IAP2 USA’s Certificate in Public Participation (P2) is the internationally recognized standard for building skills in community engagement.
This program consists of three core courses — Fundamentals of Public Participation, Designing & Leading Public Participation, and Applying Methods in Public Participation. Together, they deliver over 30 hours of hands-on training rooted in IAP2’s Global Learning Pathway — a framework built on decades of best practices from around the world.

Schedule:
• Dec 1: Fundamentals of P2
• Dec 2–3: Designing & Leading P2
• Dec 4–5: Applying Methods in P2

Certification & Credits
• Required for IAP2 Professional Certification
• Eligible for APA–AICP CE Credits (8 CM/day)

Trainer: Justin Schneider — with 20+ years of experience in public participation and community development in the U.S. and abroad.

Pricing:
• IAP2 Members: $1,375
• Non-Members: $1,625