Communication is considered to be a time sensitive and very important leadership instrument. Early integration of communication management into the situation analysis may significantly enhance the success of a military operation.

Communicative considerations should therefore be incorporated into the decision-making process at an early stage. For this reason, professional and comprehensive communication training is highly rated in both military and civilian leaders training.
 

The Centre for Management, Information and Communication Training in the Swiss Armed Forces (MICA) organises high level courses on information, communication and media. Thereby it enhances the ability of members of the Armed Forces to communicate efficiently and competently.

NATO Public Affairs recommended training course

Within the context of the Partnership for Peace

Programme PfP, MICA offers a  PfP Media & Communication Management Course (BASIC) and skills in a stimulating working and learning environment.
 

This course is designed for Public Affairs Officers (PA/PIO) and civilian equivalents.  

Participants learn how to plan, execute and evaluate media operations in challenging situations such as a civil protection scenario.

The goals are:

• become acquainted with the principles of crisis communication and prepare/conduct  media releases and press conferences;
• get accustomed to Radio/Television with practical exercises in front of the camera and microphone;
• learn about the importance of body language, interview techniques and how to deal with media representatives;
• prepare participants for a mission as a PIO in a multinational organization.

The following page provides further information about the course. Please contact us if you have any questions; we'll be happy to answer them. We are looking forward to your application.

Within the context of the Partnership for Peace

Programme PfP, MICA offers a course in Leadership and Communication during a crisis in a stimulating working and learning environment.

This course is designed for senior Public   Affairs Officers and/or future CPIO/CPAO and civilian equivalents. Participants learn how to plan, execute and evaluate media operations in challenging situations such as crisis and catastrophes.
 

The course goals are:

• Improve your personal communication skills
• Improve your media management skills
• Train your team performance in a multi-national environment
• Evaluate your personal strength
• Gain theoretical and practical experience in the process of crisis communication.
• Run a Media Information Centre (MIC)

The following pages provide further information about the course. We will be glad to help you if you have any questions. We look forward to your application.