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July 28, 2027
PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies
Virtual event
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).
August 1, 2027 – August 4, 2027
CCPIO 2027 Save the Date
Savannah, GA · Savvanah, GA
Save the date: CCPIO 2027
August 2, 2027 – August 6, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Hampton, VA
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 […]
August 9, 2027 – August 13, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Oswego, Illinois · Oswego, IL
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 […]
August 16, 2027 – August 20, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Hoover, AL
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 […]
August 23, 2027 – August 27, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Dakota County, MN
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 […]
August 30, 2027 – September 3, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Laconia, New Hampshire · Laconia, NH
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 […]
September 8, 2027 – September 10, 2027
NFPA 1030: Public Information Officer
Prattville Regional Training Center, Prattville, AL · Prattville
This IFSAC & ProBoard accreditated course is based on NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, Chapter 12, Public Information Officer, 2024 Edition. Designed for individuals seeking the knowledge and skills to conduct media interviews, prepare news releases, and media advisories.
September 8, 2027 – September 10, 2027
2027 3CMA Annual Conference
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA – September 8 – 10, 2027 Details coming in January 2027!
September 13, 2027 – September 17, 2027
FY2027 FEMA Executive Public Information Officer Week 3
National Disaster & Emergency Management University · Emmitsburg, MD
**Tentative dates – subject to change E0394: Executive Public Information Application Classroom Delivery Resident (E), Virtual (K) Prerequisites Selection to EPIO Program Lead public information in an ethical, honest, and proactive manner at an executive level. Engage in modernization and evolution of public information. Foster an understanding of legal considerations in public information. Course Length […]
September 13, 2027 – September 17, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Roanoke, 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 […]
September 13, 2027 – September 17, 2027
K0105 Public Information Basics
Virtual event
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.