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Certification Program for Communications Excellence. The AWC Matrix Foundation. The mission of the AWC Matrix Foundation is to promote the advancement of women in the communications professions through education, research and publications
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Certification Program for Communications Excellence The AWC Matrix Foundation
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
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
Certification Program for Communications Excellence • All who successfully complete the program: • Receive a Certificate of Communications Excellence • Are designated Certified Communications Professionals (CCP)
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
*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
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
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
For more information or to apply online: www.awcmatrixfoundation.us