Transcript The CMP Process

The Certified Meeting Professional
(CMP) Process
What is CIC?
The Convention Industry Council (CIC)
is a federation of 32 national and
international associations representing
all aspects of the meeting, convention,
and exhibition industry. The CIC owns
and administers the Certified Meeting
Professional (CMP) certification.
Agenda
CMP History
The CMP Process
Application
Exam Preparation
The CMP Exam
The Role of CIC Member Organizations
Discussion/Questions
The CIC Mission
Provide a focal point for the industry to
work collectively to exchange
information
Help increase the professionalism of the
industry
Develop programs to serve the industry
and its professionals
Recognize and raise industry standards
Major CIC Programs
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Hall of Leaders
Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX)
CIC Manual/Publications
Economic Impact Study
Certified Meeting Professional
(CMP) Certification Program
“Governed “ and administered by the
CIC
Not an individual membership, but a
professional designation
CMP is owned and managed by the CIC.
CIC member organizations provide
study groups for CMP preparation
Follows best certification practices
The CMP History
Began in 1985 by The Convention
Liaison Council
Always “Certified Meeting
PROFESSIONAL”, not planner
Began as a response to increase the
professionalism of meeting managers
Only industry certification endorsed by
all 32 CIC member organizations
CMP Program Goals
Identify a body of knowledge
Establish the level of knowledge and
performance required for certification
Stimulate the advancement of the art
and science of meeting management
Provide unique networking
opportunities for those involved in the
program
CMP Program Goals Continued…
Increase the value of practitioners
Recognize and raise industry standards,
practices and ethics
Maximize the value received from the
products and services provided by CMPs
CMP Benefits
Authority to use the CMP designation on
Letterhead, Business Cards, etc.
Global Recognition
Professional Development
Personal Achievement / Competitive
Advantage
Newsletter Subscriptions
Network of Fellow CMPs
CMP Program Players
CMP Board of Directors
CIC Staff
Testing Agency – Thomson Prometric
Psychometrician – “Test Development
Expert”
Volunteer CMPs – item writers, assistant
proctors, study group leaders,
promoters of the program
CMP Board of Directors
Representative of CIC member
organizations and CMP stakeholders
Establish and document the level of
competence required for CMP
Develop and Review final exam forms
Oversee all aspects of the program
Market and promote CMP
CMP Statistics
11,747 worldwide as of July 2006
32 countries represented
478 new CMP’s from the July 2006
examination
Majority (70%) are planners
Suppliers and other industry
professionals welcomed
The CMP Process
1. Obtain the CMP Candidate Handbook
(includes CMP application) from CIC
2. Complete and submit the application
3. Review the CMP blueprint material
4. Study/prepare
5. Sit for the exam
6. Re-certify every five years
Completing the Application
Website: www.conventionindustry.org
Follow the link to order the CMP
Candidate Handbook
Make a copy of application, do a draft
Submit completed original application to
CIC along with required documentation
& application fee
Application Requirements
A minimum of three years work experience in
meeting management
Responsibility and accountability for the
successful completion of meetings
Unemployed individuals may apply within 12
months of the onset of unemployed status
Application Point System
A Minimum of 90 points is required
Experience: maximum points - 35
Management responsibility – 50
Education/continuing education – 25
Membership – 10
Professional contributions in meeting
management – 30
Eligibility
Application submission fee valid for two
years.
Candidates have two years from the
time of eligibility to take and pass the
exam.
This two-year period starts as soon as
CIC notifies applicants of their eligibility.
Exam Deadlines
The exam is January 20, 2007. Deadline to
submit application is September 12, 2006
The next IMEX/Frankfurt exam is April 16,
2007. Deadline to submit application is
January 8, 2007
The next exam is July 28, 2007. Deadline to
submit application is March 19, 2007
Program Fees – US $
CMP Candidate Handbook = $45 (US) +
shipping/handling
Application Submission Fee = $175 (US),
non-refundable
Exam Registration Fee = $450 (US)
Study Resources
CIC Manual, 7th Edition
CIC International Manual, 1st Edition
APEX Industry Glossary
Study Groups
Independent from CIC
Groups can be self-led or professionally
facilitated
Cost and frequency of meetings depends on
the group
Study group guidelines are available on CIC
website
Many study groups offer a weekend
immersion course for study tips guidelines
CMP Blueprint- “Body of Knowledge”
6 topic areas called “Domains”
Exam questions are written to assess
candidates’ knowledge of meeting
management in these particular areas
Numbers in brackets = number of
questions on CMP exam
CMP Policies & Tips
Adhere to the CMP policies and deadlines
outlined in the CMP Candidate Handbook
Study the CMP Blueprint areas in the
Handbook
The CMP Blueprint is divided into 5 main
Domains with a range of 27 to 36 questions
from each Domain
Study each and every meeting management
topic regardless of number of questions
anticipated
Study Tips
Purchase both the CIC Manual , 7th edition
and CIC International Manual, 1st edition as
the majority of the exam questions are
inspired from these publications.
CIC does NOT endorse “sample tests” for
candidates other than the on-line practice
tests available for purchase from CIC website.
Exam Info
Exam items undergo review process CMP item writers, the CMP Board of
Directors Exam Committee & the testing
agency
Items measure competency and skill
Writing & reviewing questions ongoing
process to keep exam current
Exam Info
Each test comprised of a new selection from
the CMP “Item Bank”
CMP “Item Bank,” is a database of test
questions prepared by CMPs at CMP
Conclaves
Exam is designed to measure competency
rather than academic excellence
Exam is scored as either pass or fail
Test Format and Score
165 multiple choice items (questions)
3 1/2 hours *
You may comment on items
Flawed items are discarded from
scoring
Answer sheet scored by computer
Tests are screened for cultural nuances
Recertification
Initial certification is valid for three years
Complete a recertification application
CMPs who recertify on time, do not have to
take another exam to be recertified!
Based on continued employment, education
and professional contributions
The Role of CIC Member Organizations
Help promote the CMP Program to
Chapters of the member organization
Have one person in each Chapter
familiar with program
Work with CMP International Committee
Hold study groups and recognize those
individuals that have received the
designation
Questions/discussion
Thank you for your interest and
hopefully your participation!