A GovBuddy × Capitol Seminars program
Training, scoped to the work you actually do.
Three areas. Pick the silo, pick the topics, tell us who's in the room, and we'll right-size a private plan with one calculated estimate.Context is king.
Custom-scoped from day one. Pick everything in a silo, or just the parts you need. The complete plan runs 18.5 hrs across three sessions.
Silo, then topics
Ray's framing: pick the area first, policy, regulatory, or budget. Then narrow to the specific topics you need. "Column A, B, C."
Who's in the room
Audience slice (lobbyists, board, volunteers) is a different question from headcount. We ask both, and headcount sets your hourly rate.
Context is king
Training works for a general understanding of the process and for the specific situation you're in. Tell us as much as you like.
GovBuddy × Capitol Seminars
GovBuddy is pleased to welcome Capitol Seminars as its new training partner.
Now in its 15th year, Capitol Seminars has trained more than 5,000 people in the art of California legislative and regulatory advocacy. It is widely recognized as the leading trainer in its field.
Its trainings are fully customizable to your organization's precise needs. They are valuable for individuals as well as every part of an organization that takes part in state policy formation.
How private training is priced
One hourly rate, one discount, one calculated estimate.
Private sessions come with your own dates, a guaranteed session, organization-specific questions, and customized examples. The planner prices them with three simple rules.
Hourly rate by headcount
$600 per instructional hour for one attendee, plus $125 per hour for each additional attendee, capped at $1,200.
| 1 attendee | $600 / hr |
|---|---|
| 2 attendees | $725 / hr |
| 3 attendees | $850 / hr |
| 4 attendees | $975 / hr |
| 5 attendees | $1,100 / hr |
| 6–25 attendees | $1,200 / hr |
More than 25 people? Talk to us for a custom quote.
The single highest discount
Bundle and subscriber discounts never stack. We apply whichever one is higher to the instruction subtotal.
| 1–2 topics | No bundle discount |
|---|---|
| 3–5 topics | 5% off |
| 6 or more topics | 10% off |
| GovBuddy Connect subscriber | 10% off |
| Connect Plus or Engage subscriber | 20% off |
The subscriber discount applies to seminar pricing, not to your annual subscription.
Sacramento in-person delivery
Virtual delivery is included. In-person seminars are offered in Sacramento only and add a delivery fee.
| Virtual, live on Zoom | Included |
|---|---|
| Sacramento, up to 3 hours | +$1,500 |
| Sacramento, one day | +$2,000 |
| Sacramento, multi-day | +$3,000 |
| Outside Sacramento | Not offered |
Venue, food, parking, printed materials, and special audiovisual needs are quoted separately at actual cost.
The course catalog
Ten courses, priced by the hour.
Every course below is bookable on its own or as part of a plan. The price shown is for one attendee at $600 per instructional hour. Larger groups use the rate table above.
| Code | Course | Duration | One attendee |
|---|---|---|---|
| L00 | Legislative Process and Lobbying BasicsLegislative Process & How to Lobby | 4 hrs | $2,400 |
| L01 | So You Think You Want to Sponsor a BillLegislative Process & How to Lobby | 2 hrs | $1,200 |
| L02 | How a Bill Becomes Law: An OverviewLegislative Process & How to Lobby | 1.5 hrs | $900 |
| L03 | How to Select the Best Potential Author for Your BillLegislative Process & How to Lobby | 1 hr | $600 |
| L04 | Working with Policy CommitteesLegislative Process & How to Lobby | 1.5 hrs | $900 |
| L05 | Appropriations CommitteeLegislative Process & How to Lobby | 1 hr | $600 |
| L06 | Executive Branch AdvocacyLegislative Process & How to Lobby | 1.5 hrs | $900 |
| L07 | Ray's Rules for Effective LobbyingLegislative Process & How to Lobby | 1.5 hrs | $900 |
| R01 | Regulatory Agency AdvocacyRegulatory Agency Advocacy | 1.5 hrs | $900 |
| B01 | Budget AdvocacyBudget Advocacy | 3 hrs | $1,800 |
| Complete plan, all 10 courses | 18.5 hrs | $11,100 |
Booking six or more courses takes the 10% complete-plan discount. GovBuddy Connect Plus and Engage subscribers take 20% instead. The planner applies whichever single discount is higher, never both.
FounderA note from Ray
"I used to believe content is king. I now believe context is king. There are basic immutable rules, but the answer is almost always 'it depends.'"Ray LeBov · Founder, Capitol Seminars
Ready when you are
Scope your plan in about three minutes.
Seven quick questions, one calculated estimate, and a planning session with Ray's team before anything is charged.