Making Meaning in P2 and Engagement

Turn input into impact. Learn how to collect, analyse, evaluate, and

report back on engagement outcomes with integrity and transparency.

About This Course

This Level 2 course focuses on what happens after input is collected in public participation and engagement. You will learn how to manage and analyse data, evaluate processes, and report back in ways that build trust, demonstrate accountability, and strengthen future engagement.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Ensure the integrity of data management and analysis.
Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to make meaning from input.
Evaluate engagement processes and define success.
Communicate results clearly to stakeholders, showing how input influenced decisions.

This course is part of the IAP2 Global Learning Pathway.

Key Benefits

Gain practical tools for managing and analysing engagement data.
Learn how to code and interpret qualitative feedback for actionable insights.
Build skills to evaluate engagement success at project and program levels.
Understand how to report back to different audiences effectively.
Strengthen trust and credibility by linking public input to decision-making.

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Why Take This Course

Managing input is not enough. Communities expect to see how their voices shaped outcomes. This course gives you the knowledge and confidence to:

Design evaluation frameworks that reflect values and equity.
Translate data into clear findings that inform decisions.
Close the loop with participants, showing them their input mattered.
Contribute to advancing practice by sharing lessons learned.

Effective engagement depends on integrity, transparency, and accountability. This course helps you meet those standards.

Expected Outcomes

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Identify best practices for data management and integrity.
Explain qualitative and quantitative approaches to data analysis.
Apply coding techniques to identify themes and interpret meaning.
Define success and develop indicators for evaluating engagement.
Apply evaluation tools at both project and program levels.
Report back to stakeholders in ways that demonstrate how public input influenced decisions.
Reflect on ethical challenges and uphold integrity in data handling, analysis, and reporting.