Meetings and Exhibitions Industry Certification Programs Presented By

Meetings and Exhibitions Industry Certification Programs Presented By: David Du. Bois, CMP, CAE, FASAE, CTA: President/CEO, IAEE

Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) • Governed by the CEM Commission • Raise professional standards • Minimum three years fulltime experience in exhibitions and events industry • Complete 9 out of 11 modules • Art of the Show Textbook, 4 th Edition

Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) – cont’d • • • Conference & Meeting Management Event Marketing Event Operations Exhibition & Event Sales Facilities & Site Selection Finance, Budgeting & Contracts Floor Plan Development Housing & Registration Management Selecting Service Contractors Strategic Planning & Management Security, Risk & Crisis Management Members Nonmembers On Location: $250 $385 Online: $350 $605

Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) – cont’d Recertification: 15 hours every 3 years $200 / $50 discount if early/on-time

Mission of CMM (A MPI Certification Program) • To select and educate management-level meeting and event professionals. • The focus of the certificate is to provide continuing educational enhancements to the strategic decision-making ability of these leaders to manage and deliver exceptional meetings and events that drive organizational success.

Intensive Residential Program • Intensive learning opportunity designed for experienced and highly accomplished members of our global meeting industry community • For those seeking personal career advancement and professional recognition— over 800 have received CMM certificate.

Eligibility for Program • Qualified candidates will be: – Management-level meeting and event professionals with a minimum of 10 years experience in the industry. – Business leaders who have existing expertise in all aspects of meeting management including logistics, budgets, people, legal/contracts, and marketing and communications.

Application Fee • US $75 for MPI members and US $125 for nonmembers. • Application fee is non refundable. • Accepted applications are good for two years.

Application and Registration Process • You will be notified by MPI before the end of the following month if your application has been accepted. Once accepted to the program, you must register for an upcoming education program. • Once registered for a program, you will receive notifications regarding pre-course work and/or reading required for the program (typical time requirement is 10 -12 hours). • You must be present onsite for the 5½ day program. Attendance is required for each session and group coursework participation is required for two evenings of the program. • One week following the 5½ day program, you must submit and successfully pass an online essay examination based on the coursework presented onsite. • You must submit a newly created business plan and receive a passing score.

Registration Fee • $500 US for sponsored programs (such as through Mexico Tourism) • $1800 US for unsponsored programs

Questions? Contact MPI • http: //www. mpiweb. org/Education/CMM • Email questions to: cmm@mpiweb. org

CMP Information Session Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

About CIC • CIC is a federation of 31 trade and professional associations in the meetings, conventions, exhibitions and events sector Major CIC Programs • Economic Significance Study www. Economic. Significance. Study. org • CMP Program • APEX Initiative (Accepted Practices Exchange) • Hall of Leaders Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

History of the CMP Designation • Launched in 1985 by the Convention Liaison Council • “Certified Meeting PROFESSIONAL” • Strategic initiative to enhance professionalism of meetings and business results Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

CMP Program Goals • Establish the level of knowledge and performance required for certification • Recognize and raise industry standards, practices, and ethics • Drive the advancement of the art and science of meeting management • Elevate the profile of certified professionals Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

The CMP Designation Today • Global & Diverse Community of Professionals – More than 14, 000 have been certified in 47 countries – 70% of CMPs are planners – 25% are suppliers – 5% are Educators, Academics, Others Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Continuing Globalization • Internationalized exam language • Computer based testing • Regional representatives – Africa – Asia – Europe – Latin America – North America Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Why do you want to become a CMP? Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

CMP Benefits • Personal achievement • Enhances professional credibility to employers, customers and peers • Validates your knowledge and expertise • Competitive advantage in marketplace • Improved earning potential Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

What’s the Process? Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Certification Process Application Candidate Exam Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Application Eligibility Criteria • Work Experience • Education • Continuing Professional Education Status notifications sent 2 -3 weeks following the application submission deadline. Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council Applications are reviewed by qualified CMP assessors.

Candidate • Candidate eligibility window: 1 year = 4 testing periods • Official Resources – CIC Manual – CIC International Manual – APEX Glossary – Professional Meeting Management – Official CMP Practice Exam • CIC recommends a minimum of 100 hours of study. Other Resources – PCMA Online Prep Course – Study Groups Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Examination • Computer Based Testing at a secure testing facility operated by Prometric • 3. 5 hours (4. 0 hours outside of US & Canada) • 165 multiple choice questions • Situational based questions designed to test application of knowledge • Trick questions? No! Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council Immediate preliminary test results.

A Closer Look at the CMP Application Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Application Requirements • Section I – Professional Experience in the Meeting, Event, Exhibition and Hospitality/Tourism Industry • Section II – Internship or Continuing Education Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Application Requirements: Section I • Option 1: A minimum of 36 months of work experience in the industry • Option 2: Candidates with a degree in meeting, event, exhibition, and hospitality/tourism management can apply after 24 months of work experience • Option 3: Full-time instructors at a meeting/hospitality university with 36 months of work experience Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Section I Information • Full time employment • Professional Experience must have been completed at the time of application submission • Required Documentation – Resume – Diploma/Transcript (if using Option 2) Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Application Requirements: Section II • Option 1: An approved internship/apprenticeship in the industry with a minimum of 200 hours • Option 2: Twenty-five (25) hours of continuing education within the last 5 years Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Section II Information • Internship – Minimum of 200 hours through an educational institution – Proof of completion • Continuing Education – Past 5 years only – CMP International Standards – Proof of attendance Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

CMP International Standards • Body of knowledge for the CMP exam • Aligned with other international competency standards: - MPI Meeting and Business Event Competency Standards - Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council International Event Management Standard Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

CMP International Standards Domain Percentage Exam Questions A. STRATEGIC PLANNING 16% 24 B. PROJECT MANAGEMENT 15% 22 C. RISK MANAGEMENT 8% 12 D. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 10% 15 E. HUMAN RESOURCES 3% 5 F. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 8% 12 G. MEETING OR EVENT DESIGN 16% 24 H. SITE MANAGEMENT 12% 18 I. MARKETING 11% 16 J. PROFESSIONALISM 1% 2 Total 100% 150 Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Completing the Application Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Application Example Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Clock Hour Example Length of Instruction 60 minutes 90 - 120 minutes 121 - 180 minutes 181 - 240 minutes CEUs . 1 CEU . 2 CEUs . 3 CEUs . 4 CEUs Clock Hours 1 Clock Hour 1. 5 - 2 Clock Hours 3 Clock Hours 4 Clock Hours Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

What are Your First Steps? Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Your To-Do List • Visit www. conventionindustry. org • Download and review: – CMP Candidate Handbook – CMP Application – CMP International Standards • Review the application and exam schedules • Determine your “Application Ready” date and set an “Exam Ready” goal Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council Build a personal plan that works for you. Give yourself time to prepare for the exam.

CMP Calendar Application Submission Application Notification Exam Registration Appointment Scheduling Exam Dates February 19 - May 21 May 22 – June 5 June 17 – August 8 -17 May 14 – July 30 August 7 August 13 August 14 – September 16 - November September 4 November 6 7 - 16 Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

CMP Program Fees CMP Application Submission Fee $250 CMP Examination Registration Fee $450 CMP

Maintaining Your CMP Five Years Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council

Maintaining Your CMP • Recertification required every 5 years • Requirements – Continuing employment in the industry – Ongoing commitment to professional development and continuing education Copyright 2013 - Convention Industry Council Create a CMP folder to keep record of your continuing education and industry activities. CMP

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