Partnerships

THE GCCC ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH CSCE

The Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence (CSCE) will provide comprehensive training for the Global Communication Certification Council’s (GCCC) certification programs. In announcing the alliance, the council marks a significant milestone in its mission to advocate a universal standard for strategic communication excellence and to support candidates on their certification journey.

Elevating the Communication Profession

The Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC) has joined forces with CSCE to offer unparalleled exam preparation resources for communication professionals seeking to demonstrate their competency and advance their careers. GCCC is known for its certifications, Communication Management Professional (CMP) and Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP). The certifications are ANAB accredited under ISO/IEC 17024, which sets the standard for personnel certifications.

"This partnership with CSCE represents a quantum leap in our ability to prepare candidates for certification and help them excel in their career," said Ginger Homan, ABC, SCMP, IABC Fellow and Council chair. "Special thanks to Sharon Hunter, SCMP, for her tireless efforts to solidify this partnership."

The GCCC and its certification programs were founded by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) in 2014, with this year marking ten years of impact in recognizing excellence in the communication profession. 

“The GCCC and CSCE alliance will further strengthen the provision of life-long learning opportunities that enable communication professionals to elevate their careers and keep their skills fresh and relevant,” said Kamyar Naficy, Chair of the IABC International Executive Board.

Comprehensive Training Offerings

As the exclusive provider of GCCC certification exam prep and intensive learning path courses, CSCE will offer:

1. GCCC Certification Masterclass: An intensive half-day course preparing candidates for both CMP and SCMP exams.
2. Intensive Certification Learning Path Courses:
   • GCCC Certification Learning Path: Plan
   • GCCC Certification Learning Path: Advise
   • GCCC Certification Learning Path: Lead
3. GCCC Concierge Program:
   • In-house corporate team option
   • Study group cohort option

Concierge programs are designed to identify skill gaps, provide targeted training, and guide candidates through the certification process.

A New Era of Professional Excellence

"Our partnership with GCCC aligns perfectly with our mission to ignite the courage of communication professionals," said CSCE Managing Partner Sia Papageorgiou, FRSA, FCSCE, SCMP. "Together, we're creating a clear pathway for communication professionals to achieve global recognition of their expertise."

This collaboration is set to transform the landscape of professional development in communication, offering:

• A dynamic curriculum aligned with GCCC certification requirements
• Expert-led training from globally recognized industry veterans
• Flexible learning options to suit diverse needs
• Comprehensive support from skill assessment through exam preparation

Join the Revolution

Communication professionals worldwide are invited to explore these new opportunities for career advancement. Whether for pursuing a first certification or upgrading outdated credentials, the GCCC-CSCE partnership offers candidates the tools and support needed to succeed.

For more information about the certifications and training programs, visit www.communicationcertification.org

THE GCCC ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH ABERJE

The Global Communication Certification Council™ (GCCC®) is thrilled to announce a partnership with Aberje.

Aberje is a non-profit, non-partisan professional and scientific organization. Its pillars are advocacy  (strengthening the role of Communication in companies and institutions), career and recognition (training and development of professionals), and content (producing and disseminating knowledge). Founded in 1967, Aberje develops research, strategic studies, and publications on Communication, offers training courses and events, promotes exchanges of knowledge among members, and recognizes the best practices and professionals in the area.

The Aberje School has operated for more than 50 years in training for the development of communication professionals in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Their communication courses are taught by renowned instructors with extensive market and research experience. The educational programs are designed according to the main challenges and major trends in the current context, with the aim of focusing on updating both professionals in training and senior executives in the areas of communication and organizational business.

Aberje’s performance goes beyond the Brazilian territory by taking part in boards of international institutions such as Fundacom, Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, and Arthur W. Page Society, positioning itself as a think tank for Brazilian Business Communication.

Through this partnership, Aberje can now offer CMP and SCMP certifications within the Brazilian market. To learn more, please click here.