Communication Professional Certifications
Professional certification gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise, and provides evidence of your outstanding abilities. They engage you in a process of life-long learning that elevates your career and provides a structure for keeping your skills fresh and applicable.
Call For GCCC Council Leaders
The Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC) is seeking committed communication professionals to serve in leadership roles. Help shape the future of the world’s only ANSI/ISO‑accredited certification program and support a unified, global credentialing pathway for communicators.
Apply by 2 March 2026, at 11 a.m. ET.
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Getting Certified
The Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC), an independent council of communication professionals, has developed two certifications: the Communication Management Professional (CMP) certification and the Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) certification.
- The Communication Management Professional certification is aimed at the generalist/specialist level, a mid-level stage in the communication professional’s development, for those with 6–8 years of experience in the communication field.
- The Strategic Communication Management Professional certification is aimed at the senior level, a higher-level stage in a communication professional’s career, for those with 8–11 years of experience.
The CMP and SCMP certification programs accept applications on a rolling basis.
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