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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 popular Congressional Operations courses discuss Congressional leadership, how a bill becomes law, how Congress really works and how it works with the White House. You'll also gain insight about federal agencies and the media. More
Our Federal Budgeting courses help students understand the congressional and federal budget process, and the difference between authorizations and appropriations. More
Gain practical skills and guidance in ways to productively work with Members of Congress or congressional staff in person or through advocacy efforts. We'll explore what works and what doesn't, along with actions that can help and hurt your cause. More
Gain practical, real-world research skills that you can put to use immediately. Discover ways to use print and online resources from professionals who understand legislative, legal and regulatory research. More
Our professional development courses and workshops can help you get better job reviews and performance evaluations, and prepare you for greater responsibilities. More
Our Media Training courses show you how to work productively with the media as part of ongoing education and advocacy. Attendees receive supportive text and materials including our Media Relations Handbook. More
These popular courses show students how the White House and OMB work with both agencies and Congress. We will teach you how to research regulations and rules while gaining practical knowledge about the regulatory process. More
Our communication and advocacy training teaches students how to develop their message, improve their writing and advance their presentation skills. This training helps anyone who needs a writing refresher, is preparing or delivering congressional testimony, is presenting executive briefings or trying to persuade their boss, colleagues or congressional staff. More
If you don't have time to attend our live courses hosted in Washington, DC, we can come to you. Learn about our alternative training formats that explore how Washington works. TM
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