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Validating the PIO Role

PIO Toolkit Team
March 6, 2025
3 min read
Key Takeaways from Our Webinar on PIO Credentialing

Public Information Officers (PIOs) play a vital role in ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent communication between agencies and the public. But until now, there hasn’t been a standardized way to recognise the skills and experience of those in the profession. That’s why the Commission on Professional Credentialing has developed a new PIO credentialing program—a game-changer for public communicators across all disciplines.<

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