Trainings

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: For the 2023-2024 election cycle, the FEC will host single-day, in-person seminars at its Washington, DC, headquarters in lieu of regional conferences. Please consult the In-person seminars section for details. We plan to resume regional conferences in the 2025-2026 election cycle.

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.

For the 2023-24 election cycle, the FEC will host in-person training events at its headquarters in Washington, DC. These seminars will be tailored to different types of committees and will focus on a variety of campaign finance-related topics. Designed to foster interactive, in-person learning, these events will also be available to online participants. The seminars are open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required.

Registrants will receive detailed information before the event, including copies of training materials and instructions on how to access the FEC building or online meeting, as appropriate. Email conferences@fec.gov with any questions.

Seminar schedule

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.

Webinar schedule

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

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.

FECConnect One:One is an online training service that enables political committees and other groups to schedule live, interactive training sessions tailored specifically to their needs.

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.

For any other questions about FEC training opportunities