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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
February 17, 2027 – February 19, 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 17, 2027 – February 19, 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 21, 2027 – February 26, 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 […]
February 22, 2027 – February 26, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Jamestown, ND
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 […]
February 22, 2027 – February 26, 2027
FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
Horry County (SC) Emergency Management Department · Conway, SC
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 […]
February 22, 2027 – February 23, 2027
Crisis Communications Boot Camp Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
For the first time ever, we’re bringing the Crisis Communications Boot Camp to Hawaii. After 50 editions delivered across the world, this is a rare, one-time opportunity to bring this training to the islands — part of a global series trusted by senior communicators everywhere. This edition will not repeat. Why Communicators Attend Because when […]
February 22, 2027 – February 26, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Stuart, FL
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 […]
February 22, 2027 – February 24, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
Dallas, 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.
February 23, 2027 – February 24, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Amarillo, 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 […]
February 23, 2027 – February 25, 2027
UT PIO Essentials
Gallantin (TN) Police Department · Gallatin, TN
This course is designed to provide students with the essetial skills necessary to be successful as a Public Information Officer. Participants will spend 24 hours exploring topics related to the PIO role. Topics include: PIO role, policy and procedures, media engagement, crisis communication, crisis strategy, managing local and national media stories, Classroom will include lecture, […]
February 24, 2027
PER-344 Social Media Tools and Techniques
Virtual event
This eight-hour performance-level course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to use social media tools and techniques for intermediate-level messaging, strategy, and increased situational awareness. The course will supplement and build upon NDPTC’s existing FEMA-certified performance-level course entitled “Social Media Platforms in Disaster Management” (PER-304-W) by providing participants with more in-depth […]
March 1, 2027 – March 5, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Irvine, CA
Building off of the FBI-LEEDA Media & Public Relations course, the Master Public Information Officer course moves the participant from the tactical to the strategic level of media and brand management. Participants will spend 4 ½ days exploring; the business model of media engagement, take a deeper dive into cultivating a brand image through internal […]