Some of these resources are only available to CIG communicators. To learn more or request access, please email communications@gov.ky.
Onboarding of Communicators
A robust onboarding programme has been put in place for all new CIG communicators. to welcome them to our communications community. The presentation provides a broad overview of the Department of Communications and shares information about our people, processes, content, channel and culture. In addition to sharing important resources to help provide a confident start one’s career within the government communications profession.
For more information or if you would like to schedule an onboarding presentation, please email DOCtraining@gov.ky
Training Opportunities
The Department is comprised of communications professionals specialising in marketing, public relations, internal engagement, advertising, digital and visual communications working across government. Various training opportunities are provided in line with industry-leading professional standards in the core disciplines.
Collaboration is at the heart of our training approach. We foster both internal and external stakeholder partnerships to ensure that our training is well-rounded and aligned with current industry trends.
Our training initiatives aim to enhance the expertise of communicators while also delving deeper into specific topics. We offer interactive workshops that cover a spectrum of subjects, including photo and video tips and tricks, Canva 101, and information sessions on Data Protection, Cyber Security, Campaign Planning, Audience Insights, and Procurement to name a few.
To cater to varying preferences and schedules, we help facilitate both short and comprehensive courses. These courses are thoughtfully designed to empower professionals at different stages of their careers. Examples of courses offered are:
Introduction to Communications: A foundational course that is perfect for newcomers to the field. This course helps communicators gain a comprehensive understanding of communication principles and strategies while teaching participants about the important role communications play within government.
Digital Communications: As technology continues to shape the communication landscape, the Digital Communications course equips participants with cutting-edge tools and techniques to target audiences by developing great insight and the ability to innovate to drive real behaviour change.
Public Communicators Meetings (PCM) are a monthly meeting, usually held on the last Thursday of every month. PCMs enable government communicators the opportunity to come together as a group to share best practices in our respective specialities, receive training, and provide updates on important projects.
All PCM presentations are available to CIG communicators.
To learn more or request access, please email DOCtraining@gov.ky
Note: Public communicators need to request login credentials from the Internal Communications Unit.