Core Courses
Congressional Operations Seminar
This core course provides a comprehensive look at congressional processes and organization, and at how Congress affects the daily operations of every department and agency in the executive branch. The Congressional Operations Seminar, which we have been conducting for more than 40 years, is the first course most participants take with GAI. Like most Government Affairs
June 10 - 13, 2024 ***WAIT LIST ONLY***
Congressional Briefing for Presidential Management Fellows
This course presents an overview of congressional operations and provides Presidential Management Fellows with a better understanding of how the legislative branch functions-essential knowledge for any federal official who aspires to a leadership position in his or her agency. During the five days, participants will be provided with a comprehensive look at how Congress is
July 22 - 26, 2024
Congressional Briefing Seminar
The purpose of this course is to provide a first-hand understanding not only of congressional process and procedure, but also the “culture” that is the United States Congress. Over two days, participants will hear from – and be afforded the opportunity to ask questions of – congressional staff, academic observers, interest groups representatives, news media
Air Force Capitol Hill Workshop
The purpose of the Air Force Capitol Hill Workshop is to provide a first-hand understanding not only of congressional process and procedure, but also the “culture” that is the United States Congress. Over the four days, participants will hear from – and be afforded the opportunity to ask questions of – Members of Congress, congressional staff,
TBD
Congress and Homeland Security
This four-day course is conducted entirely on Capitol Hill. It is designed for personnel from the Department of Homeland Security, as well as individuals from any other department, agency or organization with an interest in Congress and homeland security issues. The purpose of the course is to increase the participants’ understanding of Congress’s role in
Congressional Briefing for the Forest Service
(4 days) The purpose of this course is to provide a first-hand understanding not only of congressional process and procedure, but also the “culture” that is the United States Congress. Over the four days, participants will hear from – and be afforded the opportunity to ask questions of – Members of Congress, congressional staff, academic
TBD
Congressional Briefing for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(4 days) The purpose of this course is to provide a first-hand understanding not only of congressional process and procedure, but also the “culture” that is the United States Congress. Over the four days, participants will hear from – and be afforded the opportunity to ask questions of – Members of Congress, congressional staff, academic
Understanding Congress: Primer for the Intelligence Community
This 4-day class is conducted entirely on Capitol Hill. It is designed for personnel from the various component organizations of the Intelligence Community, as well as individuals from any other national security or military department, agency or organization who have a need or interest in understanding Congress’s organization and internal processes and the institution’s role in overseeing intelligence
TBD
Navy Capitol Hill Workshop
The purpose of the Navy Capitol Hill Workshop is to provide a first-hand understanding not only of congressional process and procedure, but also the “culture” that is the United States Congress. Over the four days, participants will hear from – and be afforded the opportunity to ask questions of – Members of Congress, congressional staff,
June 3 - 6, 2024 ***WAIT LIST ONLY***