The CCC Board has made some revisions that will improve and streamline the application process and the program. See below for more information:
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[accordion title="Revised%20Eligibility%20Requirements"]The Board removed the requirement to have at least three years total experience as a communicator or one year plus a Bachelor’s degree. As of January 1, 2018, you are eligible to apply if you are currently performing communications and/or marketing work in the electric cooperative industry and have at least one year of experience doing so. [/accordion]
[accordion title="Revised%20Application%20Process"]The online application process has been simplified. Candidates no longer have to submit extensive information about their job history, nor do they have to “declare” which work samples they plan to submit for their portfolio. Also, one fee now covers both the application and portfolio. The fee will be paid online at the time of application.
You won’t be invoiced. [/accordion]
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- $300 – Program Fee: covers application and portfolio
- $150 – Exam Fee
- $100 – Re-grade Fee (for those who revise and re-submit their portfolios and for those who appeal their exam score)
- $175 – Annual Professional Fee
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[accordion title="CEU%20Requirements%20Converting%20to%20Audit%20System"]Everyone who earned the CCC designation beginning in 2001 are required to earn 1.0 continuing education units (CEUs), which is equivalent to 10 hours. While you should keep records of your continuing education activities throughout the year, you are no longer required to submit forms or proof of your continuing education unless requested by CCC program staff. [/accordion]
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Updated Program ManualThe Program Manual is the complete “How To” guide for becoming a CCC. It contains detailed information on the application process, guidelines for submitting the portfolio, and everything you need to know about taking the exam. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to read the entire manual before entering the program. [/accordion]
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Learning Objectives
Hone professional skills and gain a greater understanding of electric co-op communications and the co-op business model
Apply key communication concepts in order to advance the co-op's message
Demonstrate a professional level of excellence in the practice of electric co-op communication
Who Should Participate
Individuals must currently be performing communication and/or marketing work in the electric co-op industry.
