MGT-467: Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
COURSE LENGTH
TWO DAYS (16 HOURS)
CEUS
1.6
VENUE
BY JURISDICTION
The Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners, operators, public information professionals, government, public safety, and marketing professionals together in an effort to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide-range of scenarios. The training leverages a combination of exercises, discussions, and activities to optimize participant experience.
This training is applicable across the United States regardless of the venue size, capacity, or type of event. Those who complete this course can use this training to develop or improve public information and emergency notification programs for any sport or special event venue.
This course represents a cooperative effort between The University of Southern Mississippi’s National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (USM/NCS⁴) and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service’s National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center (TEEX/NERRTC), a member of the Texas A&M University System.
Topics
- Communication Fundamentals
- Managing Communication
- Event and Emergency Messaging
- Information Collaboration / Dissemination
- Pre-Event Communication
- Post-Incident Communication
- Application of Communication Strategies
Participants
- Venue/Event Managers
- Venue/Event Operations
- Event Planners
- Public Relations and Marketing
- Event Communications
- Event Promoters
- Government
- Special Event Officers/Liaisons
- Emergency Management
- Fire and Emergency Services
- Law Enforcement
Recommended Training
- AWR-167: Sport and Special Event Risk Management and Planning
- IS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
- IS-200.C: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- IS-700.B: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
- IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction
Registration Requirements
Students must register and bring a copy of their SID number to class. Register online here.
Workshop Resources
Course Schedule
| Start Date | Completion Date | City | Online Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 | Madison, WI | Click Here |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 | Virginia Beach, VA | Click Here |
| May 6, 2025 | May 7, 2025 | Oak Forest, IL | Click Here |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 | New Braunfels, TX | Click Here |
For more information regarding training, e-mail us at ncs4train@usm.edu.