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GCCC SCMP Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Strategic Communication Management Professional |
| Exam Number: | SCMP |
| Exam Price: | $395 (members), $495 (non-members) + $95 application fee |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Multiple-choice |
| Passing Score: | 700/1000 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Duration: | 180–210 |
| Related Certifications: | Communication Management Professional (CMP) |
| Recommended Training: | IABC Global Standard Resources GCCC SCMP Preparation Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Prolydian Exam Scheduling GCCC Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based; onsite or remote proctored |
| Pre Condition: | 10+ years professional experience; 20 hours of relevant training in last 2 years; letter of recommendation from senior leader advised |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.gcccouncil.org/Certifications/SCMP |
GCCC SCMP Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Management | 20% | - Developing business cases and managing performance - Budgeting, governance and project oversight - Team leadership and resource management |
| Advising and Leading | 23% | - Coaching and advising on communication practices - Aligning communication with business objectives - Strategic counsel to executives and leadership |
| Strategy Development | 19% | - Defining objectives, strategies and risk planning - Aligning communication with organizational strategy - Situation analysis and stakeholder mapping |
| Innovation and Integration | 10% | - Adopting new technologies and approaches - Integrating communication across channels and functions |
| Reputation Management | 18% | - Crisis communication and stakeholder trust - Building and protecting organizational reputation - Identifying and mitigating reputational risks |
| Ethics and Professional Standards | 10% | - Professional accountability and integrity - Legal compliance and ethical decision-making - Applying IABC Code of Ethics |
Frequently Asked Questions: GCCC Strategic Communication Management Professional
GCCC Strategic Communication Management Professional is an official Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC) certification exam, registered under the code SCMP. Passing it awards the Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) certification, a credential at the Expert level. It also connects to Communication Management Professional (CMP). The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
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10+ years professional experience; 20 hours of relevant training in last 2 years; letter of recommendation from senior leader advised
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For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered Computer-based; onsite or remote proctored.
Yes, Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC) recommends the following training for GCCC Strategic Communication Management Professional candidates.
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GCCC Strategic Communication Management Professional is organized into 6 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Reputation Management (18%), Innovation and Integration (10%), and Strategy Development (19%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
GCCC Strategic Communication Management Professional Sample Questions:
Question 1
In order to encourage and reinforce an ethical culture, an organization's ethics program should include:
A. links to applicable local criminal law.
B. consistent, clear messages about values.
C. references for the consultant who drafted the program.
D. punishments and rewards for employee behavior.
Question 2
The latest market research for an organization has revealed a decline in market share, particularly with the female customer. The chief executive officer (CEO) has asked the head of communication for advice on whether a stronger focus on communication would help correct this decline. Which of the following responses provides sound strategic counsel to the CEO?
A. "Many factors contribute to shifts in market share, and it is impossible to determine whether our communication efforts play a role in the decline."
B. "You will get better return on investment (ROI) by focusing on social media versus other marketing efforts."
C. "Once we understand why our female customers are disengaging with us, communication could play a stronger role in correcting this downturn."
D. "Since 45% of women use a social bookmarking tool, we should bolster our allocation of resources to that social media tool."
Question 3
A communication manager works in an external stakeholder relations position. A business executive must deliver difficult news to a variety of stakeholders, industries, and association representatives. It is expected that the organization's changes will cause much dismay, but the communication manager believes there is an opportunity to engage external stakeholders in order to effectively influence opinion. The BEST way to deliver bad news to the stakeholders includes:
A. conducting quarterly surveys to monitor their opinions.
B. holding face-to-face meetings to create open conversation.
C. writing position papers to justify the changes.
D. providing weekly statements to explain why the changes are necessary.
Question 4
A company's communication manager has noticed an increasing volume of criticism on social media regarding the company's corporate social responsibility initiatives being self-serving and hypocritical. Which action should be taken by the communication manager when developing the MOST effective long-term response to the criticism?
A. Issue a continuous stream of press releases underscoring the benefits of the corporate social responsibility initiatives.
B. Demonstrate to stakeholders how their concerns are being addressed and employ multiple feedback methods.
C. Invite and sustain proactive dialogue with stakeholders in order to involve them in corporate social responsibility efforts.
D. Aggressively push back against criticism.
Question 5
Which step should come FIRST when developing a communication strategy?
A. An analysis of the business environment and the needs of the organization
B. Determining the goals and objectives of the communication strategy
C. Planning the measurement approach to demonstrate impact
D. Identifying the key messages to communicate to audiences
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: B | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: A |
