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March 11, 2027
MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
Durham, 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 […]
March 15, 2027 – March 19, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Lakewood, Colorado · Lakewood, CO
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 […]
March 15, 2027 – March 19, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Portage, WI
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 […]
March 16, 2027 – March 17, 2027
MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
McDonough, GA
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 […]
March 18, 2027 – March 19, 2027
2027 NESPRA Annual Conference
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Marlborough (MA) · Marlborough, MA
More information coming soon!
March 18, 2027 – March 19, 2027
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
Houston, 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.
March 22, 2027 – March 26, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Buda, Texas · Buda, TX
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 […]
March 22, 2027 – March 26, 2027
O-0305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team
Suite Shots Jenks (OK) · Jenks, OK
This course focuses on the importance of developing and operating as a functional U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). This course meets the needs of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). This course will assist individual responders to perform as viable team members by: […]
March 23, 2027 – March 24, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Austin, 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 […]
March 25, 2027 – March 26, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Austin, 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 […]
March 29, 2027 – April 2, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Rio Rancho, NM
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 […]
March 31, 2027 – April 2, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
Dutchess, NY
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.