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The Capitol Hill Workshop and any combination of it's topics are available as custom on-site training for your organization. We have tailored this course for attorneys, program analysts, budget analysts, military officers,  scientists, and others.  For more information about how this training can help your members and staff, please contact your client liaison.

"It is hard to imagine an interested citizen or policy practitioner who would not learn something from the Congressional Deskbook."
-- Steve Frantzich, Professor, Department of Political Science, U.S. Naval Academy

"The Congressional Deskbook is perfect for anyone who wants to understand how Congress works. It is concise, clarion clear and comprehensive all at once. It is spare and crisp -- but it never oversimplifies. It is written in lay language, but it never 'dumbs it down.' The Congressional Deskbook is a unique tool, one that I use regularly."
-- David Hawkings, Senior Editor, Congressional Quarterly

Directory of the members of the US Senate and the US House of Representatives, with color photos, and fold-out map of Capitol Hill.  

Wire spiral bound for easy use.

The perfect companion for the Congressional Deskbook

If you get a "Wait List Only" message when registering, please select the next available dates.

Previous attendees include executives, managers, agency staff, technical staff, military officers, government relations professionals, lawyers, elected officials, program analysts, budget analysts, and others who need a solid overview of Congress and the Hill.

If you need help deciding which courses you should take based on your work experience or training, please contact us via email or phone: 703-739-3790.

"One of the best courses I've taken under govt sponsorship."  
-- Program Director, FAA

"Provides excellent insight into legislative workings of Congress which will only improve our abilities to work with Congress.  Great & insightful presentations.  Wonderful workshop!  Thanks for attention to details."
-- Chief of Contracting, U.S. Air Force

"Best seminar ever." 
-- Systems Analyst, DFAS

"Excellent choice of presenters.  Would recommend this workshop to anybody interested in learning how Washington really works." 
-- Program Manager, FAA

"What an outstanding 3 days!  A wonderful use of my time. All aspects of this program were useful." 
-- Director, Public Affairs, Fortune 500 company

"Taught me how to communicate effectively with House and Senate members."   
-- Workshop Attendee, Navy Sea Systems

"Excellent course. Every Federal Manager should take it." 
-- Deputy Director, Office of Competitive Sourcing Acquisition, FAA

"What an extraordinary group of speakers. All were extremely dynamic speakers." 
-- Senior Administrator, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

See more testimonials about the Capitol Hill Workshop.

Capitol Hill Workshop

• September 24-26, 2008

• November 12-14, 2008 (2008 Election)

• February 11-13, 2009

• June 10-12, 2009

• September 23-25, 2009

• November 18-20, 2009

If you get a "Wait List Only" message when registering, please select the next available dates.
 

September 24, 2008:  Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC (Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

September 25-26, 2008:  Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC (1 1/2 blocks from the Union Station Metro stop)
 

Other dates:  Location in Washington, DC, will be announced before Workshop. For a map with a brief list of hotels near the Capitol, click here.  Many of our Capitol Hill Workshops are held at one of the following locations:

• Cannon House Office Building (HOB), First and C Streets, SE, Washington, DC (Capitol South Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• Capitol Hill Club, 300 First Street SE, Washington, DC  (directly across the street from the Capitol South Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• College of William & Mary Washington DC Office, 1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 810, Washington, DC 20036 (two blocks southeast of the Dupont Circle Metro stop)  Google Map

• DC Bar Conference Center, 1250 H Street NW, Washington, DC (Metro Center station)  Our map | Google Map

• Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC (Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC (1 1/2 blocks from the Union Station Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• The Liaison Capitol Hill, 415 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC  (2 1/2 blocks from the Union Station Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• Longworth House Office Building (HOB), New Jersey Ave. and C Streets, SE, Washington, DC (one block west of the Capitol South Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• National Democratic Headquarters, 430 So. Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC  20003 (Capitol South Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• Rayburn House Office Building (HOB), Independence Ave. SW and South Capitol Street (two blocks west of the Capitol South Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

• Reserve Officers Association, One Constitution Avenue NE, Washington, DC (3 1/2 blocks from the Union Station Metro stop)  Our map | Google Map

This course is approved for 1.7 CEU credits from George Mason University.


This is a required course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.

No refunds for no shows. We reserve the right to change this fee and time period. 

• Cancellation, Substitution and Transfer Policy 
• Weather Policy

TCN reserves the right to cancel any course in the event of insufficient registrations.

All statements and discussion at all of our courses, workshops and seminars, public and custom, are off the record and not for attribution, unless specified otherwise. The resulting confidentiality ensures a frank and free exchange of views.

 

Click here for a course description and registration form (pdf).

Fax or Mail: Print out and complete the registration form (in Adobe pdf). The completed form should include your method of payment. 
  Fax the completed form to us at 703-739-1195. 
  Mail the completed form to us at TheCapitol.Net, Inc., PO Box 25706, Alexandria, VA  22313-5706 

• Congress by the Numbers

• Congressional Deskbook sample sections

• Congressional Directory

• Congressional Leadership and Committees (listing)

• Congressional Operations Poster

• Essential Washington and Hill Web Sites

• Federal Budget Links and Research Tools

• Glossary of Congressional and Legislative Terms

• Lobbying and Advocacy Links

• Quick DC Links - Washington Essentials
  

• How Congress Works Track

• Working with Congress and Congressional Staff Track
  

• Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments

• Using Grassroots, Coalitions, and the Media to Get Your Message Heard

• How to Research and Compile Legislative Histories

• Strategies for Working with Congress and Its Staff

• Tracking and Monitoring Legislation

• Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations

• White House Workshop