Training Opportunities
Training Matrix
NNOCCI aims to change the national conversation around climate change to be positive, civic-minded, and solutions-focused. We use evidence-based communications methods, provide social-emotional support, and employ the latest climate science findings and apply them in our institutions.
Our healthy network is able to apply this knowledge in interfacing with the public, their social networks, and in building coalitions. We provide trainings to both improve our own interpretive practice and to increase the impact of our work by bringing new members into the network.
We will continue to innovate and develop new initiatives to increase positive outcomes for network members and to further our mission of changing the conversation around climate change.
Our Courses
NNOCCI Training Matrix updated Feb25
Changing the Conversation: An Introduction to Effective Climate Change Communication
Virtual or In-Person Presentation
This 1-2 hour presentation helps participants become familiar with NNOCCI, understand why framing climate communications matters, and gain exposure to framing language. These introductory framing presentations are hosted throughout the year and around the country by trainers from our network, scheduled based on trainer availability. These presentations are an ideal first exposure for those interested in learning more about NNOCCI techniques. Learn more about this introductory presentation here.
Schedule:
- Thursday, July 16th
- 6-7 PM ET / 3-4 PM PT
- Registration to open in early summer 2026
Check our events calendar for upcoming dates or email contactnnocci@gmail.com to book a private presentation for your organization.
Course Cost:
- We offer free public virtual courses several times a year at no cost. Keep an eye on our Events page for upcoming dates.
- Private virtual Changing the Conversation Introductory Presentations are available to organizations virtually or in person for a $250 fee.
- For in-person Changing the Conversation Introductory Presentations, the host organization will be responsible for the Facilitator’s travel expenses (transport, single-occupancy lodging, and food).
Starting the Conversation: A Workshop on Effective Climate Change Communication
Virtual or In-Person Workshop
This 6-8 hour workshop helps participants explore the challenges and opportunities associated with how people in the United States think about climate change and offers an introduction to how social science research-based tools (Strategic Framing) can help communicators more effectively navigate the topic. These workshops are hosted throughout the year, virtually or in-person, by trainers from our network, scheduled based on trainer availability. Learn more about the Starting the Conversation Workshop from our most recent public workshop FAQ.
Schedule:
- Summer 2026:
- July 28th – July 30th
- Webinars will take place Tuesday-Thursday
- 1-3 PM ET / 10-12 PM PT each day
- Registration to open in late spring 2026
Check our events calendar for all of our training dates, or email contactnnocci@gmail.com to book a private Starting the Conversation Workshop for your organization.
Course cost:
- Public Workshop: $90 / person
- Group Workshop: $1,300 / 30 people
- For in-person Workshops, the host organization is responsible for Facilitator travel expenses (transport, single-occupancy lodging, and food)
- For in-person Workshops, the host organization is responsible for Facilitator travel expenses (transport, single-occupancy lodging, and food)
Beginner Workshop
Framing the Conversation: A Crash Course in Effective Climate Change Communication
Virtual Training for Climate Communicators
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Become a trained Framer
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In depth exposure to NNOCCI tools with experienced Facilitators
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Weekly coaching and feedback
The National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation (NNOCCI)’s Framing the Conversation ‘Crash Course’ is a 7-week, 25-hour online course for those interested in gaining strategic framing skills; find our most recent FAQs here.
NNOCCI is a partnership among climate scientists, informal science educators, and climate communicators with public trust and large audiences. Dedicated to fostering productive conversations about climate action, we operate as a supportive community of practice. We use and teach evidence-based, empirically tested tools to inspire hope and action. Together, we can shift climate change communications to be more positive, productive, civic-minded, and action-focused.
In the Crash Course, participants learn basic framing elements, including what NNOCCI is, why framing matters, and best practices in the use of values, metaphors, and solutions. This course is ideal for those who have an interest in learning more about Strategic Framing and would like to become a Member of our Network.
Schedule:
- Spring 2026 Cohort
- April 9th – May 21st
- Webinars will take place on Thursdays @ 6-7 PM ET / 3-4 PM PT
- REGISTER HERE
- Fall 2026 Cohort
- October 7th – November 18th
- Webinars will take place on Wednesdays @ 1-2 PM ET / 10-11 AM PT
- Registration to open late summer 2026
Course Cost: $300
Contact us: Please direct any questions about this opportunity to ContactNNOCCI@gmail.com. As much as possible, we do not want financial barriers to prevent participation in our trainings, please see FAQs for information on our sliding scale.
Teamwork
Leading the Conversation: An in-depth Trainer’s Program for Effective Climate Change Communication
Become a NNOCCI Trainer!
The National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation (NNOCCI) launched the Leading the Conversation Program in the fall of 2022, supported by funding provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Environmental Literacy Program. The NNOCCI Leading the Conversation Course builds participants’ confidence and competence in facilitating climate change programs at their organization and within their community.
Via NOAA’s funding, this five-month comprehensive course covers tested strategies for constructive climate communication, best practices for training others in those strategies, and the role of DEI and environmental justice in this work. The course consists of three phases: two virtual courses and the final as an in-person workshop.
Schedule: There are no Leading the Conversation Programs scheduled at this time, as they are entirely funding dependent. To learn of new opportunities, sign up for our monthly newsletter or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Contact Us: If you have any questions, please feel free reach out to contactnnocci@gmail.com.
Presented with Gratitude to our Sponsor
NNOCCI Trainer Course was prepared by NNOCCI/The Marine Mammal Center under award NA21SEC0080003 from the Environmental Literacy Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of NOAA or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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BOAT Project Training Modules
This series of four self-guided online training modules was the product of a 2013 NOAA grant partnership among the National Association for Interpretation, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Florida Aquarium, and the Alaska Sealife Center. The modules were designed to help interpreters build understanding of topics like Energy and Climate Literacy, Oil and the Changing Arctic, and Ocean Acidification, as well as apply Interpretive Techniques for Challenging Topics drawn from NAI’s Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) training and early iterations of the NNOCCI network.