Transcript CMP, CGMP – Are these the designations your were looking for? Jim Cacabelos, CMP, CGMP.

CMP, CGMP – Are these the
designations your were looking for?
Jim Cacabelos, CMP, CGMP
Agenda
CMP and CGMP Introduction
The CMP Process
Convention Industry Standards (CIS)
Exam Preparation
The CGMP Process
Sample EXAM!!!
What is CIC?
The Convention Industry Council (CIC)
is a federation of 33 national and
international associations representing
all aspects of the meeting, convention,
and exhibition industry. INCLUDING
SGMP.
The CIC owns and administers the
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
certification.
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 33 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 Statistics
Over 12,000 CMP’s worldwide out of
103,500 individual members of CIC
Organizations
55 countries represented
Majority (70%) are planners
Suppliers and other industry
professionals welcomed
The CMP Process
1. Fill out the online application and submit to
CIC for approval
http://myaccount.conventionindustry.org
2. Receive approval notification from CIC
(within 6-8 weeks of application)
3. Pay exam fee to CIC
4. Schedule your exam date with Prometric
5. Sit for the CMP Exam (within one year of
receiving approval)
Completing the Application
Make a copy of application, do a draft
Submit completed original application to
CIC along with required documentation
& application fee
NEW – online submission can be done
at any time 24/7/365
Application Requirements
A minimum of three years work experience in
meeting management
Responsibility and accountability for the
successful completion of meetings
Industry internship consisting of a minimum
of 200 hours of work experience in last 5 yrs
OR
25 Continuing Education Hours in CIS
Domains
Eligibility
Application submission fee valid for one
calendar year.
Candidates have one calendar year
from the time they are approved to take
and pass the exam.
Calendar Year starts as soon as CIC
notifies applicants of their approval to
take the exam.
Exam Deadlines
You may take the CMP Exam at any of the
four windows of time the CMP Test is offered
Jan 22-31, 2015
May 7-16, 2015*
August 6-15, 2015
November 5-14, 2015*
*Includes CMP-HC testing
Program Fees – US $
Application Submission Fee = $250 (US),
non-refundable
Exam Registration Fee = $450 (US)
Study Resources
CIC Manual, 9th Edition - $99.95
Professional Meetings Management 6th Edition- $110
APEX Industry Glossary - $35.00
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
CIS- Convention Industry Standards
10 knowledge based areas called
“Domains”
30 “Skills” defined tasks under the 10
Domains
106 “Sub Skills” Specific functions
needed to perform the skill
For example:
CIS- Convention Industry Standards
Domain A Strategic Planning: 3 skills - 24
total questions on the Exam
•
•
•
Skill 1 Manage Strategic Plan for Meeting or Event:
6-8 questions 5 Sub Skills
Skill 2 Develop Sustainability Plan for Meeting or
Event 9-11 questions 2 Sub Skills
Skill 3 Develop Business Continuity or Long-Term
Viability Plan of Meeting or Event 4 sub skills
CIS- Convention Industry Standards
Skill 1 Manage Strategic Plan for Meeting or
Event
•
•
•
•
•
Sub skill 1.01 = Develop Mission Statement, Goals
and Objectives of Meeting or Event
Sub skill 1.02 = Determine Feasibility of Meeting
or Event
Sub skill 1.03 = Determine requirements to carry
out meeting or event
Sub skill 1.04 = Develop Financial Summary
Sub skill 1.05 = Monitor Strategic Plan
CIS- Convention Industry Standards
Domain
Domain
Domain
Domain
Domain
Domain
Domain
Domain
Domain
B – Project Management
C – Risk Management
D – Financial Management
E – Human Resources
F – Stakeholder Management
G – Meeting or Event Design
H – Site Management
I – Marketing
J - Professionalism
Study Tips
Purchase both the CIC Manual , 9th edition
and Professional Meeting Management 6th
edition
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
Computer Based Testing at Prometric
Test Center
Instant feedback on pass or fail
Recertification
Initial certification is valid for five 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
Certified Government Meeting
Professional (CGMP)
CGMP is owned and managed by SGMP.
Not an individual membership, but a
professional designation
CGMP Test is offered at least 2-3 times
annually - once at NEC and other times
as scheduled.
CGMP History
SGMP recognized a certification was needed
specifically designed for planners and suppliers
whose work is governed by the rules and
regulations of the federal government.
Developed in 2005 as joint program between SGMP
and the Graduate School at USDA.
2010 SGMP took the CGMP over from the Graduate
School and is now solely responsible for the
content, the classes, and the examination.
2013 CGMP Handbook was revised
CGMP Benefits
Earn highest designation available
specific to government meeting
professionals
Possess clear and thorough
understanding of rules and regulations
affecting government meetings
Increase exposure/importance of the
government market within the meetings
profession
CGMP Requirements
SGMP Member in Good Standing for six
months
SGMP Member who has more than one
year of experience in the hospitality
industry
The CGMP Process
1. Register for an upcoming CGMP
Course
2/10-13/2015 Lansing, MI
4/25-28/2015 Minneapolis, MN
(NEC)
2. Pay $500 CGMP Class and Exam Fee
3. Purchase $95 Required CGMP Manual
4. Pass the CGMP Exam
The CGMP Process
5. GET REIMBURSED!
SGMP Can reimburse planner and supplier
members up to $250 for the CGMP Exam fees,
under certain conditions, after they pass the
exam.
Like for example:
The CGMP Process
• Member of Good Standing for at least one
year
• Board Member
• Committee Chair
• Active Committee Involvement such as:
•
•
contribution of newsletter articles
program presentations
WHO WANTS TO TAKE A TEST?
WHO WANTS TO TAKE A TEST?
WHO WANTS TO TAKE A TEST?
THANK YOU FOR
ATTENDING!
GO HAWKS!!!
Jim Cacabelos, CMP, CGMP
[email protected]
(253) 529-4000 x 3005