Registration FormCourse Options

Virtual Course SAE Members $600 Nonmembers $750

Book Sets

Complete CMP Book Set $245

Includes all text books used in the course,

*Additional shipping fees apply, please contact

info@msae.org with questions.

Individual Resources

Professional Meeting $110

Management, sixth edition

Convention Industry Council, $100 ninth edition

Industry Glossary, 2016 Edition $35

Please return form to:Michigan Society of Association Executives

1350 Haslett Road East Lansing, MI 48823[p] 517.332.6723 [f] 517.332.6724

www.msae.org info@msae.org

IMPORTANT

MSAE’s CMP Prep Course registration form and fees are

separate from EIC’s fees.

CMP Application $250

CMP Exam $450

CANDIDATE INFORMATION

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Organization

Address

City, State, Zip

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Associate North FL KS KY MI Empire State

PA WI Not a member of a SAE

PAYMENT INFORMATION

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Course Total Materials (Books/Resources) Shipping & Handling TOTAL

$ $ x 6% tax = $______ (MI only)

$15 (MI Residents)

$25 (Out of state)

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*Shipping for Complete CMP Book Set is $15 in Michigan & $25 Out of State

Members of the following SAEs receive the member rate. Please indicate:

The use of the CMP Preferred Provider Pre-Check logo is not an endorsement by the Event Industry Council of the quality of the session. This logo means that this session has met

Certified Meeting Professional

Preparation Course

Certified Meeting Professional

Preparation Course

REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.MSAE.ORG/CMP

A 10% administrative fee will be charged for any and all cancellations and refund requests. Substitutions are accepted in lieu of cancellation and will be charged the appropriate registration fee if different from original registration. Refunds for the courses are not granted after the reading list has been sent. Cancellations/refunds must be submitted in writing to the MSAE office. No refunds will be granted within 5 business days of the beginning of the course. If your EIC application is not accepted, course fees will be forwarded to the next course

the criteria to be pre-approved for CMP certification credit.

Events Industry Council Eligibility Requirements/Professional Experience and Continuing Education

The CMP measures professional competency. If you have the drive, professionalism and have decided that meeting planning is your career,you should be a CMP.For over a decade, MSAE has o�ered an in-person classroom Prep Course. It recently launched a virtual Prep Course to allow candidates from anywhere in the world to participate in real time from the comfort of their home or o�ce.

We will now o�er two MSAE CMP Preparation Courses which will cover the EIC competency outlines on all 9 domains. the courses will run January -April and September - December 2020.

�e MSAE CMP Preparation Course covers the EIC competency outline on all 9 domains. �e courses will run:

Virtual: January thru JulyIn-Person: July thru January

What is the CMP Designation?

Events Industry Council (EIC) launched the CMP

Designation in 1985 as a method to distinguish individuals who have achieved the industry’s highest standard of professionalism. �e requirements for certi�cation are based on professional experiences, education and a rigorous exam.

�e CMP Designation is a symbol of expertise. It conveys the credibility of a meeting professional’s opinions and ideas, both internally and externally. Employers recognize that CMPs enhance the quality and operational e�ectiveness of their organizations. �e business counterparts of CMPs are aware that they are dealing with an experienced professional and can expect a sophisticated approach to planning and negotiation.

Benefits of Obtaining theCMP Designation

Increased knowledge of all aspects of meeting management is gained during preparation of the CMP examination Authority to list the CMP Designationon letterhead, business cards andall forms of addressDesignation o�ers a competitive advantage when soliciting businessas either a supplier or independent planner as proof of your professional meeting management knowledge

About the CMP Prep Courses�e Prep Courses are facilitated by live instructors and features access to a 24/7 online board for group discussion and several study group practice quizzes.

�e MSAE course outline aligns with the most current CMP International Standards developed by the EIC. �e EIC categorizes the exam into the following 9 domains that identify major content areas:

A: Strategic Event PlanningB: Project ManagementC: Risk ManagementD: Financial ManagementE: Human ResourcesF: Stakeholder ManagementG: Meeting or Event DesignH: Site ManagementI: Marketing

�e study sessions enable groups of people to engage, inspire and support one another.

Faculty will provide practical applications and will encourage candidates to share their experiences for peer-to-peer learning.

�e course will help you:Learn content covered in the competen-cy outlineStay on a schedule with examples and a reading timelineSample exam questions and a have mock exam experienceInteract with others earning their CMP

�e Prep Courses are preapproved for CMP certi�cation credit through the EIC’s CMP Preferred Provider Program.

All sessions, are recorded in case you cannot attend a session.

Course Schedule�e Prep Course consists of 16 sessions over a 4-month period. �e course meets weekly for 3 hours from 2-5 p.m. ET.

For a detailed course schedule, please visit www.msae.org/cmp.

January 2-31, 2020

May 1-31, 2020

August 1-31, 2020

November 1-30, 2020

CMP and CMP - HC Testing Dates

About the EIC�e Events Industry Council’s 30+ member organizations represent over 103,500 individuals and 19,500 �rms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. �e Events Industry Council vision is to be the global champion for event professionals and event industry excellence.

It promotes high standards and professionalism in the events industry with the Certi�ed Meeting Professional (CMP) program and signature program initiatives. �e CMP credential is recognized globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry.

Make professional excellence your goal today! Become a CMP with assistance from the CMP Preparation Course.

Applicants need 36 months of full-time employment in the meetings industry as well as 25 hours of continuing education. Applicants with a degree in Event Management or Hospitality will only need 24 months of full-time employment. All activities must be within the past five years. Industry-related internship may count for your 25 clock hours of continuing education.