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ABOUT CCIBP

The Certification Council for International Businesses and Professionals (CCIBP) is a non-governmental private accreditation organization for individual professionals and businesses. The purpose of CCIBP accreditation is to encourage, recognize and certify the accomplishment of professional goals and standards and to encourage continuous improvement through a comprehensive evaluation process.

At the sole discretion of the CCIBP Board of Directors, initial accreditation, recognition and certification is granted annually. Under certain circumstances, the CCIBP may require visitation during the accreditation period.

CCIBP may accredited or certify the business and professional activities not personal behaviors and life actions.

The only business and professionals that are accredited and reaccredited by CCIBP are permitted to use the CCIBP logo and name in publications, displays and on websites.

CERTIFICATION

Certification is the professional recognition/accreditation rendered a business or individual that meets established qualifications standards through evaluations by peer reviewers. The business and professionals concern themselves with quality assurance and continuous improvement.

As a business owner or professional, certification can raise your business, career, reputation and help keep your skills updated and more applicable.

CCIBP certification may provide exceptional opportunities to reveal your expertise and knowledge to perform at a highest level in your professional roles.

WHY CERTIFICATION?

Certification requires evaluation against a set of standards to measure accomplishment of business goals, integrity, quality and reaching international standards.

WHAT IS CERTIFICATION?

Certification is the professional recognition accorded a business or individuals that meets established qualifications standards through evaluations by peer reviewers. The business and professionals concern themselves with quality assurance and continuous improvement.

CCIBP VISION, MISSION, OBJECTIVES

VISION

CCIBP inspires and enable a professional world through its accreditation and certifications of businesses and individuals.

CCIBP’s certification provides assurance that a business or individual meets the quality standards of the profession.

We inspect and evaluate business organization, operation, management, research and development.

Mission

Our mission is to build lively and supportive international professionals, business owners, entrepreneur and scholars by distinctly expanding opportunities to connect and explore new ideas and experiences.

Objectives

• State of the Profession
• Internationalization
• Professional Impact
• Organization and Personal Management
• Quality control throughout accreditation for businesses and professionals

CCIBP certification is a third-party attestation of an individual’s level of knowledge or proficiency in a certain industry or profession. CCIBP certifications are time-limited; some expire after a period of time, while others can be renewed annually as long as certain requirements are met.

CCIBP Certification can significantly help your business gain access to worldwide businesses and professionals’ activities. Whether you are just starting a business or your company is already established, you can drastically benefit from CCIBP Certification.

CERTIFICATIONS RENEWAL

For some professions renewal usually requires ongoing education (continuing education – CEU’s) to be up dated on advancements in the field.

The members must earn the specified number of CEU’s, from approved institutions or professional organization.

MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION

To maintain Certification, business or individual CCIBP certificate holders must demonstrate that any relevant and appropriate continuing education courses (CE), seminars or training undertaken from CCIBP education and training department or any legitimate organization/corporation or an accredited/recognized university or institution.

CCIBP Information will be available about continuing education (CE) opportunities and new certifications. CCIBP often distribute an e-newsletter that keeps members informed about new statistics and best practices in the field. Webinars may be offered on hot topics as well.

THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

The American National Standards Institute defines the standard for being a certifying agency as meeting the following two requirements:

• Delivering an assessment based on industry knowledge that is independent from training courses or course providers
• Granting a time-limited credential to anyone who meets the assessment standards

Types of Accreditations/Certifications

There are four general types of accreditations/certification. Listed in order of activities, development level and portability as follows:

• Institutions
• Corporations (businesses)
• Professionals
• Products

CCIBP Codes of Ethics

If members haven’t already picked up that credibility and trustworthiness are essential as a practitioner in a field, they will after joining a professional association. It’s vital to understand these codes in order to know what is considered best practice and what is accepted in the industry.

With credit to IABC and appreciations for providing the Codes of Ethics, CCIBP requires its Accredited, Certified and members to embrace these ethical guidelines in their work and to sign the following statement as part of the application and renewal processes: “I have reviewed and understand the CCIBP Code of Ethics.”

CCIBP reserves the right to terminate accreditation, certification and/or membership for any member found guilty of violating the code, laws and policies.

Code of Ethics

1. I am honest—my actions bring respect for and trust in the communication profession.
2. I communicate accurate information and promptly correct any errors.
3. I obey laws and public policies; if I violate any law or public policy, I act promptly to correct the situation.
4. I protect confidential information while acting within the law.
5. I support the ideals of free speech, freedom of assembly, and access to an open marketplace of ideas.
6. I am sensitive to others’ cultural values and beliefs.
7. I give credit to others for their work and cite my sources.
8. I do not use confidential information for personal benefit.
9. I do not represent conflicting or competing interests without full disclosure and the written consent of those involved.
10. I do not accept undisclosed gifts or payments for professional services from anyone other than a client or employer.
11. I do not guarantee results that are beyond my power to deliver.

Policies Updates

It’s amazing how much one piece of legislation can impact a profession. A section of the CCIBP is devoted to updating members about these changes. We also advocate for the profession and notify members about how to prepare for any change.