Trainings
The Federal Election Commission offers many opportunities for training on the federal campaign finance laws. This page provides information on our educational webinars, regional conferences, e-learning videos and specialized online training workshops. It also explains how to invite a Commissioner or FEC staff member to speak to an organization or group.
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Educational webinars
The FEC conducts frequent webinars to help committees comply with the campaign finance law. These online workshops include two-day programs that provide in-depth training on the rules for candidates, parties and PACs, as well as two-hour, topic-based webinars that offer timely guidance on issue that arise during the election cycle.
All of these webinars are available online only. You can participate right at your desk, and avoid the time and expense of traveling to DC. Online materials and technical information will be provided to those who register.
Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Prepayment is required.
For more information and registration questions
Webinar schedule
| Subject | Date and time | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting and FECFile Webinars for PACs and Party Committees |
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | Closed |
| Reporting and FECFile Webinars for Candidate Committees |
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | Closed |
| Corporate PAC Webinar Basics for Beginners Corporate PAC Operations |
March 11 & 12, 2025 Tuesday, March 11 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday, March 12 1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time |
Coming soon Both days $50 to attend Day 2 only $40 to attend |
| Membership/Labor Organization PAC Webinar Basics for Beginners Membership/Labor PAC Operations |
March 25 & 26, 2025 Tuesday, March 25 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday, March 26 1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time |
Coming soon Both days $50 to attend Day 2 only $40 to attend |
| Trade Association PAC Webinar Basics for Beginners Trade PAC Operations |
April 8 & 9, 2025 Tuesday, April 8 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday, April 9 1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time |
Coming soon Both days $50 to attend Day 2 only $40 to attend |
| Political Party Committee Webinar Basics for Beginners Party Committee Operations |
April 29 & 30, 2025 Tuesday, April 29 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday, April 30 1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time |
Coming soon Both days $50 to attend Day 2 only $40 to attend |
| Candidate Committee Webinar Basics for Beginners Candidate Committee Operations |
May 20 & 21, 2025 Tuesday, May 20 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday, May 21 1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time |
Coming soon Both days $50 to attend Day 2 only $40 to attend |
| Nonconnected PAC Webinar | Wednesday, June 4, 2025 1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time |
Coming soon $40 to attend |
Conferences
Every election cycle, the FEC hosts two-day regional conferences where Commissioners and staff conduct a variety of technical workshops on the law. Discussion topics include fundraising, reporting and communications. Workshops are designed for those seeking an introduction to the basic provisions of the law, as well as for those more experienced in campaign finance law.
NOTE: In 2023, the FEC hosted single-day, in-person seminars at its Washington, DC, headquarters in lieu of regional conferences. The agency may do so again in 2025.
For questions about the conference program, call the FEC's Information Division at 1-800-424-9530 (menu option 6), or send an email to conferences@fec.gov.
E-learning videos
As a supplement to our conferences, workshops and other educational outreach programs, the FEC offers instructional videos on our YouTube channel, FECConnect On Demand. Specific videos are also included within the Help for candidates and committees section of our website.
Specialized training for organizations
FECConnect One to One is an online training service that enables political committees and other groups to schedule live, interactive training sessions tailored specifically to their needs.
Schedule a free, online training session
Informal discussions
The FEC hosts periodic informal discussions on specific topics of interest to filers. During these 30-minute online gatherings, FEC staff brief participants on a topic, respond to questions and moderate the discussion. OnTopic sessions are free, but pre-registration is required. Attendance is limited to facilitate discussion.
OnTopic schedule
Check back for future OnTopic events
Public appearances
FEC Commissioners and staff often accept invitations to speak to groups on campaign finance issues. To invite a Commissioner or FEC staff member to speak, please contact the Information Division.
Request a public appearance
Questions
For any other questions about FEC training opportunities
Toll free
1-800-424-9530, menu option 6
Local
202-694-1100