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  • Media Relations (MR)

    Kern County (CA) Emergency Operations Center 2601 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield, CA, United States
    Training

    This course is a 16-hour training which will provide participants an opportunity to apply advanced public interview/information skills. Focusing on the PIO interview and public speaking capabilities, participants will experience on-camera presentations, radio broadcasts, newsprint, periodicals, and social media communications using current best practices in the industry.

    Free
  • L0105 Public Information Basics

    Snohomish County DEM 720 80th St. SW Building A, Everett, WA, United States
    Training

    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.

    Free
  • MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident

    Greenville, TX Greenville, TX, United States
    Training

    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 […]

    Free
  • MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification

    Silverado, CA Silverado, CA, United States
    Training

    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 […]

    Free
  • When Minutes Matter: All-Hazards Alert and Warning Communications

    Virtual Event
    Webinar

    The field of alerts and warnings is rapidly evolving driven by new technology, social media, research on effective communication, and rising public expectations. Emergency managers must continually update their capabilities, processes, and messages to keep pace. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing this collaborative technical assistance workshop to help jurisdictions improve the speed, […]

    Free
  • IABC World Conference 2026

    Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Conference

    IABC World Conference is the flagship event for communication professionals worldwide. Each year, hundreds of attendees gather to learn, connect, and share ideas that shape the future of our field. Designed for today’s communicators, World Conference offers a dynamic mix of global perspectives, expert-led sessions, and meaningful peer-to-peer engagement. Whether you’re looking to elevate your career, expand your […]

    $1,349