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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
October 26, 2026 – October 30, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Valhalla, NY
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 […]
October 26, 2026 – October 30, 2026
E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
Valdez, AK
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.
October 27, 2026 – October 29, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Delaware Emergency Management Agency · Smyrna, DE
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.
October 27, 2026 – October 28, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Fort Wayne, IN
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 […]
October 27, 2026
VeriLocal Lunch & Learn PIO Demo
Virtual event
Join us for an interactive Lunch & Learn featuring a demonstration of VeriLocal and its potential applications for public information officers. The session will explore how public safety agencies can identify, evaluate, and respond to emerging social media and crisis-information signals. Attendees will see the platform in action, share feedback from a PIO perspective, and […]
October 28, 2026 – October 29, 2026
Joint Information Center Concepts (JICC)
Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors Department Dockweiler Youth Center · Playa del Rey, CA
Joint Information Center Concepts (JICC): This course will emphasize the design and function of a Joint Information Centers (JIC) and offers the course participants a hands-on experience on how to form an effective public information team to respond to crises. Course participants will be assigned positions in a JIC with real-time roleplay experience in workshop […]
October 28, 2026
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).
October 28, 2026 – October 30, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Aurora, CO
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.
October 28, 2026 – October 30, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
The Plains, OH
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.
October 30, 2026
Maine PR Council 2026 Annual Conference and Meeting
Portland Sheraton Sable Oaks · South Portland, Maine
Grounded in Tradition, Rooted in Maine The 2026 MPRC Annual Conference and Meeting will explore the communications principles that endure, and the skills professionals need to succeed in a changing environment. Through a mix of Maine-based case studies, interactive workshops, and expert-led presentations, attendees will gain practical insight into building trust, measuring impact, managing stakeholder […]
November 2, 2026 – November 6, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Glenpool, Oklahoma · Glenpool, OK
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 […]
November 2, 2026 – November 6, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Youngsville, North Carolina · Youngsville, 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 […]