FEC E-Learning Resources

e-learning logo Welcome to the Federal Election Commission's E-Learning page. As part of its effort to promote voluntary compliance with the federal campaign finance laws, the Commission is pleased to provide access to a variety of instructional materials, including video workshops and interactive presentations. These materials supplement our publications, reporting information, tips for treasurers and other educational outreach programs. Should you have questions after reviewing any of these materials, please contact the FEC's Information Division, toll-free at 800-424-9530 or by e-mail to info@fec.gov.

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Interactive Presentations

	A Citizens' Guide to Supporting Federal Candidates A general description of three common ways citizens support candidates: contributions, independent expenditures and volunteer activities.
	Contributions An overview of the limitations and prohibitions that apply to contributions, followed by an interactive quiz to test your knowledge.

Instructional Videos

	The FEC and the Federal Campaign Finance Law An overview of the Commission and the laws it administers and enforces.
	Candidate Registration Step-by-step instructions for registering with the FEC as a candidate for federal office.
	Testing the Waters An individual may raise and spend funds to test the waters for a potential candidacy without having to register or report with the FEC. This presentation describes the applicable rules.
	Volunteer Activity A two-part overview of the volunteer activities individuals may engage in to support federal candidates and committees.
	Joint Fundraising An overview of the rules governing joint fundraisers.
	Corporate/Labor Activity after Citizens United Interim guidance for corporations and labor organizations that intend to engage in activity permitted by the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC.
	Shays III - FEA and Coordination Rules An overview of the federal election activity and coordination regulations promulgated in response to the Shays III litigation.
	Candidate Solicitations A briefing on the rules governing federal candidate or officeholder participation in nonfederal fundraising.
	Lobbyist Bundling Disclosure A six-part series of excerpts from the FEC's April 29, 2009, workshop on lobbyist bundling disclosure. Parts 1-4 summarize the regulatory requirements and Parts 5-6 provide reporting examples.
	Redesignations and Reattributions A brief review of the procedures for redesignating or reattributing the excessive portion of contributions received.
	Corporate PAC Solicitations An overview of the basic rules for soliciations by a separate segregated fund.
	Best Practices: Internal Controls & Recordkeeping A three-part series highlighting best practices for committee management.
	Sale and Use A summary of the restrictions that apply to the use of contributor information disclosed on FEC reports.

The videos on this page address aspects of federal campaign finance law. They are not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor do these videos create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission (Commission) or the public. The viewer is encouraged to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (2 U.S.C. §431 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions, and applicable court decisions.