ACCM

ACCM

Associate Crisis Communications Manager

 ACCM

The NIBCM's Associate Crisis Communications Manager (ACCM) is an internationally recognized entry-level crisis communications (CC) certification. It is designed to recognize a CC practitioner's fundamental understanding of the "Best Principles" and "Best Practices" of Crisis Communications.

The ACCM is recommended for anyone new to CC who needs to demonstrate their grounding in the principles of Crisis Communications planning. These CC professionals may be at any level of management, support staff, IT or emergency managers, who may be tasked to develop or support BC, DR, emergency response, recovery and resumption processes, procedures and plans for the organization.

 

How to be Certified

  • Attempt and Pass the ACCM exam with at least a minimum score of 50%.

 

Procedures

  • Sign up for the exam at www.BCMcourses.com
  • Pay the exam Fee
  • Pass the ACCM Exam with at least a 50% score
  • Be awarded the ACCM certification 

 

Certification

  • Requirement: Pass the ACCM Examination
  • Experience: No experience is needed for the award of the certification.

 

Maintenance Fee Payment

Beginning in 2024 for new certifications awarded on or after January 1, 2023:

  • Year 1: Free
  • Year 2: $ 50 USD Renewal Fees