Professional Certifications
Increase your earning potential with a globally recognised certification
Earn global certification through and elevate your communication career.
Earn global certification through and elevate your communication career.
Earn global certification through and elevate your communication career.
Experienced professionals can apply for the
Communication Management Professional (CMP®)
Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP®) designation
Credentials that recognise your expertise and commitment to ongoing development.
Certification validates your skills and signals to peers and clients that you're a capable, current communicator. It’s a chance to challenge yourself and demonstrate your value.
The Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC®) governs the program independently, with global representation from across the profession. Its mission is to uphold internationally recognised standards of excellence and support communicators at every stage of their career.
Experienced professionals can apply for the
Communication Management Professional (CMP®)
Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP®) designation
Credentials that recognise your expertise and commitment to ongoing development.
Certification validates your skills and signals to peers and clients that you're a capable, current communicator. It’s a chance to challenge yourself and demonstrate your value.
The Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC®) governs the program independently, with global representation from across the profession. Its mission is to uphold internationally recognised standards of excellence and support communicators at every stage of their career.
Experienced professionals can apply for the
Communication Management Professional (CMP®)
Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP®) designation
Credentials that recognise your expertise and commitment to ongoing development.
Certification validates your skills and signals to peers and clients that you're a capable, current communicator. It’s a chance to challenge yourself and demonstrate your value.
The Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC®) governs the program independently, with global representation from across the profession. Its mission is to uphold internationally recognised standards of excellence and support communicators at every stage of their career.
Why get certified?
Boost your career with professional certification in business communication.
Stay sharp, showcase your expertise, and open doors to new opportunities or excel in your current role.
Don’t just take our word for it—hear why other business communicators are choosing to be certified.
“I was initially nervous about undertaking the certification exam. But having backed myself and my years as a professional communicator, I feel very proud to have achieved SCMP certification.”
Danielle Bond SCMP
“ With so many people calling themselves communication experts, why gamble your company’s reputation by allowing someone who isn’t qualified to manage it?”
Jill Stroeder SCMP
"It is a strong statement to my employer and my professional community that my expertise and experience have been independently verified."
Christine Elmer SCMP
"Through certification, communicators can not only benchmark their professional capabilities, but also establish a framework that helps to motivate and structure continued professional development."
Genevieve Hilton SCMP
"My certification enables me to demonstrate to clients that the standards I work to in delivering their outcomes through communication are global, measurable, ethical and consistent.”
Jonathan Champ SCMP
"Being recognised as a SCMP certificant globally acknowledges I have the skills and experience to do these things well and that’s got to be beneficial for my career. I encourage other experienced communicators in APAC to take the plunge with certification.”
Rita Zonius SCMP
"Certification is the best step you can take in advancing your career and demonstrating value as a communication professional in the organisation you work."
AdrianCropley SCMP
"Gaining a global certification proves you have achieved an internationally recognised standard of communication excellence based on a global understanding of key principles and job competencies.”
Sia Papageorgiou SCMP
"Certification supports the ongoing professional development of communication practitioners and our profession as a whole, so I didn’t hesitate to sit the latest SCMP exam in Melbourne."
Mairi Barton SCMP
"CMP certification provides an opportunity to further develop my skills, learn what areas I need to pay more attention to and obtain independent verification of my experience."
Heather Johnson CMP
"Certification supports the ongoing professional development of communication practitioners and our profession as a whole, so I didn’t hesitate to sit the latest SCMP exam in Melbourne."
Mairi Barton SCMP
"As someone who is working in a commercial consulting environment it’s also a point of difference for me in a very competitive market place. It’s also an assurance for my current and future clients that I’ve been independently assessed by a global certification body at this level."
Alison Senti SCMP
“I was initially nervous about undertaking the certification exam. But having backed myself and my years as a professional communicator, I feel very proud to have achieved SCMP certification.”
Danielle Bond SCMP
“I was initially nervous about undertaking the certification exam. But having backed myself and my years as a professional communicator, I feel very proud to have achieved SCMP certification.”
Danielle Bond SCMP
“I was initially nervous about undertaking the certification exam. But having backed myself and my years as a professional communicator, I feel very proud to have achieved SCMP certification.”
Danielle Bond SCMP
“I was initially nervous about undertaking the certification exam. But having backed myself and my years as a professional communicator, I feel very proud to have achieved SCMP certification.”
Danielle Bond SCMP
“I was initially nervous about undertaking the certification exam. But having backed myself and my years as a professional communicator, I feel very proud to have achieved SCMP certification.”
Danielle Bond SCMP
“ With so many people calling themselves communication experts, why gamble your company’s reputation by allowing someone who isn’t qualified to manage it?”
Jill Stroeder SCMP
"It is a strong statement to my employer and my professional community that my expertise and experience have been independently verified."
Christine Elmer SCMP
"Through certification, communicators can not only benchmark their professional capabilities, but also establish a framework that helps to motivate and structure continued professional development."
Genevieve Hilton SCMP
"My certification enables me to demonstrate to clients that the standards I work to in delivering their outcomes through communication are global, measurable, ethical and consistent.”
Jonathan Champ SCMP
"Being recognised as a SCMP certificant globally acknowledges I have the skills and experience to do these things well and that’s got to be beneficial for my career. I encourage other experienced communicators in APAC to take the plunge with certification.”
Rita Zonius SCMP
"Certification is the best step you can take in advancing your career and demonstrating value as a communication professional in the organisation you work."
AdrianCropley SCMP
"Gaining a global certification proves you have achieved an internationally recognised standard of communication excellence based on a global understanding of key principles and job competencies.”
Sia Papageorgiou SCMP
"Certification supports the ongoing professional development of communication practitioners and our profession as a whole, so I didn’t hesitate to sit the latest SCMP exam in Melbourne."
Mairi Barton SCMP
"CMP certification provides an opportunity to further develop my skills, learn what areas I need to pay more attention to and obtain independent verification of my experience."
Heather Johnson CMP
"Certification supports the ongoing professional development of communication practitioners and our profession as a whole, so I didn’t hesitate to sit the latest SCMP exam in Melbourne."
Mairi Barton SCMP
"As someone who is working in a commercial consulting environment it’s also a point of difference for me in a very competitive market place. It’s also an assurance for my current and future clients that I’ve been independently assessed by a global certification body at this level."
Alison Senti SCMP
Ready to take the next step?
Congratulations on committing to take the next step in your career! To attain certification, you must:
Review the GCCC Candidate Handbook
Submit your application
Take the appropriate exam
Commit to continuing professional development
Resources
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
Eligibility
When applying for either the Communication Management Professional (CMP®) certification or the Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP®) certification, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
CMP®
SCMP®
Professional experience
Recommendation only
6 years
12 years
Minimum education
Academic degree
Degree is defined as an academic rank conferred by a college or university after examination or completion of a course of study.
Training experience for the last 2 years
40 hours
If you are submitting your application in October 2025, any training attended between October 2023 and October 2025 qualifies.
20 hours
If you are submitting your application in October 2025, any training attended between October 2023 and October 2025 qualifies.
Recommendation letter
Next Steps?
GCCC staff will review your documentation and contact you prior to your testing date to confirm that you have met the eligibility requirements for the exam. There is a 30-day review period. Upon approval, you will have one year from the date of your application approval to sit for the exam.
Eligibility
When applying for either the Communication Management Professional (CMP®) certification or the Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP®) certification, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Professional experience
Recommendation only
6 years
Minimum education
Academic degree
Degree is defined as an academic rank conferred by a college or university after examination or completion of a course of study.
Training experience for the last 2 years
40 hours
If you are submitting your application in October 2025, any training attended between October 2023 and October 2025 qualifies.
Recommendation letter
Application requirements
Complete and pay for the CMP® application here.
Next Steps?
GCCC staff will review your documentation and contact you prior to your testing date to confirm that you have met the eligibility requirements for the exam. There is a 30-day review period. Upon approval, you will have one year from the date of your application approval to sit for the exam.
Eligibility
When applying for either the Communication Management Professional (CMP®) certification or the Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP®) certification, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
CMP®
SCMP®
Professional experience
Recommendation only
6 years
12 years
Minimum education
Academic degree
Degree is defined as an academic rank conferred by a college or university after examination or completion of a course of study.
Training experience for the last 2 years
40 hours
If you are submitting your application in October 2025, any training attended between October 2023 and October 2025 qualifies.
20 hours
If you are submitting your application in October 2025, any training attended between October 2023 and October 2025 qualifies.
Recommendation letter
Next Steps?
GCCC staff will review your documentation and contact you prior to your testing date to confirm that you have met the eligibility requirements for the exam. There is a 30-day review period. Upon approval, you will have one year from the date of your application approval to sit for the exam.
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share, and apply the world’s best communication practices. IABC is recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields.
We are part of the International Association of Business Communicators whose global headquarters is located at 330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60611. (www.iabc.com)
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share, and apply the world’s best communication practices. IABC is recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields.
We are part of the International Association of Business Communicators whose global headquarters is located at 330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60611. (www.iabc.com)
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share, and apply the world’s best communication practices. IABC is recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields.
We are part of the International Association of Business Communicators whose global headquarters is located at 330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60611. (www.iabc.com)
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Advance your career
Stay ahead of global trends
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