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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
January 11, 2027 – January 15, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Granbury, TX
The FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) course is a 4 ½-day intense curriculum developed to assist law enforcement in communication with not only the media, but the communities they serve. The course is suitable for chiefs and commanders who may deal with the media on a regular or ad hoc basis and full-time/part-time Public […]
January 11, 2027 – January 15, 2027
E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
Oakland, CA
This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) and local IMTs, as well as for the PIO assigned to an incident as an Assistant PIO in a variety of capacities.
January 11, 2027 – January 15, 2027
S-203: Introduction to Incident Information w/ Social Media Workshop
UCCS Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs, Colorado
The S-203: Introduction to Incident Information course is a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) training program designed to prepare students to serve as a Public Information Officer (PIOF) for wildland fires and all-hazard incidents
January 12, 2027 – January 14, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
San Antonio, TX
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
January 13, 2027 – January 14, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
San Angelo, TX
This course examines the role of public information in all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident, it is of critical importance that community leaders, incident managers, and Public Information Officers (PIO) are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. This course focuses on […]
January 13, 2027
MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
Leander, TX · Leander
This seminar uses one of three case studies to examine the dynamics leadership, planning and communications during a crisis from the perspective of an elected or community leaders. This four-hour seminar explores recent case studies to frame the discussion regarding methods to overcome challenges in planning and responding to a large-scale incident. The seminar’s outcome […]
January 13, 2027 – January 15, 2027
NFPA 1030: Public Information Officer
Alabama Fire College · Tuscaloosa, AL
This IFSAC & ProBoard accreditated course is based on NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, Chapter 12, Public Information Officer, 2024 Edition. Designed for individuals seeking the knowledge and skills to conduct media interviews, prepare news releases, and media advisories.
January 18, 2027 – January 22, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Southington, CT
The FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) course is a 4 ½-day intense curriculum developed to assist law enforcement in communication with not only the media, but the communities they serve. The course is suitable for chiefs and commanders who may deal with the media on a regular or ad hoc basis and full-time/part-time Public […]
January 18, 2027 – January 22, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Isle of Palms (SC) Police Department · Isle of Palms, SC
The FBI-LEEDA Media & Public Relations (MPR) course is a four-and-a-half-day seminar designed for public safety professionals looking to enhance trust in the communities they serve. The Media & Public Relations seminar focuses on promoting a consistent, positive and ethical public image and is suitable for all public safety personnel.
January 19, 2027 – January 21, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
South Carolina Emergency Management Division · West Columbia, SC
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
January 19, 2027
MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
Raleigh, NC
This seminar uses one of three case studies to examine the dynamics leadership, planning and communications during a crisis from the perspective of an elected or community leaders. This four-hour seminar explores recent case studies to frame the discussion regarding methods to overcome challenges in planning and responding to a large-scale incident. The seminar’s outcome […]
January 19, 2027 – January 21, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
Alamosa, CO
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.