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FCCP Information

The Florida Certified Chamber Professional (FCCP) designation application is available to any Florida chamber professional who has a minimum of 5 years of experience in chamber management and is currently employed in a senior level management position.

Florida Certified Chamber Professional (FCCP) Application​ Process

The Class of 2025Timeline
July 1, 2025
FCCP Application, $125 fee, references and essay due
July 15, 2025
FACP Staff processes application
Before August 31, 2025
FCCP Awards are presented at Annual Conference
September 2025

The Process to Earn Your FCCP Designation

Four Steps to Excellence
Earning the FCCP is a four-step process. Candidates are required to successfully complete each step to earn the designation. All information is confidential.
Step #1: Meet the Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Step #2: Send in a Completed Application, $125 Fee, Signed code of Ethics and References
​FCCP Application 
Signed Code of Ethics 
Three Recommendations and References
Participants must complete and submit an application by July 1st in order to be awarded the FACP Designation at the fall FACP Annual Meeting in September. Interested applicants are required to have a minimum of 12 points to apply. The application requires the submission of documentation of professional activities.  Upon FACP receipt of the application, the applicant will be subject to a reference check. The reference check is intended to assure that the applicant is highly regarded by the chamber(s) he/she has served. References will only be notified that the applicant plans to pursue the designation.  As part of the process, the applicant must also include a signed Code of Ethics with the application.
Step #3: Write a 500 Word Essay on a Chamber topic to demonstrate the applicant's knowledge of chambers, a specific subject, and their experience. The essay should be based on one of the core chamber management areas: management, planning and development, membership and communications, operations, or finance. The FACP Certification Judges will review the essay for content as well as grammar. Two of the three committee members reviewing the essay must pass the candidate with a minimum 70% score.
Step #4: Formally Receive the FCCP Designation

Candidates approved for certification the judges will receive their FCCP certificate  at the FACP Annual Conference.
Still have questions? Email director@facponline.com or call (800) 226-3269.