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IABC Accreditation

IABC’s accreditation program, by which one earns the “ABC” or “accredited business communicator” designation, is not just a personal statement of commitment to excellence in business communication. It is also the global standard of professional achievement for the profession. Accredited members practicing around the world apply the same strategic management process in all communication disciplines, across diverse cultures, and in for-profit and nonprofit organizations of all sizes.

If achieving the global standard weren’t enough for you to pursue accreditation, IABC’s biennial survey of the profession, Profile, shows that accredited members’ average salary is significantly higher than that of non-accredited members. What’s more, you can now pursue a Gold Quill award and accreditation simultaneously.