Certification Pilot Project Up and Running – Apply Today!

It’s here! After two years of development, IAP2 USA is proud to present the pilot professional certification program. Be one of the first IAP2 Members to apply for this brand new certification program for P2 professionals, and help us fine tune the certification process.

In September 2015, IAP2 USA will conduct a pilot for the new professional certification program. This pilot is available to IAP2 Canada members, as well.  The assessment process was developed by a task force of IAP2 members from USA, Canada, and Southern Africa in consultation with our membership. The program offers a 2-level certification award: Certified Public Participation Professional and Master Certified Public Participation Professional.  Credentials are awarded upon completion and evaluation of a 3-step assessment of candidates, based on 5 core competencies that were identified through the membership consultation process.

• Step 1: Submit an application
• Step 2: Prepare a response to a case study
• Step 3: Attend an in-person assessment

Learn more online or join us for one of the information webinars:

• Tuesday, June 30^th from 8:00 – 9:00 Pacific – REGISTER HERE
• Tuesday, July 7^th from 1:00 – 2:00 Pacific – REGISTER HERE

 

Key Information

We’ve developed a detailed application kit that outlines the process for applying, available here. Please review the kit carefully and let us know if you have any questions before applying. Here is some key information:

• Eligibility: All IAP2 members (of any Affiliate) in good standing who have completed the 5-day IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation (formerly Certificate Course) are eligible.
• Cost: $225 for application review; $2925 to participate in case study and Assessment Center (upon invitation after submitting your application).
• Key Dates:
  • Applications open: June 25, 2015
  • Applications close: July 20, 2015 – Wendy please confirm date
  • Pilot Assessment Center: September 11-12, 2015 (in Portland, following the 2015 IAP2 North American Conference

Questions
Contact us at certification@iap2usa.org – we would be pleased to help.

We look forward to your participation in the exciting new program for IAP2 USA!