IAP2 Australasia Advanced Certificate in Engagement
Deepen your knowledge as a community engagement leader.
The IAP2 Australasia Advanced Certificate in Engagement provides a professional development opportunity for advanced community and stakeholder engagement practitioners to deepen their knowledge and capability as an engagement leader.
Aimed at experienced engagement professionals – whether at the front-line, design and planning stages; or at the management and leadership level overseeing engagement practice – the Advanced Certificate is designed to stretch you as in individual and as a practitioner.
Click on the links below to find out more about each course that you can include as part of the pathway to gaining your IAP2A Advanced Certificate in Engagement.
How to complete Your IAP2A Advanced Certificate in Engagement
To complete the IAP2A Advanced Certificate in Engagement participants will need to complete three advanced courses.
Application and Prerequisites
The prerequisites for our IAP2 Australasia Advanced Certificate in Engagement are as follows:
- completed the IAP2 Australasia Certificate of Engagement.
- a minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading and managing engagement projects, with:
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- an in-depth understanding of engagement frameworks and practices.
- the requirement to develop strategies, or previous experience in developing engagement strategies.
Applicants who meet the minimum years of experience criteria but have not completed the IAP2 Australasia Certificate of Engagement may still apply for consideration. Your application will be evaluated based on your experience in leading and managing engagement.
Please complete this online application form.
Your application will be reviewed by the Professional Development team, and you will be notified within 3 business days of the outcome of your application.
We’ve helped thousands of engagement professionals, just like you.
“The structure of the course and the content was great and really beneficial to the work I do.”
Establishing a Strategic Engagement Framework Participant
March 2025
“Great balance and mix of theory and discussion. Opportunity to connect and share with likeminded peers.”
Establishing a Strategic Engagement Framework Participant
March 2025
“Today I gained key skills in managing complex engagement projects. I learned how to design and plan responses to challenges using practical strategies and frameworks. The course deepened my understanding of long-term engagement and provided tools to address obstacles, helping me take a more strategic approach to challenging projects at both the project and organisational level.”
Strategies for Challenging Engagement Participant
February 2025
Why Train with IAP2 Australasia
The IAP2 Australasia Certificate of 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.
Training FAQs
Please see below for a list of common frequently asked questions by our participants. For a further list please visit our Training FAQs page.
Do I have to complete Essentials of Engagement prior to other training courses?
Essentials of Engagement is the prerequisite for the Certificate of Engagement. It’s the foundation for Apply Engagement Methods and Design and Plan Engagement. You do need to complete Essentials of Engagement before moving onto these modules or any of the electives.
Do I have to attend all modules/sessions for each course?
Yes, attendance and active participation in all modules and sessions for each course is required to receive a Certificate of Completion for an individual course.
What do I need to do to obtain the Certificate of Engagement?
The Essentials of Engagement course is the pre-requisite course and must be completed first before any other courses. You can then follow two pathways:
The Core Pathway, where you complete all three core courses, Essentials of Engagement, Design and Plan Engagement, and Apply Engagement Methods.
Or
The Core and Electives Pathway. This is where you complete Essentials of Engagement, one additional Core Course and your choice of two elective courses, totaling 30 points.
How can I reference my achievement?
Upon completion of the Certificate of Engagement, participants are entitled to receive a Certificate of Completion from IAP2 Australasia, and whilst this provides the opportunity to inform others that you have achieved or completed the IAP2 Australasia Certificate of Engagement, you are unable to use the terms “accredited”, “certified” or “endorsed” regardless of IAP2 membership level or training undertaken.
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