Certified Crisis Communications Manager
The NIBCM's Certified Crisis Communications Manager (CCCM) designation is an internationally recognized crisis communications management (CCM) certification. It is designed to recognize a CCM practitioner's competency in understanding the "Best Principles" and "Best Practices" of Crisis Communications Management.
These CCM professionals may be senior and middle management, or business executives, who may be tasked to develop CM, BC, DR, emergency response, recovery and resumption processes, procedures and plans for the organization.
How to be Certified
- Attend and Complete the online CMC-601 Certificate in Crisis Communications Management course;
- Attempt and Pass the CCCM exam with at least a minimum score of 70%.
Procedures
- Sign up for the course at www.BCMcourses.com
- Pay the Course Fee; the CCCM exam fee is included in the course fee
- Take all lessons in the course, homework assignments are optional
- Answer quizzes at the end of each lesson
- Answer the CCCM Exam with at least a 70% score
- Be awarded the CCCM certification
Certification
- Requirement: Pass the CCCM Examination
- Experience: No experience is needed for the award of the certification if the CMC-601 course is completed. The course is considered equivalent to 2 years' on-the-job experience. Otherwise, at least two years of verifiable experience in Crisis Communications is required.
Maintenance Fee Payment
Beginning in 2024 for new certifications awarded on or after January 1, 2023:
- Year 1: Free
- Year 2: $ 50 USD Annual Renewal Fee