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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
March 2, 2026 – March 6, 2026
E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
Berkeley, CA
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.
March 2, 2026 – March 6, 2026
FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Region II Headquarters · Franklin, MA
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 […]
March 2, 2026 – March 6, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Fayetteville, Arkansas · Fayetteville, AR
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 […]
March 2, 2026 – March 6, 2026
UT Master PIO
IPS Training Facility · Nashville, TN
This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to be successful as a Public Information Officer. Participants will spend 40 hours exploring topics related to the PIO role. Topics include: PIO role, policy and procedures, brand development, media engagement, crisis communication, managing local and national media stories, emotional intelligence, release of information […]
March 3, 2026 – March 4, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Region II Headquarters · Franklin, MA
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 […]
March 3, 2026 – March 4, 2026
MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
Waco, TX
The Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners, operators, public information professionals, government, public safety, and marketing professionals together in an effort to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide-range of […]
March 3, 2026 – March 5, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Eugene, OR
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.
March 3, 2026 – March 5, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Fort Bend (TX) County Emergency Operations Center · Richmond, TX
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. L-105 Public Information Basics will be offered at the Fort […]
March 5, 2026 – March 6, 2026
2026 Corporate Communications & Brand Summit
New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge · Brooklyn, NY
Today, the only constant is change: Technological, political, economic, environmental, and more. Connect with peers and industry experts to explore these changes, as well as learn how to face the new communications challenges and opportunities of 2026 as a strategic advisor. Make the most of this event and expand your network by engaging with leaders […]
March 5, 2026 – March 6, 2026
International Public Relations Research Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown · Orlando, FL
The International Public Relations Research Conference is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting socially beneficial public relations research that increases understanding, builds relationships, support ethical socially responsible performance, and advances the development of an increasingly democratic global society.
March 9, 2026 – March 13, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Winter Haven, Florida · Winter Haven, FL
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 […]
March 9, 2026 – March 13, 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.