IAP2 Canada and IAP2 USA have fully implemented the Professional Certification program authorized by IAP2 International in 2014. These programs offer two levels of certification, Certified Public Participation Professional (CP3) and Master Certified Public Participation Professional (MCP3).

Professional certification proves, through independent assessment, that you have demonstrated the basic knowledge and skills required to perform the role of public participation (P2) professional and requires a formal, in-person, independent assessment.

The Application process is rolling so you may apply at any time.

Deadline for Applications: 

• 1 February 2019 for the IAP2 USA Spring Assessment Center, 31 May - 1 June 2019 in Denver, Colorado, USA
  
  
• 11 February 2019 for the IAP2 Canada June Assessment Centre, 21 - 22 June 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  
  
• 31 May 2019 for the IAP2 USA Fall Assessment Center, 27-28 September 2019 in Portland, Oregon, USA
  
  
• Application Deadline TBD for the IAP2 Canada Fall Assessment Centre, 29 - 30 November (location TBD, based on locations of applicants)
  
  

All IAP2 members in good standing who have completed the 5-day IAP2 Foundations in Public Participation (formerly the IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation course) are eligible to apply.