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Certification Program for Communications Excellence by AWC Matrix Foundation

The AWC Matrix Foundation offers a Certification Program for Communications Excellence to advance women in the communications profession through education and recognition. This national program, endorsed by the University of Washington School of Communications, recognizes professional development, leadership, and management skills. Participants who complete the program earn a Certificate of Communications Excellence and are designated Certified Communications Professionals (CCP). The program has a three-year completion period and includes a minimum points requirement across various activities.

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Certification Program for Communications Excellence by AWC Matrix Foundation

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  1. Certification Program for Communications Excellence The AWC Matrix Foundation

  2. The mission of the AWC Matrix Foundation is to promote the advancement of women in the communications professions through education, research and publications • The Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization—separate from the Association for Women in Communications—that conducts its educational and charitable projects in cooperation with the Association for Women in Communications

  3. Certification Program for Communications Excellence • A national program for recognizing excellence in all areas of communications • Designed to demonstrate professional development, leadership and management skills, and commitment to education as well as to high standards in the communications profession • Approved by the AWC National Board of Directors and endorsed by the University of Washington School of Communications • Administered by a select committee of veteran communicators and Certified Communications Professionals

  4. Certification Program for Communications Excellence • All who successfully complete the program: • Receive a Certificate of Communications Excellence • Are designated Certified Communications Professionals (CCP)

  5. Certification Program for Communications Excellence • Three years allowed for completion • Activities can go back 5 years from date of application* • Minimum of 3,000 points is required, earned in three areas • Electronic workbook includes forms for recording activities

  6. *Exceptions to the 5–year limit • Post graduate Master’s and Ph.D. degrees can be earned at any time • Associate and Bachelor’s degrees for which course work was begun after individual entered work force

  7. Basic certification requirements:

  8. Certification Program for Communication Excellence • Goals must be established • Self-evaluations are required • Proof of activity is required • Attendance slips, CEU/academic records, or grades • Brochures, invitations, flyers, etc. • Samples of work product

  9. Certification Program for Communication Excellence Cost: • $300 for AWC members • $500 for members of other professional communications organizations • 50% payable upon initial application • 50% payable upon submission of materials for final approval

  10. For more information or to apply online: www.awcmatrixfoundation.us

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