Grow your career with Community Engagement Training
The value of authentic Community and Stakeholder Engagement is now more important than ever.
Factors such as the erosion of trust in institutions and organisation, the increase in the use of social media and interest in global issues signifies that communities and stakeholders now expect meaningful engagement (also known as public or civic participation) in decisions that affect them.
Get Started with Engagement Essentials
Engagement Essentials is IAP2 Australasia’s starter module in community and stakeholder engagement, and is suitable for all levels of engagement experience, including beginners and those new to communications and engagement. The sessions are highly interactive where you can network with professionals across varied industries.
The Engagement Essentials training module covers the key models of engagement and practice, and unpacks the following:
- The community Engagement Model to provide you with clarity in planning.
- Community and stakeholder engagement uses in the Australasian context.
- The five key elements that underpin effective engagement.
- The characteristics of successful engagement.
- Introduction to new engagement practices such as gamification and participatory budgeting.
By the end of this course you will understand the essential elements of a ‘best practice’ contemporary model for engagement and the next steps you, or your organisation need to take.
From the trainer
Hear from IAP2 Australasia trainer, Grace Leotta, on why you should develop and grow your community engagement skills with IAP2 and Engagement Essentials.
Why train with IAP2 Australasia
The IAP2 Australasia Certificate in Engagement is increasingly becoming the standard employers look for when hiring community engagement practitioners.
You will gain access to the right tools, resources and proven methods while connecting with other experts and organisations through continuous education with IAP2 Australasia.
IAP2 Australasia provides well-respected and industry-leading training in community and stakeholder engagement. Our training is tailored for all levels of education and experience, from the first time engager to managers and decision makers who benefit from quality engagement processes.
The benefits of IAP2 Australasia training:
- Practical knowledge and theory delivered in an inclusive training environment
- Training is participatory and experiential, with lots of positive interaction between participants from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Materials are contextualised for Australia and New Zealand
- All trainers are experienced trainers AND practitioners, able to reflect on current and real-world examples
- Flexible learning pathways for participants ensuring that all training is relevant and applicable
- Certificate in Engagement is recognised as the standard for engagement professionals
- All participants receive a quality training manual, with access to additional resources via our online forum (where applicable)
- All training delivered in professional training environments, in close proximity to public transport options
Want to know more about our training?
Find out more information on the IAP2 Certificate in Engagement, In-House Training, Skill Electives, Foundations in Public Participation and our Licensed Trainers.
Have a question?
Email us at training@iap2.org.au and our friendly team will be very happy to help answer your questions.
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