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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
January 5, 2027 – January 7, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
Orange County (FL) Convention Center – South Concourse · Orlando, FL
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 6, 2027
Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication
Virtual event
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of how clear, accurate, and timely communication supports effective emergency response. Participants will explore key principles of emergency messaging, examine real-world examples, and gain insight into how communication impacts public trust and outcomes. The course also introduces core concepts related to audience analysis, message development, and delivery strategies […]
January 10, 2027 – January 15, 2027
MGT-902 Managing Public Information for All Hazards Incidents
FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) · Anniston, AL
Managing Public Information for All-Hazards Incidents (MPI) is a four-day course that provides students with the practical knowledge of the role of the Public Information Officer, the National Incident Management System, emergency communications methods, risk communication, and interpersonal skills. Students also learn message development and delivery, legal considerations, press conferences, the operation of a Joint […]
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 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 – January 15, 2027
NFPA 1030: Public Information Officer
Alabama Fire College · Tuscaloosa, AL
This course is based on NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, Chapter 12, Public Information Officer, 2024 Edition. This course is designed for individuals seeking the knowledge and skills to conduct media interviews, prepare news releases, and media advisories.
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 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 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 – 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.
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 […]