Certificate Training

Are you interested in becoming an IAP2 Licensed Certificate Program Trainer?

Basic requirements for Certificate Program trainers include:

Applicants must be an active IAP2 member.
Applicants must have completed all three (3) modules of the IAP2 Certificate Program courses.
Applicants must have the required level of experience in planning, implementing and facilitating public participation processes and in training.
Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to the IAP2 Core Values and Code of Ethics.
The application process and schedule for the Glasgow Training Academy is as follows:

Submit an application to become a candidate trainer, by June 20, 2008
Notification of acceptance as a candidate trainer, by July 15, 2008
Notification of acceptance to scheduled Training Academy, by July 22, 2008

A Training Academy will be offered August 23-26, 2008 in Glasgow, UK. In addition, one or more Academies will be offered in 2009 in locations yet to be determined. Please note that acceptance by IAP2 as a Candidate Trainer does not guarantee attendance at the 2008 Academy. Please see page 2 of the application packet for a detailed summary of the trainer selection process.

Why should you become a licensed IAP2 trainer?

"Being an IAP2 trainer has improved my own practice enormously. Every time I deliver a course I learn more. I am a much better practitioner because of being a trainer. And, as a side benefit, the income from training has helped bolster the income from other aspects of my practice."

"I have developed a much bigger client base since becoming an IAP2 trainer. The contacts you make are astounding. My public participation network has grown exponentially."

"One of the best parts of being an IAP2 trainer is developing connections with people from other geographies and other markets. It has really helped me learn from others' experiences and to learn how these concepts translate in other parts of the world. I love this aspect of IAP2 and of being a trainer."

"I learn so much from my students; new ways to approach problems, new ways to teach materials, cutting edge technologies. Training has become one of the most important parts of my practice and certainly the most important part of my own professional development."

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