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Copyright 2010 – Convention Industry Council
Gregg Talley, CAE Chief Strategy OfficerConvention Industry Council
Joanne H. Joham, CMP, CMM Regional DirectorICCA
CMP Information Session
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What is the ConventionIndustry Council?
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What is CIC?
The Convention Industry Council's 31 memberThe Convention Industry Council's 31 memberorganizationsorganizations
The CIC owns and administers the Certified MeetingThe CIC owns and administers the Certified MeetingProfessional (CMP) certification.Professional (CMP) certification.
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Major CIC Programs
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Hall of LeadersHall of Leaders
Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX)Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX)
CIC Manual & PublicationsCIC Manual & Publications
Economic Impact Study and other white papersEconomic Impact Study and other white papers
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Certified MeetingProfessional Program
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Certified Meeting Professional Program
““GovernedGoverned”” and administered by the CICand administered by the CIC
Not an individual membership, but a professionalNot an individual membership, but a professionaldesignationdesignation
CMP is owned and managed by CICCMP is owned and managed by CIC
CIC member organizations provide study groups forCIC member organizations provide study groups forCMP preparationCMP preparation
Follows best certification practicesFollows best certification practices
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History of the CMP Designation
Began in 1985 by The ConventionBegan in 1985 by The Convention LiaisonLiaison CouncilCouncil
““Certified Meeting PROFESSIONALCertified Meeting PROFESSIONAL””
Began as a response to increase the professionalism ofBegan as a response to increase the professionalism ofmeeting managersmeeting managers
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CMP Program Goals
Establish the level of knowledge and performanceEstablish the level of knowledge and performancerequired for certificationrequired for certification
Recognize and raise industry standards, practices, andRecognize and raise industry standards, practices, andethicsethics
Stimulate the advancement of the art and science ofStimulate the advancement of the art and science ofmeeting managementmeeting management
Maximize the value received from the products andMaximize the value received from the products andservices provided by CMPsservices provided by CMPs
Increase the value of practitionersIncrease the value of practitioners
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CMP Program Players
CMP Board of DirectorsCMP Board of Directors
CIC StaffCIC Staff
Testing AgencyTesting Agency –– Prometric, Inc.Prometric, Inc.
Volunteer CMPsVolunteer CMPs –– item writers,item writers,assistant proctors, boothassistant proctors, boothcoverage, study group leaders,coverage, study group leaders,application assessmentapplication assessment
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The CMP Designation Today
Global DesignationGlobal Designation
Over 14,000 CMPs have earned theOver 14,000 CMPs have earned thedesignation worldwide in 35 countriesdesignation worldwide in 35 countriesand US territoriesand US territories
64% of CMPs are planners64% of CMPs are planners
36% are suppliers36% are suppliers
All industry professionals welcomeAll industry professionals welcome
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CMP Benefits
Global recognitionGlobal recognition
Competitive advantage and & increased credibilityCompetitive advantage and & increased credibility
Professional developmentProfessional development
Personal achievementPersonal achievement
Competitive salaryCompetitive salary
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Need More Reasons?
Recognized by peers for their professionalism andRecognized by peers for their professionalism andexpertiseexpertise
Contribute to the development of industry best practicesContribute to the development of industry best practices
Act as role models to other meeting professionalsAct as role models to other meeting professionals
Participate in ensuring industry standardsParticipate in ensuring industry standards
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The CMP Process
www.conventionindustry.orgwww.conventionindustry.org
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Deadlines for Next Available Exams
Exam2011 First
Quarter ExamInternational
ExamMacau Exam IMEX Exam 2011
2011 ThirdQuarter Exam
ApplicationDeadline
August 10, 2010November 10,
2010November 30,
2010February 10 ,
2011March 1, 2011
ExamRegistration
DeadlineOctober 20, 2010
December 16,2010
January 27,2011
March 24, 2011 May 10, 2011
Examination January 8, 2011February 12,
2011March 19,
2011May 23, 2011 July 23, 2011
Locations
*PCMA’s AnnualMeeting
**MPI’s EuropeanMeetings &
EventsConference
***MPI’s WorldEducationCongress
Atlanta, GABoston, MAChicago Metro AreaDallas, TXDenver, COLas Vegas, NV*New York Metro
AreaOrange County, CAOrlando, FLOttawa, CanadaSan Francisco, CAWashington DC
Metro Area
Dusseldorf,Germany**Cancun, Mexico
Macau, China Frankfurt,Germany
Atlanta, GABoston, MAChicago Metro AreaDallas, TXDenver, COJohannesburg,South AfricaLas Vegas, NVNew York Metro
AreaOrange County, CAOrlando, FL***Philadelohia, PASan Francisco, CASouth KoreaWashington DC
Metro Area
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The Application Process
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Application Requirements: Section I
A minimum of 36 months of work experience in theA minimum of 36 months of work experience in theindustryindustry
Candidates with a degree in meeting, event, exhibition,Candidates with a degree in meeting, event, exhibition,and hospitality/tourism management can apply after 24and hospitality/tourism management can apply after 24months of work experiencemonths of work experience
FullFull--time instructors in a meeting/hospitality universitytime instructors in a meeting/hospitality university
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Application Requirements: Section II
An approved internship/apprenticeship in the industryAn approved internship/apprenticeship in the industrywith a minimum of 200 hourswith a minimum of 200 hours
TwentyTwenty--five (25) hours of continuing education within thefive (25) hours of continuing education within thelast 5 yearslast 5 years
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CMP Exam Blueprint
Five Domain AreasFive Domain Areas
I.I. Strategic Event Planning ProcessStrategic Event Planning Process 24%24%
II.II. Financial and Contract ManagementFinancial and Contract Management 20%20%
III.III. Facilities and ServicesFacilities and Services 18%18%
IV.IV. LogisticsLogistics 20%20%
V.V. ProgramProgram 18%18%
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Completing the Application
Website:Website: www.conventionindustry.orgwww.conventionindustry.org
Make a copy of application, do a draftMake a copy of application, do a draft
Gather all required documentationGather all required documentation
Submit completed original application to CIC along withSubmit completed original application to CIC along withrequired documentation & application fee by therequired documentation & application fee by theapplication deadlineapplication deadline
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Eligibility
Candidates have two years from the time of eligibility toCandidates have two years from the time of eligibility totake and pass the exam.take and pass the exam.
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The CMP Exam
Offered in January and July in North AmericaOffered in January and July in North America
Offered twice a year outside North AmericaOffered twice a year outside North America
3.53.5--hour examhour exam
165 multiple165 multiple--choice questionschoice questions
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What is the Cost?
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Study Resources
CIC Manual, 8th EditionCIC Manual, 8th Edition $ 65.95 USD$ 65.95 USD
–– (July, 2007 Edition)(July, 2007 Edition)
CIC International ManualCIC International Manual $ 79.95 USD$ 79.95 USD
–– 11STST EditionEdition
PCMAPCMA’’s Professional Meeting Managements Professional Meeting Management $ 79.95 USD$ 79.95 USD
–– 55thth EditionEdition
APEX (Accepted Practices Exchange) GlossaryAPEX (Accepted Practices Exchange) Glossary $ 35.00 USD$ 35.00 USD
IAEE Exhibit GuidelinesIAEE Exhibit Guidelines $ FREE$ FREE
–– (download at CIC web)(download at CIC web)
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Examination Fees
Application Submission FeeApplication Submission Fee $ 225 USD$ 225 USD
Examination FeeExamination Fee $ 450 USD$ 450 USD
Examination Cancellation FeeExamination Cancellation Fee $ 100 USD$ 100 USD
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How Much Time
Will it Take?
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Time Commitment
Reading BooksReading Books 30+30+ HoursHours
StudyingStudying 5050 HoursHours
Study GroupStudy Group 2222 HoursHours (either on(either on--line or in official groups )line or in official groups )
Total Time RequiredTotal Time Required 100+ Hours100+ Hours
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Studying for
the CMP Exam
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Study Groups
Independent from CICIndependent from CIC
Groups can be selfGroups can be self--led orled orprofessionally facilitatedprofessionally facilitated
Cost and frequency of meetingsCost and frequency of meetingsdepends on the groupdepends on the group
Some study groups offer a weekendSome study groups offer a weekendimmersion course in place of weeklyimmersion course in place of weeklymeetingsmeetings
Study group guidelines are availableStudy group guidelines are availableon CIC websiteon CIC website
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On-Line Study
MPI Study Guide$79
www.mpiweb.org/Education/Cerwww.mpiweb.org/Education/Certifications/CMPStudyGuide.aspxtifications/CMPStudyGuide.aspx
PCMA Online Exam PrepOfficially Endorsed by CIC
• $299 Members• $399 Non-members
www.pcma.org/cmponline
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Your Action Plan
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CMP Action Plan
Download the CMP Application and HandbookDownload the CMP Application and Handbook
Complete and submit your applicationComplete and submit your application
Purchase/borrow current study materialsPurchase/borrow current study materials
Join a study groupJoin a study group
Study independently and as part of a classStudy independently and as part of a class
Commit to taking the exam thatCommit to taking the exam that’’s right for yous right for you
Give it your all!Give it your all!
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Personal Commitment
Determine your own reasons for pursuingDetermine your own reasons for pursuingthe CMP designationthe CMP designation
Make the experience worthwhileMake the experience worthwhile
Commit to putting aside regular time toCommit to putting aside regular time tostudy over several monthsstudy over several months
Do it forDo it for yourself !yourself !
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Recertification
Initial certification is valid for five yearsInitial certification is valid for five years
Complete a recertification applicationComplete a recertification application
CMPs who recertify on time, do not have to take anotherCMPs who recertify on time, do not have to take anotherexam to be recertified.exam to be recertified.
Based on continued employment, education, andBased on continued employment, education, andprofessional contributionsprofessional contributions
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Questions/discussion
Thank you for your participation this afternoon.Thank you for your participation this afternoon.
The best of luck on your journey.The best of luck on your journey.Enjoy it!Enjoy it!
Further Questions?Christina M Buck, CMP
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