Events Calendar

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.


How do I register online? To register for an event, click on the event name, click on the registration link, then complete the registration page by filling in your information. You will be receiving a confirmation email soon after you have completed registration. 

How do I register offline? If online registration is not available please download the registration form and fax or mail it in to the appropriate location. Please note that some of our events are handled by chapters or independent consultants, and inquiries should be sent directly to them. 

Upcoming events

  • Riding the Storm: Bravely Leading in times of polarization and disruption- Self Paced Learning: At your own pace, in your own time

    • April 22, 2021
    • December 31, 2023
    • Online - Self Paced Learning
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    Introducing IAP2 USA's first online, self-paced training opportunity

    This new self-paced course will build your skills and knowledge for bravely leading in times of polarization and conflict.

    We live in times of rapid change, upheaval and global inter-connection. We are experiencing a growing divide and polarization between people, with an increasing dynamic of us versus them. We've seen a rise in public shame, blame and vitriol. We face enormous complex challenges like climate change, the global refugee crisis, systemic racism and inequity. We've been hit with a global pandemic which is causing rising fear, anxiety and uncertainty.

    While all these things are in the space of the public arena where we interact with each other every day, we have a unique opportunity to choose how we want to lead these biggest challenges of our lives and choose how we want to work together with others.

    It starts with you. Ask yourself these questions:

    • What is happening around you that you want to step in to?

    • How do you want to lead in ways that are different than you are leading now?

    • What would be different if you were better equipped to bravely lead challenging conversations?

    • What works and what doesn’t and what do you need to watch out for?

    The course opens with an introductory video lecture on key concepts, with 4 more modules where you can work at your own pace to build competency in key areas of leadership in a world of complexity, polarization and disruption. The Modules cover: 

    • Bravely leading challenging conversations 

    • Holding space for high emotion 

    • Building trust in the public arena 

    • De-escalation tools for high stakes interactions

    Priced lower than our other courses, this self-paced training allows you to learn when and where it works best for you. When you are done, you qualify for a free coaching session with Steph Roy McCallum, the course instructor, to deepen and apply your learning.

    $365 Members -- $455 Non-Members

    *IAP2 USA Members must login to receive the members only rate

    *IAP2 International Members can email info@iap2usa for a discount code

     — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

    Trainer: Stephani Roy McCallum

    Stephani is Chief Storm Rider at the Courageous Leadership Project. She is a Leadership Coach, Certified Professional Facilitator, and a seasoned leader specializing in conflict, high emotion and controversy. She has worked internationally on controversial projects with individuals, organizations and communities to transform conflict and create momentum for positive change. Stephani believes that brave, honest conversations solve the problems in our world.

    She has led and managed conversations involving more than 30,000 participants, and has worked on five continents facilitating complex topics like municipal budgets, school closures, land use, health care, transportation, nuclear waste, natural disaster, truth and reconciliation, environment and more.

    Stephani has been the Project Lead on a number of international and national award winning projects, including a project which received the IAP2 International Core Values Award for finding common ground and a way forward for the blood donation policy for men who have had sex with other men for Canadian Blood Services, a highly divisive and polarizing issue.

    She has been a licensed trainer of the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Foundations in Public Participation since 2005, and was a lead developer of IAP2’s Strategies for Public Opposition and Outrage course. She was an IAP2 Assessor, coach and mentor for new candidate trainers for all of IAP2's training programs from 2011 to 2016, and continues to serve as an Assessor and Coach for new trainers of the Outrage program. She was the 2008 President of IAP2 International. Stephani has a background in Sociology and holds certificates in Co-active coaching, Courageous Leadership, Authentic Leadership, community development & alternative dispute resolution. She regularly speaks and presents internationally on how to lead powerfully in the face of challenges, creating new more possible futures for all of us, together.



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  • IAP2's Designing & Leading Public Participation

    • December 12, 2023
    • (EST)
    • December 15, 2023
    • (EST)
    • 4 sessions
    • Online Via Zoom- Trainers: Craddock Stropes and Penny Mabie
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    **You must first complete Fundamentals of Public Participation before this course**

    Four 4-hour sessions

    December 12- 15, 2023 
    1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
    12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central
    11:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Mountain

    10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pacific


    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

      THIS COURSE

        #2 Designing & Leading Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 16 CM) 

          December 12 - 15, 2023       1 PM – 5 PM ET

          Members $550 -- Regular $650 

          Last day to Register December 8, 2023

          PLEASE NOTE: IAP2 USA members must be logged in to receive the member rate. International IAP2 members can contact info@iap2usa.org for a code to register. 

           — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

          **You must first complete Fundamentals of Public Participation before this course**

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          PREREQUISITE COURSE

          #1 Fundamentals of Public Participation (2 - 4 hour sessions CM I 8 CM) 

            December 5 & 6, 2023        1 PM – 5 PM ET O

            Members $275 --  Regular $325

            Last day to Register: December 1, 2023 

            REGISTER FOR FUNDAMENTALS

            FINAL COURSE

            #3 Applying Methods for Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 16 CM) 

              January 2024      1 PM – 5 PM ET

              Members $550 -- Regular $650 


              Certificate Program - All Three Modules (10 - 4 hour Sessions) 

                    Regular $1,625  Members $1,375  


              Trainers:

              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.




              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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            • (Learning Webinar) 2023 IAP2 USA Core Values Awards Winners - SFMA

              • December 12, 2023
              • 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM (EST)
              • Online via Zoom
              Register

              Join us on December 12th to learn more about San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's two Core Values Awards winning  projects. 

              2:00 - 3:15 pm Eastern

              1:00 - 2:15 pm Central

              12:00 - 1:15 pm Mountain

              11:00 am - 12:15 pm Pacific

              IAP2 USA Diversity, Inclusion and Culture Core Values Award:

              "Honoring Cultural Diversity and Connecting Communities: San Francisco’s

              Central Subway "

              The Central Subway Project was conceived in the 1980’s to provide more transit service between two San Francisco neighborhoods, Bayview (in the southwestern section) and Chinatown (in the northeaster section) of the city. These two communities did not have adequate service to connect them to employment, entertainment and social activities. What’s even more striking is that these two neighborhoods are predominantly populated by people of color. 

              Public participation was critical as planning proceeded for the second phase of this program, known as Central Subway. With different neighborhoods at stake to be potential hosts for new stations, each with their own needs and concerns, it was critical to engage the community with respect, honesty, and collaboration. 

              We used a wide range of techniques and engaged with both residents and merchants, early and often. While their concerns were similar, their needs were quite different.  Using IAP2 Core Values and the spectrum of participation were our guiding principles and as a result, delivered a project successfully that reflected community needs and priorities. Join Lulu Feliciano and Enrique Aguilar for their project overview and discussion. Watch Video, Read Submission , News Release.

              General Project Award

              "Reimagining Potrero Bus Yard"

              San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

              San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) received the IAP2 USA Core Values Award in the General Projects Category for their project Reimagining Potrero Bus Yard.

              The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) manages all San Francisco’s ground transportation for the city. The SFMTA oversees the Municipal Railway (Muni) public transit system, as well as bicycling, paratransit, parking, traffic, walking and taxis. Pre-pandemic, its transit system, Muni, transported more than 700,000 people during a typical weekday. The SFMTA is committed to involving the people of San Francisco in the decisions that shape the city’s transportation system so that those who are affected by government decisions are informed and have an opportunity to participate in the decision-making process. Watch Video, Read Submission, News Release

              Congratulations to the teams working on these outstanding projects. For more information about past awards and how to submit your project visit IAP2 USA.


              **This is webinar is sponsored by Granicus** 

              Granicus connects people and government with a unified experience that integrates website, online services, digital communications, and more to serve every resident equally and inclusively.

              Transform your customer experience with solutions to better connect, engage, and serve your constituents.



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            • 2023 IAP2 USA CP3 Interest Submission

              • December 20, 2023
              • 11:59 PM (EST)
              • Online
              Register

              IAP2 USA will hold another assessment center for Certified Public Participation Professionals in 2024.

              Please use this event registration if you are interested in joining a select number of colleagues and begin the process to become a Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3).

              Check out the Professional Certification page for more information. 
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            • January 2024 IAP2 USA CP3 Application Fee Deadline

              • January 05, 2024
              • 11:59 PM (EST)
              • Online
              Register

              Please submit your $300 non-refundable Application Fee, payable upon submission of application to info@iap2usa.org.

              Applicants must have completed the IAP2 5-day training, and Certificate in Public Participations or Foundations in Public Participation (former Certificate Course) and be members in good standing of IAP2.

              Check out the Professional Certification page for more information. 

              To be eligible for the Spring 2024 Assessment Center on April 26 & 27, you must  submit your application by January 5, 2024. Please contact info@iap2usa.org with questions.
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            • IAP2's Fundamentals of Public Participation

              • January 10, 2024
              • (EST)
              • January 11, 2024
              • (EST)
              • 2 sessions
              • Online with Trainer Doug Zenn
              • 16
              • 3 registrants
              Register

               Fundamentals of Public Participation

              First course to be taken before Designing Public Participation and Applying Methods

              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 COURSE

              #1 Fundamentals of Public Participation (2 - 4 hour sessions CM I 8 CM) 

                January 10 & 11, 2024     1 PM – 5 PM ET

                Members $275 --  Regular $325

                Last day to Register January 5, 2024

                 — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

                **You must first complete this module before Designing Public Participation and Applying Methods**

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                NEXT COURSE

                #2 Designing & Leading Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 18 CM) 

                  February 6-9, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                  Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                  FINAL COURSE

                  #3 Applying Methods for Public Participation  (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 18 CM) 

                    January 23-26, 2024 | 1 PM – 5 PM ET

                    Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                    Registration open now

                    Certificate Program - All Three Modules (10 - 4 hour Sessions) 

                    Regular $1,625  Members $1,375 

                    Trainer: Doug Zenn

                    Doug 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 Applying Methods for Public Participation

                    • January 23, 2024
                    • (EST)
                    • January 26, 2024
                    • (EST)
                    • 4 sessions
                    • Online with Trainer Doug Zenn
                    • 8
                    Register

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

                    Completion of IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation prior to 2023 also counts as a prerequisite for this course***

                    IAP2's Applying Methods for Public Participation

                    Four 4-hour sessions

                    January 23, 24, 25 & 26, 2024
                    1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
                    12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Central
                    11:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Mountain

                    10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pacific

                    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

                      Applying Methods for Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 20 CM) 

                        January 23 - 26, 2024       1 PM – 5 PM ET

                        Members $550 -- Regular $650 

                        Last day to Register January 19, 2024 

                        PLEASE NOTE: IAP2 USA members must be logged in to receive the member rate. International IAP2 members can contact info@iap2usa.org for a code to register. 

                         — Cancellation and Substitution policy —

                        **You must first complete Fundamentals of P2 before this course

                        Completion of IAP2 Foundations in P2: Planning For Effective Public Participation prior to 2023 also counts as a prerequisite for this course**

                        PREREQUISITE COURSE

                        #1 Fundamentals of Public Participation (2 - 4 hour sessions CM I 8 CM) 

                          January 30 and 31, 2024       1 PM – 5 PM ET OR 

                          Members $275 --  Regular $325

                          NEXT COURSE

                          #2 Designing & Leading Public Participation (4 - 4 hour sessions CM I 16 CM) 

                            February 6-9, 2024       1 PM – 5 PM ET

                            Members $550 -- Regular $650

                            Certificate Program - All Three Modules (10 - 4 hour Sessions) 
                                      Regular $1,625  Members $1,375 

                            Trainer: Doug Zenn

                            Doug 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 Fundamentals of Public Participation

                            • January 30, 2024
                            • (EST)
                            • January 31, 2024
                            • (EST)
                            • 2 sessions
                            • Online with Trainer Justin Schneider
                            • 18
                            • 2 registrants
                            Register