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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
April 26, 2027 – April 30, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Southington, CT
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 […]
April 26, 2027 – April 30, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Fairbanks, AK
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 […]
April 28, 2027 – April 29, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Eau Claire, WI
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 […]
April 28, 2027 – April 29, 2027
MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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 […]
May 3, 2027 – May 7, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Independence, MO
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 […]
May 4, 2027 – May 5, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Crowell, 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 […]
May 4, 2027 – May 6, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
N. Chesterfield, VA
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.
May 10, 2027 – May 14, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Titusville, FL
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 […]
May 10, 2027 – May 14, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Pittsburgh, PA
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 […]
May 11, 2027 – May 13, 2026
Public Sector Comms Week 2027
REX HOTEL, CANBERRA · Canberra City, Australia
Over 3 days the 4th Annual Public Sector Comms Week brought together 250+ Australian public sector communication professionals from all levels of government to discuss how to strengthen trust, build capability and elevate the impact of public communications. Attendees consistently stated that they gained practical insights on translating complex policies, how to manage crisis and […]
May 12, 2027 – May 14, 2027
NAGC Communications School 2027
Hilton Austin (TX) · Austin, TX
NAGC 2027 Communications School will be centered on the theme “Shaping What’s Next in Government Communications: 50 Years and Beyond.” The 2027 Communications School is shaping up to be our most robust learning experience yet. In response to attendee feedback, we’re expanding from a two‑day program to a full three‑day conference—now with immersive workshops built […]
May 17, 2027 – May 21, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Jersey Village, 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 […]