FEMA Advanced Public Information Officer (APIO)

Certification / Credential • Advanced, APIO

Overview

The Public Information Officer advanced level course offers PIOs a necessary toolset for use during escalating incidents, including strategic communications and incident action planning as it relates to Joint Information […]

About

The Public Information Officer advanced level course offers PIOs a necessary toolset for use during escalating incidents, including strategic communications and incident action planning as it relates to Joint Information Center (JIC) operations.

The 0388: Advanced Public Information Officer course is open to participants who have a minimum of 2 years of public information experience to share practical knowledge and collaborate effectively within a classroom setting.

Over the duration of this 5 day course, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to establish, manage and operate within a Joint Information Center (JIC). This comprehensive program combines multimedia lectures with engaging individual and group activities, enabling participants to develop their skills effectively. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to apply advanced public information skills during a multi-day functional exercise (FE) designed to assess and challenge the participants’ abilities to analyze, coordinate, process and create information in a fast-paced, realistic environment.

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Last updated: April 7, 2026

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