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We are happy to announce that we are once again able to offer the IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation training, an internationally recognized community and stakeholder engagement training offered to non-profit housing organizations from across the province.
Event Type
Online Learning Event
Topic
LeadershipSector Capacity
Format
Cost
$300 (+GST) for members
Event Dates
Start: Jan 12, 2026 End: Feb 5, 2026
Event Time
Start: 9:30 am End: 12:30 pm
Venue
Online (Zoom)
Facilitated by
Registration Open
An Overview.
(Standard cost for this course would be $2,325 + tax.)
Are you interested in learning communication for effective and authentic stakeholder engagement? IAP2 Training will provide you with the tools needed to move your projects forward in a timely, cost-effective way.
Learn how to apply the elements of successful engagement planning, ensuring dialogue is positive, respectful and productive, by participating in our IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation program.
The course will be customized with content, guest speakers and case studies from the non-profit housing sector, using participants’ examples. While the course focuses on supporting non-profits who are embarking on new developments, the skills and knowledge apply across all engagement initiatives.
At the end of this training, participants will receive a certificate issued by the IAP2 Canada Federation.
The International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Foundations in Public Participation training will be provided by licensed IAP2 trainers from Engage Delaney – a national engagement firm.
Effective Communication
Learn communication for effective and authentic stakeholder engagement
Engagement Planning
Learn how to apply the elements of successful engagement planning, ensuring positive, respectful and productive dialogue.
Strengthen Your Toolkit
IAP2 will provide you with the tools needed to move your projects forward in a timely, cost-effective way.
Participation is required in all three modules of the Certificate Program: Fundamentals of P2 and Engagement, Designing P2 and Engagement, and Applying Methods.
Modules will be delivered virtually via Zoom.
This training is reserved for BCNPHA members first. If non-members are interested in registering, please email: learn@bcnpha.ca.
Attendees should be in a community engagement, communication or client engagement role within their organization, and would likely be designing or implementing an engagement project.
It will be particularly helpful for organizations developing a property or looking towards (re)development, however the skills gained will apply to all engagement scenarios.
Seating is limited in order to provide a highly individualized and interactive learning environment. Please note that this is a highly subsidized course. Once payment is made, it is non-refundable, unless a subsitute from the organization is found. Attendees must complete all three modules to receive the certification.
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