Fundamentals of Public Participation

Build Trust. Drive Better Decisions

Hands-on workshop for public participation professionals

About This Course

Fundamentals of Public Participation and Engagement is a dynamic workshop that equips practitioners with the core principles, tools, and confidence to design and deliver meaningful public-participation initiatives. Through interactive lectures, real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and facilitated peer coaching, you will:

  • Define what public participation and engagement are, and what makes them effective

  • Explore benefits, risks, common myths, and ethical leadership in participation processes

  • Apply IAP2’s Core Values, Spectrum, and Practice Framework to real-life scenarios

  • Reflect on equity, diversity, inclusion, power, and influence in shaping participation outcomes

  • Strengthen your ability to assess and design more intentional, values-based participation processes

Why Take This Course

Internationally vetted methods

Internationally Vetted Methods

Ground your work in IAP2’s Core Values & Spectrum of Public Participation
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Practical, Hands-On Learning

Apply concepts immediately through group workshops and receive real-time feedback
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Peer Community

Share challenges and best practices with a network of fellow engagement professionals
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Instant ROI

Leave with templates, checklists, and facilitation guides you can deploy the very next day

Expected Outcomes

After completing this workshop, you will be able to:

  1. Define what public participation and engagement are, and what makes them effective
  2. Explore benefits, risks, common myths, and ethical leadership in participation processes
  3. Apply IAP2’s Core Values, Spectrum, and Practice Framework to real-life scenarios
  4. Reflect on equity, diversity, inclusion, power, and influence in shaping participation outcomes
  5. Strengthen your ability to assess and design more intentional, values-based participation processes

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Who Is This Course For

Internationally vetted methods

Emerging Practioners

Emerging practitioners in government, non-profits, utilities, and the private sector
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Project Leads

Project leads needing structured input to guide decision-making
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    Communications Specialists

    Communications specialists transitioning from broadcast to two-way dialogue
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      Consultants

      Consultants seeking a repeatable, values-based framework for multiple clients
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        Community Organizers

        Community organizers and stakeholder managers aiming to build trust and resolve conflict


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