How can we realistically design, plan, and implement meaningful and successful processes to engage the public?

Public participation is essential for the implementation of policies, programs and initiatives. It allows community members to provide input and have meaningful dialogues on the issues that are important to them. And, if done correctly, it can even build trust with the community. Yet, we live in a time of highly complex and integrated issues, increased use of social media to communicate, and ever changing political landscape which has lead to the widespread decline in public trust in governments, organizations, and institutions.

The International Association of Public Participation (IAP2), a global federation of national affiliates, has spent over 25 years reviewing and evaluating processes around the world to successfully engage the public and local communities. Through that work, IAP2 has established a proven framework for public participation and has set the bar, around the world, for stakeholder engagement with practical tools and methodologies that transcend national and cultural boundaries. IAP2 has now streamlined and refined their highly-regarded and innovative training materials for this new challenging climate with a Global Learning Pathway and an IAP2 Global Certificate in Public Participation.

IAP2 Courses: Click on the courses to learn more.

Upcoming Trainings

————————-June 2024 ————————-

Fundamentals of Public Participation - Trainer hosted training

Are you a Young Professional and interested in the understanding the foundations and basics successful of public participation even in the face of challenges? Or do you want to learn how to engage with your local community and make a positive impact? This training is for you! 

Dates: June 11th and 12th from 1:00-5:00 ET / 12:00 -4:00 CT / 11:00 - 3:00 MT / 10:00-2:00 PT

Register here! (this link will take you to the Registration Page)

Understanding Conflict*- Trainer hosted training

Are you interested developing the skills to identify and mitigate situations of tension and conflict in a public participation and engagement setting? If so, this training is for you!

Dates: June 27th and 28th 11th from 1:00-5:00 ET / 12:00 -4:00 CT / 11:00 - 3:00 MT / 10:00-2:00 PT.

Register here! (this link will take you to the Registration Page)

————————-July 2024 ————————-

Designing Public Participation* - Trainer hosted training

Are you interested in leading or designing a public participation process that engages the community in meaningful dialogue to ensure that their voices are heard and the information is used? Or are you interested in learning how to measure your success? This training is for you! 

Dates: July 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th from 1:00-5:00 ET / 12:00 -4:00 CT / 11:00 - 3:00 MT / 10:00-2:00 PT

Register here! (this link will take you to the Registration Page)

Understanding Conflict*- Trainer hosted training

Are you interested developing the skills to identify and mitigate situations of tension and conflict in a public participation and engagement setting? If so, this training is for you!

Dates: July 31st and August 2nd from 1:00-5:00 ET / 12:00 -4:00 CT / 11:00 - 3:00 MT / 10:00-2:00 PT.

Register here! (this link will take you to the Registration Page)

————————-August 2024 ————————-

Working with Conflict and High Emotion*- Trainer hosted training

Are you tired of only using the town hall or public hearing as a method for community engagement? Are you interested in learning how to create engaging public participation methods that are effective and successful in moving the conversation forward? This training is for you! 

Dates: August 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th 1:00 -5:00 ET.

Registration Coming Soon! (this link will take you to the Registration Page)

Applying Methods*- Trainer hosted training

Are you tired of only using the town hall or public hearing as a method for community engagement? Are you interested in learning how to create engaging public participation methods that are effective and successful in moving the conversation forward? This training is for you! 

Dates: August 20th, 21st, 22nd, & 23rd from 1:00-5:00 ET / 12:00 -4:00 CT / 11:00 - 3:00 MT / 10:00-2:00 PT.

Register here! (this link will take you to the Registration Page)

————————-September 2024 ————————-

Understanding Conflict*- Trainer hosted training

Are you interested developing the skills to identify and mitigate situations of tension and conflict in a public participation and engagement setting? If so, this training is for you!

Dates: September 5th and 6th 2nd 1:00-5:00 ET / 12:00 -4:00 CT / 11:00 - 3:00 MT / 10:00-2:00 PT.

Register here! (this link will take you to the Registration Page)

Designing Public Participation* - Trainer hosted training

Are you interested in leading or designing a public participation process that engages the community in meaningful dialogue to ensure that their voices are heard and the information is used? Or are you interested in learning how to measure your success? This training is for you! 

Dates: September 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th from 1:00-5:00 ET / 12:00 -4:00 CT / 11:00 - 3:00 MT / 10:00-2:00 PT

Register here! (this link will take you to the Registration Page)

————————-November 2024 ————————-

Understanding Conflict*- Trainer hosted training

Are you interested developing the skills to identify and mitigate situations of tension and conflict in a public participation and engagement setting? If so, this training is for you!

Dates: September 5th and 6th 2nd 1:00-5:00 ET / 12:00 -4:00 CT / 11:00 - 3:00 MT / 10:00-2:00 PT.

Register here! (this link will take you to the Registration Page)

Training with an asterisk (*) require the completion of the prerequisite course “IAP2 Fundamentals of Public Participation”.