In-Person Training
IAP2 Canada Certificate in P2- Nanaimo, BC
May 28-30 and June 2-3, 2025
Join us in Nanaimo for In-Person Training!
Gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead meaningful and effective public participation and engagement. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced practitioner, these IAP2 courses provide a structured pathway to designing, implementing, and refining your engagement practice.
Earn your IAP2 Canada Certificate in Public Participation by completing all three courses (approximately 30 hours total):
👉 Register for the Bundle - # courses three courses as a bundle at a discounted rate, or take courses individually.
May 28, 2025
📌 Course: Fundamentals of Public Participation & Engagement (Level 1)👉 Register
An essential introduction to meaningful and effective engagement, this course explores key principles, concepts, and best practices. Participants learn how to design and apply engagement strategies in real-world contexts.
📌 Who should take this course?
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New practitioners in P2/engagement
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Anyone looking to understand and apply the fundamentals of public participation
Trainer(s): Patricia Quinn-Nichols, Kirsty Neill
May 29–30, 2025
📌 Course: Designing Public Participation & Engagement (Level 2)👉 Register
This course provides a deep dive into scoping, community mapping, setting objectives, and selecting appropriate methods to develop an effective engagement plan.
📌 Who should take this course?
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Practitioners leading or supporting engagement planning and implementation
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Anyone responsible for designing engagement strategies
📌 Prerequisite: Fundamentals of P2 or IAP2 Way in Challenging Contexts
Trainer(s): Kirsty Neill, Amelia Shaw
June 2–3, 2025
📌 Course: Applying Methods (Level 2)👉 Register
Participants explore a variety of engagement methods, learning how to select, assess, and integrate them effectively into public participation processes.
📌 Who should take this course?
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Practitioners with public participation experience looking to enhance their skills
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Those responsible for choosing and implementing engagement methods
📌 Prerequisite: Fundamentals of P2 or IAP2 Way in Challenging ContextsTrainer(s): Kirsty Neill, Amelia Shaw, Patricia Quinn-
Daily Schedule:🕒 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Location:📍 Vancouver Island Real Estate Board6374 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC (Free onsite parking available)
The venue is conveniently located near shops and accommodations.
Additional Information
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Snacks: Morning and afternoon snacks provided
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Lunch: Bring your own or enjoy nearby restaurants
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Venue Amenities: Kitchen access (fridge and microwave)
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Accommodations: Discounted hotel rates available (email info@neuquinn.com for details)
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IAP2 Canada Certificate in P2
July 7-18, 2025
Join us for Online Training- From Wherever You Are!
Earn your IAP2 Canada Certificate in Public Participation online, completing all three courses in less than two weeks, carefully designed to fit your busy life.
Gain practical skills, valuable knowledge, and confidence to lead meaningful public participation and engagement. Whether you’re new or experienced, these courses offer a clear pathway to designing, managing, and improving your engagement practice.
Courses Offered: Earn your IAP2 Canada Certificate in Public Participation by completing all three courses (approximately 30 hours total):
July 7, 2025
📌 Course: Fundamentals of Public Participation & Engagement (Level 1)👉 Register
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM PST
An essential introduction to meaningful and effective engagement, this course explores key principles, concepts, and best practices. Participants learn how to design and apply engagement strategies in real-world contexts.
📌 Who should take this course?
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New practitioners in P2/engagement
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Anyone looking to understand and apply the fundamentals of public participation
Trainer (s): Patricia Quinn-Nichols, Kirsty Neill
July 10 -11 and July 14 -15, 2025
📌 Course: Designing Public Participation & Engagement (Level 2)👉 Register
🕗 Time: 8:30 AM – Noon PST
This course provides a deep dive into scoping, community mapping, setting objectives, and selecting appropriate methods to develop an effective engagement plan.
📌 Who should take this course?
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Practitioners leading or supporting engagement planning and implementation
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Anyone responsible for designing engagement strategies
📌 Prerequisite: Fundamentals of P2
Trainer (s): Kirsty Neill,
July 17-18, 2025
📌 Course: Applying Methods (Level 2)👉 Register
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM –3:30 PM PST
Participants explore a variety of engagement methods, learning how to select, assess, and integrate them effectively into public participation processes.
📌 Who should take this course?
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Practitioners with public participation experience looking to enhance their skills
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Those responsible for choosing and implementing engagement methods
📌 Prerequisite: Fundamentals of P2 or IAP2 Way in Challenging Contexts
Trainer (s): Kirsty Neill, TBC
👉 Register for all three courses as a bundle at a discounted rate, or take courses individually.
Course Expectations & Preparation
📩 Pre-Course Communication:
You will receive several emails before the course with important details, including how to access course materials, reminders, and your Zoom meeting link.
🖥️ Technology Requirements:
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Ensure you have the latest version of Zoom installed and test it before the course start date.
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We will be using Google Docs and Miro during the training:
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How to use Google Docs
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How to use Miro
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🎓 Attendance Requirement:
Participants must attend 100% of the course to receive a Certificate of Completion.
📬 Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@neuquinn.com.
For full details, please review our Cancellation Policy.
