Professional development
IABC offers a multitude of opportunities to help communicators in our rapidly-changing world.

Local development programs
IABC/Madison monthly meetings are focused on relevant professional development topics and current best practices in business communication. Monthly luncheon meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Networking begins at 11:30, with a 45 minute program held over the 12:00 lunch. $20 for members, $28 for non-members and $15 for students. See the schedule.

International conferences and regional programs
2013 IABC World Conference - June 23-26, 2013 in New York, NY
Smaller IABC regional conferences
IABC global education programs

Distance learning
Web seminars, monthly teleseminars and two-week online seminars

IABC webinars
IABC teleseminars
Professional two-week certificate programs
Reputation management training certificate

Accreditation
The Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) designation acknowledges an individual's mastery of business communication, and is recognized throughout the world. This peer-reviewed program challenges candidates to demonstrate their knowledge of strategic communication planning, implementation, measurement and ethics. Get more information.

Awards
Opportunities for professionals to be recognized for their achievements.

Bronze Quill Awards - IABC/Madison chapter awards.
Silver Quill Awards - Top awards for the Pacific Plains region.
Gold Quill Awards - Highest level of acknowledgement within international business communication.
Gold Quill - EXCEL Award - Fellow Award - Chairman’s Award- Jake Wittmer Award

Other professional development from IABC

IABC global event calendar
IABC global publications
IABC global research
IABC/Madison other professional development
Video: evolution of the Web and who controls the information

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