IAP2's Facilitating Groups

Develop your skills and confidence for facilitating public participation and engagement.

Please note: Because this course builds on the core principles and frameworks introduced in Fundamentals of Public Participation and Engagement, completion of that course is required.

Price

Standard rate: $325
IAP2 Members: $275 
APA/AICP Members: $300

Nonprofit and Community-based organization staff: $275

Please contact us for the discount code.

To support access and inclusion, group discounts and global pricing for participants in low- and middle-income economies are available. Please contact us for details.

Dates:

• August 19-20, 2026

Class Hours

All classes meet online from 12:00-2:00 pm ET and 3:00-5:00 pm ET, with a 1-hour break between sessions each day.

The aim of Facilitating Groups is to explore the framework and develop skills and confidence in facilitating P2 and engagement methods. The focus will be about enhancing practitioners’ ability to respond appropriately, generating confidence in and support for your facilitation approach.

Course objectives

• Examine the framework and purpose of facilitation in an engagement context
• Build a repertoire of tools and processes
• Practice some core skills
• Troubleshoot specific challenges 
• Explore the changes needed for facilitation of digital engagement processes

Please review the following policies before registering for our classes:

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Tech Setup and What to Expect

Accessibility Policy