CP3 Designation |
Become A Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3)! |
Achieve excellence in public participation and engagement by earning the CP3 designation, a professional standard established by IAP2. This designation was developed in response to a global need for recognized professional standards in public participation.
The internationally recognized CP3 Designation Program consists of core competencies, training, experience, and a rigorous application and assessment process.
Recording Available!P2 Objectives: Why they are essential in professional certification and how to prove you have the required capabilities.Drafting good public participation objectives is a common challenge for IAP2 Certification candidates. P2 objectives are critical for success not just in certification but more importantly, in conducting effective engagement work. Poorly framed objectives can undermine good intentions, harm credibility, and result in dissatisfaction for all parties. This webinar will help participants understand why P2 objectives are essential to effective public participation and how to craft them in support of your efforts to obtain our profession’s highest credential. This webinar will be co-sponsored by IAP2 USA and IAP2 Canada. About the presenters:Wendy Green Lowe has chaired the IAP2 USA Professional Certification Task Force since its inception in 2013 and has served as an assessor for both the US and Canadian programs. She has been a public participation specialist since 1992, supporting federal, state, and local clients in engaging community on issues ranging from radioactive waste cleanup to childcare. She was a licensed trainer for IAP2 from 2000 to 2023. Gay Robinson chairs the IAP2 Canada Certification Subcommittee and has been an Assessor for the IAP2 Canada Certification program since its inception. She has been a public participation consultant since 2000 and works with both private and public sector clients. Gay has been a licensed trainer for IAP2 since 2005. Both Wendy and Gay are CP3s, having successfully demonstrated their capabilities to panels of assessors in recent years. |
 An Overview of the CP3 Designation ProgramExplore the CP3 Designation Program, the gold standard in public participation. This program equips professionals with the skills, knowledge, and ethical practices needed to lead effective public participation and engagement. |
CP3 Core Competencies and CriteriaAchieving the CP3 designation represents mastery in public participation, reflecting deep proficiency in five essential competencies that equip professionals to effectively engage communities. |
Why become a CP3?Advancing your career in public participation is vital. Becoming a CP3 through IAP2 Canada not only distinguishes you as a leader in the field but also opens doors to new opportunities. |
Testimonials: Real Stories, Real SuccessesDiscover the transformative experiences of our CP3s. These testimonials from diverse professionals across the field provide insight into how the CP3 designation has enhanced their careers, broadened their networks, and deepened their impact in communities. |
Meet our CP3sOur CP3s are skilled practitioners who have met rigorous standards of knowledge, performance, and ethics to ensure effective public engagement. Get to know these leaders who are making a difference in communities across Canada. |
Key DatesStay informed and prepared with our key dates for the CP3 designation process. Mark your calendar for application deadlines, training sessions, and Assessment Centre dates. Ensure timely preparation and submission to keep your CP3 journey on track. |
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