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Step into a higher level of leadership and communication by joining the Master Public Information Officer Cohort. This program is designed for experienced professionals ready to move beyond delivering information to shaping strategy, building trust, and leading with confidence when it matters most. Through a dynamic, multi-disciplinary learning environment, you’ll strengthen your ability to navigate […]
This one day training course taught by the SCEMD Emergency Alert Coordinator, will consist of IPAWS 101, IPAWS Program Planning, Message Design Dashboard (MDD), and IPAWS for Executives. This training is designed to prepare local emergency management and emergency services agencies to create IPAWS plans, draft IPAWS messages, and help executives make decisions about emergency […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
When: Nov 19, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (PT) Presenters: CAPIO and CSDA Every special district has a story to tell—about the essential services you provide, the people you serve, and the value you deliver to your community. Effectively sharing that story builds trust with the public, strengthens relationships with the media, and […]
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 […]