Certified Civil®, an Initiative of The Worldwide Civility Council
Why Get Certified?
Earning the Certified Civil® Designation Will:
Build Trust & Credibility
The rigorous certification process will demonstrate credibility, which leads to confidence and trust when working with your organization.
Build a Healthier Organization
When your organization embraces civility standards and builds a culture of treating people with dignity and respect, a more positive culture is fostered. This improves profitability, efficiency and employee retention, and enhances your reputation.
Establish Civility Guidelines
Help establish internal guidelines and expectations for how to maintain civility within your organization, safeguarding your reputation when conflicts arise.

Small Business
Small Business Certification looks at Owner-operated businesses and the environment and reputation that firm has created.

Media Business
Media Certification looks at both corporate and individually-produced media outlets whose business is serving an audience.

Enterprise
Enterprise Certification examines the culture, service and partnerships of corporate entities.
The Certification Pledge
Advocate for Dignity
Provide and maintain an atmosphere of dignity and respect in dealings with others.
Listen to Understand
Speak Respectfully
Publish Civil Content
Promote Certified Civil
Maintain Certification
Displaying the Seal:
Sister Organizations
Under the Worldwide Civility Council
To be held in Washington, D.C.
(May 22-24, 2023)
An international effort by Freemasons to promote Civility.