Working With Your Member of Congress
These trainings will help you strategize, plan and execute a successful lobby meeting and build a great relationship with your Member of Congress and their staff.
Self-Paced Training
CCL also offers live training sessions on a variety of topics every week. View Events Calendar for a full list
Lobbying Basics: Transformative Power of Citizen Advocacy
Beginner This training is intended for volunteers who are seeking a basic understanding of this topic.
Interactive Training content presented in a more interactive format with integrated images, audio, video and learner-centric activities.Learn about citizen advocacy, the advantages we hold as citizens in transforming our government.
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Lobbying Basics: Planning & Practicing Your Meeting
Beginner This training is intended for volunteers who are seeking a basic understanding of this topic. Interactive Training content presented in a more interactive format with integrated images, audio, video and learner-centric activities.Learn how to prepare yourself for a successful meeting with a member of Congress, including CCL's methodology and research tips.
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Handling Difficult Lobbying Scenarios
Intermediate This training topic is more advanced and intended to provide complex information and resources for volunteers looking for an in-depth explanation. Interactive Training content presented in a more interactive format with integrated images, audio, video and learner-centric activities.Equip yourself with the skills to overcome unexpected scenarios and become prepared to lead to more informed discussions.
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Leading a Lobby Team
Advanced This training topic is more advanced and intended to provide complex information and resources for volunteers looking for an in-depth explanation. Interactive Training content presented in a more interactive format with integrated images, audio, video and learner-centric activities.This training is designed for those who wish to learn more about leading a lobby meeting with a member of Congress or staff.
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Understanding Congress Basics
Beginner This training is intended for volunteers who are seeking a basic understanding of this topic. Interactive Training content presented in a more interactive format with integrated images, audio, video and learner-centric activities.Learn the details of the congressional policymaking process, how a bill becomes law, and research from the Congressional Management Foundation on life in Congress for both staff members and our representatives and senators.
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