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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
February 1, 2027 – February 5, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Andrews, TX
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 […]
February 2, 2027
South Carolina Government Communicators Annual Training & Networking Seminar
Greenville, SC
Save the Date: February 2, 2027 The South Carolina South Carolina Emergency Management Association has graciously allowed us to tag along and hold our annual training and networking seminar. February 2, 2027 in Greenville, SC at the Hyatt Regency.
February 2, 2027 – February 3, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Denver, CO
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 […]
February 2, 2027 – February 3, 2027
NIOA Region 7 Winter Symposium
West Des Moines, Iowa · West Des Moines, IA
I’m excited to share the save the date for our next NIOA Region 7 Winter Symposium in West Des Moines. Attendance is free and open to anyone who would like to join us. Registration details and travel information will be forthcoming. The Save the Date flyer is attached, and I encourage you to share it […]
February 3, 2027 – February 5, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
Ridgefield, WA
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.
February 5, 2027 – February 8, 2027
2027 Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) Symposium Training Academy
Hershey, PA
The Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) Symposium Training Academy hosts breakout and plenary sessions scheduled over six days designed to develop and strengthen the efforts of incident management teams. Attendees are industry leaders with a variety of backgrounds who come together to network, share best practices and lessons learned, and explore new technology and tactics.
February 8, 2027 – February 12, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Broomall, PA
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 […]
February 9, 2027 – February 11, 2027
2027 Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) Training & Education Symposium
Hershey, PA
The Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) Training & Education Symposium and Symposium Training Academy hosts breakout and plenary sessions scheduled over six days designed to develop and strengthen the efforts of incident management teams. Attendees are industry leaders with a variety of backgrounds who come together to network, share best practices and lessons learned, and […]
February 9, 2027 – February 10, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Smyrna, DE
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 […]
February 11, 2027
MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
Manheim, PA
This seminar uses one of three case studies to examine the dynamics leadership, planning and communications during a crisis from the perspective of an elected or community leaders. This four-hour seminar explores recent case studies to frame the discussion regarding methods to overcome challenges in planning and responding to a large-scale incident. The seminar’s outcome […]
February 15, 2027 – February 19, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Hoover, AL
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 […]
February 16, 2027 – February 18, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
Lansing, MI
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.