2026 Online Training
As part of the IAP2 Global Certificate in Public Participation, the following courses will be offered:
ONLINE - Fundamentals of Public Participation & Engagement (January 19 and 20, 2026). DEADLINE to REGISTER: January 15, 2026
ONLINE - Designing Public Participation (January 26-29, 2026). DEADLINE to REGISTER: January 22, 2026
ONLINE - Applying Methods (February 9-12, 2026). DEADLINE TO REGISTER: February 4, 2026
BUNDLE - 3 courses (January 19-20 and 26-29, February 9-12) - IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation
Fundamentals of Public Participation and Engagement (Level 1 practitioners) or IAP2 Way in Challenging Contexts (Level 2 practitioners) are prerequisites for Designing Public Participation & Engagement and Applying Methods courses.
Learn more about IAP2’s Global Certificate in Public Participation & Learning Pathway here (external site).
ONLINE! Fundamentals of Public Participation & Engagement
ONLINE on Zoom: January 19-20, $395 (3.5 hours + 3.5 hours); 9:00 - 12:30 Pacific Time. DEADLINE to REGISTER: January 15, 2026
IAP2 Fundamentals of Public Participation (P2) and Engagement is a Level 1 course that focuses on understanding and applying the practices of meaningful and effective public participation. The training explores principles, concepts and best practices, and how to design and apply this knowledge to your public participation and engagement work.
ONLINE! Designing Public Participation & Engagement
ONLINE on Zoom: January 26-29, $750 (3.5 hour sessions each day); 9:00 - 12:30 Pacific Time. DEADLINE to REGISTER: January 22.
The focus of this course is on exploring a variety of methods used in implementing public participation and engagement. Participants will learn to select, assess and create effective elements of methods to work meaningfully with participants.
ONLINE - Applying Methods
ONLINE on Zoom: February 9-12, 2026, $750 (3.5 hour sessions each day); 9:00 - 12:30 Pacific Time. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: February 4, 2026
The focus of this course is on exploring a variety of methods used in implementing public participation and engagement. Participants will learn to select, assess and create effective elements of methods to work meaningfully with participants.
ONLINE! BUNDLE
ONLINE on Zoom: Fundamentals of Public Participation & Engagement (January 19 and 20, 2026) Designing Public Participation (January 26-29, 2026), Applying Methods (February 9-12, 2026) - $1800. (3.5 hour sessions each day); 9:00 - 12:30 Pacific Time.
In this course bundle, you will be taking the three core courses necessary to obtain your IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation. These core courses are:
Fundamentals of Public Participation & Engagement
Designing Public Participation & Engagement
Applying Methods.