CMP Information Session - ICCA - Web...Exam Registration Deadline October 20, 2010 December 16, 2010...

Copyright 2010 – Convention Industry Council

Gregg Talley, CAE Chief Strategy OfficerConvention Industry Council

Joanne H. Joham, CMP, CMM Regional DirectorICCA

CMP Information Session

Copyright 2010 - Convention Industry Council

What is the ConventionIndustry Council?


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.


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


Certified MeetingProfessional Program


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


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


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


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


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


CMP Benefits

Global recognitionGlobal recognition

Competitive advantage and & increased credibilityCompetitive advantage and & increased credibility

Professional developmentProfessional development

Personal achievementPersonal achievement

Competitive salaryCompetitive salary


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


The CMP Process

www.conventionindustry.orgwww.conventionindustry.org


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


The Application Process


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


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


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%


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


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.


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


What is the Cost?


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)


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


How Much Time

Will it Take?


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


Studying for

the CMP Exam


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


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


Your Action Plan


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!


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 !


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


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

Convention Industry CouncilProfessionally managed by Talley Management Group, Inc.

700 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 510Alexandria, VA 22314

[email protected]

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