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Your Pathway to Certification Excellence!
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.
Our comprehensive programs are designed to prepare you for the GCCC’s Communication Management Professional (CMP) and Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) certifications. Whether you’re starting your certification journey or looking to elevate your career, we have the perfect training and resources to support your professional growth.
WHY GCCC?
Why choose GCCC certification?
GCCC certification is the gold standard in strategic communication, recognized globally for its rigorous standards and comprehensive assessments. Achieving the CMP or SCMP certification demonstrates your expertise, enhances your credibility, and opens doors to new career opportunities. Our certification programs are accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), ensuring they meet the highest international standards.
Our training programs
GCCC Certification Masterclass
This intensive masterclass is designed to prepare candidates for the CMP and SCMP certification exams. Providing a thorough overview of strategic communication management and the Global Standard for the Communication Profession, this masterclass equips you with the essential knowledge and skills needed for success.
$299 USD
3.5 Hours
Virtual Format
What to Expect
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the core principles and practices outlined in the Global Standard of the Communication Profession.
- Enhance your expertise in strategic communication management and ethical practices.
- Develop critical thinking and application skills to excel in the CMP and SCMP certification exams, complemented by effective exam-taking techniques.
- Learn to effectively use resources such as the study guide, optimizing both your certification exam preparation and your continuous professional development.
Who Should Attend
This masterclass is ideal for communication professionals aiming to achieve CMP or SCMP certification. It’s also perfect for those who seek an intensive program to refresh their strategic thinking and stay current with best practices in strategic communication management.
Career Level
Generalist/Specialist, Strategic Advisor, Business Leader
This Training Has Upcoming Dates
Certification Learning Path: Plan
Elevate your strategic communication skills to drive measurable outcomes.
This two-day intensive course empowers communication professionals to develop and execute initiatives that are firmly anchored in business needs, maximizing stakeholder value and driving business outcomes. By learning to analyze the business environment, identify needs, segment audiences, and achieve measurable results, you'll acquire the skills and insights needed to establish yourself as a highly credible and in-demand communication expert.
$1600 USD
Two Days
Virtual or Face-to-Face
What to Expect
- Enhance your ability to plan and implement communication strategies that align with business needs and deliver measurable results.
- Learn how to synchronize your communication efforts with broader business objectives to maximize impact.
- Develop the skills to create effective measures and demonstrate the return on investment (ROI) for your communication initiatives.
- Strengthen your perceived value by mastering the elements of strategic communication and becoming a trusted communication professional within your organization.
- Gain insights into what drives value for stakeholders and how to leverage this knowledge to increase your influence within the organization.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for communication professionals in strategic, corporate, internal, external, corporate affairs, or public relations roles. It is ideal for individuals at various career stages who seek to enhance their strategic communication skills and drive business results.
Career Level
Foundation, Generalist/Specialist, Strategic Advisor
This Training Has Upcoming Dates
Certification Learning Path: Advise
Enhance your strategic advisory skills to influence business decisions and build strong relationships.
This one-day intensive course is designed to elevate your strategic approach in a dynamic stakeholder environment. You'll learn to advise the business effectively, leverage audience insights to inform your strategy, and develop your leadership capabilities. The course also focuses on building strong relationships, enhancing emotional intelligence, mastering consulting skills, and influencing others. By the end, you'll be equipped to act as a trusted strategic advisor, driving business success and maintaining valuable relationships.
$845 USD
One Day
Virtual or Face-to-Face
What to Expect
- Adapt and enhance your strategic methods to navigate and excel in a dynamic stakeholder environment.
- Gain insights into your leadership profile and those of others to build strong, influential relationships.
- Enhance your emotional intelligence, coaching skills, and ability to handle challenging conversations effectively.
- Learn to use various influencing techniques and understand different viewpoints to become a trusted strategic advisor and business partner.
- Improve your listening and questioning techniques to provide insightful, strategic advice.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for communication professionals in strategic, corporate, internal, external, corporate affairs, or public relations roles. It is particularly beneficial for those leading teams, managing projects, or needing to influence others within their organization.
Career Level
Generalist/Specialist, Strategic Advisor, Business Leader
Certification Learning Path: Lead
Drive business success with strategic communication leadership and strong business acumen.
This one-day intensive course is designed for communication professionals aspiring to or currently in senior leadership roles. It offers an in-depth understanding of business strategy and its integration with communication strategy. Enhance your expertise in change management, negotiation, influencing, advanced strategic planning and coaching. The course equips you with the ability to measure and apply business acumen, secure stakeholder buy-in and translate your learning into actionable strategic plans.
$845 USD
One Day
Virtual or Face-to-Face
What to Expect
- Gain insights into how communication strategy aligns with broader business objectives and master the strategic planning process.
- Develop advanced skills in research, analysis, budgeting and demonstrating ROI to effectively evaluate and enhance your strategy.
- Explore the applications of AI in communication, enhancing your ability to innovate and adapt in a rapidly evolving landscape.
- Learn key techniques in change management, stakeholder engagement, influence, and coaching to build trust and successfully implement and sustain your strategy.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for experienced communication professionals who hold senior roles and seek to deepen their understanding of strategic communication and business integration.
Career Level
Generalist/Specialist, Strategic Advisor, Business Leader
GCCC Concierge Program
Our concierge service is a bespoke program designed to support your team's journey to certification, whether they are ready to certify now or are beginning their pathway to achieving it. This premium service includes a capability assessment to identify strengths and areas for development, ensuring a strategic approach to skill enhancement.
With our concierge service, your team will benefit from:
- Tailored training pathways – customized learning plans designed to address specific skill gaps and elevate overall competence in strategic communication.
- Comprehensive support – from initial assessment to exam preparation, we provide continuous guidance to ensure your team is fully prepared.
- Dedicated assistance – expert help with application processes and targeted exam training, aligned with GCCC certification domains, to maximize your team’s success.
Up to Three Months
Virtual
In-house corporate team
or study group cohort
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GCCC Study Guide
Our official study guide, “Mastering Strategic Communication: A GCCC Study Guide,” is written by past chair of the GCCC, Sia Papageorgiou, FRSA, FCSCE, SCMP. This guide is an essential resource for candidates preparing for the CMP and SCMP certification exams, providing in-depth insights into strategic communication practices and ethics.
Available Now for $50 USD
The 118-page study guide covers key areas of strategic communication, including ethics and professionalism, measurement and evaluation, audience analysis and segmentation, message development, resource and budget management, building and maintaining trust, and crisis communication and reputation management. It also offers extensive preparation tips and links to further resources. Each chapter features practice exam questions, case studies, and ‘reflect and assess’ sections to help reinforce learning and apply concepts effectively.
The guide provides valuable insights and practical advice to help you succeed in your certification journey. It aligns with the GCCC’s rigorous standards, ensuring you are well-prepared for the CMP and SCMP exams.
Join the revolution in strategic communication excellence
The Global Communication Certification Council and Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence are dedicated to elevating the communication profession worldwide. Explore these opportunities to enhance your skills, validate your expertise, and achieve global recognition. Join us in setting a new benchmark for strategic communication excellence. Your journey to certification starts here.
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