A Note from Paul

The PIO Calendar continues to reach new milestones!

In June, we welcomed 2,036 unique visitors and recorded 3,934 page views—both our highest monthly totals to date. We also added 60 new events in a single week, the largest weekly increase since launch. And for the first time, Google Search became our top referral source, reflecting greater visibility and helping more professionals discover training opportunities organically.

July is already shaping up to be another record-setting month. With a few days still remaining, we’ve surpassed 4,000 page views for the first time!

There are lots of great classes on the calendar, so now is the perfect time to find your next professional development opportunity.

Have a great week!

Paul D. Raymond, Jr.
Founder, The PIO Calendar

This week’s PIO Calendar Weekly Digest highlights 289 upcoming Public Information Officer (PIO) training opportunities, crisis communication courses, emergency management training, FEMA training, media relations training, communications conferences, webinars, and professional development events from across the United States and internationally.

In this edition, 34 new events were added in the last 7 days. The strongest visible themes include Crisis Communication, Public Information Officer Training, and Emergency Management, with 2 virtual options and 49 in-person or location-based options featured in this digest, including 35 free PIO training or no-cost professional development options. You can also explore the Organizations Directory and Resources Directory for additional public information and communications resources.

Trend note: Based on event titles, categories, tags, and descriptions included this week, Crisis Communication appears to be the strongest topic area, followed by Public Information Officer Training and Emergency Management.

Trending Public Information Officer Training Topics

• Crisis Communication
• Public Information Officer Training
• Emergency Management

These themes are based on event titles, categories, tags, and descriptions included in this week’s digest.

Featured Opportunity

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Featured PIO Training Opportunities in the Next 90 Days

• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Aug 10, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Aug 12, 2026 — Largo, FL
  To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and w…
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Aug 17, 2026 — Bismarck, ND
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Aug 19, 2026 — Marathon, FL
  To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and w…
• 2026 3CMA Annual Conference — Sep 9, 2026 — Denver, CO
  3CMA is heading to Denver in 2026 — where the elevation is high and the expectations for local government communications are even higher….
• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer 🆓 — Sep 14, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD
  This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management …
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Sep 21, 2026 — Las Cruces, NM
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…
• 2026 KAPIO Annual Conference — Sep 24, 2026 — Topeka, KS
  Connect. Learn. Elevate Your Impact. The KAPIO Annual Conference is where Kansas’ public communicators come together to sharpen skills, s…
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Oct 20, 2026 — Salem, NH
  To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and w…

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Newly Added PIO Training & Communications Events

• Radiation Readiness: Summer Days Safe Ways Series 🆓 — Jul 28, 2026 — Virtual
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Aug 17, 2026 — San Antonio, TX
• NAGC Webinar: Social Media Is the New Emergency Broadcast System: How Government Communicators Can Build Crisis-Ready Accountability — Aug 19, 2026 — Virtual
• 3CMA Webinar: Closing the Trust Gap: Research-Backed Communications Strategies 🆓 — Aug 24, 2026 — Virtual
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Aug 31, 2026 — Honolulu, HI
• New England Preparedness Summit 2026: Navigating the Storm Together 🆓 — Sep 9, 2026 — Worcester, MA
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 21, 2026 — Winnebago, NE
• LEMIT Public Information Officer — Sep 28, 2026 — Ft. Worth, TX
• K0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Oct 6, 2026 — Virtual
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Oct 13, 2026 — Park City, UT
• PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques 🆓 — Oct 15, 2026 — West Columbia, SC
• PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies 🆓 — Oct 16, 2026 — West Columbia, SC
• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer 🆓 — Oct 26, 2026 — Valdez, AK
• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer 🆓 — Nov 16, 2026 — San Antonio, TX
• Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Training (IPAWS) 🆓 — Nov 16, 2026 — Walhalla, SC
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Nov 17, 2026 — Georgetown, SC
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Nov 30, 2026 — Coatesville, PA
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Dec 8, 2026 — Lafayette, LA
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Dec 14, 2026 — Lansing, MI
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Jan 19, 2027 — West Columbia, SC
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Feb 3, 2027 — Ridgefield, WA
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Mar 1, 2027 — El Paso, TX
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Mar 1, 2027 — Spokane, WA
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Mar 29, 2027 — Rio Rancho, NM
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Mar 31, 2027 — Dutchess, NY
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — May 4, 2027 — N. Chesterfield, VA
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — May 19, 2027 — Marysville, OH
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Jun 7, 2027 — Rio Rancho, NM
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Jun 28, 2027 — St. Martinville, LA
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Jul 19, 2027 — Woodbine, GA
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Aug 9, 2027 — Oswego, IL
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Aug 30, 2027 — Laconia, NH
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Nov 8, 2027 — Tyler, TX
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Dec 6, 2027 — Woodbine, GA

Upcoming PIO Training in the Next 14 Days

• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer 🆓 — Jul 28, 2026 — Paris, TX
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer 🆓 — Jul 28, 2026 — Victoria, TX
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer 🆓 — Jul 28, 2026 — Austin, TX
• UT PIO Essentials — Jul 28, 2026 — Jackson, TN
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Jul 28, 2026 — Durango, CO
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer 🆓 — Jul 28, 2026 — Austin, TX
• MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident 🆓 — Jul 28, 2026 — Oak Forest, IL
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Jul 28, 2026 — Marquette, MI

Most Viewed Training Opportunities

These upcoming opportunities drew the most reader interest over the last 30 days.

• NAGC Webinar: Social Media Is the New Emergency Broadcast System: How Government Communicators Can Build Crisis-Ready Accountability — Aug 19, 2026 — Virtual (56 views)
• Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication — Sep 30, 2026 — Virtual (39 views)
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026 — Raleigh, NC (21 views)
• Advanced Crisis Communication Training, Summer Intensive — Aug 4, 2026 — Virtual (20 views)
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD (19 views)

Recent PIO Calendar Updates

Selected announcements, community posts, news, partnerships, platform updates, and tips.

• The PIO Calendar Welcomes 10,000 Unique Visitors (Jul 21, 2026)
  The PIO Calendar reached another major milestone today, surpassing 10,000 unique visitors since launching in February 2026. The milestone comes shortly after…
• 🎉 Introducing the Free PIO Sticker Pack (Jul 17, 2026)
  A little bit of fun for a profession that doesn’t get nearly enough of it. If you’ve spent any time working as…

Platform Snapshot

The PIO Calendar continues to grow as a resource for public information officers, communicators, emergency managers, public affairs professionals, and public safety leaders. This week the platform includes:

• 289 upcoming PIO training, communications, and professional development events.
• 34 new events added in the last 8 days.
• 1,321 site visits in the last 8 days.
• 21,951 total site visits.

Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.

Quick Actions

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Featured Opportunity

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Note: Portions of this digest, including summary insights and trend observations, are automatically generated based on event metadata, platform analytics, and rule-based analysis. All content is reviewed before publication.