Thousands of public participation practitioners have completed the iap2 Foundations in Effective Public Participation program (Planning and Techniques courses) – many thousands of these with Delaney, since we began delivery of the Foundations program in 2007. We began trainer-led online delivery of the Foundations program – as Delaney Virtual Academies – in June 2020, to meet the challenges of training in the COVID-19 environment. We have not looked back! We’ve delivered 20+ online iap2 courses to 350+ participants! It’s been quite the journey as we transitioned from in-person to online training.
Our virtual academies and friendly pricing offer great accessibility to engagement practitioners wanting to complete the Foundations program – the gold standard for engagement training and THE program for people who want to bring their engagement work to a new level. If you are interested in an intensive, interactive skills-driven and results-oriented learning experience, this is the program for you.
Check out our public schedule for 2021. We are pleased to offer our Planning for Effective Public Participation Virtual Academy in two formats – both at a “don’t let this slip by you” price of $1095 + tax. Our Techniques for Effective Public Participation Virtual Academy is offered at a great price of $795 + tax. We are happy to pass on our online savings to our participants!
Based on feedback from our recent engagement with hundreds of D+A alumni, we are pleased to offer the online Planning course in two formats:
Express Academy – 16 hours completed over four consecutive days (Monday – Thursday)
Extended Academy – 16 hours completed over eight days (two weeks/Monday – Thursday)
We are pleased to offer the online Techniques course in the following format:
Express Academy – 12 hours completed over four consecutive days (Monday – Thursday)
Our Academies include a one-hour mandatory technology coaching session before the course start date.
Completion of the Foundations program is currently a pre-requisite for iap2 Canada’s certification, Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3). To learn more about Jessica’s experience click here or click here to learn more about the CP3 program.
Please see the schedule below and click here for the:
We are limiting our online courses to 20 participants to ensure the same high-quality, fast-paced and interactive sessions for which Delaney is known and have a course minimum of eight participants.
What’s included? AKA the Delaney Difference
Right from the start, we committed to do everything we could to make our virtual training as valuable, interactive and motivational as our in-person training.
Here are the top six things – unique to Delaney – our participants are loving:
- Learn from Canada’s highly-rated iap2 trainers and engagement practitioners – Richard Delaney and Jessica Delaney – priceless!
- Get real-time technology and facilitation support during your Virtual Academy, from a Delaney producer. You can focus on the learning!
- A hard-copy student manual. If you register at least two weeks in advance, you likely will have your manual (and Delaney treats) before the course begins. We will provide a PDF student manual for late registrants (while you wait your hard-copy manual) and for those who choose a digital manual.
- Delaney’s own learning management system for added value and self-directed learning. Watch the intro video at the bottom of this section to learn more.
- A virtual classroom that opens early and closes late. Bring your coffee!
- Follow-up coaching, templates and newsletters
What are participants saying?
“This course has given me the tools to confidentially engage with the community moving forward.”
Landscape Designer, Nanaimo, Virtual Academy, November 2021, iap2 Planning Course
“A thought-provoking course, centered around helping us ask “WHY” engage, before we plan “HOW” to engage.”
Planner II, City of St. Albert, Virtual Academy, September 2021, iap2 Planning Course
“This course is wonderful for small organizations who need to engage the public but don’t have a dedicated engagement staff or budget to hire a consultant. You learn practical techniques and tools to effectively work toward your objectives.”
Administrator and Funding Manager, Squamish, Virtual Academy, September 2021, iap2 Techniques Course
“The Delaney iap2 Planning course used engaging tactics to make the online, virtual course interactive and fun all while delivering important and useful information. I will definitely use this training in my work.”
Communications and Engagement Advisor, Vaughan, Virtual Academy, June 2021, iap2 Planning Course
“I would recommend this course to anyone. Jessica and her team sets the stage and empowers you on how to effectively engage and facilitate public participation.”
Communications Specialist, Chatham, Virtual Academy, June 2021, iap2 Planning Course
“Such a great learning experience! I look forward to bringing back everything I learned to my workplace.”
Administrative Assistant, Public Engagement, Eugene, Virtual Academy, June 2021, iap2 Planning Course
“I cannot even express the value in the iap2 Planning course. Engaging, invigorating, and inspiring (even in the online format!) I would recommend that anyone who wants to facilitate good public Engagement take this course!”
Communications Specialist, Oak Bay, Virtual Academy, May 2021, iap2 Planning Course
“Very well laid out and very well paced. The course provided a strong base for my P2 career.”
Engage Analyst, Calgary, Virtual Academy, May 2021, iap2 Planning Course
“Definitely a must take course for those looking to engage and be inspired by the vast knowledge, opinions, and needs of our community members.”
Senior Advisor, St. Albert, Virtual Academy, April 2021, iap2 Planning Course
“The Foundations course has provided a road map for our organization’s public engagement needs going forward.”
Participant, North Vancouver, Virtual Academy, April 2021, iap2 Planning Course
“This was a highly engaging course that was incredibly practical. My tool kit has depth and breadth and I can’t wait to put what I have learned into practice.”
Executive Director, Edmonton, Virtual Academy, April 2021, iap2 Techniques Course
“An eye-opener to not only how to prepare, plan, approach and implement engagement with all due respect and consideration to your audience, but equally important, how NOT to!! IAP2 provided tools and frameworks for meaningful engagement that will change the way we conduct ourselves in our work to achieve meaningful engagement.”
Community Investment Coordinator, Alaska, Virtual Academy, February 2021, iap2 Planning Course
“Delaney IAP2 training would be an asset for anyone working in project delivery!”
Project Manager, Victoria, Virtual Academy, December 2020, iap2 Planning Course
“The course was an excellent opportunity to learn in depth tools in public participation. I feel strongly I will make use of the content I learned in this course in my workplace.”
Operations Manager, Whistler, Virtual Academy, November 2020, iap2 Techniques Course
“A well laid out course that provides the learner with an excellent introduction to foundations of effective public participation planning, execution, and follow-up. This course and material will help me with future public engagement planning and has helped me to understand effective fundamentals.”
Senior species at Risk Biologist, Winnipeg, Virtual Academy, November 2020, iap2 Planning Course
“Delaney’s iap2 training program provides excellent theoretical frameworks, supplemented by engaging workshops, for practical use in engagement.”
Student, Vancouver, Virtual Academy, November 2020, iap2 Planning Course
“Very useful course on the techniques for public engagement. Most important was the identification of pros and cons of each technique and where and when you would consider using them, given your needs. Very practical and useful information that I can take back to my team and incorporate.”
Species at Risk Biologist, Winnipeg, Virtual Academy, November 2020, iap2 Techniques Course
“Lots of very good activities that I can use in my own engagements.”
Provincial Liaison and Partnership Coordinator, Winnipeg, Virtual Academy, November 2020, iap2 Techniques Course
“Really enjoyed and learned a lot of useful techniques and tools from this course.”
Communications and Engagement Specialist, Kelowna, Virtual Academy, November 2020, iap2 Techniques Course
“I would highly recommend Delaney IAP2 training to anyone interested in stakeholder engagement. It was very intensive and value added.”
Communications Manager, Town of White City, Virtual Academy, October 2020, iap2 Planning Course
“Delaney had a depth of knowledge and project experience that thoroughly enriched the learning experience.”
Environmental Planner, Markham, Virtual Academy, October 2020, iap2 Techniques Course
