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June - August 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
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Drafting Federal Legislation and Amendments, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments
This course helps anyone draft and revise bills and amendments, with lessons especially useful to those who prepare reports, legislation and other documents. In this course, instructors explain the role of the OMB, examining various formats and exploring ways to choose the most appropriate one for your issue.
You will learn how to:
- Define your audience and broaden your measure's appeal
- Assess existing law and policy objectives before putting pen to paper
- Structure bills and amendments to streamline the drafting process
- Comply with the U.S. Code rules of construction, style, grammar and punctuation guide
- Use drafting styles that work in your favor
- Apply drafting language to your ideas and goals via hands-on exercises
Course materials include the Training Edition of "Legislative Drafter's Deskbook," by Tobias A. Dorsey.
Legislative Drafter's Deskbook, by Tobias A. Dorsey
July 21, 2010, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC (1 1/2 blocks from the Union Station Metro stop)
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see DraftingLegislation.com
June 12, 2010 09:17 AM Link Comments (0)
Research Tools and Techniques: Refining Your Online and Offline Searches, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Research Tools and Techniques: Refining Your Online and Offline Searches
What to do when you're told, "Find out about this!"
This course helps anyone responsible for research at any Washington-area organization, whether an agency, association, business, elected official or nonprofit. It is designed for anyone who wants to improve their online and offline searches.Are you among the 80 percent who haven’t received research skills training? Our faculty offer a minimum of 10 years' experience in performing research in Washington.
You'll gain:
- An overview of online searching, telephone and email research
- A review of legislative, judicial, regulatory, factual and international research
- A review of public and private information sources
Research is a fundamental job requirement of many jobs in Washington, DC, and our research skills courses can help you perform this work more efficiently and more effectively, contributing to better job reviews and promotion possibilities.
Course materials include the Training Edition of Real World Research Skills, by Peggy Garvin.
Real World Research Skills, by Peggy Garvin
You will have a "hands-on" opportunity to follow our faculty and navigate the Internet with one of our laptop computers (first 20 registrants to sign in at program). Or, bring your own Wi-Fi equipped laptop and take advantage of our Portable Wi-Fi ClassroomTM to enhance your learning.
June 25, 2010, 9 am - 4 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) (McPherson Square station)
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see WashingtonResearchSkills.com
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Capitol Hill Workshop, live workshop in Washington, DC
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process
Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshop
Congressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process.You’ll get a solid understanding of:
- Congressional operations and the legislative process
- How public and foreign policy become law
- Congressional politics and leadership
- Congressional budgeting today
- The role of OMB in the legislative process
- Effective communication with Congress
- How the media covers the Hill
- Current campaign and election trends
- How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas
- How personal and committee staff work
- How you can build win/win relationships with staffers
Attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action.
June 9-11, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm all three days.
Approved for 1.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: In Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations and for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see CapitolHillWorkshop.com
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June - August 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
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2010 Catalog Legislative, Communication, and Media Training and Publications From TheCapitol.Net Download TheCapitol.Net's 2010 Catalog(68-pages, 2.5 MB PDF
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June 2, 2010 06:57 AM Link Comments (0)
How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents, 1/2-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents
Going Beyond Thomas
Are you responsible for finding committee reports or searching for legislation and amendments? Do you know which online resources are most useful for your particular task? Do you need to know alternative methods for monitoring legislative changes and ways to better utilize your resources (saving time in the process)?You’ll learn different types and versions of bills, committee and conference reports, and leadership documents. Students also find out about The Congressional Record, Congress' official activity account. Learn about legislation tracking, monitoring and the complexities of how a bill becomes a law.
You will have a "hands-on" opportunity to follow our faculty and navigate the Internet with one of our laptop computers (first 20 registrants to sign in at program). Or, bring your own Wi-Fi equipped laptop and take advantage of our Portable Wi-Fi ClassroomTM to enhance your learning.
June 24, 2010, 9 am - 1 pm
Approved for 0.4 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see TrackingLegislation.com
June 1, 2010 06:37 AM Link Comments (0)
Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process
How Congress really works: in practice, not in theory.
Do you need to understand, or train others in, how a bill becomes law, basic congressional operations, the amendment tree or where in the legislative and public policy process you can have an impact? Do you have questions about Capitol Hill dynamics that no one can answer (or that you’re too afraid to ask)?If your job requires you to understand and follow legislation, or if you’re new to government affairs, here's your chance to get up to speed in one information-packed day.
This seminar provides an in-depth examination of congressional operations, House and Senate legislative procedures, the work of committees, floor procedures, reconciliation of differences between houses and presidential action.
June 4, 2010, 9 am - 4:30 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC (McPherson Square station)
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see LegislativeProcess.com
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Congress in a Nutshell: Understanding Congress, from TheCapitol.Net
Congress in a Nutshell: Understanding Congress
A half-day crash course in Congress
Our Washington insiders provide an exceptional overview of the process, the leadership and the politics of Congress for those who need to know more than the basics about the legislative branch.This course explores:
- The Constitutional powers granted to Congress
- Legislative branch structure
- House and Senate formal and informal leadership
- How power politics play in the hallways and cloakrooms
- How a bill becomes law from introduction and referral of legislation through presidential action
Our basic Congressional primer is an intensive half-day session covering the House and Senate, their differences, congressional leadership and more. This class is an excellent introduction to Congress for anyone new to government affairs or needing a refresher.
June 3, 2010, 9 am - 1 pm
Approved for 0.4 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see CongressInaNutshell.com
May 17, 2010 10:37 AM Link Comments (0)
Strategies for Working with Congress: Effective Communication and Advocacy on Capitol Hill
Strategies for Working with Congress
Congressional staff aren’t just your way through a member's door; they are the door. How do you get results from these vital, behind-the-scenes individuals?This course helps you:
- Understand the dos and don'ts for developing relations with congressional offices
- Learn the differences between personal and committee staff
- Schedule, prepare for and effectively conduct congressional meetings
- Understand common mistakes that will alienate both staff and members
- Learn how to write a "one pager"
May 21, 2010, 9 am - 1 pm
Approved for 0.4 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC (1 1/2 blocks from the Union Station Metro stop)
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see WorkingWithCapitolHill.com
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May - June 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
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May 11, 2010 10:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop, live workshop in Washington, DC
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process
Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshopCongressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process.You’ll get a solid understanding of:
- Congressional operations and the legislative process
- How public and foreign policy become law
- Congressional politics and leadership
- Congressional budgeting today
- The role of OMB in the legislative process
- Effective communication with Congress
- How the media covers the Hill
- Current campaign and election trends
- How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas
- How personal and committee staff work
- How you can build win/win relationships with staffers
Attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action.
June 9-11, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm all three days.
Approved for 1.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: In Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations and for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see CapitolHillWorkshop.com
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Strategies for Working with Congress, live course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Strategies for Working with Congress
Congressional staff aren’t just your way through a member's door; they are the door. How do you get results from these vital, behind-the-scenes individuals?This course helps you:
- Understand the dos and don'ts for developing relations with congressional offices
- Learn the differences between personal and committee staff
- Schedule, prepare for and effectively conduct congressional meetings
- Understand common mistakes that will alienate both staff and members
- Learn how to write a "one pager"
Friday, May 21, 2010, 9 am - 1 pm
Approved for 0.4 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC (1 1/2 blocks from the Union Station Metro stop)
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see WorkingWithCapitolHill.com
May 7, 2010 09:17 PM Link Comments (0)
Crisis Communications Training, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Crisis Communications Training
Planning, Preparing, and Positioning Your Organization to Manage Crisis
This intensive training helps individuals and organizations prepare for a crisis. We’ll help you plan and draft a crisis communications plan, establish an internal crisis communications system, select the right spokesperson and media center. Students also learn what to do when a crisis occurs.
May 7, 2010, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see CrisisCommunicationsTraining.com
May 2, 2010 11:57 AM Link Comments (0)
Advanced Media Relations, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net, May 5, 2010
Advanced Media Relations
Do your competitive media campaigns target the right audience? Are you tracking and evaluating media coverage or using social media sites and the Internet to their full advantage? In this course, instructors discuss these topics and more.Learn how to develop a communication strategy, coordinate and prepare for interviews, deal with the media hog and the media mouse, and use social media sites to your advantage. Students work with each other and our experienced faculty, discussing best practices and professional strategies for handling internal and external challenges.
Our Advanced Media Relations course is geared toward practicing public relations professionals with at least three years' experience.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Approved for 0.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC (McPherson Square station)
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see AdvancedMediaRelations.com
April 30, 2010 08:47 AM Link Comments (0)
Advanced Media Relations, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net, May 5, 2010
Advanced Media Relations
Do your competitive media campaigns target the right audience? Are you tracking and evaluating media coverage or using social media sites and the Internet to their full advantage? In this course, instructors discuss these topics and more.Learn how to develop a communication strategy, coordinate and prepare for interviews, deal with the media hog and the media mouse, and use social media sites to your advantage. Students work with each other and our experienced faculty, discussing best practices and professional strategies for handling internal and external challenges.
Our Advanced Media Relations course is geared toward practicing public relations professionals with at least three years' experience.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Approved for 0.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC (McPherson Square station)
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see AdvancedMediaRelations.com
April 28, 2010 08:47 AM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop, 3-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process
Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshopCongressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process.You’ll get a solid understanding of:
- Congressional operations and the legislative process
- How public and foreign policy become law
- Congressional politics and leadership
- Congressional budgeting today
- The role of OMB in the legislative process
- Effective communication with Congress
- How the media covers the Hill
- Current campaign and election trends
- How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas
- How personal and committee staff work
- How you can build win/win relationships with staffers
Attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action.
June 9-11, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm all three days.
Approved for 1.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: In Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations and for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see CapitolHillWorkshop.com
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Media Relations 101 for Public Affairs Professionals, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net, May 4, 2010
Media Relations for Public Affairs Professionals
How to develop your message, press release, media kit, and communications plan.
This course is designed to help newer public or government affairs professionals. Our media training explores essential skills to help maximize your message in the Washington media environment. Instruction includes hands-on exercises, an overview of key media players, basic message development, and effective press release and media kit preparation.Students then put everything together to form a powerful communications plan involving both the Internet and traditional message distribution. Students also gain a core understanding of basic crisis communication planning.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Approved for 0.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC (McPherson Square station)
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see MediaRelations101.com
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Public Affairs and the Internet: Advanced Techniques and Strategies, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Public Affairs and the Internet
Advanced Techniques and Strategies
Are you maximizing your organization's use of the Internet? The Internet is the console to all communications in the digital age. Learn how public affairs professionals must adopt new ways of thinking and working in the digital age. Effective communication requires you to evaluate where your colleagues, clients, and competitors are on the Internet adoption curve, and to adjust your messages and methods of communication accordingly. We discuss the use of email, blogs, social media, podcasting, and much more.
May 6, 2010, 9 am - 4 pm
Approved for 0.5 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see PublicAffairsAndTheInternet.com
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May 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/email2010/email_2010_April20.html
If you don't have time to attend our live training, see our Capitol Learning Audio Courses.
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2010 Catalog Legislative, Communication, and Media Training and Publications From TheCapitol.Net Download TheCapitol.Net's 2010 Catalog(68-pages, 2.5 MB PDF
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>> We help you understand Washington and Congress TM
>> Non-partisan training and publications that show how Washington works. TM
April 20, 2010 10:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Advanced Media Relations, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net, May 5, 2010
Advanced Media Relations
Do your competitive media campaigns target the right audience? Are you tracking and evaluating media coverage or using social media sites and the Internet to their full advantage? In this course, instructors discuss these topics and more.Learn how to develop a communication strategy, coordinate and prepare for interviews, deal with the media hog and the media mouse, and use social media sites to your advantage. Students work with each other and our experienced faculty, discussing best practices and professional strategies for handling internal and external challenges.
Our Advanced Media Relations course is geared toward practicing public relations professionals with at least three years' experience.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Approved for 0.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC (McPherson Square station)
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see AdvancedMediaRelations.com
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Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations
Federal Budgeting in the Age of Deficits
Who has the most to gain in the budgeting process? Where are you most effective? Where does your power lie in the budget process?This real world overview of the congressional budget process explores basic congressional budget process concepts along with key players, their roles and relationships. Learn about discretionary and mandatory spending, the budget resolution and reconciliation process. Students also learn about the relationship of authorization and appropriations legislation. Hear real, modern-day examples that illustrate the process, and gain ample time to discuss concerns and roadblocks encountered with the budget process.
This course covers:
- The big picture of federal budgeting and spending
- The crucial difference between authorizations and appropriations
- What to expect and when in the budget process
- The relationship between appropriations and the budget resolution
- Using Internet resources to track and research congressional budget action
May 13, 2010, 8:30 am - 4:10 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC (Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro stop)
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see TheFederalBudget.com
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Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing, from TheCapitol.Net
Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing
How to Compose Clear and Effective Reports, Letters, Email, and Memos
Do you need to improve your writing skills? This intensive one-day course helps students understand the three dimensions of professional writing: organization, format and style. In addition to reviewing and teaching specific writing techniques, our faculty show you how to:Communication skills are the key to efficient and effective operations in business and government. New employees should brush-up on their basic written communication and plain English skills, while experienced professionals, burdened by the additional workload caused by downsizing and budget cuts, can also benefit from this refresher course.
- Apply critical thinking to the writing process
- Use the four keys to effective writing
- Understand the five-step writing process
- Develop an effective writing style
Our writing courses have been described as "really about how to get better job reviews and get promoted" because they help you improve one of your most important, and visible, job skills: written communication.
April 15, 2010, 9 am - 4 pm.
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see WordWorkshop.com
April 12, 2010 09:57 AM Link Comments (0)
How to get better job reviews and get promoted
Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing
How to Compose Clear and Effective Reports, Letters, Email, and MemosDo you need to improve your writing skills? This intensive one-day course helps students understand the three dimensions of professional writing: organization, format and style. In addition to reviewing and teaching specific writing techniques, our faculty show you how to:Communication skills are the key to efficient and effective operations in business and government. New employees should brush-up on their basic written communication and plain English skills, while experienced professionals, burdened by the additional workload caused by downsizing and budget cuts, can also benefit from this refresher course.
- Apply critical thinking to the writing process
- Use the four keys to effective writing
- Understand the five-step writing process
- Develop an effective writing style
Our writing courses have been described as "really about how to get better job reviews and get promoted" because they help you improve one of your most important, and visible, job skills: written communication.
April 15, 2010, 9 am - 4 pm.
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see WordWorkshop.com
April 7, 2010 04:37 PM Link Comments (0)
Certificate in Congressional Operations, In Washington, DC
Certificate in Congressional Operations
Our Certificate in Congressional Operations explores the legislative process and congressional communication. This program gives government employees, legislative affairs professionals, interest groups, law firms, NGOs, and media organizations the background needed to effectively participate in the legislative arena.Our courses, held in Washington, DC, help students understand the legislative process, prepare Congressional testimony, draft federal legislation, research legislative histories, monitor legislation, communicate with Congress, and work with federal regulatory agencies.
Some of the training opportunities in this Certificate include
- Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy and Process
- Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process
- Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations
- Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments
- Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony
If you are a Congressional Fellow or administer a Congressional Fellowship, contact us for information about special training opportunities.
For more information about the Certificate in Congressional Operations, see CongressionalOperations.com .
April 5, 2010 09:17 AM Link Comments (0)
Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing, live course in DC April 15, 2010
Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing
How to Compose Clear and Effective Reports, Letters, Email, and MemosDo you need to improve your writing skills? This intensive one-day course helps students understand the three dimensions of professional writing: organization, format and style. In addition to reviewing and teaching specific writing techniques, our faculty show you how to:Communication skills are the key to efficient and effective operations in business and government. New employees should brush-up on their basic written communication and plain English skills, while experienced professionals, burdened by the additional workload caused by downsizing and budget cuts, can also benefit from this refresher course.
- Apply critical thinking to the writing process
- Use the four keys to effective writing
- Understand the five-step writing process
- Develop an effective writing style
April 15, 2010, 9 am - 4 pm.
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see WordWorkshop.com .
April 4, 2010 07:17 PM Link Comments (0)
April - May 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/email2010/email_2010_March30.html
If you don't have time to attend our live training, see our Capitol Learning Audio Courses.
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2010 Catalog Legislative, Communication, and Media Training and Publications From TheCapitol.Net Download TheCapitol.Net's 2010 Catalog(68-pages, 2.5 MB PDF
To have a free copy of our current catalog of courses and publications mailed to you:
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>> We help you understand Washington and Congress TM
>> Non-partisan training and publications that show how Washington works. TM
March 30, 2010 11:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop, 3-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process
Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshopCongressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process.You’ll get a solid understanding of:
- Congressional operations and the legislative process
- How public and foreign policy become law
- Congressional politics and leadership
- Congressional budgeting today
- The role of OMB in the legislative process
- Effective communication with Congress
- How the media covers the Hill
- Current campaign and election trends
- How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas
- How personal and committee staff work
- How you can build win/win relationships with staffers
Attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action.
June 9-11, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm all three days.
Approved for 1.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: In Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations and for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see CapitolHillWorkshop.com
March 24, 2010 07:47 AM Link Comments (0)
Media Relations for Public Affairs Professionals, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net, May 4, 2010
Media Relations for Public Affairs Professionals
How to develop your message, press release, media kit, and communications plan.
This course is designed to help newer public or government affairs professionals. Our media training explores essential skills to help maximize your message in the Washington media environment. Instruction includes hands-on exercises, an overview of key media players, basic message development, and effective press release and media kit preparation.Students then put everything together to form a powerful communications plan involving both the Internet and traditional message distribution. Students also gain a core understanding of basic crisis communication planning.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Approved for 0.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC (McPherson Square station)
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see MediaRelations101.com
March 21, 2010 06:27 PM Link Comments (0)
Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations
Federal Budgeting in the Age of Deficits
Who has the most to gain in the budgeting process? Where are you most effective? Where does your power lie in the budget process?This real world overview of the congressional budget process explores basic congressional budget process concepts along with key players, their roles and relationships. Learn about discretionary and mandatory spending, the budget resolution and reconciliation process. Students also learn about the relationship of authorization and appropriations legislation. Hear real, modern-day examples that illustrate the process, and gain ample time to discuss concerns and roadblocks encountered with the budget process.
This course covers:
- The big picture of federal budgeting and spending
- The crucial difference between authorizations and appropriations
- What to expect and when in the budget process
- The relationship between appropriations and the budget resolution
- Using Internet resources to track and research congressional budget action
May 13, 2010, 8:30 am - 4:10 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC (Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro stop)
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see TheFederalBudget.com
March 15, 2010 07:37 AM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop, 3-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process
Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshopCongressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process.You’ll get a solid understanding of:
- Congressional operations and the legislative process
- How public and foreign policy become law
- Congressional politics and leadership
- Congressional budgeting today
- The role of OMB in the legislative process
- Effective communication with Congress
- How the media covers the Hill
- Current campaign and election trends
- How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas
- How personal and committee staff work
- How you can build win/win relationships with staffers
Attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action.
June 9-11, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm all three days.
Approved for 1.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: On Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations and for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see CapitolHillWorkshop.com
March 14, 2010 12:27 PM Link Comments (0)
Advanced Media Relations, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net, May 5, 2010
Advanced Media Relations
Do your competitive media campaigns target the right audience? Are you tracking and evaluating media coverage or using social media sites and the Internet to their full advantage? In this course, instructors discuss these topics and more.Learn how to develop a communication strategy, coordinate and prepare for interviews, deal with the media hog and the media mouse, and use social media sites to your advantage. Students work with each other and our experienced faculty, discussing best practices and professional strategies for handling internal and external challenges.
Our Advanced Media Relations course is geared toward practicing public relations professionals with at least three years' experience.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Approved for 0.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC (McPherson Square station)
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see AdvancedMediaRelations.com
March 12, 2010 01:27 PM Link Comments (0)
Persuasive Writing course in Washington, DC, April 16, 2010
Writing to Persuade
Hone Your Persuasive Writing Skills
Designed for attorneys, advocates, lobbyists, and anyone who must persuade others using the written word.Do you suffer from "writer's block" when you are asked to draft a one-page document, such as a position paper, in a clear, cogent, yet persuasive manner? If your answer is "yes", this one-day program is for you. Our instructors will give you a practical framework for persuasive writing and specific strategies for writing persuasive documents through instruction and hands-on exercises.
This program will help you better write any document where you must persuade others.
April 16, 2010, 9 am to 4 pm
Approved for .6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC (McPherson Square Metro station)
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including secure online registration, see WritingToPersuade.com
March 12, 2010 12:27 PM Link Comments (0)
Speechwriting course in Washington, DC, March 12, 2010, from TheCapitol.Net
Speechwriting: Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations
Get expert guidance on writing speeches and preparing oral presentations. This course shows you how to prepare for and draft an effective speech, focusing on organization, sequence, support and style. Attendees also get tips and guidance from a professional speechwriter.
When: March 12, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is an required course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see PreparingSpeeches.com
March 10, 2010 08:37 AM Link Comments (0)
March - May 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/email2010/email_2010_March9.html
If you don't have time to attend our live training, see our Capitol Learning Audio Courses.
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March 9, 2010 10:17 AM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop, 3-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process
Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshopCongressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process.You’ll get a solid understanding of:
- Congressional operations and the legislative process
- How public and foreign policy become law
- Congressional politics and leadership
- Congressional budgeting today
- The role of OMB in the legislative process
- Effective communication with Congress
- How the media covers the Hill
- Current campaign and election trends
- How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas
- How personal and committee staff work
- How you can build win/win relationships with staffers
Attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action.
June 9-11, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm all three days.
Approved for 1.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: In Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations and for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see CapitolHillWorkshop.com
March 8, 2010 08:37 PM Link Comments (0)
Speechwriting: Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Speechwriting: Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations
Get expert guidance on writing speeches and preparing oral presentations. This course shows you how to prepare for and draft an effective speech, focusing on organization, sequence, support and style. Attendees also get tips and guidance from a professional speechwriter.
When: March 12, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is an required course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see PreparingSpeeches.com
March 7, 2010 08:17 PM Link Comments (0)
Congressional Fellows and Congressional Fellowship Administrators
If you are a Congressional Fellow or administer a Congressional Fellowship program, contact us for information about special training opportunities.
March 4, 2010 11:37 AM Link Comments (0)
Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing, from TheCapitol.Net, April 15, 2010
Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing
How to Compose Clear and Effective Reports, Letters, Email, and MemosDo you need to improve your writing skills? This intensive one-day course helps students understand the three dimensions of professional writing: organization, format and style. In addition to reviewing and teaching specific writing techniques, our faculty show you how to:Communication skills are the key to efficient and effective operations in business and government. New employees should brush-up on their basic written communication and plain English skills, while experienced professionals, burdened by the additional workload caused by downsizing and budget cuts, can also benefit from this refresher course.
- Apply critical thinking to the writing process
- Use the four keys to effective writing
- Understand the five-step writing process
- Develop an effective writing style
April 15, 2010, 9 am - 4 pm.
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see WordWorkshop.com
March 4, 2010 07:57 AM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop, 3-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process
Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshopCongressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process.You’ll get a solid understanding of:
- Congressional operations and the legislative process
- How public and foreign policy become law
- Congressional politics and leadership
- Congressional budgeting today
- The role of OMB in the legislative process
- Effective communication with Congress
- How the media covers the Hill
- Current campaign and election trends
- How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas
- How personal and committee staff work
- How you can build win/win relationships with staffers
Attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action.
March 3-5, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm all three days.
Approved for 1.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: On Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations and for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see CapitolHillWorkshop.com
February 28, 2010 10:07 AM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop, 3-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net, March 3-5, 2010
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process
Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshopCongressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process.You’ll get a solid understanding of:
- Congressional operations and the legislative process
- How public and foreign policy become law
- Congressional politics and leadership
- Congressional budgeting today
- The role of OMB in the legislative process
- Effective communication with Congress
- How the media covers the Hill
- Current campaign and election trends
- How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas
- How personal and committee staff work
- How you can build win/win relationships with staffers
Attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action.
March 3-5, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm all three days.
Approved for 1.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: On Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations and for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see CapitolHillWorkshop.com
February 25, 2010 07:17 PM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop, 3-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process
Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshopCongressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process.You’ll get a solid understanding of:
- Congressional operations and the legislative process
- How public and foreign policy become law
- Congressional politics and leadership
- Congressional budgeting today
- The role of OMB in the legislative process
- Effective communication with Congress
- How the media covers the Hill
- Current campaign and election trends
- How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas
- How personal and committee staff work
- How you can build win/win relationships with staffers
Attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action.
March 3-5, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm all three days.
Approved for 1.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: On Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations and for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see CapitolHillWorkshop.com
February 23, 2010 04:27 PM Link Comments (0)
The Defense Budget, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
The Defense Budget
Held each year in late-February, this course concentrates on the President's new fiscal year defense budget proposal and how Congress responds to it. Experienced faculty members explore and study key documents, charts and graphs, budget allocations and projections provided in this budget.The defense budget request is carefully analyzed, focusing on winners and losers, DoD's budget authority by title, weapons systems, budget by service, military transformation and Congress' response.
February 26, 2010, 8:30 am - 4:15 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 (Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro stop)
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see TheDefenseBudget.com
February 23, 2010 09:37 AM Link Comments (0)
The President's Budget, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
The President's Budget
This course, held each year in mid-February, focuses on the President's next fiscal year budget proposal released in early February. Instructors discuss the policy initiatives of the President and how Congress will respond to them.Attendees participate in a comprehensive overview and analysis of the President's most current budget, Congressional response, and appropriations and authorizations process reviews.
February 23, 2010, 8:30 am - 4:15 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: Washington, DC
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see PresidentsBudget.com
February 17, 2010 07:37 AM Link Comments (0)
February 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
February 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/email2010/email_2010_February16.html
If you don't have time to attend our live training, see our Capitol Learning Audio Courses.
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February 16, 2010 10:27 AM Link Comments (0)
The Defense Budget, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net, Feb. 26, 2010
The Defense Budget
Held each year in late-February, this course concentrates on the President's new fiscal year defense budget proposal and how Congress responds to it. Experienced faculty members explore and study key documents, charts and graphs, budget allocations and projections provided in this budget.The defense budget request is carefully analyzed, focusing on winners and losers, DoD's budget authority by title, weapons systems, budget by service, military transformation and Congress' response.
February 26, 2010, 8:30 am - 4:15 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 (Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro stop)
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see TheDefenseBudget.com
February 12, 2010 08:47 AM Link Comments (0)
The President's Budget, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
The President's Budget
This course, held each year in mid-February, focuses on the President's next fiscal year budget proposal released in early February. Instructors discuss the policy initiatives of the President and how Congress will respond to them.Attendees participate in a comprehensive overview and analysis of the President's most current budget, Congressional response, and appropriations and authorizations process reviews.
February 23, 2010, 8:30 am - 4:15 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 (Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro stop)
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see PresidentsBudget.com
February 11, 2010 08:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop, 3-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process
Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshopCongressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process.You’ll get a solid understanding of:
- Congressional operations and the legislative process
- How public and foreign policy become law
- Congressional politics and leadership
- Congressional budgeting today
- The role of OMB in the legislative process
- Effective communication with Congress
- How the media covers the Hill
- Current campaign and election trends
- How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas
- How personal and committee staff work
- How you can build win/win relationships with staffers
Attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action.
March 3-5, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm all three days.
Approved for 1.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: On Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations and for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see CapitolHillWorkshop.com
February 8, 2010 01:57 PM Link Comments (0)
Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process
How Congress really works: in practice, not in theory.Do you need to understand, or train others in, how a bill becomes law, basic congressional operations, the amendment tree or where in the legislative and public policy process you can have an impact? Do you have questions about Capitol Hill dynamics that no one can answer (or that you’re too afraid to ask)?If your job requires you to understand and follow legislation, or if you’re new to government affairs, here's your chance to get up to speed in one information-packed day.
This seminar provides an in-depth examination of congressional operations, House and Senate legislative procedures, the work of committees, floor procedures, reconciliation of differences between houses and presidential action.
February 11, 2010, 9 am - 4:30 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see LegislativeProcess.com
February 2, 2010 09:47 PM Link Comments (0)
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February 1, 2010 05:37 PM Link Comments (0)
Mary D. McKoy Completes Congressional Operations Certificate from TheCapitol.Net
Certificate Programs from TheCapitol.Net
Mary D. McKoy has completed her certificate in Congressional Operations from TheCapitol.Net. The Certificate in Congressional Operations is awarded to participants in the program who have completed more than 75 hours of training about how congress works.
“The knowledge I’ve gained from the courses that I have taken is already making a difference in my job performance,” she said.
More information here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100126007326/en/
January 29, 2010 08:57 AM Link Comments (0)
Update on The 111th Congress, 2010 , half-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Update on the 111th Congress, 2010
Our expert faculty look at the second session of the 111th Congress in terms of leadership, membership, the 2010 elections, and the anticipated legislative agenda. They will also review and analyze the major legislative initiatives and accomplishments of the first session of the 111th Congress. Held in January of every even-numbered year.
January 29, 2010, 9 am - 1 pm
Approved for 0.4 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see UpdateOnCongress.com
January 27, 2010 10:57 PM Link Comments (0)
January - February 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
January - February 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/email2010/email_2010_January26.html
If you don't have time to attend our live training, see our Capitol Learning Audio Courses TM, also available online.
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January 26, 2010 10:37 AM Link Comments (0)
Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing, from TheCapitol.Net
Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing
How to Compose Clear and Effective Reports, Letters, Email, and MemosDo you need to improve your writing skills? This intensive one-day course helps students understand the three dimensions of professional writing: organization, format and style. In addition to reviewing and teaching specific writing techniques, our faculty show you how to:Communication skills are the key to efficient and effective operations in business and government. New employees should brush-up on their basic written communication and plain English skills, while experienced professionals, burdened by the additional workload caused by downsizing and budget cuts, can also benefit from this refresher course.
- Apply critical thinking to the writing process
- Use the four keys to effective writing
- Understand the five-step writing process
- Develop an effective writing style
January 28, 2010, 9 am - 4 pm.
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see WordWorkshop.com
January 25, 2010 10:37 AM Link Comments (0)
Update on The 111th Congress, 2010 , half-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Update on the 111th Congress, 2010
Our expert faculty look at the second session of the 111th Congress in terms of leadership, membership, the 2010 elections, and the anticipated legislative agenda. They will also review and analyze the major legislative initiatives and accomplishments of the first session of the 111th Congress. Held in January of every even-numbered year.
January 29, 2010, 9 am - 1 pm
Approved for 0.4 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: Washington, DC
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see UpdateOnCongress.com
January 23, 2010 12:37 PM Link Comments (0)
The Defense Budget, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
The Defense Budget
Held each year in late-February, this course concentrates on the President's new fiscal year defense budget proposal and how Congress responds to it. Experienced faculty members explore and study key documents, charts and graphs, budget allocations and projections provided in this budget.The defense budget request is carefully analyzed, focusing on winners and losers, DoD's budget authority by title, weapons systems, budget by service, military transformation and Congress' response.
February 26, 2010, 8:30 am - 4:15 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: Washington, DC
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see TheDefenseBudget.com
January 19, 2010 08:57 AM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop, 3-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process
Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshopCongressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process.You’ll get a solid understanding of:
- Congressional operations and the legislative process
- How public and foreign policy become law
- Congressional politics and leadership
- Congressional budgeting today
- The role of OMB in the legislative process
- Effective communication with Congress
- How the media covers the Hill
- Current campaign and election trends
- How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas
- How personal and committee staff work
- How you can build win/win relationships with staffers
Attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action.
March 3-5, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm all three days.
Approved for 1.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: On Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations and for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see CapitolHillWorkshop.com
January 15, 2010 11:17 AM Link Comments (0)
The President's Budget, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
The President's Budget
This course, held each year in mid-February, focuses on the President's next fiscal year budget proposal released in early February. Instructors discuss the policy initiatives of the President and how Congress will respond to them.Attendees participate in a comprehensive overview and analysis of the President's most current budget, Congressional response, and appropriations and authorizations process reviews
February 23, 2010, 8:30 am - 4:15 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: Washington, DC
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see PresidentsBudget.com
January 13, 2010 09:47 AM Link Comments (0)
The Defense Budget, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
The Defense Budget
Held each year in late-February, this course concentrates on the President's new fiscal year defense budget proposal and how Congress responds to it. Experienced faculty members explore and study key documents, charts and graphs, budget allocations and projections provided in this budget.The defense budget request is carefully analyzed, focusing on winners and losers, DoD's budget authority by title, weapons systems, budget by service, military transformation and Congress' response.
February 26, 2010, 8:30 am - 4:15 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEUs from George Mason University.
Where: Washington, DC
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see TheDefenseBudget.com
January 12, 2010 04:07 PM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop, 3-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process
Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshopCongressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process.You’ll get a solid understanding of:
- Congressional operations and the legislative process
- How public and foreign policy become law
- Congressional politics and leadership
- Congressional budgeting today
- The role of OMB in the legislative process
- Effective communication with Congress
- How the media covers the Hill
- Current campaign and election trends
- How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas
- How personal and committee staff work
- How you can build win/win relationships with staffers
Attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action.
March 3-5, 2010, 8:30 am - 4 pm all three days.
Approved for 1.7 CEU credits from George Mason University.
Where: On Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations and for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see CapitolHillWorkshop.com
January 7, 2010 11:27 PM Link Comments (0)
January - February 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
January - February 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/email2010/email_2010_January6.html
If you don't have time to attend our live training, see our Capitol Learning Audio Courses.
TheCapitol.Net, Inc.
>> We help you understand Washington and Congress TM
>> Non-partisan training and publications that show how Washington works. TM
January 6, 2010 10:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing, from TheCapitol.Net
Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing
How to Compose Clear and Effective Reports, Letters, Email, and MemosDo you need to improve your writing skills? This intensive one-day course helps students understand the three dimensions of professional writing: organization, format and style. In addition to reviewing and teaching specific writing techniques, our faculty show you how to:Communication skills are the key to efficient and effective operations in business and government. New employees should brush-up on their basic written communication and plain English skills, while experienced professionals, burdened by the additional workload caused by downsizing and budget cuts, can also benefit from this refresher course.
- Apply critical thinking to the writing process
- Use the four keys to effective writing
- Understand the five-step writing process
- Develop an effective writing style
January 28, 2010, 9 am - 4 pm.
Approved for 0.6 CEU credits from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is a required course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see WordWorkshop.com
December 29, 2009 06:37 PM Link Comments (0)
Update on The 111th Congress, 2010
Update on The 111th Congress, 2010 , half-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Update on the 111th Congress, 2010
Our expert faculty look at the second session of the 111th Congress in terms of leadership, membership, the 2010 elections, and the anticipated legislative agenda. They will also review and analyze the major legislative initiatives and accomplishments of the first session of the 111th Congress. Held in January of every even-numbered year.
January 29, 2010, 9 am - 1 pm
Approved for 0.4 CEU credits from George Mason University.
Where: Washington, DC
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see UpdateOnCongress.com
December 26, 2009 01:27 PM Link Comments (0)
January - February 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
January - February 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/email2009/email_2009_December15.html
If you don't have time to attend our live training, see our Capitol Learning Audio Courses.
TheCapitol.Net, Inc.
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>> Non-partisan training and publications that show how Washington works. TM
December 15, 2009 09:47 AM Link Comments (0)
Research Tools and Techniques: Refining Your Online and Offline Searches, 1-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Research Tools and Techniques: Refining Your Online and Offline Searches
What to do when you're told, "Find out about this!"This course helps anyone responsible for research at any Washington-area organization, whether an agency, association, business, elected official or nonprofit. It is designed for anyone who wants to improve their online and offline searches.Are you among the 80 percent who haven’t received research skills training? Our faculty offer a minimum of 10 years' experience in performing research in Washington.
You'll gain:
- An overview of online searching, telephone and email research
- A review of legislative, judicial, regulatory, factual and international research
- A review of public and private information sources
You will have a "hands-on" opportunity to follow our faculty and navigate the Internet with one of our laptop computers (first 20 registrants to sign in at program). Or, bring your own Wi-Fi equipped laptop and take advantage of our Portable Wi-Fi ClassroomTM to enhance your learning.
December 15, 2009, 9 am - 4 pm
Approved for 0.6 CEU credits from George Mason University.
Where: Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC (Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro stop)
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see WashingtonResearchSkills.com
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Advanced Legislative Strategies, 3-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Advanced Legislative Strategies
This advanced three-day course builds on the skills for those who have already learned the legislative process and basic congressional operations. In this course, participants learn how to develop high-level strategies and tactics to help educate Congress and influence legislation.
December 9-11, 2009, 9 am - 4 pm all three days.
Approved for 1.6 CEU credits from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see AdvancedLegislativeStrategies.com
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Advanced Federal Budget Process, 2-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Advanced Federal Budget Process
In this 2-day course, learn how the federal budget process really works from faculty members with years of subject-matter expertise. Study important terminology and get tips to protect your budgetary interests.We provide a comprehensive overview of current budget politics and the federal budgeting process. So you gain the awareness and guidance necessary to increase your chance of boosting funds and minimizing cuts. Understand the budget resolution process as well as the differences between authorizations and appropriations.
Learn how to recognize various budget documents so you can use them most effectively. We will also review and discuss transparency and accountability in the budget process and OMB's tools for program performance assessment. Finally, we explore professional online budget research resources.
December 7-8, 2009, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm both days.
Approved for 1.2 CEU credits from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see BudgetProcess.com
December 4, 2009 04:27 PM Link Comments (0)
How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents, 1/2-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents
Going Beyond ThomasAre you responsible for finding committee reports or searching for legislation and amendments? Do you know which online resources are most useful for your particular task? Do you need to know alternative methods for monitoring legislative changes and ways to better utilize your resources (saving time in the process)?You’ll learn different types and versions of bills, committee and conference reports, and leadership documents. Students also find out about The Congressional Record, Congress' official activity account. Learn about legislation tracking, monitoring and the complexities of how a bill becomes a law.
You will have a "hands-on" opportunity to follow our faculty and navigate the Internet with one of our laptop computers (first 20 registrants to sign in at program). Or, bring your own Wi-Fi equipped laptop and take advantage of our Portable Wi-Fi ClassroomTM to enhance your learning.
December 4, 2009, 9 am - 1 pm
Approved for 0.4 CEU credits from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see TrackingLegislation.com
December 3, 2009 04:17 PM Link Comments (0)
Advanced Legislative Strategies, 3-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Advanced Legislative Strategies
This advanced three-day course builds on the skills of those who have already learned the legislative process and basic congressional operations. In this course, participants learn how to develop high-level strategies and tactics to help educate Congress and influence legislation.
December 9-11, 2009, 9 am - 4 pm all three days.
Approved for 1.6 CEU credits from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
This is an elective course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see AdvancedLegislativeStrategies.com
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Advanced Federal Budget Process, 2-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
Advanced Federal Budget Process
In this 2-day course, learn how the federal budget process really works from faculty members with years of subject-matter expertise. Study important terminology and get tips to protect your budgetary interests.We provide a comprehensive overview of current budget politics and the federal budgeting process. So you gain the awareness and guidance necessary to increase your chance of boosting funds and minimizing cuts. Understand the budget resolution process as well as the differences between authorizations and appropriations.
Learn how to recognize various budget documents so you can use them most effectively. We will also review and discuss transparency and accountability in the budget process and OMB's tools for program performance assessment. Finally, we explore professional online budget research resources.
When: December 7-8, 2009
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW) in Washington, DC
For more information, including agenda and secure online registration, see BudgetProcess.com
November 30, 2009 09:47 AM Link Comments (0)
Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations
Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations
This 1-day course explores basic congressional budget process concepts along with key players, their roles and relationships. Learn about discretionary and mandatory spending, the budget resolution and reconciliation process. Students also learn about the relationship of authorization and appropriations legislation. Hear real, modern-day examples that illustrate the process, and gain ample time to discuss concerns and roadblocks encountered with the budget process.When: December 1, 2009, 8:30 am - 4:10 pm
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC (McPherson Square station)
To see agenda and for secure online registration, see TheFederalBudget.com
November 25, 2009 06:07 PM Link Comments (0)
December 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
December 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
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November - December 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
November - December 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
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Persuasive Writing course in Washington, DC, November 13, 2009
Writing to Persuade
Hone Your Persuasive Writing Skills
Designed for attorneys, advocates, lobbyists, and anyone who must persuade others using the written word.Do you suffer from "writer's block" when you are asked to draft a one-page document, such as a position paper, in a clear, cogent, yet persuasive manner? If your answer is "yes", this one-day program is for you. Our instructors will give you a practical framework for persuasive writing and specific strategies for writing persuasive documents through instruction and hands-on exercises.
This program will help you better write any document where you must persuade others.
When: November 13, 2009, 9 am to 4 pm
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC (McPherson Square Metro station)
For more information, including secure online registration, see WritingToPersuade.com
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Persuasive Writing course in Washington, DC, November 13, 2009
Writing to Persuade
Hone Your Persuasive Writing Skills
Designed for attorneys, advocates, lobbyists, and anyone who must persuade others using the written word.Do you suffer from "writer's block" when you are asked to draft a one-page document, such as a position paper, in a clear, cogent, yet persuasive manner? If your answer is "yes", this one-day program is for you. Our instructors will give you a practical framework for persuasive writing and specific strategies for writing persuasive documents through instruction and hands-on exercises.
This program will help you better write any document where you must persuade others.
When: November 13, 2009, 9 am to 4 pm
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC (McPherson Square Metro station)
For more information, including secure online registration, see WritingToPersuade.com
October 24, 2009 12:37 PM Link Comments (0)
October 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
October 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
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Understanding The Regulatory Process: Working with Federal Regulatory Agencies
Understanding The Regulatory Process
Working with Federal Regulatory Agencies
We’ll show you exactly how the regulatory process works along with strategies and tactics that can help you work with federal regulatory agencies successfully and productively.Learn the types of rules, what triggers rulemaking, and rulemaking procedures. Get an overview of the major regulatory agencies and the issues they currently face. You’ll also find out how you can influence the exercise of regulatory power.
We'll then show you how to use scientific, economic and programmatic data effectively to support your position. Then, instructors provide guidance on using the Internet to track current and potential regulations or conduct regulatory research. (Please note: This course is focused on federal agencies.)
October 20, 2009, 9:00 am to 4:05 pm, $595.
Approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University.
Where: Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 (Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro stop)
More details and secure online registration: www.RegulatoryProcess.com
October 12, 2009 08:37 AM Link Comments (0)
Writing to Persuade: Hone Your Persuasive Writing Skills
Writing to Persuade
Hone Your Persuasive Writing Skills
Designed for advocates, attorneys, lobbyists, public affairs professionals, and anyone who must persuade others using the written word.Do you suffer from "writer's block" when you are asked to draft a one-page document, such as a position paper, in a clear, cogent, yet persuasive manner? If your answer is "yes", this one-day program is for you. Our instructors will give you a practical framework for persuasive writing and specific strategies for writing persuasive documents through instruction and hands-on exercises.
This program will help you better write any document where you must persuade others.
November 13, 2009, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, $395.
Approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University.
Where: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC
More details and secure online registration: www.WritingToPersuade.com
October 9, 2009 04:07 PM Link Comments (0)
Speechwriting: Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations
Speechwriting: Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations
Get expert guidance on writing speeches and preparing oral presentations. This course shows you how to prepare for and draft an effective speech, focusing on organization, sequence, support and style. Attendees also get tips and guidance from a professional speechwriter.
October 16, 2009, at the DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW, Suite 200 (12th and K Streets NW), Washington, DC (McPherson Square station).
Agenda and secure online registration:
www.PreparingSpeeches.com
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September 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
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September 1, 2009 09:57 AM Link Comments (0)
September 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
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August 11, 2009 07:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Advanced Federal Budget Process
Advanced Federal Budget Process
Learn how the federal budget process really works from faculty members with years of subject-matter expertise. Study important terminology and get tips to protect your budgetary interests.
We provide a comprehensive overview of current budget politics and the federal budgeting process. So you gain the awareness and guidance necessary to increase your chance of boosting funds and minimizing cuts. Understand the budget resolution process as well as the differences between authorizations and appropriations.
Learn how to recognize various budget documents so you can use them most effectively. Students also discover performance-based budgeting principles and issues and OMB's tools for program performance assessment. Finally, we explore professional online budget research tips.
August 3-4, 2009 at the DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K Street NW (12th and K Streets NW)
More information at www.BudgetProcess.com
July 23, 2009 09:47 AM Link Comments (0)
Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony
Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony
Our experienced faculty explore all aspects of testimony preparation including research, persuasion and the proper structure of both written and oral testimony. Participants learn delivery and listening techniques, ways to deal with anxiety and best practice techniques for addressing both Q&A sessions and challenging situations. You learn how to prepare congressional testimony and how to testify before Congress.
July 30, 2009, at Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC
More information here: www.CongressionalTestimony.com
July 23, 2009 09:37 AM Link Comments (0)
Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments
Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments
A hands-on how to program
This course helps anyone draft and revise bills and amendments, with lessons especially useful to those who prepare reports, legislation and other documents. In this course, instructors explain the role of the OMB, examining various formats and exploring ways to choose the most appropriate one for your issue.
July 29, 2009 at Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC
More info at www.DraftingLegislation.com
July 23, 2009 09:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Advanced Legislative Strategies
Advanced Legislative Strategies
This advanced three-day course builds on the skills of those who have already learned the legislative process and basic congressional operations. In this course, participants learn how to develop high-level strategies and tactics to help educate Congress and influence legislation.
August 5-7, 2009 at the Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC
More information at www.AdvancedLegislativeStrategies.com
July 23, 2009 09:07 AM Link Comments (0)
July - August 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
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July - August 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
July - August 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
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June 30, 2009 11:37 AM Link Comments (0)
Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments: A Hands-On How to Program for Professionals
Do you or your staff need assistance shaping a piece of legislation or an amendment? If yes, look no further than TheCapitol.Net’s comprehensive, one-stop course, Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments on July 29, 2009.Attendees gain a hands-on, how-to guide from faculty, starting with putting their thoughts on paper, to drafting, style, and organizational guidelines. This course is meant for professionals who have advanced negotiating, strategic thinking, and written communication skills. Participants should have familiarity with congressional documents, operations and procedures.
Experienced legislative drafters will show attendees how to:
- Research and define your audience
- Improve your measure's appeal
- Assess existing law and policy objectives
- Structure bills and amendments to streamline the drafting process
- Comply with the U.S. Code rules of construction, style, grammar and punctuation
- Use drafting styles that work in your favor
- Apply drafting language to your ideas and goals
Attendees will learn about guidelines for writing a piece of legislation, drafting styles, and approval and transmittal motions for federal agencies including the Office of Management and Budget clearance process.
As part of the course, attendees participate in hands-on exercises where they dissect errors in a sample piece of legislation to draft their own legislation, while faculty give one-on-one feedback and guidance.The conference is approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University. Fee includes all course materials, the training edition of the Legislative Drafter’s Deskbook, a continental breakfast, and a networking lunch. To preserve the small-group, hands-on atmosphere, seating is limited. This course is an elective for TheCapitol.Net Certificate in Congressional Operations. To register, learn more, or view the complete agenda, please visit http://www.draftinglegislation.com or call TheCapitol.Net directly at 703-739-3790.
Based in Alexandria, VA, TheCapitol.Net is a non-partisan firm that since 1999 has offered media, legislative, budget and advocacy training for thousands of government and business leaders each year.
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June 23, 2009 11:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony
Are you being called to the Hill within the next few months? Does the thought of testifying in front of Members of Congress make you nervous? If so, TheCapitol.Net course, Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony on July 30, 2009, will prepare you with the tools you need to impress the big shots on Capitol Hill.Taught by faculty who have more than 10 years' experience working with and helping professionals prepare for testifying before congressional committees, this course eases the nerves and jitters of those being called to testify.
Attendees learn all aspects of testimony preparation including research, persuasion and the effective structure of written and oral testimony. Delivery techniques to enhance oral delivery, ways to deal with stress, and techniques for addressing Q&A sessions are discussed.
This course is open to all attendees who write or deliver testimony before Congress. Faculty will answer attendees’ questions about the do’s and don’ts of congressional testimony.
This course is approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University. Fee includes all course materials, a continental breakfast, and a networking lunch. To preserve the small-group, hands-on atmosphere, seating is limited. This course is an elective for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy. To learn more, please visit http://www.congressionaltestimony.com or call TheCapitol.Net directly at 703-739-3790.
Based in Alexandria, VA, TheCapitol.Net is a non-partisan firm that since 1999 has offered media, legislative, budget and advocacy training for thousands of government and business leaders each year.
June 19, 2009 06:37 PM Link Comments (0)
May - June 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
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May - June 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
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April 28, 2009 07:27 AM Link Comments (0)
The Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) Final Rules on Bundling and The Executive Branch Rules on Gifts
New Capitol Learning Audio Course
The Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) Final Rules on Bundling and The Executive Branch Rules on Gifts
With Carol Laham
- Who has to report and what triggers the reporting requirement under the new lobbyist bundling rules?
- What is a bundled contribution?
- How the Commission defines "credit" given for contributions on which the reporting requirements hinge?
- How the Commission treats the case of co-hosted fundraising events?
- When do reporting committees have to start filing Form 3L and keeping records?
- What are the covered reporting periods?
- Executive Order 13490: Executive Branch gift rules.
April 8, 2009 06:07 PM Link Comments (0)
April - May 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
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April 7, 2009 06:07 PM Link Comments (0)
Congressional Budgeting for the Terrified: Come Up to Speed on the Congressional Budget Process--Understand Surpluses, Deficits, Appropriations, and Authorizations Once and For All
Why is the federal budget process so convoluted? How come it's so hard to get an appropriation through Congress? What's the difference between authorizations and appropriations? How can I track my organization’s appropriation?
If you've ever asked any of these questions, this course from TheCapitol.Net is a must: Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations at the Goethe-Institut, downtown Washington, DC, Wednesday, May 13, 2009 from 8:30 am to 4:10 pm.
Congressional budget experts will explain basic concepts of the congressional budget process: surpluses and deficits, authorizations, appropriations, Internet resources--and perhaps most critical, the individuals involved in the budget process, their roles and relationships. Attendees will gain knowledge about the dynamics of the federal deficit, discretionary and mandatory spending, how Congress handles the President’s budget, and budget resolution and reconciliation. Expert faculty will discuss the different types of authorization bills, the relationship between appropriations and the budget resolution, and other topics.
The last segment offers hands-on Internet training on how to find budget web sites and track appropriations.
This course includes a continental breakfast and a networking lunch.
To learn more about this course, visit www.CongressionalBudgeting.com or contact TheCapitol.Net directly at 703-739-3790 for more information. Space for this conference is limited.
The course is approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University and is part of the required curriculum for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
TheCapitol.Net is the exclusive provider of Congressional Quarterly Executive Conferences. Based in Alexandria, VA, TheCapitol.Net offers non-partisan media, legislative, budget and advocacy training and information for thousands of government and business leaders each year.
April 6, 2009 04:07 PM Link Comments (0)
How to Become a Washington Media Rockstar: Generating Consistent Positive Press in a Tight Market With Its Own Rules
News coverage in the Washington media can make or break public policy initiatives, lobbyists, and even the careers of politicians--and it's different from news coverage in other markets. This training can help you be successful in this critical arena.
Media Relations for Public Affairs Professionals: How to develop a message, press release, media kit, and communications plan to attract Washington beat journalists. Tuesday, May 5, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the DC Bar Conference Center. http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/mediaI.html
- Build your comprehensive strategic communications plan from scratch
- Learn the fundamentals of creating media-sexy news releases, press kits, and other materials
- Get a handle on crisis communication--before you need it
Advanced Media Relations, for those with at least three years experience: Best practices for developing creative pitches, preparing for interviews, and developing media strategies that advance your organization's public policy objectives. Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Goethe-Institut. http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/mediaII.html
- Learn and implement advanced Internet and offline strategies that bring you more coverage
- Shape your media spokespeople and key leaders to be effective, on-message, and welcomed by the press--to be neither a "media mouse" nor a "media hog"
- Leverage the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) to ensure better coverage
The seminars are organized by TheCapitol.Net, the exclusive provider of Congressional Quarterly Executive Conferences. All faculty for both programs are subject matter experts on media, with at least 10 years experience.
Each program is approved for .7 CEU credits from George Mason University. The registration fee includes all course materials and a networking lunch. To preserve the small-group, hands-on atmosphere, seating is limited. To register, learn more, get the address and directions, or view the complete agenda, please visit the URLs listed with each course or call TheCapitol.Net directly at 703-739-3790.
April 2, 2009 06:07 PM Link Comments (0)
March - April 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
March - April 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
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February - March 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
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How to Get the Executive Branch On Your Side: Two-Day Conference Explains Inner Workings of White House, OMB, March 3 & 4, 2009
As the new administration settles in, staffers in federal government and private sector governmental affairs offices and foreign delegations in Washington and around the country are staking their future on what will change, what will remain the same, and how to advance their agenda. TheCapitol.Net presents a nuts-and-bolts look at how to get through the bureaucracy and get what you need accomplished: White House Workshop: Players, Politics & Policy.
Aimed at those with some experience navigating the Washington labyrinth, the two-day intensive workshop at the Goethe-Institut in downtown Washington, DC, March 3-4, 2009, offers an intimate, small-group setting to participate in informative and action-oriented sessions on such topics as…
- The Organization of the White House and Key Players in the Current Administration
- Watch Dogs: The Roles of Inspectors General and the Government Accountability Office
- The President's Management Agenda and Improving the Performance of Federal Programs: The Program Assessment Rating Tool
- Formulating Foreign Policy: The President, Cabinet, and Congress
- How Federal Agencies Handle Congressional Relations
All faculty are subject matter experts on specific aspects of Executive Branch policies and procedures. As a special bonus, a representative from a federal agency’s congressional liaison office will discuss the role of this office and how to build positive working relationships with Congress.
You Will Learn How To:
- Reach key players in the current administration
- Educate and influence the Executive Branch and OMB
- Work Capitol Hill as effectively as the White House Office of Legislative Affairs
- Understand the role and strategies of federal agency congressional liaison offices and the White House Office of Communication and Press Office
- Influence the discourse as the administration sets foreign policy initiatives and priorities
The conference is approved for 1.2 CEU credits from George Mason University. Fee includes all course materials, two breakfasts, and two networking lunches. To preserve the small-group, hands-on atmosphere, seating is limited. To register, learn more, or view the complete agenda, please visit http://www.WhiteHouseWorkshop.com or call TheCapitol.Net directly at 703-739-3790.
February 4, 2009 02:37 PM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process
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Congressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process.
This intensive 3-day course is held in Washington, DC.
Attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action. Materials include the Early Edition of the Congressional Directory and the Training Edition of the award-winning Congressional Deskbook. This course is designed for GS-12 and above, military officers, supervisory personnel, and Leadership Development participants.
- February 11-13, 2009
- 8:30 am to 4:00 pm all three days
- More information here
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The New Congress 2009: Understanding the 111th Congress
The New Congress 2009: Understanding the 111th Congress
Held in January and February of every odd-numbered year, in this 1-day course our experienced faculty provide an overview of the new Congress and explore how major issues are likely to fare in the first session.
** Space is limited. **
WHERE: Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC
WHEN: January 27, 2009, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
More information and secure online registration here.
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January - February 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
January - February 2009 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
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The New Congress 2009: Understanding the 111th Congress
The New Congress 2009: Understanding the 111th Congress
Held in January and February of every odd-numbered year, in this 1-day course our experienced faculty provide an overview of the new Congress and explore how major issues are likely to fare in the first session.
** Space is limited. **
WHERE: Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC
WHEN: January 27, 2009, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
More information and secure online registration here.
December 22, 2008 07:27 PM Link Comments (0)
November - December 2008 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
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November 11, 2008 11:57 PM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop: 2008 Election to be Cosponsored by Congressional Quarterly and TheCapitol.Net
From Congressional Quarterly (CQ) and TheCapitol.Net
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Capitol Hill Workshop: 2008 Election Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshop Learn how Capitol Hill really works. |
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After this year’s historic election, TheCapitol.Net will hold its Capitol Hill Workshop: 2008 Election program from Wednesday, November 12, 2008 to Friday, November 14, 2008, at the Goethe-Institut in Washington, DC. Each day’s program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.
The Capitol Hill Workshop: 2008 Election will provide attendees with the foundation for policy, politics, and process in Congress with an emphasis on the outcomes of the 2008 election. Congressional experts will discuss congressional operations and the legislative process, politics and leadership in the new Congress, and what this election means for the 111th Congress and Congressional budgeting.
The Capitol Hill Workshop: 2008 Election lays the foundation for Washington professionals who want to learn and be more effective on Capitol Hill in the upcoming 111th Congress.
Q&A with all faculty throughout.
- November 12-14, 2008
- 8:30 am to 4:00 pm each day
- See web site for agenda, location and secure online registration.
For more information, see www.ElectionCapitolHillWorkshop.com.
November 7, 2008 08:37 AM Link Comments (0)
October - December 2008 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/email2008/email_2008_October21.html
Also see our Audio Course Bundles, money-saving packages of our popular Capitol Learning Audio Courses.
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October 21, 2008 08:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop: 2008 Election to be Cosponsored by TheCapitol.Net and Congressional Quarterly
From Congressional Quarterly (CQ) and TheCapitol.Net
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Capitol Hill Workshop: 2008 Election Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshop Learn how Capitol Hill really works. |
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This Congressional Quarterly Executive Conference is offered exclusively by TheCapitol.Net |
After this year’s historic election, TheCapitol.Net will hold its Capitol Hill Workshop: 2008 Election program from Wednesday, November 12, 2008 to Friday, November 14, 2008, at the Goethe-Institut in Washington, DC. Each day’s program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.
The Capitol Hill Workshop: 2008 Election will provide attendees with the foundation for policy, politics, and process in today’s U.S. Congress with an emphasis on the outcomes of the 2008 election. Congressional experts will discuss congressional operations and the legislative process, politics and leadership in the new Congress, and what this election means for the 111th Congress and Congressional budgeting.
The Capitol Hill Workshop: 2008 Election lays the foundation for Washington professionals who want to learn and be more effective on Capitol Hill in the upcoming 111th Congress.
Q&A with all faculty throughout.
- November 12-14, 2008
- 8:30 am to 4:00 pm each day
- See web site for agenda, location and secure online registration.
For more information, see www.ElectionCapitolHillWorkshop.com.
October 7, 2008 10:27 AM Link Comments (0)
October 2008 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/email2008/email_2008_September30.html
Also see our Audio Course Bundles, money-saving packages of our popular Capitol Learning Audio Courses.
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>> Non-partisan training and publications that show how Washington works. TM
September 30, 2008 10:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Embassy Series: Essentials of U.S. Governance for Foreign Diplomats and Embassy Staff
Embassy Series: Essentials of U.S. Governance for Foreign Diplomats and Embassy Staff
A three-course series on audio CD for foreign diplomats and embassy staff based in the United States who need a good understanding of the U.S. government to work effectively.
This three-part series of courses introduces you to the structure of the three branches of government, the dynamics of Congress, and federal rulemaking and the federal regulatory process.
Part I: The U.S. Government in a Nutshell
Part II: The Dynamics of the Legislative Process
Part III: The Federal Regulatory Process
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September 24, 2008 12:07 PM Link Comments (0)
TheCapitol.Net Introduces Derrick Dortch’s Career Development Audio Courses
According to the U.S. Office of Personal Management, 300,000 federal employees will be eligible to retire by 2010. With the rising number of retirees, TheCapitol.Net has teamed up with Derrick Dortch in developing audio courses that help professionals navigate the Washington, DC job search process.
"As one of the biggest employers in the nation, the federal government is always hiring. This means it’s always a good time to look for a federal job,” said Derrick Dortch, President of the Diversa Group, a consulting company specializing in career, entrepreneurship, leadership and organizational consulting, development & training. “Thousands of federal workers will retire by 2014. Combined with regular hiring needs of the government, thousands of federal jobs will be available for job seekers interested in government service."
Dortch’s audio courses, How to Find a Job in Washington DC, How to Obtain a Security Clearance from the U.S. Federal Government and How to Get a Job with the U.S. Federal Government, can help prepare aspiring federal employees for their first professional jobs in the DC area. In addition to his work at The Diversa Group, Dortch also hosts a monthly online career program for The Washington Post and is a regular weekly host for Fed Access with Derrick T. Dortch on Federal News Radio 1500 A.M.
For the recent college graduate, How to Find a Job in Washington, DC includes essential lessons such as how to build a Washington network, popular online websites to look for positions, and how to make a lasting impression in the interview process, both over the phone and in person. Also, Dortch discusses the realities of the job search and interview process.
When looking for a job within the federal government, Dortch’s course, How to Get a Job with the U.S. Federal Government explains how to develop a government job search strategy, match yourself with the right agencies and positions, effectively target positions, and develop federal resumes and KSAs to increase your chances of being offered a job.
In How to Obtain a Security Clearance from the U.S. Federal Government, Dortch provides a comprehensive guide to the different types of security clearances, how to obtain a security clearance, and various factors considered in the clearance process.
For more information about any of these audio courses, go to www.CapitolLearning.com or call TheCapitol.Net directly at 703-739-3790 for more details.
September 15, 2008 02:27 PM Link Comments (0)
September 2008 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/email2008/email_2008_September9.html
Also see our Audio Course Bundles, money-saving packages of our popular Capitol Learning Audio Courses.
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September 9, 2008 04:47 PM Link Comments (0)
Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process
From Congressional Quarterly (CQ) and TheCapitol.Net
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Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process Intensive 3-day congressional operations workshop Learn how Capitol Hill really works. |
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Congressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process.
Our next Capitol Hill Workshop, scheduled for September 24-26, 2008, is for anyone whose work requires that they have a broad understanding of Congress and Capitol Hill.
In 3 days, this workshop covers
- Congressional operations and the legislative process
- How public policy and foreign policy become law
- Congressional politics and leadership
- Congressional budgeting today
- The role of OMB in the legislative process
- Effective communication with Congres
- The current trends in campaigns and elections
- How personal and committee staff work
- How you can build win/win relationships with staffers
Q&A with all faculty throughout.
- September 24-26, 2008
- 8:30 am to 4:00 pm each day
- See web site for locations.
For more information, see www.CapitolHillWorkshop.com.
September 4, 2008 11:27 AM Link Comments (0)
Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process
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Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process |
Do you need to understand, or train others in, how a bill becomes law, basic congressional operations, the amendment tree or where in the legislative and public policy process you can have an impact? Do you have questions about Capitol Hill dynamics that no one can answer (or that you’re too afraid to ask)?
This seminar provides an in-depth examination of congressional operations, House and Senate legislative procedures, the work of committees, floor procedures, reconciliation of differences between houses and presidential action.
If your job requires you to understand and follow legislation, or if you’re new to government affairs, here's your chance to get up to speed in one information-packed day
- Thursday, September 18, 2008
- 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
- More information here
September 1, 2008 03:57 PM Link Comments (0)
Congress in a Nutshell: Understanding Congress
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Congress in a Nutshell: Understanding Congress |
Our Washington insiders provide an exceptional overview of the process, the leadership and the politics of Congress for those who need to know more than the basics about the legislative branch.
Our basic Congressional primer is an intensive half-day session covering the House and Senate, their differences, congressional leadership and more. This class is an excellent introduction to Congress for anyone new to government affairs or needing a refresher.
- Wednesday, September 17, 2008
- 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- More information here
August 27, 2008 04:47 PM Link Comments (0)
Uncle Sam is Hiring
Although the economy is in a funk, there is one employer who expects to hire big time in the coming years -- Uncle Sam.
"Most experts agree that the government will need to replace at least a half million federal employees in the near future," says a recent report by the Merit Systems Protection Board.
The board preceded that statement with an almost lyrical explanation of why so many hires will be needed: "The upcoming wave of expected retirements may be a tsunami (as some predict) or it may have the erosive effect of a constant crashing of smaller waves upon the beach."
"Where the Hiring Is Hot," by Joe Davidson, The Washington Post, August 26, 2008
Capitol Learning Audio Courses from TheCapitol.Net
- How to Get a Job with the U.S. Federal Government
- How to Obtain a Security Clearance from the U.S. Federal Government
- How to Find a Job in Washington, DC
- Business Etiquette: Keys to Professional Success
August 26, 2008 10:47 AM Link Comments (0)
Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations
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Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations |
Who has the most to gain in the budgeting process? Where are you most effective? Where does your power lie in the budget process?
This engaging course explores basic congressional budget process concepts along with key players, their roles and relationships. Learn about discretionary and mandatory spending, the budget resolution and reconciliation process. Students also learn about the relationship of authorization and appropriations legislation. Hear real, modern-day examples that illustrate the process, and gain ample time to discuss concerns and roadblocks encountered with the budget process.
- Friday, September 12, 2008
- 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
- More information here
August 25, 2008 11:37 AM Link Comments (0)
Working with Congress and Congressional Staff: Communicating Effectively with Capitol Hill
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Working with Congress and Congressional Staff: Communicating Effectively with Capitol Hill |
Congressional staff aren’t just your way through a member's door; they are the door. How do you get results from these vital, behind-the-scenes individuals?
Students learn from a former Member of Congress and find out what tools help entice staff to your side.
This course is designed to meet the executive core qualification, building coalitions/communications, by instructing individuals how to explain, advocate and present facts and ideas in a convincing matter, and how to develop an expansive professional network with other organizations.
- Wednesday, September 10, 2008
- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- More information here
August 21, 2008 11:57 AM Link Comments (0)
September 2008 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
September 2008 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/email2008/email_2008_August19.html
Also see our Audio Course Bundles, money-saving packages of our popular Capitol Learning Audio Courses.
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August 19, 2008 07:07 PM Link Comments (0)
Essentials of U.S. Governance for Foreign Diplomats and Embassy Staff, Part III: The Federal Regulatory Process
Essentials of U.S. Governance for Foreign Diplomats and Embassy Staff, Part III:
The Federal Regulatory Process
As a foreign diplomat or embassy staff member based in the United States, you need a good understanding of the U.S. government to work effectively. This three-part series of courses introduces you to the structure of the three branches of government, the dynamics of Congress, and federal rulemaking and the federal regulatory process.
Part III: The Federal Regulatory Process
- Rulemaking, types of rules, and the purposes of rulemaking procedures
- Elements of proposed and final rulemaking notices
- What happens inside the agency and the public’s role in the process
- Informal processes that influence rulemaking
- The Office of Management & Budget’s role in the regulatory process
Open Q&A with the faculty included: Ken Ackerman.
- Tuesday, September 23, 2008
- 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 noon MT/11 am PT
- More information here
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Essentials of U.S. Governance for Foreign Diplomats and Embassy Staff
Capitol Learning Audio Course Includes seminar materials. All three audio courses on CD: $127 plus shipping and handling |
August 19, 2008 09:47 AM Link Comments (0)
Tracking and Monitoring Legislation: How to Find and Use Congressional Documents
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Tracking and Monitoring Legislation: How to Find and Use Congressional Documentss |
Are you responsible for legislative tracking? Do you know which online resources are most useful for your particular task? Do you need to know alternative methods for monitoring legislative changes and ways to better utilize your resources (saving time in the process)?
You’ll learn different types and versions of bills, committee and conference reports, and leadership documents. Students also find out about The Congressional Record, Congress' official activity account. Learn about legislation tracking, monitoring and the complexities of how a bill becomes a law.
- Tuesday, September 16, 2008
- 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- More information here
August 18, 2008 02:37 PM Link Comments (0)
Essentials of U.S. Governance for Foreign Diplomats and Embassy Staff, Part II: The Dynamics of the Legislative Process
Essentials of U.S. Governance for Foreign Diplomats and Embassy Staff, Part II:
The Dynamics of the Legislative Process
As a foreign diplomat or embassy staff member based in the United States, you need a good understanding of the U.S. government to work effectively. This three-part series of courses introduces you to the structure of the three branches of government, the dynamics of Congress, and federal rulemaking and the federal regulatory process.
Part II: The Dynamics of the Legislative Process
- The three elements that drive Congress: politics, policy, and procedure
- The structure and organization of Congress
- Committees--Congress at work
- How a bill becomes a law
Open Q&A with the faculty included: Chris Davis.
- Tuesday, September 16, 2008
- 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 noon MT/11 am PT
- More information here
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Essentials of U.S. Governance for Foreign Diplomats and Embassy Staff
Capitol Learning Audio Course Includes seminar materials. All three audio courses on CD: $127 plus shipping and handling |
August 11, 2008 04:07 PM Link Comments (0)
How to Get a Job with the U.S. Federal Government
How to Get a Job with the U.S. Federal Government
The U.S. Federal Government is one of the biggest and best employers in the United States. It has some of the most interesting and unique jobs available and has opportunities both domestically and abroad. Within the federal government you can be anything from an accountant, astronaut, cook, criminal investigator, diplomat, doctor, intelligence analyst, IT specialist, to a veterinarian. There is a government job for you.
Landing a federal job is not always an easy process. There is a great deal of competition for many positions. So the question is how do you get the federal job that you want? This audio course teaches you how.
- Where to find government jobs
- Developing a government job search strategy
- Conducting a self assessment
- Matching yourself with the right agencies/positions
- Evaluating government positions
- Conducting a qualifications analysis
- Effectively targeting positions
- Developing federal resumes and KSAs that win interviews
- Succeeding at the federal interview
Open Q&A with the faculty included: Derrick Dortch.
- Thursday, August 28, 2008
- 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 noon MT/11 am PT
- More information here
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How to Get a Job with the U.S. Federal Government
Capitol Learning Audio Course Includes seminar materials. Audio Course on CD: $47 plus shipping and handling |
July 29, 2008 08:07 AM Link Comments (0)
July - September 2008 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/email2008/email_2008_July28.html
Also see our new Audio Course Bundles, money-saving packages of our popular Capitol Learning Audio Courses.
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July 28, 2008 12:27 PM Link Comments (0)
How to Obtain a Security Clearance from the U.S. Federal Government
How to Obtain a Security Clearance from the U.S. Federal Government
Find out everything you wanted to know about security clearances and the adjudication process used by the federal government and its contractors. Security clearances are required to work for government agencies in the national and homeland security community as well as government contractors supporting their work. This audio course will teach you:
- What are security clearances
- What positions require a clearance
- How to go get a security clearance
- The various types of clearances
- The Background Investigation
- The Adjudication Process
- Factors that can affect getting a clearance
- What you should know and do before applying for a job that requires a clearance
Open Q&A with the faculty included: Derrick Dortch.
- Wednesday, August 27, 2008
- 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 noon MT/11 am PT
- More information here
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How to Obtain a Security Clearance from the U.S. Federal Government
Capitol Learning Audio Course Includes seminar materials. Audio Course on CD: $47 plus shipping and handling |
July 27, 2008 06:07 AM Link Comments (0)
The Budget Resolution in a Nutshell
The Budget Resolution in a Nutshell
Rules and regulations governing the contents and consideration of the budget resolution. Topics include:
- Enforcement by points of order
- Implementation
- The budget resolution in relation to other budgetary legislation
- Reserve funds
Open Q&A with the faculty included: Roy Meyers.
- Thursday, August 21, 2008
- 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 noon MT/11 am PT
- More information here
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The Budget Resolution in a Nutshell
Capitol Learning Audio Course Includes seminar materials. Audio Course on CD: $47 plus shipping and handling |
July 25, 2008 08:17 AM Link Comments (0)
Congressional Pay and Perks
Congressional Pay and Perks
Are you interested in learning about congressional pay and perks? This program will provide an overview of congressional pay and pay increases; retirement benefits, including pension plans; and perquisites. Topics covered include:
- Current pay for Senators and Representatives and the three basic ways members can adjust their pay
- Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), Federal Employees Retirement Act of 1986 (FERS), and Social Security
- Retirement under CSRS and FERS
- House and Senate perquisites such as parking privileges, free outpatient care at the Naval Medical Center, and the franking privilege
- An insider's look at the "small cities" on the House and Senate sides of the Capitol and in the House and Senate Office Buildings
Open Q&A with the faculty included: Ida Brudnick.
- Thursday, August 14, 2008
- 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 noon MT/11 am PT
- More information here
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Congressional Pay and Perks
Informed Citizen Series Audio Course Includes seminar materials. Audio Course on CD: $27 plus shipping and handling |
July 23, 2008 07:07 AM Link Comments (0)
Practical Web Research in a Nutshell
Practical Web Research in a Nutshell
Learn how to search more efficiently and effectively in this course designed for professionals who want practical techniques for conducting Web research on the job. In this course, you gain an overview of:
- How search engines work, and how to make them work for you
- Advanced, but easy, search techniques
- How to use the best of the free websites for legislative, legal, regulatory, factual, state, and international information
- What to do when you do not know where to start
- What you will not find on the Internet
Open Q&A with the faculty included: Peggy Garvin.
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008
- 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 noon MT/11 am PT
- More information here
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Practical Web Research in a Nutshell
Capitol Learning Audio Course Includes seminar materials. Audio Course on CD: $47 plus shipping and handling |
July 21, 2008 04:17 PM Link Comments (0)
Advanced Legislative Strategies
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Advanced Legislative Strategies |
This advanced 3-day course in Washington, DC builds on the skills of those who have already learned the legislative process and basic congressional operations. In this course, participants learn how to develop high-level strategies and tactics to help educate Congress and influence legislation.
- August 6-8, 2008
- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm all three days
- More information here
July 19, 2008 12:27 PM Link Comments (0)
PAC Management: Advanced PAC Strategy
PAC Management: Advanced PAC Strategy
If you want to take your PAC to the next level, this program is for you. Topics covered include:
- Competitor / Benchmark Analysis
- Champion Development
- Differentiation among candidates
- Finding and implementing effective ways to measure and perhaps predict contribution performance
- Top ten strategies
Open Q&A with the faculty included: DSteven Billet.
- Thursday, July 31, 2008
- 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 noon MT/11 am PT
- More information here
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PAC Management: Advanced PAC Strategy
Capitol Learning Audio Course Includes seminar materials. Audio Course on CD: $47 plus shipping and handling |
July 16, 2008 08:57 AM Link Comments (0)
Advanced Federal Budget Process
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Advanced Federal Budget Process |
In this 2-day course in Washington, DC you learn how the federal budget process really works from faculty members with years of subject-matter expertise. Study important terminology and get tips to protect your budgetary interests.
We provide a comprehensive overview of current budget politics and the federal budgeting process, so you gain the awareness and guidance necessary to increase your chance of boosting funds and minimizing cuts. Understand the budget resolution process as well as the differences between authorizations and appropriations.
Learn how to recognize various budget documents so you can use them most effectively. Students also discover performance-based budgeting principles and issues and OMB's tools for program performance assessment. Finally, we explore professional online budget research tips.
- August 4-5, 2008
- 8:30 am to 4:00 pm both days
- More information here
July 14, 2008 08:37 AM Link Comments (0)
The Federal Budget Process
The Federal Budget Process
Phil Joyce provides an introduction to the federal budget process. Topics covered include:
- Federal budget process chronology
- The President's budget
- Players in the congressional budget process
- Key federal budget terms
- Three different processes
- The budget resolution and reconciliation
Open Q&A with the faculty included.
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
- 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 noon MT/11 am PT
- More information here
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The Federal Budget Process
Capitol Learning Audio Course Includes seminar materials. Audio Course on CD: $47 plus shipping and handling |
July 13, 2008 01:07 PM Link Comments (0)
Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony
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Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony |
You know your issue better than anyone else. This 1-day course in Washington, DC, gives you the information and confidence necessary to testify before Congress, effectively presenting your case to Congress.
Our experienced faculty explores all aspects of testimony preparation including research, persuasion and the proper structure of both written and oral testimony. Participants learn delivery and listening techniques, ways to deal with anxiety and best practice techniques for addressing both Q&A sessions and challenging situations. You learn how to prepare congressional testimony and how to testify before Congress.
This course provides ample time to discuss concerns with faculty members while helping participants feel at-ease as they prepare testimony or actually deliver testimony on the Hill.
- Wednesday, July 30, 2008
- 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
- More information here
July 11, 2008 06:37 AM Link Comments (0)
July - August 2008 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training from TheCapitol.Net
Our latest email update:
http://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/email2008/email_2008_July8.html
Also see our new Audio Course Bundles, money-saving packages of our popular Capitol Learning Audio Courses.
TheCapitol.Net, Inc.
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>> Non-partisan training and publications that show how Washington works. TM
July 8, 2008 06:47 PM Link Comments (0)
Strategies and Tactics That Will Help You Impact Congressional Action
Strategies and Tactics That Will Help You Impact Congressional Action:
How Knowing the Congressional Environment and Congressional Procedure Will Help your Lobbying Efforts
As a government affairs professional, you not only have to be an expert in your field, you also need to know how Congress works and how you can work with members of Congress and their staff to advance your efforts. This program will cover these topics:
- How to identify clear goals
- Who are your sponsors, friends, and opponents
- How to prepare for your first Congressional meeting
- Follow-up and outreach
- Working each step of the process
- Defining success
Open Q&A with the faculty included: David Grimaldi.
- Thursday, July 24, 2008
- 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 noon MT/11 am PT
- More information here
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Strategies and Tactics That Will Help You Impact Congressional Action: How Knowing the Congressional Environment and Congressional Procedure Will Help your Lobbying Efforts
Capitol Learning Audio Course Includes seminar materials. Audio Course on CD: $47 plus shipping and handling |
July 5, 2008 09:37 AM Link Comments (0)
Researching Federal Legislative Histories: Bills, Resolutions, Committee Hearings, and Committee Reports
Researching Federal Legislative Histories: Bills, Resolutions, Committee Hearings, and Committee Reports
If you are researching legislative histories, you need a thorough understanding of federal legislative documents. During this program, you will learn about:
- Bills, resolutions, and the print and Internet sources for them
- Committee hearings—types and sources to locate published hearings
- Other miscellaneous documents and publications
Open Q&A with the faculty included: Bob Gee.
- Wednesday, July 23, 2008
- 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 noon MT/11 am PT
- More information here
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Researching Federal Legislative Histories: Bills, Resolutions, Committee Hearings, and Committee Reports
Capitol Learning Audio Course Includes seminar materials. Audio Course on CD: $47 plus shipping and handling |
July 2, 2008 12:47 PM Link Comments (0)
Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments
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Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments |
This 1-day course in Washington, DC, helps anyone draft and revise bills and amendments, with lessons especially useful to those who prepare reports, legislation and other documents. In this course, instructors explain the role of the OMB, examining various formats and exploring ways to choose the most appropriate one for your issue.
We discuss how to:
- Define your audience and broaden your measure's appeal
- Assess existing law and policy objectives before putting pen to paper
- Structure bills and amendments to streamline the drafting process
- Comply with the U.S. Code rules of construction, style, grammar and punctuation guide
- Use drafting styles that work in your favor
- Apply drafting language to your ideas and goals via hands-on exercises
Course materials include the Training Edition of "Legislative Drafter's Deskbook," by Tobias A. Dorsey.
- Tuesday, July 29, 2008
- 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
- More information here
June 24, 2008 02:07 PM Link Comments (0)
How to Research and Compile Legislative Histories: Searching for Legislative Intent
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How to Research and Compile Legislative Histories: Searching for Legislative Intent |
This full-day course in Washington, DC, explores effective, professional methods for locating and compiling legislative histories of federal laws.
Our experienced, up-to-date, and independent faculty demonstrate and discuss:
- Various document types necessary to research and compile legislative histories including enacted laws, bills and resolutions, floor debates and committee reports with a focus on federal (not state) legislative history research methodologies
- The fastest ways to find and use print and online documents
- Professional secrets and tips
Also see our web page, "Legislative History Reference and Research Tools."
- Friday, June 27, 2008
- 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- More information here
June 21, 2008 09:37 AM Link Comments (0)
How to Find a Job in Washington, DC - Useful Web Sites
This is a list of web sites useful for job seekers and career changers in the Washington, DC area.
These web sites were discussed in the Capitol Learning Audio Course, "How to Find a Job in Washington, DC" taught by Derrick Dortch.
- The Washington Post - jobs
- Washington City Paper
- Monster
- Career Education Center at Georgetown University
- Google
- Yahoo
- USAJobs - "Official job site of the United States Federal Government"
- Avue Central - "A federal employment service provided absolutely free to the public. It’s the fastest and easiest way to find and apply for federal employment."
- USA.gov
- U.S. Senate Employment
- Almanac of Policy Issues - "Background information, archived documents, and links on major U.S. public policy issues."
- C-SPAN
- Policy Experts - "single-source directory for locating knowledgeable authorities and leading policy institutes actively involved in a broad range of public policy issues, both domestic and foreign."
- HillZoo.com - jobs on and off The Hill
- Governing.com Executive Marketplace - from Governing magazine
- National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
- careerbuilder.com
- indeed.com - "Search job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages."
- dcjobs.com
- idealist.org - "Over 57,000 nonprofit organizations from more than 180 countries have created profiles on Idealist.org"
- IntelligenceCareers.com
- BankingBoard.com - "The Banking and Finance Career Center"
- Recruiters Network - The Association for Internet Recruiting
- International Association of Employment Web Sites - "The trade association for the global online employment services industry"
- RCjobs, from Roll Call
- PoliTemps
- financialcareers.com - "Specialists in the recruitment of financial and accounting professionals"
- The Ladders - "The most $100k+ jobs"
- PublicHealthJobs.net - "the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) Employment Council"
- JournalismJobs.com - "The largest and most-visited resource for journalism jobs"
- Policy Jobs - "A job advertising website specialising in public policy jobs: covering research, policy making, and academic jobs in many fields including: foreign policy, economics, social policy, family policy, legal affairs and fiscal policy."
- Foriegn Policy Association, Job Board
- The Development Executive Group - The "source for NGO recruiting and international development jobs"
- ALISE (Association for Library and Information Science Education) Job Placement
- American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA)
- American Public Health Association (APHA) CareerMart
- Leadership Directories
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How to Find a Job in Washington, DC
Capitol Learning Audio Course Includes seminar materials. Audio Course on CD: $47 plus shipping and handling |
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Research Skills for the Real World: Going Beyond Google
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Research Skills for the Real World: Going Beyond Google |
This 1-day course in Washington, DC, helps anyone responsible for research at any Washington-area organization, whether an agency, association, business, elected official or nonprofit. It is designed for anyone who wants to improve their research skills.
Are you among the 80 percent who haven’t received research skills training? Our faculty offer a minimum of 10 years' experience in performing research in Washington.
You'll gain:
- An overview of online searching, telephone and email research
- A review of legislative, judicial, regulatory, factual and international research
- A review of public and private information sources
Course materials include your personal copy of Real World Research Skills by Peggy Garvin.
- Wednesday, June 25, 2008
- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- More information here
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Researching Federal Legislative Histories: Statutory and Code Research
Researching Federal Legislative Histories: Statutory and Code Research
If you are researching legislative histories, you need a thorough understanding of the sources and publication of laws, i.e., statutes and codes. During this program, you will:
- Learn about the "print and selected electronic" sources and publications of "Federal" laws in layperson's terms
- Examine the U.S. Statutes at Large and U.S. Code, and other compilations of laws
- Learn the fastest ways to find these documents in print and online
- Be apprised of other research aids
Open Q&A with the faculty included: Bob Gee.
- Wednesday, June 18, 2008
- 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 noon MT/11 am PT
- More information here
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Researching Federal Legislative Histories: Statutory and Code Research
Capitol Learning Audio Course Includes seminar materials. Audio Course on CD: $47 plus shipping and handling |
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Keys to Effective Presentations: Invigorate Your Delivery and Increase Your Confidence
Keys to Effective Presentations: Invigorate Your Delivery and Increase Your Confidence
Jill Kamp Melton explains how to deliver a memorable presentation.
- Tips to project your voice and use breathing to help reduce anxiety. Your voice can help or hurt you. Learn how to change it.
- Techniques to increase your confidence and become a dynamic presenter. Turn your lack of confidence into an asset.
- Use content to engage your audience.
- Handle Q & A strategically. Change hecklers into helpers.
- Manage visual aids to add value.
- Practical "Do's and Don'ts".
Open Q&A with the faculty included.
- Tuesday, June 24, 2008
- 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 noon MT/11 am PT
- More information here