CMP and SCMP Certification with IABC Through GCCC

Grow your career with a Communication Management Professional (CMP) or Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) certification. 

The Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC) was created by IABC to offer certification at various levels and to promote a common, global understanding of what constitutes professionalism and competence in communications. GCCC is independent from IABC, which reflects its commitment to impartiality and objectivity in carrying out its certification activities.

While you know the recognition, distinction, and validation that comes with getting certified, your employer might not – yet! Download the Business Case Letter now, outlining everything from the background to what value the certification would bring to your organization, and get the conversation started today!

Earning professional communication certification from the GCCC demonstrates that the certification holder has a deep level of professional communication knowledge and expertise in six key areas: ethics, strategy, analysis, context, engagement, and consistency.

CMP certification is aimed at the generalist/specialist level, a mid-level stage in the communication professional’s development, for those with 6–8 years of experience in the communication field. SCMP certification is for seasoned professionals skilled in providing strategic communication advice and counselling to an organization’s leadership – those with 8–11 years of experience.

IABC is the only communications organization that has received recognition at the ANSI level (American National Standards Institute), which proves the prestige and value of these certifications on an international scale.

Watch this 2-minute video to get a better understanding. Visit the GCCC® website to learn more, access study resources and register.

Getting Certified Can be Easy!

If you’re ready to get more out of your career and stand out from the rest of the communications pack, let’s do this together.

Take a read at what IABC Manitoba Past President, Jackie De Pape Hornick has to say about getting certified here.

IABC just published “The IABC Guide for Practical Business Communication: A Global Standard Primer,” a 25-chapter collection of thought leadership that explores the communication discipline from multiple angles.

This book makes a great study resource for your CMP or SCMP certification and is available for purchase. Alternatively, you can download the first chapter and get a sneak peek of what the book has to offer.

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Apply here: CMP, SCMP

IABC Manitoba hosted a webinar with Bart Goemans CMP, SCMP, followed by a Q&A session. Watch the recorded version of this webinar here for insights on which certification to pursue, examination format and requirements, tips on how to prepare, and how certification can help elevate your career.

Research supports these top reasons to get certified (source: Career Data Labs):

• 50% of all certified professionals are promoted within the first six months of getting a certification;
• Recruiters are three times more likely to shortlist an applicant’s profile if they have a professional certification to their name;
• Certified professionals are almost twice as likely to receive frequent pay raises as their non-certified peers; and
• On average, people with a bachelor’s degree and higher, combined with a certification, earn 18% more per week when compared to people who hold a bachelor’s degree and higher with no certification.

Why Get CMP/SCMP Certified?

• The CMP and SCMP are the only professional certifications that meet the global standard and are recognized all over the world. Certification gives you the opportunity to showcase your knowledge and expertise, and provide evidence of your abilities.
• In today’s changing market, certification can give you a competitive edge over other professionals, help you remain current and marketable to prospective employers, and raise your professional profile on a global scale.
• Achieving certification demonstrates your commitment to staying on top of trends and developments around communication practices, which ultimately benefits your organization as remaining relevant and proactive. It can also increase your organization’s global influence and business results.
• Most importantly, it engages you in a process of lifelong learning that provides structure for keeping your skills fresh and applicable on an ongoing basis.

Don’t forget, IABC members save 75% on their GCCC application fee compared to the non-member fee. That’s a savings of $300 U.S. As well, the IABC Foundation awards scholarships for certification to members through the Gift of Excellence program. The program is designed to support prospective certification candidates who demonstrate a financial need. Join or renew your IABC membership.

For questions about certification, email info@gcccouncil.org. For more information about the local certification program, contact us at iabc.manitoba@gmail.com.