CMP Best Practices and Tips What is the CMP The Convention Industry Council CIC launched the Certified Meeting Professional CMP program in 1985 The CMP designation represents the standard of excellence in todays meetings conventions and exhibitions industry ID: 1021824
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1. Obtaining your CMP CertificationCMP Best Practices and Tips
2. What is the CMP?The Convention Industry Council (CIC) launched the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)® program in 1985.The CMP designation represents the standard of excellence in today's meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry.
3. The CMP credential is recognized globally as the badge of excellence.More than 10,000 meeting professionals in 46 countries around the globe hold the CMP designation. CMP community represents every sector of the industry—from corporations and associations to government and institutional organizations.International certification
4. whY have a certification?Promote the status and credibility of the meeting management professionEnhance the knowledge and performance of meeting managersAdvance a uniform industry standards, practice and ethics
5. What qualifications are Needed for the CMP?Qualifications for certification are based on a combination of your:Professional experienceEducationCMP Exam Results
6. How do I know if I Qualify?First: Step: Review the CMP Handbook GuidelinesSecond Step:Fill out the 3 sections on the applicationApplication includes:Section 1: Professional ExperienceSection 2: Internship or Continuing EducationSection 3: Agreement and Payment
7. Section 1: Professional ExperienceOption 1: Professional Experience Currently or recently employed in the industry (within the previous twelve (12) months) with a minimum of 36 months qualifying full-time work experience. Option 2: Professional and Education ExperienceMinimum of 24 months qualifying full-time work experience AND holds a bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in meeting, event, exhibition, and hospitality/tourism management. Option 3: Professional Experience in AcademiaCurrently a full-time instructor of meeting, event, exhibition or hospitality/tourism management an educational institution or university program with 36 months of full-time experience in academia.
8. Section 2: Continuing EducationOption 1: Industry Internship-200 hoursOption 2: Continuing Education -25 hours Completion of 25 clock hours of industry-related continuing education within the past five years. In order to receive credit for continuing education, courses must relate to one of the domain areas of the CMP International Standards (CMP-IS). The CMP-IS is the body of knowledge for the Certified Meeting Professional program and examination.
9. Section 3: Agreement and PaymentNon refundable application Fee is $250Current Application Submission Period : May 14-July 31, 2014Application Approval By:August 15, 2014
10. Once Approved for CMP Exam-Then what?You can register for the exam. Candidates have one year upon approval of their application in which to take and pass the exam. Exams offered typically 4 times within that year—November, January, May and AugustNext Exam: November 6-15, 2014Exam Fee is $450
11. What study materials do I need?CIC Manual 9th Edition*Hard copy: $99.95 USD (also available in e-book )2. APEX Glossary ($35.00 USD)3. Professional Meeting Management 5th Edition ($79.95 USD)* In April 2014, CIC released the 9th Edition of the CIC Manual—which includes international information . If using an the 8th Edition of the CIC manual, make sure to add the International Manual to your studies.
12. SHOULD I JOIN A STUDY GROUP?This is a personal decision and depends on how you best prepare for exams and your ability to best manage your time. Study Group Options:In Person?Tallahassee Society of Association Executives (Spring)Local Meeting Planner International (MPI) ChaptersOnline?PCMA Online Prep Course - CIC Endorsed Study Course
13. Strategic Event Planning ProcessProject ManagementRisk ManagementFinancial and Contract ManagementHuman ResourcesStakeholder ManagementMeeting or Event Design Site Management Marketing ProfessionalismWhat do I need to know for the exam?
14. MY tips for PREPARING FOR the examRead CIC manual cover to coverTake good notesUnderstand key termsFlash cards (there’s an app for that!)
15. PRACTICE exAMSBenefit of a study group is that you usually have access to several practice tests during your studies.Practice tests give you a good idea of what the exam will look like, how the questions will be phrased, etc.Whether in a study group or not, I recommend at least taking the official online practice test about 24 hours before test.Material provided by CIC but offered by the Prometrics Testing CenterOnly 27 questionsCost is $ 25.95
16. format of the CMP exam?Computer Based165 Multiple Choice Questions (3 hours)Computers have calculators you can use on themYou are provided 2 sheets of paper to use for notes.
17. PROMETRIC TESTING CENTERSBenefits:You have a two week window to set your date & time for exam (morning or afternoon options)Clean, quiet, professional centersGet immediate electronic results (takes up to 8 weeks to get final results from CIC)
18. PROMETRIC TESTING CENTERSCONS:Not ensured to have anyone else in there at that time taking the test.Very tight security—is a little off-putting if you are not expecting it.Prometric Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIfaluKa80s
19. Enjoy the process and best of luck!Letreze Gooding, CMPDirector of Education & EventsFlorida Association of Counties(850) 922-4300lgooding@fl-counties.comFinal Advice