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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
July 20, 2027 – July 22, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
Gaylord, MI · Gaylord
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.
July 21, 2027 – July 23, 2027
NFPA 1030: Public Information Officer
Alabama Fire College · Tuscaloosa, AL
This course is based on NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, Chapter 12, Public Information Officer, 2024 Edition. This course is designed for individuals seeking the knowledge and skills to conduct media interviews, prepare news releases, and media advisories.
July 26, 2027 – July 30, 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 […]
July 26, 2027 – July 30, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Emporia, KS
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 […]
July 26, 2027 – July 30, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Monroe, North Carolina · Monroe, NC
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 […]
July 26, 2027 – July 28, 2027
2027 NDPIO Association Training Conference
Universit of North Dakota, Grand Forks · Grand Forks, ND
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 […]