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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
April 11, 2027 – April 13, 2027
2027 PRAM State Conference
The Westin Jackson · Jackson, MS
April 12, 2027 – April 16, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Isle of Palms (SC) Police Department · Isle of Palms, SC
Building on the FBI-LEEDA Media & Public Relations course, the Master Public Information Officer (MPO) course is a four-and-a-half-day seminar that elevates participants from tactical to strategic media and brand management. Students will study the business model of media engagement, thoroughly explore brand image cultivation through internal and external communications and learn how to proactively […]
April 12, 2027 – April 16, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Rosemont, IL
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 12, 2027 – April 16, 2027
E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
Grass Valley, CA
This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) and local IMTs, as well as for the PIO assigned to an incident as an Assistant PIO in a variety of capacities.
April 13, 2027 – April 15, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
O’Fallon, IL · O'Fallon, IL
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.
April 13, 2027
PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies
Atlantic City, NJ
This eight-hour performance-level course is designed to provide participants with knowledge and skills using social media tools to engage individuals and volunteer organizations for assistance during an emergency. Participants will learn about social media engagement techniques, individual and organizational roles in crisis communication, and Virtual Operations Support Teams (VOST).
April 14, 2027 – April 16, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
North Little Rock, AR
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.
April 14, 2027 – April 16, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
Waukesha, WI
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.
April 19, 2027 – April 23, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Roanoke, 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 […]
April 19, 2027 – April 23, 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 […]
April 19, 2027 – April 21, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
Forsyth, GA
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.
April 20, 2027 – April 21, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Fort Stockton, 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 […]