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Critical Communication Capability (CCC®) Certification

Name: Critical Communication Capability (CCC®) Certification
Price: 2800.00 USD
Availability: InStock

This 3-day course builds crisis communication capability through frameworks, drills, realistic scenarios and exam practice for the certification.

24 hours (3 days) Professional APMG Certifications

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THE BIG PICTURE

About this course

Critical Communication Capability certification recognises the ability to plan and deliver coordinated communications during critical events. It is awarded by APMG International and is aligned to the CCC framework used across digital-era organisations. Across three days you explore principles, roles and interfaces with incident and crisis management, practise stakeholder mapping and message development, and coordinate responses using appropriate channels and tools. Hands-on work includes table‑top drills, drafting statements, and building improvement plans, with feedback and debriefs. You can book the certification exam directly with APMG International or via an APMG Accredited Training Organisation. The course includes timed practice and guidance to help you prepare to sit the exam. APMG International owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.

What you’ll learn

Explain the CCC framework principles, roles and interfaces with incident and crisis management
Perform rapid situational assessment and categorise incidents to set clear communication objectives
Map stakeholders, choose suitable channels and plan engagement for internal and external audiences
Draft clear, compliant messages and run pragmatic approval workflows under time pressure
Coordinate cross‑functional communication, protect sensitive information and maintain decision logs
Handle media queries, social updates and regulator notifications during and after an incident
Measure effectiveness, run after‑action reviews and plan continual improvement of communication capability
Practise exam‑style questions and create a personal study plan to prepare for the certification exam

A CLEAR PATH FORWARD

3-day course agenda

3 days · 24 contact hours · 09:00–17:30

3 instructor-led days (24 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.

Learning route: 3 recommended days
Practical work: 3 guided activities
Finish with: Mock exam + certification exam

Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.

Day 1Foundations and readinessPrinciples, roles, assessment and stakeholder mapping

What we’ll cover

09:00–10:30 · Course orientation, objectives, and the CCC framework overview
10:45–12:15 · Principles, roles and responsibilities; interfaces with incident/crisis management
13:15–14:15 · Situational assessment and incident categorisation techniques
14:15–15:15 · Stakeholder identification and mapping across internal and external groups
15:30–16:30 · Message objectives, risk appetite, and approval workflows
16:30–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and Day 1 debrief

Put it into practice

Teams build a stakeholder map and draft an initial communications playbook for a selected incident scenario. They agree objectives, roles and approval paths and present back for critique.

You’ll take away
Stakeholder map and draft communications playbook

Day 2Response execution and collaborationMessaging, channels, coordination, governance

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap of Day 1 and Q&A
09:30–10:30 · Message development under time pressure; templates and checklists
10:45–12:15 · Channels and tools (email, social, status pages, collaboration platforms) and information security
13:15–14:15 · Working with legal, compliance, HR and regulators; approvals and record-keeping
14:15–15:15 · Media handling, spokesperson preparation and holding statements
15:30–16:30 · Cross-team coordination, war-room routines and decision logs
16:30–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and scenario debrief

Put it into practice

Run a table‑top incident communications drill with role assignments, producing internal and external statements. Iterate messages based on evolving facts and stakeholder feedback.

You’ll take away
Message set, approvals trail and response timeline

Day 3Recovery, improvement and qualificationMeasurement, governance, integration and exam preparation

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Recap of Day 2 and Q&A
09:30–10:30 · Recovery communications, customer care and supplier coordination
10:45–12:15 · Measurement, after-action reviews and continual improvement plans
13:15–14:15 · Governance structures, documentation and evidence for audits and regulators
14:15–15:15 · Integrating practices with cyber incident response and business continuity
15:30–16:30 · Full-length mock exam under timed conditions
16:30–17:30 · Mock exam review, feedback and guidance on booking the certification exam

Put it into practice

Draft a 90‑day improvement plan and governance calendar using insights from the drills and mock exam. Prioritise actions, owners and measures of success.

You’ll take away
90‑day improvement plan and exam readiness checklist

Bring it all together

Certification exam: Critical Communication Capability (CCC®) Certification, awarded by APMG International. Confirm the current exam format with the awarding body when you book. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 24 contact hours.

Sample MindClick certificate of completion for Critical Communication Capability (CCC®) Certification, marked SAMPLE — What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
MindClick certificate of completion: 3 days, 24 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
Critical Communication Capability (CCC®) Certification: issued by APMG International when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.

Before you choose your learning route

Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.

APMG International owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of APMG International.

Fees

Fee per learner outside India. Exam fee included.
Delivery format	Fee per learner	Exam fee
Live online	$2,800 USD	Included
Classroom	$4,500 USD	Included

One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites are published by the awarding body. Experience in communications, PR, incident response or business continuity is recommended; bring a laptop, photo ID for exam registration, and (if possible) a brief scenario from your organisation.

Who is this course for?

Professionals working in leadership and business.
Managers and decision-makers responsible for delivery outcomes.
Practitioners seeking a globally recognized certification.

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