Equipping Conservatives
Knowledge for Action
Based in Washington D.C., the Conservative Partnership Academy is an in-person training program for those interested in gaining the skills to advance conservative principles.
Become a
CPI Bellator
At CPI, we believe in creating public policy warriors-in Latin, "bellators" - who will use their intellectual talents to fight on behalf of the conservative principles of liberty and small government.
Those who fully complete all of the courses within the below concentrations will become a CPI Bellator and receive a credential from CPI.
We offer four certifications: Appropriations, Statecraft, Domestic Policy, and Process.
Appropriations Certification
- - Procedure Course (House, Senate 101, or Senate 201)
- - Federal Budget Policy and Process
- - Fundamentals of Appropriations
Statecraft Certifications
- - Procedure Course (House, Senate 101, or Senate 201)(
- - Defense Policy: Structure, Organization, and Funding of DOD
- - America First: A Foreign Policy Overview
Domestic Policy Certifications
- - Procedure Course (House, Senate 101, or Senate 201)
- Select 3 of the below:
- - Agriculture
- - Fundamentals of Federal Election Integrity
- - Second Amendment
- - Healthcare Policy
- - Fundamentals of Immigration Policy
- - Trade Policy
- - Energy Policy: An Overview
Process Certification
- - House Procedure and Strategy
- - Senate Procedure and Strategy 101
- - Senate Procedure and Strategy 201
Course Offerings
Introduction to Congressional Writing
The ability to engage in clear, organized, and responsive writing is a foundational skill in succeeding on Capitol Hill. Through reviewing examples and engaging in writing practicums, this course is designed to impart the technical skills of good policy writing. Attendees will gain practical insights into good writing from Michael Connolly, a veteran Capitol Hill speechwriter, as well as the opportunity to practice and hone the craft of congressional writing. This course is highly recommended for entry level positions.
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Testimonials
"CPI training has proven an invaluable resource for not just me but for countless staffers working on the Hill. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to brush up on floor procedure heading into appropriations season, I could not recommend their courses more highly."
“Conservative Partnership Academy offers a chance for you to jumpstart your training as an effective researcher who can investigate the waste, fraud, abuse, corruption, and weaponization of the federal government. “
“This program is invaluable. My office and I would have greatly benefited from the expertise of CPI staff had I taken these classes while working in
the Senate.”
One man with courage is a majority.
- Thomas Jefferson
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