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Interested in IABC accreditation? Learn about eligibility requirements, how to apply, the entire process and resources available to support you along the way.

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IABC Accreditation Readiness Quiz

Are you ready to become an ABC? Take this short quiz to find out.

1. Are you a professional communicator with the following years of education and experience?

Years of full-time communication experience

Degree or years of post-secondary education

Nine

None

Eight

One year

Seven

Associate's degree/two years

Six

Three years

Five

Bachelor's degree or higher

2. Have you completed a body of work (portfolio samples) which displays quality and diversity?

3. Have you conducted projects which demonstrate your ability to manage the communication function?

4. Has your experience in organizational communication been varied?

5. Do you abide by the principles of IABC’s Code of Ethics, accuracy, truthfulness and sensitivity?

6. Are you ready to commit a few hours a month to furthering your career as a professional communicator?

If you’ve answered yes to the above questions, you're ready to complete the IABC accreditation application.

The “Steps in Accreditation” supplementary form PDF file outlines the accreditation process and helps gauge accreditation readiness.

Questions?

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