Now is a great time to strengthen your D&D skills and knowledge, which is why we are excited to announce the upcoming training schedule for NCDD member org, The Participation Company. TPC offers certification in the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)‘s model, and dues-paying NCDD members get a discount on registration! You can read more about the trainings in the TCP announcement below and learn more here.
The Participation Company’s 2020-2021 Training Events
Completely revamped in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TPC is pleased to announce that we are ready to offer on-line courses:
The International Association for Public Participation’s flagship Foundations Program. Module One introduces a proven method for planning effective public participation and Module Two equips students with 40+ diverse methods for accomplishing engagement objectives. Both courses are delivered in half-day sessions full of interactive exercises and opportunities to get to work with your fellow students virtually. Class size, as always, is limited to 25 students to provide the maximum opportunity to learn.
IAP2’s Foundations in Public Participation (9- 4 hour on-line sessions) Certificate Program:
- Planning for Effective Public Participation (5- 4 hour on-line sessions)
- Techniques for Effective Public Participation (4- 4 hour on-line sessions)*
*The Planning module is a prerequisite to Techniques module
- PLANNING SEP 28 – OCT 2; TECHNIQUES OCT 5 – 8
- PLANNING NOV 2 – 6; TECHNIQUES NOV 9 – 12
- PLANNING NOV 30 – DEC 4; TECHNIQUES DEC 7 – 10
- PLANNING JAN 25 – 29; TECHNIQUES FEB 1 – 4
- PLANNING FEB 22 – 26; TECHNIQUES MAR 1 – 4
- PLANNING APR 12 – 16; TECHNIQUES APR 19 – 22
- PLANNING MAY 10 – 14; TECHNIQUES MAY 17 – 20
The International Association for Public Participation’s Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation. This four (4)- 3 hour on-line sessions of conflict resolution training workshop builds on IAP2’s global best practices in public involvement and the work of Dr. Peter Sandman, offered in partnership with the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2).
IAP2’s Strategies for Dealing with Opposition and Outrage in Public Participation (4- 3.0 hour on-line sessions)
- STRATEGIES NOV 16 -19
The Participation Company’s new course on Building Public Trust in Government
This two (2)- 3.0 hour on-line workshop will help you and your team (re)build trust with oftentimes cynical, skeptical and oppositional citizens. Attendees will better understand and manage interactions with highly suspicious and skeptical citizens who don’t believe in government authority or the value of public service professionals. Learn more about the course or choose your date below:
TPC’s Building Public Trust in Government:
- BUILD TRUST OCT 20 – 21
For more detailed information: https://theparticipationcompany.com/training/
The Participation Company (TPC) offers discounted rates to members of AICP, ICMA, IAP2, and NCDD.
AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for these courses.