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CMP
®
Information Session
Presented by
Christina M. Buck, CMP
Convention 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
•Economic Significance Study
www.EconomicSignificanceStudy.org
•CMP Program
•APEX Initiative (Accepted Practices Exchange)
•Hall of Leaders
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Certified Meeting Professional Program
 Administered and operated by CIC
 CMP Board comprised of CIC member organization
representatives
 Not an individual membership, but a professional
certification
 CMP body of knowledge is the CMP International
Standards available at www.conventionindustry.org
 Only industry certification endorsed by the CIC member
organizations
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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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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
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The CMP Designation Today
 Global & Diverse Community of Professionals
– More than 14000 have been certified
in 47countries
– 70% of CMPs are planners
– 25% are suppliers
– 5% are Educators, Academics, Others
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Continuing Globalization
 Internationalized exam language
 Computer based testing
 Regional representatives
– Africa
– Asia
– Europe
– Latin America
– North America
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Continuing Globalization
CMP body of
knowledge aligned
with other
international
competency
standards
•MPI MBECS
•CTHRC IEMS
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Why do you want to
become a CMP?
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CMP Benefits
 Personal achievement
 Global recognition
 Professional commitment
 Enhances professional
 Professional development
credibility to employers,
customers and peers
 Competitive advantage in
 Improved earning potential
marketplace
 Validates your knowledge
and expertise
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What’s the Process?
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Certification Process
Application
Candidate
Exam
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Certification Process
Application
Candidate
Exam
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Application
Eligibility Criteria
 Education
 Work Experience
 Continuing Professional
Education
 Applications reviewed by
qualified assessors who are
CMPs
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Results are sent via
email 4-6 weeks
after submission
deadline.
Certification Process
Application
Candidate
Exam
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Candidate

Study and exam preparation

Official Resources
– CIC Manual
– CIC International Manual
– APEX Glossary
– Professional Meeting Management
– Official CMP Practice Exam

Other Resources
– PCMA Online Prep Course
– Study Groups
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Candidate eligibility
window = 1 year
Candidate eligibility
window = 4 testing
periods
Each testing period
at least nine days
Certification Process
Application
Candidate
Exam
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Exam

Computer Based Testing at a Secure
Testing Facility operated by Prometric
 400+ Testing centers around the world

3.5 hours (4.0 hours outside of US &
Canada)
 165 questions
 Situational based questions designed to
test application of knowledge
 Trick questions? No!
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Starting in Q4
immediate unofficial
test results
A Closer Look at the CMP
Application
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Application Breakdown
 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
 Resume
 Professional Experience must have been completed at
the time of application submission
 Diploma/Transcript (if applicable)
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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
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Section II Information
 Internship
– 200 hours (proof required)
– Educational Institution
 Continuing Education
– Past 5 years only
– CMP Int’l Standards
– Internal Training
– Documentation of
attendance
– Clock hours
vs. CEU
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Completing The
Application
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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
Total
100%
150
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IMEX CMP Credit
Your attendance at this conference:
– CMP Info Session 1 hours
– Total Achievable 12.5 hours
Supporting Documentation
– Proof of attendance (registration confirmation, copy of
badge, copy of program of events)
– On your application list each session attended, The
applicable CMP-IS Domain section, date and sponsor.
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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
IMEX member transcripts can be accessed on the
website through the Career Development tab
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Application Example
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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
 Build your personal plan
– Determine your “Application Ready”
date
– Give yourself preparation time
– Set an “Exam Ready” goal
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Build a personal
plan that works
for you
Give yourself time
to prepare for
the exam
Exam dates are
more accessible
than ever before!
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
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Continuing
education is selfreported…save
your proof of
attendance!
CMP Calendar
Application
Submission
Application
Notification
Exam
Registration
Appointment
Scheduling
Exam
Dates
Aug. 15 –
Oct. 10, 2012
Oct. 24, 2012
Oct. 25 –
Nov. 14, 2012
Nov. 21, 2012 Jan. 23, 2013
Jan. 24 –
Feb. 2, 2013
Nov. 1, 2012 –
Feb. 12, 2013
Feb. 26, 2013
Feb. 27 –
Mar.20, 2013
Mar. 27 - May 8,
2013
May 9 - May
18,
2013
Feb. - May 7,
2013
May 21, 2013
May 22 – Jun. 5, June 17 - August
2013
7, 2013
Aug. 8 -17,
2013
May 14 –
Jul. 30, 2013
Aug. 13, 2013
Aug. 14 – Sep. 4, Sep. 16 – Nov. 6,
2013
2013
Nov. 7 - 16,
2013
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These dates
show the
shortest
timelines, not the
only timeline!
You can take the
exam during any
testing period in
your eligibility
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
[email protected]
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