Study Resources

Congratulations on making the decision to pursue GCCC certification!

Please find a quick guide below on resources to prepare for CMP and SCMP certification.

Exam Prep Resources

NEW: The Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence (CSCE) and the Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC) have joined forces to provide unparalleled training and resources for communication professionals. View resources at communicationcertification.org, including:

GCCC Certification Masterclass
Certification Learning Path courses
GCCC Concierge Program
Official GCCC Study Guide

Disclaimer: GCCC does not endorse, require, or imply that using any specific training provider, educational program, or exam preparation service will result in a guaranteed passing score or an easier certification process. Certification decisions are based solely on a candidate’s ability to meet the established criteria and successfully pass the required examination.

IABC Global Standard

Career Purpose

Career Assessment

Career Paths

GCCC Certifications

CMP

Communication Management Professional:
For individuals established in their careers as communication managers and looking to demonstrate their competence. See eligibility requirements including eight years of experience and 40 hours of training; or six years of experience with two years of education and 40 hours of training. In the CMP exam, you will be tested on:

SCMP

Strategic Communication Management Professional:
For highly skilled professionals practiced in providing strategic communication advice and counseling to an organization’s leadership. See eligibility requirements for taking the exam including eleven years of experience and 20 hours of training; and a letter of recommendation. In the SCMP exam, you will be tested on:

VIEW CMP RESOURCES

VIEW SCMP RESOURCES

GAINING OR RETAINING YOUR CERTIFICATION

If you’re pursuing GCCC certification: All IABC skills-based events count towards the training hours you must demonstrate to be eligible to sit the CMP(40 clock hours) or SCMP (20 clock hours) certification exam. Each hour of attendance counts as one clock hour of training.

If you’re already certified: All IABC skills-based events provide continuing professional development (CPD) credits to help you maintain your GCCC certification. You are awarded one point per one hour of attendance to a limit of 20 points per event.

Information! The GCCC operates independently of IABC. Its members represent the communication industry worldwide and come from a broad spectrum of organizations. The independent status of the GCCC underscores its commitment to impartiality in conducting certification activities, managing conflicts of interest, and ensuring the objectivity of its certification programs. Membership in IABC is not a condition of certification.

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