Don't take our word that our custom, on-site training is outstanding - see what our clients say.

"Helps to look at process of government not from our agency view only, but how we fit into the larger picture."
-- Federal employee (Capitol Hill Workshop)

 

"Having done legislative day programs before I was skeptical in contracting it out. But your topics & speakers met my expectations." 
-- Assistant Manager of Government Relations, national association

 

"Excellent speakers/experts, timely information, organization, breadth of topics covered." 
-- Federal employee, research lab (Capitol Hill Workshop)

 

"Outstanding course - one of the best I've taken in 30+ yrs of federal service." 
-- Program Manager, FAA

 

"Excellent class. Probably the best I've taken in my 12-13 years with the gov't.  Interesting (what a rarity) presentation of useful info."
-- Federal employee (Capitol Hill Workshop)

 

"Awesome week. Well worth my time! Thank you." 
-- Federal employee, research lab (Capitol Hill Workshop

 

"If [the faculty member] said he would get back to a subject - he did!  He was articulate, covered subject well, used great examples, good life experience."
-- President, American Osteopathic Healthcare Association

 

"The Best [training program] we have had in the 13 yrs. I have been at [major lobbying firm]!!!" 
-- Member, top 5 lobbying firm (Advanced Legislative Procedure)

 

"Legislation is very important to my customers.  An ability to discuss political process and political players will help me help them." 
-- Chairman, Eastern Trading Company

 

"Enhanced understanding of budget process will be helpful during budget preparation and execution."
-- Dept. of Education

 

"[It will] allow me to follow my supervisors priorities more closely."
-- Senior Administrative Assistant, Fortune 500 company

 

"Great information; very timely; presented very effectively and with humor."
-- Project Leader, U.S. Forest Service

 

"Fascinating, and information anyone interested in government & politics, even as spectator, should know."
-- Partner, Trail Lake Enterprises

 

"A very good and informative week. Really enjoyed."
-- Deputy Director, DFAS

 

"It helped me learn what my bosses are up against. The whole program helped me better understand the legislative process."
-- Senior Administrative Assistant, Fortune 500 company

 

"Everyone who works for the Navy should consider taking this course."
-- Budget Analyst, NAVSEA

 

"The location was great because we did not have to leave the office."

 

"I've been with the FAA for 37 years and this is one of the best courses I've ever taken!"

 

"This was one of the best classes that I have taken during my government service." 
-- Cost Analyst, Navy

 

"Very useful-the obvious effort put into making the topics relevant to FAA was outstanding. Many times courses are too generic-the general info is valuable but hard to relate to your job in your organization. This course ties it all together and makes it real." 
-- Air Traffic Manager, FAA

 

"Worthwhile training."
-- Dept. of Education

 

"Provided me with a better insight into how things work in the Congressional environment."
-- Chief of Staff, Air Traffic Systems Development, FAA

 

"Excellent course.  Every topic was useful."

 

"Info. provided broadens my understanding of Congress and its oversight authority, which impacts my job daily."
-- Attendee, Dept. of Education

 

"Extremely informative.  Fantastic!  Wish it were longer!"
-- Senior Executive Assistant, Fortune 500 company

 

"I am in state government affairs and this program was for the federal level of the legislative process. It was informative and can help people understand some aspects of the process at the state level."

 

"Truly an excellent conference.  Good hints on how to use website more effectively."
-- Asst. to Director for Legislation, National Institute for Environmental Health Services

 

"Excellent speaker, well versed, and informed.  Held the entire room's interest." 
-- Office Assistant, Fortune 500 company

 

"No matter what function the employee performs, they should be familiar with this information!"
-- Budget Policy Analyst, NAVSEA

 

"It is nice to take a course that is relevant and tailored to my job."

 

"I have a new respect & appreciation for the inner workings of Congress." 
-- Manager, FAA

 

"[As a result of this program] we will revamp how we do our Hill visits and follow up."
-- Assistant Station Director, U.S. Forest Service

 

"Good intro to our Government Relations function. . . .I'm new to Government Relations and this was a good intro to the department."

 

"A great speaker.  You could hear a pin drop while she was speaking.  I could have listened to her all day." 
-- Senior Executive Assistant, Fortune 500 company

 

"Useful, even for an experienced liaison, to be given the fundamentals of the job in an interesting manner."

 

"All managers should be required to attend."
-- Attendee, Dept. of Education

 

"Wonderful, informative, great tips."

 

"Makes better citizens, not to mention employees."
-- General Engineer, NAVSEA

 

"It is always helpful to someone who is so focused on international trade to refocus attention on our own legislative process."
-- Manager, International Business Relations, Fortune 500 company

 

"Excellent! most relevant training course I've taken since grad school."
-- Supervising Manager (The 107th Congress and the FAA)

 

"I [now] know how to be more effective in getting a Congressional Member's attention."

 

"Presenter combined wit and fact masterfully. [I] received a wealth of valuable information."
-- Senior Executive Assistant, Fortune 500 company

 

"Managers that do budget qualifications should be required to take this course." 
-- Logistics Management Specialist, NAVSEA

 

"Kept my interest the entire time! Awesome!"
-- Group Leader, U.S. Forest Service

"This is a fantastic course as a Federal employee and as a citizen. The knowledge gained will enhance and improve my day-to-day tasks, planning future regulatory tasks, and when engaging personally."
-- Fish & Wildlife Administrator

 

"3rd course I've attended by your company and all 3 well above average.  Worth my time."
-- Deputy Asst. Program Manager, NAVSEA

 

"Will help me draft appropriate responses to questions from members."
-- Federal employee (Capitol Hill Workshop)

 

"The program outlined the current top level challenges our country faces and showed how our [department] fits strategically. This will help me greatly in technical planning." 
-- Federal employee, research lab (Capitol Hill Workshop)

 

"Superb! Best course in my 18 years of government service! More acute understanding of process on Hill can only help my involvement in preparing for oversight hearings"
-- Supervising Contract Officer, FAA (Capitol Hill Workshop)

 

"I now understand how and why decisions are made, and the depth of discussion involved." 
-- Federal employee, research lab (Capitol Hill Workshop

 

"In over 25 years at the CIA, this far and away was the most interesting & authoritative course I have taken."

 

"Excellent guidance on preparing to report to Congress and their staff. [The course] provided valuable insight into congressional hearings and how to prepare for them." 
-- Branch Chief, Bureau of Overseas Building Operations, Department of State (Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony)

 

"A wealth of information. Outstanding presentation." 
-- Environmental Protection Specialist, EPA

 

"Having worked in Washington for over 20 years, this has improved my understanding of the legislative process quite substantially."
-- Senior Executive Secretary, Fortune 500 company

 

"These Capitol.Net training conferences are the best training opportunities I have had in my [10 year] government career."
-- Analyst, FAA, William J. Hughes Technical Center

 

"The highest quality of speakers I've ever experienced in a training program."
-- Financial Systems Specialist, DFAS

 

"I will be able to prepare more tailored/targeted responses to budget related inquiries."
-- Product Lead, FAA

 

"I work in the budget office and this [Understanding Congressional Budgeting] was an excellent class."
-- Attendee, Dept. of Education

 

"Understanding the 'players' and the processes used by Congress will help our staff improve our responses to Congress on our programs."

 

"Very compelling subject matter as well as delivery, which included something for the novice as well as 'seasoned' participants."
-- Analyst, Fortune 500 corporation

 

"I have a better understanding of House & Senate rules and procedures, and a better sense of new leadership."
-- Dept. of Education

 

"Excellent agenda & great collection of speakers & activities."
-- Budget Analyst (Capitol Hill Workshop)

 

"Even after 6 years of working the Hill, I learned a lot.  Speakers provided great insight."
-- Senior Intelligence Officer, DIA

 

"I feel like I'm 'in the know.' Some puzzle pieces I didn't know about (or at least paid attention to) came together & I feel more part of the process."
-- Permits Administrator-Migratory Birds

 

"Despite 20 years experience in legislation, there was new information provided, new insights, thoughtful presentation of ideas." 
-- Senior Legislative Analyst, NIH

 

"Gave me better insight on the pressures and issues affecting how we operate as an agency."
-- Program Manager, FAA

 

"Excellent workshop! Appreciated the openness of the knowledgeable and credible speakers."

 

"Useful info on dealing with staffers and meeting staffers/Members info needs."

 

"Excellent choice of speakers with sophisticated level of experience." 
-- Policy Analyst, National Cancer Institute

 

"When we have a Bill on the Hill, I can now follow effectively."
-- Attendee, Dept. of Education

 

"Very informative, helps my perspective on how/why [our agency] gets treated the way we do by Congress."

 

"All presenters had insight into current situation/trends."

 

"Very pertinent...right on target in content and focus."
-- Deputy Regional Forester, U.S. Forest Service

 

"Learned a lot, speakers never boring.  Q&A best I've ever seen."
-- Program Analyst

 

"My responses to congressional inquiries will be more focused as a result of my new understanding of Congressional interests."
-- System Engineer, FAA

 

"I will be better able to budget by knowing what is wanted at the top."

 

"Very relevant, timely & extremely well-presented. Interesting & (even!) entertaining."

 

"Presenters did an excellent job of increasing our understanding of the budgetary process." 
-- Team Leader, Student Financial Assistance, Dept. of Education

 

"Course content was excellent & interesting.  Handouts were excellent."
-- Federal employee (Capitol Hill Workshop)

 

"Fascinating sessions!  Great speakers!"

 

"Although I dislike hypothetical simulations, this is a first-rate 'meaty' exercise from which I will undoubtedly profit."
-- Custom program attendee, Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony

 

"Enables me to become more effective in working with local congressional staff."

 

"Our non-profit organization needs to be doing more grassroots lobbying and this [Grassroots Advocacy on-site training] is an excellent program to help us get started correctly and effectively."
-- Co-Executive Director, Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support and Education

 

"Should be a requirement for all Govt. Relations Reps."

 

"Lots of insight that may not be derived from media coverage or congressional hearings." 
-- Chief, Science Policy and Legislation Branch, NIH

 

"It will help me more effectively support my assigned executives with the lobbying effort."
-- Administrative Assistant, Fortune 500 company

 

"Helps to understand how Congress works and the bill process in our industry."

 

"Answered questions for me that I've been needing clarification on for some time."