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Catalyst is the official publication of the IABC. This resource features thought leadership from members on topics that include innovation, business acumen and trends, career roadmap and Gold Quill.
As a professional communicator, you have the potential to influence economies and affect lives. This power carries with it significant responsibilities. By becoming a member, you embrace these ethical guidelines in your work.
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A global forum where members can help each other with business challenges, share best practise and support one another online.
IABC’s Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) provide members with a global community in which to develop their interests within a specific subject area. Become an active participant, connect with like-minded colleagues, tap into trustworthy sources to advance initiatives, and gather practical tips, learning opportunities and best practices.
Learn & Grow
A place to learn, connect and advance your professional knowledge and acumen with hundreds of webinar recordings, bundles and courses presented by leading experts in the profession and in their fields. IABC Advance courses can help you meet the minimum application requirements for the CMP or SCMP certification, and help you prepare for the exam.
You can use the roadmap to gauge where you are in your career, what competencies you need to master at each of the career levels according to the Global Standard for the Communication Profession, and what steps to take to get to the next level. If you’re not sure where you currently sit on the roadmap, you can take this free Career Assessment.
Professional certifications through GCCC®
Demonstrate your knowledge and expertise, and provide evidence of your outstanding abilities by becoming a certified Communication Management Professional or Strategic Communication Management Professional. Certification engages you in a process of life-long learning that elevates your career and provides a structure for keeping your skills fresh and applicable. IABC Members benefit from reduced application and exam fees.
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For more than 40 years, IABC’s Gold Quill Awards have recognized and awarded excellence in strategic communication worldwide. Gold Quill is the only awards programme that honours the dedication, innovation and passion of communicators on a global scale. Members benefit from reduced entry fees.