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IABC Accreditation
IABC’s accreditation program is the global standard of professional achievement for business communicators. Accredited members practicing around the world apply the same strategic management process in all communication disciplines, across diverse cultures, and in for-profit and nonprofit organizations of all sizes.
This peer-reviewed program challenges candidates to demonstrate their knowledge of strategic communication planning, implementation, measurement and ethics. Candidates who meet all requirements earn the designation Accredited Business Communicator (ABC).
Accreditation News
EAS APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 25th
Check out our new Cafe2Go podcast: Jennifer Wah, ABC, MC, Chair of IABC’s Accreditation Committee, and Ryan Williams, ABC, Chair of IABC’s Research Committee and recent participant at IABC's Executive Accreditation Seminar (EAS), discuss the program including their assessment of the benefits for participants. Don't forget to join the #IABCaccreditation tweetchat this Thursday at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Pacific time.
http://cafe2go.x.iabc.com/2012/04/29/cafe2go-80-the-executive-accreditation-seminar-with-jennifer-wah-abc-mc-and-ryan-williams-abc/
** Accreditation Exam at World Conference in Chicago 24 June 2012 **
Sunday, 24 June 2012, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sheraton Towers, 301 East North Water Street, Chicago, IL 60611
312-464-1000 www.sheratonchicago.com
Written Exam: Mayfair Room, Level 2, (one level below Lobby Level 3)
Oral Exam: Illinois Boardroom, Level 2 (one level below Lobby Level 3)
Pre-registration for this exam is mandatory and must be received no later than June 1. No exceptions. Walk-ins will not be admitted. Upon receipt of your registration you will receive a confirmation email.
How do I register? Email the following information to recognition@iabc.com no later than June 1.
- First and last name
- IABC member number
- Phone
- Exam required: _____ Entire exam _____ Part 1 _____ Part 2 _____ Part 3 _____Oral
Where do I check in when I arrive at the hotel? Go directly to Mayfair Room, Level 2. From the main lobby take the escalator or elevator one level down to Level 2. Go past LB’s Bistro to the far end of the hallway. The Mayfair Room will be in front of you on the right corner past the second set of escalators.
What should I bring to the exam? You must bring a computer with MS Word and a flash drive. No computers or flash drives will be provided. You will load the exam onto your computer using your flash drive then give the flash drive with the completed exam to the proctor to copy onto his/her computer. You must delete all exam files from both your flash drive and your computer before leaving the exam room.
Who do I contact if I have more questions? recognition@iabc.com
CHAPTER NEWS:
IABC Southern Region Announces Accreditation Scholarships
Southern Regional IABC members, have you always wanted to be accredited?
Accreditation is IABC’s professional credential program recognizing communicators who have reached a globally accepted standard of knowledge and proficiency in their chosen field. This peer-reviewed program challenges candidates to demonstrate their knowledge of strategic communication planning, implementation, measurement and ethics. Candidates meeting the requirements of the program earn the designation Accredited Business Communicator (ABC)
Now is the time to take the accreditation leap and receive a scholarship from your regional board of directors.
The Southern Region of IABC wants to recruit new ABCs in its region and is now offering Accreditation Scholarships to its members!
The 2012/2013 Southern Regional Accreditation Scholarship will cover half of a member’s application fee once the member has earned accreditation.
For more information on accreditation, or to begin the application process, go to: http://www.iabc.com/abc/.
If you are a current candidate or prospective candidate for accreditation, and a member of a Southern Region Chapter, please contact Paul Lindsley, ABC, So. Regional accreditation coordinator, for more information about scholarships at: plindsley@hotmail.com.
New Accreditation Vice Chair
We are pleased to announce Gloria Walker, ABC as Accreditation Vice Chair. Gloria will be replacing Jennifer Wah, ABC as Accreditation Chair for the 2012-2013 year come June. Welcome to the team!
Sincere thanks to accreditation volunteers
IABC staff wishes to thank each and every volunteer that has lent his or her time and communication expertise in assisting our 135 ABC candidates through the accreditation process in 2011. Thanks to continued volunteer support, we continue to grow the ABC list in 2012! The accreditation program relies heavily on our enthusiastic volunteers who devote long hours to evaluating portfolios, proctoring and grading exams, and mentoring candidates. Your time and energy is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Questions? Contact IABC headquarters at
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