The IAP2 Certificate Program in Public Participation provides a broad-based learning experience covering all the foundations of civic engagement. Developed by the most experienced and successful practitioners from around the world, this training provides useful tools for designing and implementing practical, real world public involvement programs. After each class, students will earn credit from IAP2 recognizing their successful completion of that course. With completion of all three classes, students will earn a Certificate in Public Participation from IAP2. Descriptions for the three courses can be viewed at the Planning + Design Academy website.
Planning for Effective Public Participation is a prerequisite to taking the Techniques and Communication classes. Course one and three receive 4 APA CM’s and AIA/ASLA LEU’s. Course two recieves 2 APA CM’s and AIA/ASLA LEU’s Dates:
- Course 1 Planning for Effective Public Participation – January 12-13 or February 19-20, 2009
- Course 2 Effective Communication for Public Participation – January 14 or March 20, 2009
- Course 3 Techniques for Effective Public Participation – January 15-16 or April 2-3, 2009
Location: Planning + Design Academy, PURL, 234 N. Central, 8th Fl. Phoenix. Cost: $620 for the two day session and $310 for the one day session. Breakfast and lunch are included. Each course is limited to 25 attendees. Registration is not complete until payment is received. For more course information contact Ruth Yabes by e-mail or 480-965-7188 or John Godec by e-mail or 602-266-5556.
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