Develop insights into people and communities to create public participation and engagement processes that center diverse voices and perspectives.
 
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.
 
Course Dates:
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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.
 
By the end of Understanding People and Communities, you will have the awareness and skills to develop a holistic and deep understanding of the people and communities involved in public participation processes.
 
Discover and apply deep understanding and insights into the people and communities involved in public participation processes, to make the processes more meaningful and effective. This Level 1 course provides an introduction to working with diversity, equity and inclusion in P2/engagement.
 
Course objectives
Identify and apply an approach for understanding people and communities for P2/engagement processes
Reflect on factors of cultural competence and cultural humility, and assess your practice and approach against the factors to identify areas of strength and growth
Apply a variety of analysis and mapping tools to understand diversity and map values
Identify ways to increase access and centre equity by reducing barriers to participation
Reflect on how to build rapport, trust and relationships with people and communities, and apply and assess approaches in a P2/engagement scenario
Assess and apply knowledge to planning and implementation of meaningful and effective P2/engagement across the Practice Framework
 
 
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