pinpointing Your Participation: Stronger Assessments and Better Evaluation
                                                December 06, 2021 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE from The Participation Company
                                                November 18, 2021 IAP2 Cascade Presents: Cultures Connecting in a Polarized Pandemic Reality
                                                November 18, 2021 November IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                November 09, 2021 Learning Webinar - NAC Encore ”Cancel Culture and Communications Planning - Moving Towards an Accountability Mindset"
                                                November 08, 2021 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE from The Participation Company
                                                November 08, 2021 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques
                                                October 28, 2021 Digital Discovery Workshop - 2: Interactive Mapping
                                                October 22, 2021 SPECIAL WEBINAR: COVID-19 and the Impact on P2
                                                October 21, 2021 October IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                October 18, 2021 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE from The Participation Company
                                                October 13, 2021 IAP2 Core Values Award winners: Projects of the Year, 2021
                                                October 04, 2021 IAP2: Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation - Online with the Participation Company
                                                September 23, 2021 Digital Discovery Workshop - 1: The Virtual Open House
                                                September 20, 2021 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE from The Participation Company
                                                September 16, 2021 September IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                August 11, 2021 Virtual Workshop - IAP2's Public Participation for Decision Makers
                                                August 10, 2021 IAP2 Learning Webinar - NAC Encore: "Beyond Inclusion - 8 Principles for Equitable Public Engagement"
                                                July 29, 2021 Online 2 Day Course: Social Intelligence of Facilitators
                                                July 29, 2021 IAP2 Southern Africa webinar: "Using P2 ... to Mobilize Sustainable Community Development
                                                July 15, 2021 July IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                July 13, 2021 IAP2 Learning Webinar - NAC Encore: "Building a Better Future for Everyone Using Transgenerational Thinking"
                                                July 12, 2021 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE from The Participation Company
                                                June 21, 2021 IAP2 Cascade Presents: 2020 Hits and Misses with our Equity and Inclusion Efforts in Community Participation
                                                June 21, 2021 IAP2 USA Annual General Membership Meeting
                                                June 17, 2021 June IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                June 08, 2021 IAP2 Learning Webinar - NAC Encore: "Adapting the IAP2 Spectrum for an Indigenous Context: Skills, Tools and Competencies for Engagement Practitioners"
                                                May 27, 2021 90 Minute Online Training - Virtual Leading: A Master Class
                                                May 21, 2021 2021 Core Values Awards - Application Deadline 5/21
                                                May 20, 2021 May IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                May 11, 2021 IAP2 Learning Webinar - NAC Encore: "Participatory Budgeting to Promote Resiliency and Community Healing in Response to Ferguson"
                                                May 11, 2021 2 Day Online Course - Comprehensive Equity Workshop: From Theory to Application
                                                April 22, 2021 Riding the Storm: Bravely Leading in times of polarization and disruption- Self Paced Learning: At your own pace, in your own time
                                                April 20, 2021 (Taster) Project Management for Public Participation Practitioners
                                                April 20, 2021 Online 2 Day Course: Perceptions, Practices, & Possibilities in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
                                                April 13, 2021 IAP2 Learning Webinar - NAC Encore: "Appreciative Inquiry - Empowering Communities through Collaborative Infrastructure Design"
                                                April 13, 2021 Online 2 Day Course: Engaging Immigrants and Other Under-Served Communities in Public Engagement
                                                April 01, 2021 (Taster) "Thinking Outside the Scope"
                                                March 29, 2021 IAP2: Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation
                                                March 29, 2021 2021 IAP2 USA CP3 Application Fee
                                                March 24, 2021 Bypassing Burnout: Self-Care and Wellness Strategies for Pandemic Times
                                                March 18, 2021 (Taster) Engaging With an Online Platform for P2 Activities
                                                March 16, 2021 IAP2 Learning Webinar - NAC Encore: "Experience 8 Unusual Participation Techniques in 2 Hours"
                                                March 15, 2021 Pinpointing Your Participation: Stronger Assessments and Better Evaluation
                                                March 11, 2021 (Taster) Trauma Awareness and Self-Care
                                                March 09, 2021 IAP2 Learning Webinar: 2020 Core Values Award winners
                                                February 22, 2021 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE
                                                February 18, 2021 February IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                February 16, 2021 IAP2 Learning Webinar - 2020 Organization of the Year
                                                February 11, 2021 90 Minute Session - Virtual Leading: A Master Class
                                                February 09, 2021 IAP2 Learning Webinar - NAC Encore: "Re-Inventing Communications Approaches ..."
                                                February 04, 2021 IAP2 Taster - A Culture of Engagement" + "Auditing Your Organization for P2 Success"
                                                January 28, 2021 IAP2 Cascade Presents: Rosa González of Facilitating Power, Spectrum of Community Engagement to Ownership
                                                January 26, 2021 IAP2 Learning Webinar - NAC Encore: "Walking Together" and "Partnerships are All About Relationships"
                                                January 26, 2021 Online 3 Day Course: Meaningful Tools, Powerful Outcomes
                                                January 21, 2021 January IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                January 19, 2021 IAP2 Taster Series: "Measuring What Matters"
                                                January 11, 2021 IAP2: Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation
                                                December 17, 2020 December IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                December 08, 2020 IAP2 Webinar: COVID-19 Check-in
                                                December 03, 2020 Online 2 Day Course: Perceptions, Practices, & Possibilities in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
                                                December 02, 2020 IAP2 TASTER - Mission Impossible: Building Trust in the Public Arena
                                                December 01, 2020 Online 2 Day Course: Facilitating Collaborative Decision Making
                                                November 24, 2020 IAP2 Taster Series: "Dialogue Changes Everything"
                                                November 19, 2020 November IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                November 17, 2020 Online 1 Day Course: Advanced Equity
                                                November 17, 2020 Online 2 Day Course: Social Intelligence of Facilitators
                                                November 12, 2020 IAP2 Learning Webinar: NAC Encore - "The Things Kids Say: Elevating Child/Youth Voices in Government"
                                                October 29, 2020 October Greater LA Monthly Zoom Meeting
                                                October 27, 2020 Online 2 Day Course: The Nimble Facilitator: Off the Rails but still on Track
                                                October 21, 2020 COMMUNCATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT DURING CRISIS
                                                October 20, 2020 IAP2 Learning Webinar: 2020 Core Values Award winners - Projects of the Year
                                                October 15, 2020 October IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                October 07, 2020 Online 1 Day Course: Foundations in Equity
                                                October 01, 2020 Online 2 Day Course: Engaging Immigrants and Other Under-Served Communities in Public Engagement
                                                October 01, 2020 2020 IAP2 USA CP3 Application Fee
                                                September 28, 2020 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE
                                                September 22, 2020 SPECIAL WEBINAR: "Starting Your Career in P2"
                                                September 13, 2020 September IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                September 01, 2020 Online 4 Day Course: Social Media and P2: How to Design and Host Effective Digital Public Engagement
                                                August 28, 2020 Online 1 Day Course: Foundations in Equity
                                                August 20, 2020 August IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                August 17, 2020 Foundations in Public Participation - ONLINE
                                                August 11, 2020 IAP2 Learning Webinar: Charlotte Encore: Evaluating P2 to Address Historic Disenfranchisement and Empower Communities
                                                August 06, 2020 Online 2 Day Course: Engaging Immigrants and Other Under-Served Communities in Public Engagement
                                                August 03, 2020 Online 2 Day Course: Advanced Equity
                                                July 27, 2020 Online 2 Day Course: Foundations in Equity
                                                July 16, 2020 July IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                July 14, 2020 IAP2 Learning Webinar: "A How-To ... Expert Facilitation using Zoom"
                                                June 23, 2020 Online 3 Day Course: When Things Go Sideways
                                                June 18, 2020 June IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                June 09, 2020 IAP2 Learning Webinar: Charlotte Encore - "Online Engagement Master Class"
                                                June 04, 2020 Online 4 Day Course: Brave, Honest Conversations™: Bravely Leading Challenging Conversations
                                                May 21, 2020 May IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                May 21, 2020 IAP2 USA Annual General Meeting
                                                May 21, 2020 Special Webinar: Beyond Inclusion - Equity in Public Engagement
                                                May 12, 2020 IAP2 Learning Webinar: Charlotte Encore - "Applying Human-Centered Design to Your P2 Strategy"
                                                May 08, 2020 2020 Core Values Awards - Application Payment
                                                May 06, 2020 IAP2 Australasia Webinar: Engaging with culturally and linguistically diverse and minority communities
                                                April 30, 2020 Online 2 Day Course: Meaningful Tools, Powerful Outcomes
                                                April 20, 2020 *POSTPONED* IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Plano, TX)
                                                April 14, 2020 IAP2 Learning Webinar: Charlotte Encore - Implementing Inclusionary Public Engagement as an Organizational Value
                                                March 31, 2020 SPECIAL WEBINAR: COVID-19, P2 and Managing the "New Reality"
                                                March 30, 2020 Adaptive Technologies: Coffee Chat-2
                                                March 27, 2020 Adaptive Technologies: Coffee Chat-1
                                                March 24, 2020 SPECIAL WEBINAR: Adaptive Technologies and P2 - Session 2
                                                March 24, 2020 SPECIAL WEBINAR: Adaptive Technologies and P2 - Session 1
                                                March 23, 2020 IAP2 Learning Webinar: 2019 IAP2 Core Values Award Winners
                                                March 13, 2020 2020 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Meaningful Tools, Powerful Outcomes
                                                March 13, 2020 2020 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Engaging Immigrants and Other Underserved Communities in Public Engagement
                                                March 12, 2020 2020 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: When Things Go Sideways … how to embrace emotion and change results
                                                March 12, 2020 2020 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Techniques For Effective Public Participation
                                                March 11, 2020 2020 IAP2 Skills Symposium: Happy Hour & Dinner
                                                March 11, 2020 2020 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: The Nimble Facilitator: Off the Rails but still on Track
                                                March 11, 2020 2020 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Brave, Honest Conversations™: Bravely Leading Challenging Conversations
                                                March 11, 2020 2020 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Evaluating and Measuring Public Participation
                                                March 09, 2020 2020 IAP2 Skills Symposium: Welcome Happy Hour
                                                March 09, 2020 2020 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: IAP2 Strategies for Opposition & Outrage in Public Participation
                                                March 09, 2020 2020 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Designing for Diversity: Engaging Underrepresented Stakeholders
                                                March 09, 2020 2020 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Design, Facilitate, Connect: curating powerful meetings and events
                                                March 09, 2020 2020 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Planning For Effective Public Participation
                                                March 07, 2020 March IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                February 25, 2020 IAP2 Taster: Failing Forward
                                                February 24, 2020 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Phoenix, AZ)
                                                February 20, 2020 February IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                February 18, 2020 IAP2 Learning Webinar: Talking to Planners and Engineers About P2
                                                February 03, 2020 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Salt Lake City, UT)
                                                January 30, 2020 IAP2 Taster Series: Embracing Emotion: Using the Socratic Circle© to change the conversation
                                                January 16, 2020 January IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                January 14, 2020 IAP2 Learning Webinar: 2019 IAP2 Organizations of the Year
                                                January 13, 2020 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Charlotte, NC)
                                                December 19, 2019 December IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                December 10, 2019 IAP2 Learning Webinar: Understanding History, Territory & Indigenous Identity for Inclusion
                                                December 05, 2019 Cascade Chapter: Public Involvement Holiday Party!
                                                November 21, 2019 November IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                November 21, 2019 IAP2 Cascade Chapter: Foundations in Public Participation - Techniques (Troutdale, OR)
                                                November 21, 2019 Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation (Chicago, IL)
                                                November 19, 2019 IAP2 Learning Webinar: Charlotte Encore - "Walk It Like You Talk It"
                                                November 19, 2019 IAP2 Learning Webinar: Charlotte Encore - "Walk It Like You Talk It"
                                                November 18, 2019 IAP2 Cascade Chapter: Foundations in Public Participation - Planning (Troutdale, OR)
                                                November 18, 2019 IAP2 Midwest Chapter: Foundations in Public Participation - Techniques (Minneapolis, MN)
                                                November 18, 2019 Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation (Phoenix, AZ)
                                                November 13, 2019 IAP2 Midwest Chapter: Foundations in Public Participation - Planning (Minneapolis, MN)
                                                November 04, 2019 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Techniques for Effective Participation (Colorado Springs, CO)
                                                October 23, 2019 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning for Effective Participation (Colorado Springs, CO)
                                                October 21, 2019 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Techniques for Effective Participation (Denver, CO)
                                                October 21, 2019 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Phoenix, AZ)
                                                October 17, 2019 October IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                October 14, 2019 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Pittsburgh, PA)
                                                October 08, 2019 IAP2 Monthly Webinar: 2019 IAP2 Projects of the Year (USA & Canada)
                                                October 07, 2019 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Kansas City, MO)
                                                September 23, 2019 IAP2 USA Greater LA: ELGL Learning Event
                                                September 19, 2019 September IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                September 11, 2019 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning for Effective Participation (Denver, CO)
                                                September 06, 2019 2019 IAP2 North American Conference: FIELDTRIP / Fostering Resiliency: A Dialogue at the Levine Museum of the New South
                                                September 05, 2019 2019 IAP2 Core Values Awards Gala
                                                September 04, 2019 2019 IAP2 North American Conference: WORKSHOP - "P2 and Digital Engagement"
                                                September 04, 2019 2019 IAP2 North American Conference: WORKSHOP - "Race, Equity, & Inclusion"
                                                September 04, 2019 2019 IAP2 North American Conference: WORKSHOP - "In the Driver’s Seat: Transportation and P2 Workshop"
                                                September 04, 2019 2019 IAP2 North American Conference: WORKSHOP - "Public Participation for Decision Makers"
                                                September 04, 2019 2019 IAP2 North American Conference: Field Trip - "Neighborhood Matching Grants Bus Tour"
                                                September 04, 2019 2019 IAP2 North American Conference: FIELDTRIP - "Little Sugar Creek Greenway & Stream Restoration Tour"
                                                September 04, 2019 2019 IAP2 North American Conference: Field Trip - "IAP2 Art in Transit Tour"
                                                September 04, 2019 2019 IAP2 North American Conference: WORKSHOP - "Race, Equity, & Inclusion"
                                                August 15, 2019 August IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                August 13, 2019 IAP2 Monthly Webinar: Victoria Encore - "Navigating the Culture Wars Through Thoughtful P2"
                                                August 07, 2019 Cascade Chapter: PI Network!
                                                July 25, 2019 IAP2 Midwest Chapter: Foundations in Public Participation - Techniques (Minneapolis, MN)
                                                July 22, 2019 IAP2 Midwest Chapter: Foundations in Public Participation - Planning (Minneapolis, MN)
                                                July 18, 2019 July IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                July 09, 2019 IAP2 Monthly Webinar: Victoria Encore - "Not Just Dragons": A model for inclusive engagement with communities of color
                                                June 20, 2019 June IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                June 20, 2019 IAP2 USA Annual General Meeting
                                                June 19, 2019 IAP2 USA Puget Sound Chapter: Public Participation (P2) Spotlight and Networking Event
                                                June 19, 2019 IAP2 USA Emerging Orange County Chapter: Engagement Toolbox
                                                June 17, 2019 Cascade Chapter: PI Network!
                                                June 11, 2019 IAP2 Monthly Webinar: Victoria Encore - "Engaging the Rumor Mill"
                                                June 05, 2019 ACR Environment and Public Policy Section Networking Happy Hour!
                                                June 05, 2019 Ass'n for Conflict Resolution (Environment and Public Policy Section) Networking event (Washington, DC)
                                                June 03, 2019 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Techniques for Effective Participation (Salt Lake City, UT)
                                                May 29, 2019 Fledgling Sacramento Chapter: "Big Data & P2"
                                                May 16, 2019 May IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                May 16, 2019 Emerging Orange County Chapter: May Meeting
                                                May 16, 2019 2019 Midwest Chapter Conference
                                                May 14, 2019 IAP2 Monthly Webinar: Victoria Encore - "Youth Shaping Cities"
                                                May 08, 2019 IAP2 USA Greater LA: May Meeting
                                                May 01, 2019 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning for Effective Participation (Salt Lake City, UT)
                                                April 29, 2019 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Chicago, IL)
                                                April 29, 2019 International Forum on Public Participation & Stakeholder Engagement - Bangkok, Thailand
                                                April 25, 2019 IAP2 USA Greater LA: April Meeting
                                                April 18, 2019 April IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                April 09, 2019 IAP2 USA Puget Sound: Accommodations for People with Disabilities Workshop
                                                April 09, 2019 IAP2 Monthly Webinar: Victoria Encore - "Creating Communications and P2 Roadmaps"
                                                April 02, 2019 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Techniques for Effective Participation (Fort Collins, CO)
                                                March 29, 2019 March IAP2 USA Board Meeting
                                                March 12, 2019 IAP2 Monthly Webinar: Visual Engagement
                                                March 06, 2019 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning for Effective Participation (Fort Collins, CO)
                                                March 05, 2019 Cascade Chapter: Vancouver PI Network!
                                                March 04, 2019 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Arlington, VA)
                                                March 01, 2019 2019 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Meaningful Tools, Powerful Outcomes
                                                February 28, 2019 2019 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Making Public Meetings Work for You and Your Stakeholders
                                                February 28, 2019 2019 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Designing for Diversity
                                                February 28, 2019 2019 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Evaluating & Measuring P2
                                                February 28, 2019 2019 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Techniques For Effective Public Participation
                                                February 27, 2019 2019 Skills Symposium: National Dialogue
                                                February 27, 2019 2019 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Large Scale Engagement Techniques
                                                February 27, 2019 2019 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: When Things Go Sideways
                                                February 27, 2019 2019 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: (Re)Building Public Trust
                                                February 26, 2019 IAP2 USA Lonestar Emerging Chapter: Sip, Snack, Share Social
                                                February 25, 2019 2019 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Planning For Effective Public Participation
                                                February 25, 2019 2019 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Social Media and P2
                                                February 25, 2019 2019 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation
                                                February 25, 2019 2019 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Group Facilitation
                                                February 21, 2019 IAP2 Taster Series: Reconciliation & Public Participation
                                                February 14, 2019 2019 Core Values Awards - Application Payment
                                                February 13, 2019 IAP2 USA Intermountain: “Networking Breakfast with IAP2 USA Board Member Jay Vincent”
                                                February 12, 2019 IAP2 Monthly Webinar: Large-Scale P2 for Large-Scale Projects
                                                January 31, 2019 IAP2 USA Greater LA: “Are we to blame?” Analyzing criticisms of our outreach process
                                                January 28, 2019 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Phoenix, AZ)
                                                January 25, 2019 IAP2 Taster Series: "Why are these people yelling at me?" Understanding Outrage & Opposition
                                                January 09, 2019 Emerging Orange County Chapter: HANDS ON TRAINING
                                                January 08, 2019 IAP2 Monthly Webinar: Diversity and Inclusion in P2
                                                December 13, 2018 December 2018 Board Meeting
                                                December 12, 2018 Cascade Chapter: Winter Party!
                                                December 11, 2018 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - Digital Engagement Roundtable
                                                December 03, 2018 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Salt Lake City, UT)
                                                November 29, 2018 Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation (Denver, CO)
                                                November 20, 2018 2019 IAP2 USA CP3 Application Fee
                                                November 19, 2018 IAP2 Taster Series: Facilitation Agility -- Off the rails but still on track
                                                November 15, 2018 November 2018 Board Meeting
                                                November 15, 2018 IAP2 USA Greater LA: November Meeting - What the heck is a Community Intelligence Officer (ComIO)?
                                                November 14, 2018 IAP2 USA Orange County Chapter: “Inaugural Kickoff Meeting”
                                                November 13, 2018 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - Victoria Encore: "Prevent Truth Decay"
                                                October 29, 2018 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Asheville, NC)
                                                October 24, 2018 IAP2 USA Greater LA: “How to Approach P2 When Your Projects Never Seem to End!”
                                                October 24, 2018 IAP2 Taster Series - Brave, Honest Conversations - What They Are and How to Have Them
                                                October 18, 2018 October 2018 Board Meeting
                                                October 18, 2018 Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation (Chicago, IL)
                                                October 11, 2018 IAP2 Colorado Chapter National Dialogue
                                                October 09, 2018 IAP2 Monthly Webinar: Building P2 Within Your Organization
                                                September 26, 2018 IAP2 USA Greater LA: SB 1000 Toolkit: Planning for Healthy Communities
                                                September 24, 2018 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Chicago, IL)
                                                September 05, 2018 2018 IAP2 North American Conference
                                                September 04, 2018 September 2018 F2F Board Meeting
                                                August 29, 2018 NAEP Webinar
                                                August 20, 2018 August 2018 Board Meeting
                                                August 14, 2018 IAP2 Monthly Webinar: Public Participation and Public Transportation (in partnership with Rail~Volution)
                                                August 01, 2018 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Techniques for Effective Participation (Boulder, CO)
                                                July 30, 2018 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Minneapolis, MN)
                                                July 23, 2018 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning for Effective Participation (Lakewood, CO)
                                                July 19, 2018 July 2018 Board Meeting
                                                July 10, 2018 IAP2 Monthly Webinar: Denver Encore - "Participatory Systems Change"
                                                June 21, 2018 June 2018 Board Meeting
                                                June 21, 2018 Cascade Chapter: 2018 PI Works! Conference
                                                June 20, 2018 IAP2 USA Ambassador Program Introductory Webinar
                                                June 13, 2018 IAP2 USA Greater LA: HANDS ON TRAINING - “Using Digital Content to Maximize Your Public Engagement Program Effectiveness”
                                                June 12, 2018 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - Denver Encore: "Beyond Inclusion"
                                                June 01, 2018 2018 IAP2 USA CP3 Application Fee
                                                May 17, 2018 IAP2 USA Annual General Meeting
                                                May 16, 2018 May 2018 Board Meeting
                                                May 08, 2018 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - Denver Encore: "Our Community Could Blow Up. Do We Have Time For Some Quick Consultation?"
                                                May 04, 2018 IAF NORTH AMERICA & CARIBBEAN CONFERENCE 2018
                                                May 03, 2018 Intermountain Chapter Regional Conference
                                                May 03, 2018 Midwest Chapter Regional Conference and Annual Meeting
                                                April 30, 2018 Choosing the Right P2 Tools
                                                April 26, 2018 Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation (Los Angeles County, CA)
                                                April 19, 2018 April 2018 Board Meeting
                                                April 19, 2018 Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation (Orange County, CA)
                                                April 18, 2018 Cascade Chapter: PI Network: The business case for diversity in the built environment
                                                April 18, 2018 IAP2 USA Greater LA: Learn "Use Now" Techniques for Reducing Conflict
                                                April 16, 2018 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Arlington, VA)
                                                April 10, 2018 IAP2 Monthly Webinar: Core Values Award Winners-2
                                                March 26, 2018 Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation (Salt Lake City, UT)
                                                March 21, 2018 PI Network: Neighborhood Involvement Past and Present
                                                March 19, 2018 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Phoenix, AZ)
                                                March 13, 2018 IAP2 Monthly Webinar: Core Values Award Winners-1
                                                March 08, 2018 IAP2 Greater LA March Event: "Your Brain on Conflict"
                                                March 07, 2018 Innovations in Participatory Democracy Conference
                                                March 05, 2018 Vancouver Public Involvement Group
                                                March 03, 2018 March 2018 F2F Board Meeting
                                                March 01, 2018 2018 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation
                                                March 01, 2018 2018 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Techniques For Effective Public Participation
                                                February 28, 2018 2018 Skills Symposium: National Dialogue Event
                                                February 28, 2018 2018 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Toolz for Tough Conversations
                                                February 28, 2018 2018 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Evaluating & Measuring P2
                                                February 27, 2018 2018 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Group Facilitation
                                                February 26, 2018 2018 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: When Things Go Sideways
                                                February 26, 2018 2018 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Social Media and P2
                                                February 26, 2018 2018 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Designing for Diversity
                                                February 26, 2018 2018 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: Planning For Effective Public Participation
                                                February 21, 2018 IAP2 USA Greater LA February Event: "Your Toughest P2 Problems Solved"
                                                February 16, 2018 IAP2 Midwest Chapter Monthly Lightning Chat - Managing P2 Disasters
                                                February 14, 2018 2018 Core Values Awards - Application Payment
                                                February 13, 2018 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - Handling Opposition and Outrage in P2 Processes
                                                February 05, 2018 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Seattle, WA)
                                                January 31, 2018 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning for Effective Participation (Boulder, CO)
                                                January 19, 2018 IAP2 USA Midwest Chapter Lightning Chat
                                                January 18, 2018 January 2018 Board Meeting
                                                January 17, 2018 "Your Toughest P2 Problems, Solved"! - Greater Los Angelese Chapter meeting
                                                January 09, 2018 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - Denver Encore: "Digital Engagement Workshop"
                                                December 15, 2017 IAP2 USA Midwest Chapter Lightning Chat
                                                December 12, 2017 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - Denver Encore: "Beginning with the Brain in Mind"
                                                December 11, 2017 Intermountain Chapter - Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation (West Valley City, Utah)
                                                December 11, 2017 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Walnut Creek, CA)
                                                November 29, 2017 Government Online Community of Practice: Telephone Town Hall Meetings
                                                November 16, 2017 Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation (Denver, CO)
                                                November 14, 2017 Choosing the Right P2 Tools
                                                November 07, 2017 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - 2017 Core Values Awards - Projects of the Year
                                                October 16, 2017 Participatory Budgeting
                                                October 16, 2017 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Orlando, FL)
                                                October 11, 2017 IAP2 USA Greater Los Angeles Chapter (Emerging): Healing Community of Color by Encouraging Self Determination
                                                October 10, 2017 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - 2017 Core Values Awards - Organizations of the Year
                                                October 03, 2017 Evaluation & Public Participation
                                                September 26, 2017 Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation (University Place/Tacoma area, WA)
                                                September 13, 2017 Social Media & Public Participation
                                                September 08, 2017 2017 IAP2 North American Conference - FIELD TRIP: The Dahlia Campus for Health and Well-being
                                                September 07, 2017 2017 North American Conference Gala
                                                September 07, 2017 2017 North American Conference: Pathways - Are We Facing a P2 Crisis or an Opportunity?
                                                September 07, 2017 2017 North American Conference: Pathways - Collaboration for Greater Good
                                                September 07, 2017 2017 North American Conference: Pathways - Powerfully Positive Questions for P2 in a Changing World: Co-creating a tool to connect people and process in challenging times
                                                September 06, 2017 2017 IAP2 North American Conference: WORKSHOP - "Bringing More Voices to the Conversation: Lessons from the Trenches"
                                                September 06, 2017 2017 IAP2 North American Conference: WORKSHOP - "Online Community Engagement"
                                                September 06, 2017 2017 IAP2 North American Conference: WORKSHOP - "Traffic Jam! Overcoming the Gridlock of Transportation Engagement"
                                                September 06, 2017 2017 IAP2 North American Conference - FIELD TRIP: Tri-City Tour
                                                September 06, 2017 2017 IAP2 North American Conference - FIELD TRIP: Denver
                                                September 06, 2017 2017 IAP2 North American Conference - FIELD TRIP: Boulder
                                                September 06, 2017 2017 IAP2 North American Conference - FIELD TRIP: Fort Collins
                                                September 06, 2017 2017 IAP2 North American Conference, Denver, Colorado, September 6-8, 2017
                                                August 25, 2017 POSTPONED: Cascade Chapter: National Dialogue Event
                                                August 23, 2017 Intermountain Chapter: National Dialogue Event
                                                August 17, 2017 Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation (Chicago, IL)
                                                August 15, 2017 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - Montreal Encore: "Are We Smarter Together?" + "Understanding the Squishy Stuff"
                                                July 27, 2017 Colorado Chapter: National Dialogue Event
                                                July 20, 2017 Government Online Community of Practice: Streamline Communications in Complex Projects
                                                July 17, 2017 Participatory Budgeting
                                                July 11, 2017 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - Montreal Encore: "Is Your Organization P2-Centric?"
                                                July 10, 2017 Choosing the Right P2 Tools
                                                June 26, 2017 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Chicago, IL)
                                                June 22, 2017 Puget Sound Chapter: National Dialogue Event
                                                June 22, 2017 Cascade Chapter: PI Network featuring RACE TALKS
                                                June 21, 2017 IAP2 USA Greater Los Angeles Chapter (Emerging): How Can IAP2 USA Make you a Rock Star?
                                                June 20, 2017 IAP2 USA Professional Certification Program - An Introduction
                                                June 15, 2017 Fostering Productive Dialogue in Divided Times
                                                June 13, 2017 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - Montreal Encore: "Facilitation Matters"
                                                June 13, 2017 Association of Conflict Resolution, Environmental & Public Policy Section 2017 Conference
                                                June 05, 2017 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Denver, CO)
                                                May 25, 2017 Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Showcase
                                                May 18, 2017 IAP2 USA Annual General Meeting
                                                May 18, 2017 Webinar: How to run the National Dialogue Event
                                                May 17, 2017 IAP2 USA Greater Los Angeles Chapter (Emerging): Outreach in the OC: Rail, Buses, Cars and PEOPLE!
                                                May 09, 2017 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - Montreal Encore: "Duh, Make it Interesting"
                                                May 01, 2017 Choosing the Right P2 Tools
                                                April 27, 2017 Cascade Chapter Area: "The Old Road; A New Future"
                                                April 26, 2017 Greater Los Angeles Area Chapter (Emerging): “Cure for Public Outrage - Can we really 'inform' our way out of it?”
                                                April 11, 2017 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - Core Values Award winners - Creativity, Innovation & the Greater Good
                                                April 06, 2017 Government Online Community of Practice: Measuring the Value and Effectiveness of Public Engagement work in Local Government
                                                April 01, 2017 Public Engagement Strategy Workshop: Vermont Workshop to Strengthen & Sustain Engagement
                                                March 29, 2017 Greater Los Angeles Area Chapter (Emerging): Mary Gelinas - "Why Can't We Converse with One Another?"
                                                March 27, 2017 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Austin, TX)
                                                March 14, 2017 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - Core Values Award Winners: Respect for Diversity
                                                March 09, 2017 Northern California Chapter event: Meetup with Matt Leighninger
                                                March 08, 2017 Greater Los Angeles Area Chapter (Emerging): Public Engagement Strategy Workshop
                                                March 02, 2017 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: (2 days) Techniques For Effective Public Participation
                                                March 02, 2017 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: (2 days) Designing for Diversity: Engaging Underrepresented Stakeholders
                                                March 01, 2017 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: (1 day) Building Trust for Civil Communication
                                                March 01, 2017 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: (1 day) Evaluating and Measuring Public Participation
                                                February 27, 2017 Skills Symposium: We NEED Your Voice: Are we facing a P2 crisis or opportunity?
                                                February 27, 2017 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: (2 days) Social Media and P2: How to design and host effective online engagement
                                                February 27, 2017 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: (2 days) Emotion, Outrage & Public Participation
                                                February 27, 2017 SKILLS SYMPOSIUM: (3 days) Planning For Effective Public Participation
                                                February 14, 2017 IAP2 Monthly Webinar - Montreal Encore: Making Engagement Meaningful with P2 Toolkits
                                                February 06, 2017 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Seattle, WA)
                                                February 06, 2017 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Arlington, VA)
                                                January 25, 2017 Greater Los Angeles Area Chapter (Emerging): How Fake News Disrupts P2 Efforts
                                                January 23, 2017 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Phoenix, AZ)
                                                January 10, 2017 IAP2 January Learning Webinar: Participatory Budgeting
                                                November 08, 2016 IAP2 November Learning Webinar: Core Values Award winners; Organizations & Research Project of the Year
                                                November 03, 2016 IAP2 Techniques for Public Participation (Fort Collins, CO)
                                                October 31, 2016 Choosing the Right P2 Tools
                                                October 24, 2016 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Denver, CO)
                                                October 20, 2016 IAP2 USA Los Angeles Chapter (Emerging) October Event: "Getting Permission from the Community to Run your Operations"
                                                October 18, 2016 IAP2 October Webinar: Canada/USA Projects of the Year
                                                October 13, 2016 Cascade PI Network: Hanford - Beauty and the Beast! Pristine Beauty Meets Radioactive Cleanup
                                                October 07, 2016 27th Annual Envisioning California Conference: "Our Voices: Advancing Civic Engagement in California"
                                                September 28, 2016 Cascade PI Network: The Top Ten Reasons Groups Can't Solve Problems!
                                                September 28, 2016 2016 IAP2 North American Conference, Montreal, Canada, September 28-30, 2016
                                                September 21, 2016 IAP2 USA (Emerging) Los Angeles Chapter: Civic Engagement in Manhattan Beach
                                                September 19, 2016 IAP2 September Learning Webinar: P2 & Decision-Makers
                                                September 14, 2016 Government Online Community of Practice – New!
                                                August 30, 2016 IAP2 Planning for Public Participation (Fort Collins, CO)
                                                August 11, 2016 IAP2 Techniques for Public Participation (Omaha, NE)
                                                August 09, 2016 IAP2 August Learning Webinar: Research on Conflict Management and Evaluation
                                                July 20, 2016 Emotion, Outrage and Public Participation (Austin, TX)
                                                July 14, 2016 Crowdsourcing in LA, IAP2 USA Los Angeles (Emerging) July meeting - CANCELLED
                                                July 12, 2016 IAP2 July Webinar: IAP2 and UNDRIP – The Changing Face of Indigenous Engagement
                                                June 30, 2016 IAP2 USA Midwest Chapter June Networking Event
                                                June 16, 2016 IAP2 USA Cascade Chapter 2016 PI Works! in Bend, Oregon
                                                June 15, 2016 Emotion, Outrage and Public Participation (Chicago, IL)
                                                June 14, 2016 IAP2 June Webinar: Favorites from Portland – 3 "It's Geek to Me"
                                                June 01, 2016 IAP2 Planning for Public Participation (Omaha, NE)
                                                May 25, 2016 IAP2 USA (EMERGING) LOS ANGELES CHAPTER: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN COPS AND COMMUNITIES GET TOGETHER – IN A GOOD WAY!
                                                May 19, 2016 IAP2 USA Annual General Meeting
                                                May 10, 2016 IAP2 May Webinar – Tools and Traps of Online Engagement
                                                April 22, 2016 IAP2 USA Intermountain Chapter Conference: Engaging Everyone for Sustainable Decisions
                                                April 18, 2016 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (Austin, TX)
                                                April 12, 2016 IAP2 April Webinar – Core Values Award Winners 2: Projects of the Year
                                                March 31, 2016 IAP2 USA Midwest Chapter Happy Hour Networking Event
                                                March 30, 2016 IAP2 USA Greater Los Angeles Area: LA Neighborhood Councils & P2
                                                March 08, 2016 IAP2 March Webinar – Favorites from Portland 2015: "Engagement Triangle" and "Innovative Visual Public Engagement" from "It's Geek to Me"
                                                March 01, 2016 CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALS for 2016 IAP2 North American Conference – DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2016
                                                February 29, 2016 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (5-Days)
                                                February 21, 2016 2016 Skills Symposium - LOGISTICS
                                                February 09, 2016 Participatory Budgeting and the Balancing Act – the IAP2 February Webinar
                                                February 02, 2016 IAP2 Techniques for Public Participation (2-Days)
                                                February 01, 2016 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation (Seattle, WA)
                                                February 01, 2016 IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation - Planning & Techniques (5-Days)
                                                January 20, 2016 IAP2 USA Cascade Chapter January PI Network
                                                January 13, 2016 January Learning Webinar: Core Values Award Winners


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