Our Certificate in Communication and Advocacy
gives public affairs and
legislative affairs
professionals the background they need to
effectively communicate and advocate. Our hands-on training is
ideal for
government, public affairs,
legislative affairs, and public relations
professionals, interest groups, law firms, NGOs, and
media organizations.
Courses emphasize key skills in media relations,
crisis communication,
executive briefings, speechwriting, writing
congressional correspondence, critical thinking and
writing, Internet use in public affairs, and working with Congress and
Congressional staff.
Requirements
To enroll
in our Certificate Program, please submit a letter
of intent prior to completion of all required courses.
Participants completing 12 course days of
programming within three years of enrollment
receive a Certificate in Communication and
Advocacy. Anyone attending our programs since January 2006 may
apply
attendance credit from those courses toward their
12-day requirement.
Certificate in Communication and Advocacy
students must complete five required and nine elective courses.
Though course sequencing is not required, we recommend introductory course
completion prior to advanced course participation.
Students may substitute relevant professional
experience for one (1) required course. Please
speak with our Director of
Training: 703-739-3790 ext. 115 to learn more.
Letter of Intent
Please mail your letter of
intent: rtf
for word processor or
pdf (1-page
)
Registration
Register
for courses
online
or by postal mail or fax using our
print registration form (1-page pdf
).
Tuition
Tuition details are
provided in each course description.
Cancellation and
Transfer Policy
Standard
payment, cancellation,
and transfer policies apply to all certificate program
courses.
COURSES
Our certificate
program, including five required courses and nine
elective courses, requires completion of at least 12
course-days.
Required Courses
(6 course-days)
Elective Courses
(minimum of 6 course-days)
Click here for a
2-page description of our Certificate Programs (pdf
)
