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 Advocacy and Communication
Persuade  ·  Publicize  ·   Write  ·  Present  ·   Business Etiquette

Advocacy and communication courses are for anyone who wants to develop and write an effective message, while exploring the best methods for delivery.

Certificate in Communication and Advocacy Also see our Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.

All of our courses and workshops include extensive interaction with our faculty, making our courses and workshops both educational and mini-consulting sessions with substantive experts.

Our writing courses are designed for anyone who wants to improve their writing, including agency staff who want to improve their writing and comply with the Plain Writing Act of 2010 (H.R. 946) and Executive Orders 12866, 12988, and 13563.

Advocacy and Communication training from TheCapitol.NetClick to see upcoming course schedule




 
These courses and workshops are open to the public and are also available as custom, on-site training
Strategies for Working with Congress: Effective Communication and Advocacy on Capitol Hill
Build relationships with those who can make or break your efforts.  More

Effective Briefings
The Art of Persuasion

How to explain, advocate and present facts and ideas in a convincing manner.  More


Writing to Persuade
Hone your persuasive writing skills
Designed for anyone who must persuade others using the written word. More

Speechwriting
Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations

More


Drafting Federal Legislation and Amendments
A "how to" program for anyone who drafts federal legislation.  More

Advanced  Legislative Drafting
A hands-on limited enrollment workshop.  More

Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony
Learn how to prepare testimony for, and to effectively testify at, Congressional hearings.  More


Media Relations for Public Affairs Professionals  
How to develop your message, press release, media kit, and communications plan.  More


Advanced Media Relations Workshop
Best practices for using social media, crisis communication, preparing for interviews, and improving communication strategies  More


Congressional Oversight and Investigations 
How to prepare for Congressional oversight or investigation. 
More

Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing
How to Compose Clear and Effective Reports, Letters, Email, and Memos
  
Designed for anyone who writes on behalf of their organization.  More

The following courses are available as custom, on-site training

Communication Skills for the Professional
Presentations, Business Etiquette, and Networking Skills for Washington Professionals

Communication Skills for the Professional More

Giving Great Presentations
Planning, Practice, and PowerPoint

Hone your presentation skills by learning how to plan and structure your presentation for maximum impact. More

Writing Congressional Correspondence
For anyone who must respond to congressional inquiries.  More

527 Workshop
Getting your message heard without getting into trouble.   More

Starting and Building a PAC:
PAC Workshop

Maximize your impact and stay out of trouble.   More

Capitol Hill Day / National Advocacy Day
"Washington Legislative and Advocacy Day" Training for Corporations, Associations and Nonprofits
 
More

 

Using Grassroots, Coalitions, and the Media to Get Your Message Heard
Washington Advocacy and Education Campaigns

Getting your message heard.  More


Public Affairs and the Internet
Advanced Techniques and Strategies

More


Crisis Communications Training
More



CEUs approved by George Mason University

Our courses are approved for CEUs from
George Mason University
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Space is limited for all courses.

 

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If you have suggestions for courses or topics you would like to see us offer, please contact us or complete our online suggestion form.

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See what previous attendees say about our training.

 


See also our Advocacy and Communication Audio Courses.

 

  Related Publications
 

Media Relations Handbook

Lobbying and Advocacy

Lobbying and Advocacy, by Deanna Gelak

Related Audio CDs

Capitol Learning Audio Courses

Persuading Congress

Persuading Congress: A Practical Guide to Parlaying an Understanding of Congressional Folkways and Dynamics into Successful Advocacy on Capitol Hill

Common Sense Rules of Advocacy

 

 

Bring these courses to your site.

These Advocacy and Communication courses and any combination of their topics are available as custom on-site training programs for your organization. We have tailored our custom programs for attorneys, program analysts, lobbyists, paralegals, military officers, FSO's, SES, Inspector Generals, legislative assistants, and others.  For more information about how our training can help your members and staff, please contact our client liaison.
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