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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.
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.Net

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 drafting 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
Crisis communications, pitching stories, merging public policy into media 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

Our courses are approved for CEUs from
George Mason University.

Space is limited for all courses.

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Related Publications

Media Relations Handbook

Lobbying and Advocacy

Related Audio CDs

Persuading Congress

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.

URLs: www.TheCapitol.Net/PublicPrograms/CommunicationAndAdvocacy.html

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