move to the head of the class: navigating your continuing ...€¦ · • cmp/cmp-hc - certified...

Morgan Montgomery CPCE - NACE National Vice President | mrgnmntgmry

Move to the Head of the Class Navigating Your Continuing Education and Certification

Options as a Catering amp Events Professional

Morgan Montgomery CPCE paisleyandjade mrgnmntgmry pandjpresents


What do we mean when we say ldquoContinuing Educationrdquo



bull Advanced Degrees bull Certificate Programs bull Workshops bull Conferences bull Webinars bull Online Courses bull Coaching bull Masterminds


What do we mean when we say ldquoCertificationsrdquo



ALL THE ACRONYMS



ALL THE ACRONYMSbull CPCE - Certified Professional in Catering amp Events bull CMPCMP-HC - Certified Meeting ProfessionalCertified Meeting Professional -

Healthcare bull CSEP - Certified Special Events Professional bull CSW - Certified Specialist of Wine bull CEM - Certified in Exhibition Management bull CFBE - Certified Food and Beverage Executive bull CHT - Certified Hospitality Trainer bull CHE - Certified Hospitality Educator


Great so what are we going to do today

bull Talk about the different types of continuing education available to catering amp event pros

bull Discuss how to evaluate whatrsquos worth your financial amp time investment

bull Review strategies that can help you get the most out of your education choices

bull Chat about certifications available to our profession and why they are a valuable part of a successful catering amp event professional career


Housekeeping -Wersquove got LOTS to cover today

-Copies of the presentation will be available -Questions welcome


Letrsquos get a feel for the room


Who am I

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luceymontkunas

pandjpretties highpointandmoore

pandjpeeps


What makes me a subject matter expert on this


Continuing Education - Why Should You Invest Your Time amp Money



bull Become an expert in your field bull Discover new ways of doing things bull Improve your skills bull Advance your career bull Demonstrate to clients that you are committed to

being the best




being the best bull YOU DONrsquoT KNOW WHAT YOU DONrsquoT KNOW


ROI = ROI


Your Return on Investment is directly related to your

Rate of Involvement

ROI = ROI


Types of Continuing Education

bull Advanced Degrees bull Certificate Programs bull Conferences bull Workshops bull Local programs by associations bull Webinars bull Online Courses bull Coaching bull Masterminds


Types of Continuing Education Advanced Degrees - 128176128176128176128176128368128368128368128368

bull Where you are in your career

bull Do you want to teach

bull Class commitmentonline learning opportunities

bull Accreditation


Types of Continuing Education Certificate Programs - 128176128176128368128368128368

bull Fills in knowledge gaps

bull Practical education taught by pros

bull Online or in-person bull Stackable

credentials bull CEUs bull Accreditation


Types of Continuing Education Conferences - 128176128176128368128368

bull CPCECMP ldquoratedrdquo

bull Wedding Industry Speakers

bull Whatrsquos included bull Traditional vs

experience based education

bull Be Sage bull By specialty

bull WPPI bull Lend amp Gather bull Engage bull Wedding MBA


Types of Continuing Education Boutique ConferencesWorkshops -128176128176128368128368

bull Learn directly from other professionals in that field

bull Hands-on experience

bull Specific subsetsinterest groups within the industry

bull The School of Styling

bull Creative at Heart bull Feminist Photo

Vaycay bull Workshops taught

by individuals


Types of Continuing Education Local Programs by Associations - 128176128368

bull Locally relevant bull Lower risk bull Bonus

Networkingbull MPI bull PCMA bull IAEE bull ILEA bull Local WeddingEvent Groups bull Chamber of Commerce bull Merchants Associations


Types of Continuing Education Webinars - 128176128368

bull Specific areas or skills that you are looking to improve

bull Wear your PJs bull Sign up now listen

later bull Is there a call to

action

bull MPI bull SHRM (HR) bull All-Seated bull The Knot bull Wedding Wire


Types of Continuing Education Online Courses - 128176128368128368

bull Be aware of intent bull The blessingcurse

of ldquoself-pacedrdquo bull Take advantage of

all the perks bull Wear your PJsbull Courses on particular skills

bull Paul Jarvis Chimp Essentials bull Chris Loves Julia Instagram Course bull KJ All Access bull Sasha Souza Event Design Intensive


Types of Continuing Education Coaching - 128176128176-128176128176128176128368128368128368

bull One-on-one bull Know your goals bull Do the pre- amp post-

work bull What are the

deliverables bull Flexible time frames

bull Meghan Ely bull Rachel Sheerin bull Alan Berg bull Susan Iris bull Michelle Loretta


Types of Continuing Education Free Stuff you Find on the Internet - 128368

bull Low barrier to entry

bull Find it save it bull Pocket

bull Step outside of your box

bull Podcasts bull This Week in Weddings bull The Wedding Biz Podcast with

Andy Kushner bull Blogs

bull NACEnet bull Other industry professionals

bull Email lists bull Rising Tide Society bull BizBash bull Local business publications

bull MIT OpenCourseWare


Types of Continuing Education 10ksb - 128368128368128368


Continuing Education - Scholarships

bull Conference Travel Grants

bull Education Scholarships

bull Vince DeFinis Scholarship bull Foundation of NACE

Scholarship bull Patti J Shock Scholarship

(coming fall 2019)


Ok - I invested in Continuing Education NOW WHAT

bull Let the world know (social clients etc) bull Do your homework before bull Be 100 in during bull Have a plan of follow up to maximize the value

bull Action items bull Take good notes bull Connect with the experts

bull Share with your team


Certifications - Whatrsquos in it for me



bull Shows the world you are an expert in your field with proven knowledge in your industry

bull Sets you apart from your competition bull Increases your value as a current or potential

employee bull Assists in elevating our industry overall


Certification is validation of where Irsquom at as a

professional


Certifications - What are the optionsbull CPCE - Certified Professional in Catering amp Events bull CMPCMP-HC - Certified Meeting ProfessionalCertified

Meeting Professional - Healthcare bull CSEP - Certified Special Events Professional bull CSW - Certified Specialist of Wine bull CEM - Certified in Exhibition Management bull CFBE - Certified Food and Beverage Executive bull CHT - Certified Hospitality Trainer bull CHE - Certified Hospitality Educator


Certifications - Picking the right one

bull What is valid in my industrysector bull What certifications does my employer supportprefer bull What am I qualified for bull What do I have the time amp energy for bull Event Planning Certification Guide - Patti J Shock

CPCE


Certifications - Tips amp Tricks

bull Additional materials bull Study groups bull Practice tests bull Online prep courses bull In-person prep courses

Courses amp Prep Materials


Certifications - What are the requirements for CPCE Applicants



bull Option One bull Full-time position(s) as a professional in the catering and events industry with the following

bull Minimum 36 months full time experience or 24 months full time experience in addition to a hospitality degree

bull Full time employment in the catering and events industry within the past 12 months bull Experience within the past 5 years may be listed

bull Option Two bull Full-time position(s) as an instructor of catering and events with the following

bull Minimum 36 months full time experience in academia bull Full time employment in academia within the past 12 months bull Experience within the past 5 years may be listed bull One year of professional experience in the catering and events industry

bull 30 Educational Contact hours bull $525 fee

bull $100 discount for 5 or more


Certifications - Tips amp TricksScholarships

bull CPCE bull CMP bull CSEP bull hellipand more



bull Let the world know bull Update social networks bull Update email signature bull Update other collateral bull Put out a press release

bull Take advantage of opportunities only offered to those certified

What to do once yoursquore certified



Rate of Involvement

ROI = ROI


Questions


Stay in touch paisleyandjadecom

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ALL THE ACRONYMS

















Who am I


luceymontkunas


pandjpeeps








being the best






ROI = ROI



Rate of Involvement

ROI = ROI









bull Accreditation























by individuals










action
































(coming fall 2019)















professional







CPCE


























Rate of Involvement

ROI = ROI


Questions




















Who am I


luceymontkunas


pandjpeeps








being the best






ROI = ROI



Rate of Involvement

ROI = ROI









bull Accreditation























by individuals










action
































(coming fall 2019)















professional







CPCE


























Rate of Involvement

ROI = ROI


Questions











being the best






ROI = ROI



Rate of Involvement

ROI = ROI









bull Accreditation























by individuals










action
































(coming fall 2019)















professional







CPCE


























Rate of Involvement

ROI = ROI


Questions









ROI = ROI



Rate of Involvement

ROI = ROI









bull Accreditation























by individuals










action
































(coming fall 2019)















professional







CPCE


























Rate of Involvement

ROI = ROI


Questions






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ROI = ROI









bull Accreditation























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(coming fall 2019)















professional







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ROI = ROI


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