At Capital Strategic Solutions, we know that strong communication skills are essential for building trust, delivering clear messages, and navigating today’s fast-paced information environment. That’s why we offer specialized Training Services designed for executives, staff, and elected officials who want to communicate with confidence and impact.
And the best part? We come to you. Our instructors bring the expertise, tools, and interactive learning experience directly to your location—so your whole team can learn together in a setting that works best for you.
Our Professional Trainings
We offer a variety of hands-on, skills-based courses that help you tackle real-world communication challenges head-on:
- Media Relations – Learn how to work effectively with journalists, deliver key messages, and enhance your public presence.
- Introduction to Media Relations – Understand today’s media landscape, build productive relationships with reporters, develop clear messaging, and pitch newsworthy stories.
- Press Conferences & Interview Skills – Build the confidence and poise needed to excel in front of cameras and reporters.
- Leading Through Crisis: Mastering the Message – Develop the ability to communicate with clarity and authority in high-pressure situations.
- Crisis Communications (Aligned with FEMA PIO Essentials) – Strengthen your ability to respond effectively during emergencies, following proven FEMA communication principles.
- Digital Communications Best Practices – Harness the power of online platforms to engage audiences and amplify your message.
- Responding on Social Media: Guidelines for Elected Officials & Municipal Leaders – Navigate the challenges of public engagement online while maintaining professionalism and public trust.
- Decked Out: How to PowerPoint Like a Rockstar – Learn to design and deliver compelling, visually engaging presentations that resonate with your audience.
Upcoming Virtual Trainings
Register for Media Relations: Module 1 – Introduction to Media Relations training on Tuesday, September 16 at 9:00 AM EST via Zoom | $199 per person session (purchase orders accepted).
Participants will explore today’s media landscape, learn strategies for building productive relationships with reporters, pitch newsworthy stories, and practice developing clear messaging. The training also covers how to communicate with transparency and confidence, equipping attendees with the tools they need to represent their organization effectively in any media setting.
Register for Decked Out: How to PowerPoint Like a Rockstar training on Tuesday, September 23, at 9:00 AM EST via Zoom | $99 per person (purchase orders accepted)
This hands-on session will teach participants how to design presentation decks that are crisp, professional, and engaging—without overwhelming audiences with slide overload, blurry visuals, or endless bullet points. Whether you’re preparing executive briefings, project updates, or client proposals, you’ll learn how to create slides that are visually compelling and impossible to ignore. This training is ideal for anyone who regularly creates or reviews presentation materials.
Why Train with CSS?
Our expert-led sessions are interactive, practical, and customized to meet your needs. Whether we train your team on-site or virtually, we ensure the learning experience is relevant and immediately actionable.
Schedule On-site Training for Your Team
Contact us today to schedule a customized on-site training for your team at info@capital-strategic-solutions.com.
About Capital Strategic Solutions
Capital Strategic Solutions (CSS) is a certified woman-owned, disadvantaged business enterprise of municipal experts delivering creative, cost-effective solutions that maximize success and minimize risk. With deep local government expertise, we craft tailored strategies to meet each community’s unique needs.
Our capabilities span public administration, municipal finance, human resources, policy development, emergency management, public safety, public works, water operations, interim municipal services, public relations, community engagement, project management, grant writing, and onsite support. We partner with clients to define clear goals, overcome challenges, and implement human-centered plans that drive performance and transform communities.