Training Level: Emerging
Description:
The focus of the Fundamentals of P2 course is on understanding and applying the practices of meaningful and effective public participation (P2). The training explores principles, concepts and best practices, and how to design and apply this knowledge to your public participation and engagement work.
By the end of this 1-day course -Level 1 course, participants will be able to:
- Define public participation and engagement, and related terms, and what makes it unique
- Identify what makes public participation and engagement meaningful
- Reflect on the benefits, risks and myths related to public participation and engagement
- Identify and discuss IAP2 five core foundations in their application to public participation and engagement work
- Identify the role that values (seven core values) play in public participation and engagement work and the leadership attributes that will serve them as they practice
- Understand the IAP2 Spectrum of public Participation and rationale for the increasing intensity as decision impacts
- Reflect on and apply ethical leadership actions and abilities to public participation and engagement situations
- Apply the Profiles of public participation and engagement model to public participation and engagement and explore organization-led 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 role of power and influence and its impacts on the approach to public participation and engagement
- Apply the IAP2 spectrum to public participation and engagement situations and practice
- Explore the Practice Framework (design, plan, implement, learn) as a tool for effective planning and process, and assess the quality of the process
Target Audience:
- New practitioners beginning their journey in engagement
- Anyone working in the field or a related field who wants to understand and apply the fundamentals of meaningful and effective public participation and engagement practice
Course Delivery:
In-Person hosted by Neuquinn Consulting.
Prerequisite:
There is no prerequisite.
Organization: Neuquinn Consulting
Phone: (250) 888-9418 | Email: info@neuquinn.com
Registration/More Info Link: https://www.neuquinn.com/copy-of-registration-nanaimo-iap2-ma
Online or In-Person Training: In-Person
Instructions/Location Info:
VIREB – 6374 Metral Dr,
Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T 2L8
Sessions/Dates
Start Date & Time: May 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
End Date & Time: May 28, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Free or Paid? Paid
Price: $$375.
Notes:
Fundamentals of P2 is the core course that launches your learning journey—whether you’re just starting or looking to advance your practice.
To earn the IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation (P2), you’ll complete a structured program designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to lead effective engagement.
Your Certification Path:
Step 1: Complete the Level 1 Core Course
• Fundamentals of P2
Step 2: Complete Both Level 2 Courses
• Designing Public Participation & Engagement
• Applying Methods
Registration/More Info Link: https://www.neuquinn.com/copy-of-registration-nanaimo-iap2-ma