The Connecticut Democratic Party offers as-needed candidate training programs, typically one day, that provide preparation and knowledge to campaign staff and/or individuals who have already declared their candidacy for public office.
Founded in 2008, American Majority is a national non-profit, nonpartisan training institute with national headquarters in Purcellville, VA and state offices in Arkansas, Kansas, Minnesota, Oklahoma and Texas. American Majority programs bring the expertise and knowledge-base of national politicos, campaign strategists, communication consultants, and seasoned organizers directly into local communities with four tracks of training: Candidate Training, Activist Training, Campus Majority, and the Fellowship Program.
re:power (formerly Wellstone Action!), supports porgressive candidates, elected officials, campaign managers, and community organizers across the country through training, coaching, facilitation, campaigning, and capacity building.
Veterans Campaign's two-day training sessions are specifically designed to educate, encourage, and motivate veterans to continue their commitment to public service by running for elected office. Program curriculum progresses in five stages: laying the groundwork for your campaign, getting your campaign of the ground, financing your campaign, and taking your campaign into the home stretch.
The Truman National Security Project is a national security leadership institute that recruits, trains, and positions a new generation of progressives across America to lead on national security. Through multiple training programs, the Project prepares progressive candidates to discuss national security issues. Truman National Security Bootcamps are one-day trainings tailored to state and local candidates, progressive activists, and progressive organizations' membership and leadership.
The Ready to Lead program identifies the immigrant experience as an asset in civic leadership. The curriculum is specifically designed by immigrants for immigrants.Trainings are held regionally in the spring and summer.
George Washington University offers a master's degree in political management to provide students with hands-on professional experience that is directly applicable to their careers in politics. Students can focus in advocacy politics, electoral politics, or advanced political skills, with specialized course programs in each area to fit student interests. The MPM requires 36 hours of course work.
The Stennis Institute of Government provides day-long political education workshops designed to capture potential candidates, campaign volunteers, and regular citizens interested in the political process. Training schedules are available at the Institute's website.
The South Carolina Republican Party offers campaign training for its members through the South Carolina GOP Academy. Ten 4-5 hour trainings covering a variety of topics are held throughout each election cycle.
Running for Public Office is an nonpartisan experiential learning program of the Coro Center for Civic Leadership in Pittsburgh. Twenty participants attend 42 hours of seminar, conducted in twelve consecutive Thursday evening sessions, that focus on strengthening citizen participation in public elections and increasing the diversity and level of preparation of candidates running for office in Greater Pittsburgh. The course is open to prospective candidates now contemplating running for office and their staffs.
