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November 17, 2026
AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders
Toledo, OH
Adapted from FEMA’s IG-290 curriculum, this 8-hour course provides rural first responders with skills needed to communicate with the public through the media. Examines roles of the media and the rural first responder/public information officer. Participants learn how to give print/electronic media interviews, write news releases, provide information at the scene, and how they fit […]
November 17, 2026 – November 19, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
New York State Preparedness Training Center (STC) · Oriskany, NY
This course will 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.
November 17, 2026 – November 19, 2026
UT PIO Essentials
Hawaii Emergency Management · Honolulu, HI
This course is designed to provide students with the essetial skills necessary to be successful as a Public Information Officer. Participants will spend 24 hours exploring topics related to the PIO role. Topics include: PIO role, policy and procedures, media engagement, crisis communication, crisis strategy, managing local and national media stories, Classroom will include lecture, […]
November 17, 2026 – November 18, 2026
CPRA Conference 2026
Marvel Stadium Melbourne · Docklands, Australia
Reimagine, Redefine, Refocus: Leading a future of trusted communication. Communication is at a turning point. AI is reshaping how messages are made. Public trust is fragile. Influence moves faster than regulation. The standards that built this profession are being tested in real time. The CPRA Conference 2026 returns on Tuesday 17 – Wednesday 18 November, […]
November 17, 2026 – November 19, 2026
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
Cedar Park, 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.
November 17, 2026 – November 19, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Georgetown County (SC) Emergency Operations Center · Georgetown, SC
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.
November 18, 2026 – November 19, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Tyler, 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 […]
November 18, 2026 – November 20, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Raleigh, NC
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.
November 18, 2026
Organisational Resilience: Leading Communications in a Changing World
London, United Kingdom
We are proud to announce the 2026 CIPR Annual Conference – a dynamic, full-day exploration of this year’s theme: Organisational Resilience. Designed for PR and communications professionals navigating an increasingly complex landscape, the conference will delve into the strategies, skills and insights needed to build resilient organisations and future-ready teams. From the transformative impact of […]
November 18, 2026 – November 20, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Boise, ID
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.
November 18, 2026 – November 20, 2026
E0105 Public Information Basics
National Disaster & Emergency Management University · Emmitsburg, MD
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.
November 18, 2026
Build Your Social Media Dream Team: How to Create, Train & Manage a Successful Social Media Team
Virtual event
How to Create, Train & Manage a Successful Social Media Team You don’t have to do social media alone. Building a team of trusted employees can help generate more content, showcase different areas of your organization and take some of the pressure off one person, but only if you have the right people, structure and […]