professional certification: obtaining cmp status
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Professional Certification: Obtaining CMP Status
Monique Montoya, CMPCMP Program ManagerConvention Industry Council
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About CIC
• CIC is a federation of 31 trade and professional associations in the meetings, conventions, exhibitions and events sector
• Major CIC Programs
– CMP Program
– APEX Initiative (Accepted Practices Exchange)
– Hall of Leaders
– Economic Significance Study
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History of the CMP Designation
• Launched in 1985 by the Convention Liaison Council
• “Certified Meeting PROFESSIONAL”
• Strategic initiative to enhance professionalism of meetings industry
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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
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The CMP Designation Today
• Global & Diverse Community of Professionals
- More than 14,000 have been certified in 47countries
- 70% of CMPs are planners
- 25% are suppliers
- 5% are Educators, Academics, Others
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Globalization of the CMP
• Internationalized exam language
• Computer based testing
• Regional representatives
- Africa- Asia- Europe- Latin America- North America
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Why do you want to become
a CMP?
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CMP Benefits
• Personal achievement
• Enhances professional credibility to employers, customers and peers
• Validates your knowledge and expertise
• Competitive advantage in the marketplace
• Improved earning potential
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What’s the Process?
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Certification Process
Application Candidate Exam
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Applications reviewed by qualified CMP assessors.
Application
Eligibility Criteria• Work Experience
• Education
• Continuing Professional Education
Notification sent via email 2-3 weeks following application deadline.
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Certification Process
Application Candidate Exam
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Candidacy
10:30am – 11:45am
• Candidate eligibility window:1 year = 4 testing periods
• Official ResourcesCIC ManualCIC International ManualAPEX GlossaryProfessional Meeting ManagementOfficial CMP Practice Exam
• Other ResourcesPCMA Online Prep CourseStudy Groups
CIC recommends a minimum of 100 hours of study.
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Certification Process
Application Candidate Exam
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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!
Immediate preliminary score results.
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A Closer Look at the Application
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Application Requirements
• Section I
- Professional Experience in the Meeting, Event, Exhibition and Hospitality/Tourism Industry
• Section II
- Internship or Continuing Education
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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
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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)
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Application Requirements – Section II
Option 1: An approved internship or apprenticeship in the industry with a minimum of 200 hours
Option 2: Twenty-five (25) hours of continuing education within the last 5 years
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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
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CMP International Standards• CMP body of
knowledge
• Aligned with other international competency standards:
- MPI Meeting and Business Event Competency Standards
- Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council International Event Management Standard
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CMP International StandardsDomain Percentage
Exam Questions
A. STRATEGIC PLANNING 16% 24B. PROJECT MANAGEMENT 15% 22C. RISK MANAGEMENT 8% 12D. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 10% 15E. HUMAN RESOURCES 3% 5
F. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
8% 12
G. MEETING OR EVENT DESIGN
16% 24
H. SITE MANAGEMENT 12% 18I. MARKETING 11% 16J. PROFESSIONALISM 1% 2
Total
100%
Total
150
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Completing the Application
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Sample Application
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Clock Hour Example
Length of Instruction
60 minutes90 - 120 minutes
121 - 180 minutes
181 - 240 minutes
CEUs .1 CEU .2 CEUs .3 CEUs .4 CEUs
Clock Hours 1 Clock Hour1.5 - 2 Clock Hours
3 Clock Hours
4 Clock Hours
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What are your first steps?
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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
Build a personal plan that works for you.
Give yourself time to prepare for the exam.
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CMP Calendar
Application Submission
Application Notification
Exam Registration
Appointment Scheduling
Exam Dates
February 19 -
May 7
May 21 May 22 – June 5 June 17 –
August 7
August 8 -17
May 14 – July 30 August 13 August 14 –
September 4
September 16 -
November 6
November
7 - 16
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CMP Program Fees
CMP Application Submission Fee $250
CMP Examination Registration Fee $450
CMP Exam Cancellation Fee $125
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Maintaining Your CMP
Five Years
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Maintaining Your CMP
• Recertification required every 5 years
• Requirements
– Continuing employment in the industry
– Ongoing commitment to professional development and continuing education
Create a CMP folder to keep record of your continuing education and industry activities.
CMP
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What are your questions?
Contact Us
Convention Industry Council
700 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 510
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.conventionindustry.org
+1 571-527-3116
cichq@conventionindustry.org
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