Who We Are

30+ years of certification excellence. More than 50,000 certificants.

A future-ready workforce is made up of adaptable, resilient and continuously learning professionals equipped with the skills to navigate rapid technological shifts, market changes and new work models. Explore how The Commission’s certification programs and education support today’s client advocacy professionals.

The Value of Certification

Evidence-Based. Profession-Driven. Future-Ready.

For more than 30 years, The Commission has set the benchmark for evidence-based, accredited certification that evolves with practice demands, preparing the workforce for what’s next. Our credentials validate expertise, uphold ethical practice, and signal excellence to both employers and the people client advocacy professionals serve.
33 %
more is earned by credentialed workers. (Monthly Labor Review, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, June 2019)
94 %
of credentialed professionals feel that certification establishes their professional credibility (I.C.E. Value of Certification Report (2019)

“It [symposium] was an outstanding experience. Heartfelt thanks to everyone for your time, attention, and expertise. It was great!”

-Symposium Attendee

"Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of the CCM Standard Setting workshop. Doing this over the past year has been one of the most rewarding volunteer activities that I have ever done, and I volunteer in countless organizations."

-Subject Matter Expert Volunteer

"This [Cert360™ Virtual Workshop] experience was very informative, and I feel it has made me more in tune with my practice and more aware."

-Jennifer C.