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.

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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! 

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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 

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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! 

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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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