P2 Learning Pathway

Training & Certification

The P2 Learning Pathway

Your gateway to professional growth in public participation and engagement. Follow a structured path from foundational knowledge to advanced practice, tailored to where you are in your career.

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? IAP2 Canada’s comprehensive Learning Pathway, including the IAP2 Global Learning Pathway and a range of additional training options, is designed to help you excel in public participation and engagement at every stage of your career.

At the core of IAP2 Canada’s Learning Pathway is the Certificate in Public Participation. This certificate symbolizes your dedication to promoting public participation and engagement on a global scale.

We understand that your journey is unique. To cater to your individual interests and goals, we offer a wide range of additional training options to tailor your learning experience to your specific path and aspirations. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned practitioner, there is a clear route forward.

Our Learning Pathway

Three Levels of Professional Growth

Find the right training for where you are and where you’re headed, whether you’re taking your first steps or leading complex engagements.

1 Preparatory
Preparatory Courses
Build your foundational knowledge of public participation frameworks, principles, and practice.
Global Learning Pathway: Core (English)
Core Training: Certificate in P2 (Français)
Additional IAP2 Canada Training
Level 1 Practitioners Are…
New to the practice with some experience
Contributing to the planning of P2 processes
Assisting in implementation under supervision
Coordinating activities that are not complex
Referring upwards on complex or high-emotion matters
Allied professionals needing P2 fundamentals
2 Intermediate
Intermediate Courses
Deepen your skills to lead complex P2 processes, manage key relationships, and drive meaningful outcomes.
Level 2 Practitioners Are…
Leading the planning and implementation of P2 processes
Managing key relationships and troubleshooting in-process
Working as consultants leading P2 processes
Managing teams with some risk and complexity
3 Advanced
Advanced Courses
Master the highest-complexity P2 challenges, including conflict, controversy, and leading the profession.
Level 3 Practitioners Are…
Leading the P2 practice within their organization
Managing complex engagements with high emotion, risk, and controversy
Drawing on significant breadth and depth of engagement experience
Leading research that advances the engagement practice

Ready to Certify?

Advanced practitioners can pursue the CP3 designation, Canada’s professional certification for public participation and engagement practitioners.

Explore CP3 Certification

Certificate in Public Participation

At the core of IAP2 Canada’s Learning Pathway is the globally recognized Certificate in Public Participation. This certification demonstrates your commitment to ethical, meaningful public engagement, and opens the door to the CP3 professional designation.

Getting Started

Where to Start & Prerequisites

Whether you’re new to P2 or already deep in the practice, there’s a clear entry point for you.

Standard Learning Pathway

The IAP2 Canada Global Learning Pathway is designed to accommodate learners of every level. If you’re not sure where to begin, start at Level 1 with the Fundamentals of Public Participation and Engagement and work your way through the pathway based on your experience and goals.

For practitioners who already have experience in the field, you may be able to enter at Level 2. Review the practitioner profiles on this page to find your best starting point, or contact our team for guidance.

Previously Completed Foundation Training?

Those who have completed all or part of the IAP2 Foundation Program (the legacy curriculum) are required to watch a short transition video at no cost before joining the new Global Learning Pathway.

How to access the transition video: Register for your next course and then contact training@iap2canada.ca to request access to the video. It’s free and takes just a short time to complete.

Ready to Start Your Learning Journey?

Browse upcoming courses, connect with our trainers, and take the next step in your P2 practice.

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