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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
September 14, 2026 – September 18, 2026
E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
Minneapolis, MN
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.
September 14, 2026 – September 18, 2026
FY 2026 FEMA Executive Public Information Officer Week 3
National Disaster & Emergency Management University · Emmitsburg, MD
Week 3: E0394: Executive Public Information Application
September 14, 2026 – September 18, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Daytona Beach, Florida · Daytona Beach, 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 […]
September 14, 2026 – September 18, 2026
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.
September 15, 2026 – September 16, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Lebanon, OH
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 […]
September 15, 2026 – September 17, 2026
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
Pittsburg, 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.
September 15, 2026 – September 17, 2026
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
Del Rio, TX · Del Rio
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.
September 15, 2026 – September 17, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Nazareth, PA
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.
September 15, 2026 – September 17, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Baton Rouge, LA
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.
September 15, 2026 – September 16, 2026
Social Media Academy
Santa Maria (CA) Police Department · Santa Maria, CA
About The Course Social media, when utilized effectively, can serve as a vital tool for public safety and government agencies to engage with their communities, recruit new employees, communicate during emergencies, and disseminate important updates. In this course, you will explore advanced techniques, tips, and resources to create polished, captivating, and professional content. By the […]
September 15, 2026 – September 16, 2026
PNW Comms Summit
University of Washington Tacoma · Tacoma, WA
The PNW Comms Summit is a 1.5-day conference bringing together government communicators to connect, learn, and share what’s actually working. Designed for public information officers, communications teams, and teams of one, this summit focuses on practical strategies, real-world challenges, and building relationships that strengthen communication.
September 15, 2026 – September 24, 2026
Advanced High-Stakes Communications Training (Crisis Ready Autumn Intensive)
Virtual event
When your community is scared, angry, or confused, you’re the person reporters and residents look to for the communications that will help them feel safe and assured. Everything rides on how you communicate. The Crisis Ready Autumn Intensive is built for the moment right before you speak: how to regulate yourself the second stress floods […]