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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
January 20, 2027
PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques
Brooksville, FL
This performance-level web-based course is designed for individuals in the public and private sectors who are responsible for gathering and disseminating disaster-related information and who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding about social media and its uses during crisis communication to support organizational preparedness, response and recovery efforts.
January 20, 2027 – January 21, 2027
MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
Arlington, TX
The Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners, operators, public information professionals, government, public safety, and marketing professionals together in an effort to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide-range of […]
January 20, 2027
The 2027 Social Media Playbook for Public Agencies
Virtual event
What to Stop Doing, Start Doing & Do More of in the Year Ahead Social media continues to change and what worked for public agencies a few years ago may not be what gets results today. As we kick-off 2027, it’s time to take a fresh look at how your agency is using social media […]
January 25, 2027 – January 29, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Kennewick, WA
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 25, 2027 – January 29, 2027
FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
National Disaster & Emergency Management University · Emmitsburg, MD
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance of emergency public information. Public Information Officers are key members of the ICS and EOC organizations, and work closely with officials who are part of Multiagency Coordination Groups. PIOs advise the Incident Commander, Unified Command, and EOC […]
January 26, 2027 – January 29, 2027
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
Bryan, TX
The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
January 26, 2027 – January 28, 2027
E0105 Public Information Basics
National Disaster & Emergency Management University · Emmitsburg, MD
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 27, 2027 – January 28, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Omaha, NE
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 27, 2027 – January 29, 2027
E0105 Public Information Basics
National Disaster & Emergency Management University · Emmitsburg, MD
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.
February 1, 2027 – February 5, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Andrews, TX
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.
February 2, 2027
South Carolina Government Communicators Annual Training & Networking Seminar
Greenville, SC
Save the Date: February 2, 2027 The South Carolina South Carolina Emergency Management Association has graciously allowed us to tag along and hold our annual training and networking seminar. February 2, 2027 in Greenville, SC at the Hyatt Regency.
February 2, 2027 – February 3, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Denver, CO
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 […]