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Introduction to the course
Media Operations and Public Relations for Defence and Law Enforcement Employees fulfil the defence and interior ministries obligations to keep citizens, stakeholders and the media informed and helps to establish the conditions that lead to confidence in law enforcement and the military and its readiness to conduct operations to safeguard citizens.
This five-day training course by KC Academy provides attendees with an intensive overview of the crucial elements required to ensure defence and law enforcement employees communicate effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.
Course details
During this five-day training course, you will learn:
- The fundamentals of Media and Communications including news-writing, imagery, working with journalists, interview training and crisis communications.
- How to ensure media and communication and information operations personnel from across defence bodies work together to support the organisation's strategic objectives.
- An awareness of the current and emerging media environment and skills for personnel who are likely to be involved in Social Media product production, interviews with the media and internal media briefings.
- How to communicate key messages through the media and trains defence personnel who are likely to be interviewed by broadcast media to deliver their messages effectively.
- A military or law enforcement personnel responsible for the delivery of internal and external communications.
- A Public Affairs specialist looking to communicate policy more effectively
- Civilian personnel tasked with the delivery of social media and public relations for defence and law enforcement organisations
- Responsible for the media operations of a defence body, federal or state law enforcement agency
- A spokesperson for a defence organisation or law enforcement looking to enhance your ability to deliver press conferences, handle media interviews
- An individual tasked with preparing senior officials for news conferences and briefings.
- Responsible for preparing public relations reports, stakeholder engagement analysis and briefings.
Daily Agenda
Over the duration of this 5-day online course, you will cover the following subject areas:
DAY 1:
Strategy and Planning for Defence and Law Enforcement
- Establish an understanding of the purpose of strategic planning for defence and law enforcement communications.
- Understand the difference between a PR strategy and strategic planning.
- How to identify your operational priorities and align them with your communications plan.
- Learn how to create a cohesive corporate identity, predict and reduce risk and create a crisis plan and risk management strategy.
- Develop an integrated approach to communication and understand how public affairs and government relations impact your strategy.
- Understand various measurement and evaluation tools.
DAY 2:
The New Media Landscape: Communicating effectively for Defence and Law Enforcement
- Examine different communication approaches and techniques.
- Review the best practice approaches to writing for various mediums.
- Learn about new social media channels and identify which channels are suitable for your organisation.
- Understand the impact of social media and exposing your brand and person to risk.
- Establish your identity online: how to use social media to establish yourself as a thought leader.
- Explore the attributes that contribute to becoming an effective communicator.
DAY 3:
Stakeholder Relations for Defence and Law Enforcement: Maximising your influence and impact
- Learn how to develop the right communications strategies and on-target messaging to engage with stakeholders.
- Understand how building relationships with journalists can contribute to securing press coverage for your communication initiatives.
- Learn how to leverage relationships with command centres, the community, media, partners and stakeholders to accomplish a mission effectively.
- Explore how communication can be used to influence change within and beyond your network.
DAY 4:
Media Relations for Defence and Law Enforcement Officials
- Learn about the ethics of engaging with journalists and the implications that have on operations.
- Develop an understanding of the critical information to be included in briefing books, materials and reports.
- Implement a strategy to respond to news inquiries.
- Explore the guidelines on releasing information to the media and the impact on live or ongoing operations
DAY 5:
Public Speaking and the Psychology of Persuasion: Managing Law Enforcement and Defence Press and Media Appearances
- Learn how to prepare senior officials and command for media interviews and appearances.
- Learn how to prepare for a press conference
- Establish an understanding of how language, tone and body language can impact your presentation.
- Learn about your personal characteristics and traits and the impact they have on your public speaking style.
- Scenario Planning: participate in a press conference
Professional certificate & Accreditation
Enhance the capabilities of your defence and law enforcement department. This 5-day training course will enable you to master the critical components of modern media operations and public relations and ensure your operational priorities are aligned with your law enforcement and defence institutions communications plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are no prerequisites. Our courses are open to students of all backgrounds who are 18 years of age and older. All courses are conducted in English. Video lectures include English subtitles and the option to slow-down, pause, or replay lectures for better retention. Discussion boards are a critical component of each of our courses; therefore, we suggest students have a conversational knowledge of English when pursuing a Certificate of Completion. For any of the art writing courses, students need to be 100% proficient in written English.
You should have an up-to-date web browser such as: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer. For more detailed information, please see the guides for supported browsers and basic computer specifications. Our Online Courses can be accessed on a mobile or tablet device, although we strongly encourage you to have access to a desktop or laptop computer and reliable internet connection for certain course components. Former students have told us it is easiest to read discussion threads and complete written assignments on a laptop or desktop computer.
Registration is available on our website. Just follow these simple steps: Click the “Apply Now” button in the top right corner of your screen. Select “Online Courses.” Choose your course(s). You will be asked for basic contact information and your credit card payment. We require full payment at the time of registration and all tuition is billed in US dollars. Be sure to check with your bank or credit card company, as your financial institution may charge a foreign transaction fee.
Our classes are kept small, at no more than 30 students, to better facilitate and encourage personalized interaction with the instructor and fellow participants. Your classmates come from all over the globe and contribute their global perspectives and experience. Some are currently working within the arts while others are just beginning. All classmates share in their passion for the art world.
It is recommended that you begin your course promptly. If you do need to start the course a few days late, contact your instructor as soon as possible after the course has opened to discuss your options. Registration closes on the Friday after the course begins.
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