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Transcript of Professional Certification: Obtaining CMP Status
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Presented byChristina Buck, CMP
CMP Program DirectorConvention Industry Council
CMP Information Session
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What is the Convention Industry
Council?
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What is CIC?
The Convention Industry Council's 31 member organizations
The CIC owns and administers the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification.
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Major CIC Programs
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Hall of Leaders
Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX)
CIC Manual & Publications
Economic Impact Study
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Certified Meeting Professional Program “Governed” and administered by the CIC
Not an individual membership, but a professional designation
CMP is owned and managed by CIC
CIC member organizations provide study groups for CMP preparation
Follows best certification practices
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History of the CMP Designation
Began in 1985 by The Convention Liaison Council
“Certified Meeting PROFESSIONAL”
Began as a response to increase the professionalism of meeting managers
Only industry certification endorsed by 31 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
Stimulate the advancement of the art and science of meeting management
Maximize the value received from the products and services provided by CMPs
Increase the value of practitioners
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CMP Program Players
CMP Board of Directors
CIC Staff
Testing Agency – Prometric, Inc.
Volunteer CMPs – item writers, assistant proctors, booth coverage, study group leaders, application assessment
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The CMP Designation Today
Global Designation
Over 14,000 CMPs have earned the designation worldwide in 36 countries and US territories
64% of CMPs are planners
36% are suppliers
All industry professionals welcome
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Why do you want to
become a CMP?
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CMP Benefits
Competitive salary
Professional development
Personal achievement
Competitive advantage & increased credibility
Global recognition
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Need More Reasons?
Recognized by peers for their professionalism and expertise
Contribute to the development of industry best practices
Act as role models to other meeting professionals
Participate in ensuring industry standards
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The CMP Process
www.conventionindustry.org
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Deadlines for Next Available ExamsEXAM Macau Exam IMEX Exam
20112011 Third
Quarter ExamCIBTM Exam
2011
Application Deadline
November 30, 2010 February 10, 2011 March 1, 2011 May 18, 2011
Exam Registration Deadline
January 27, 2011 March 24, 2011 May 10, 2011 June 1, 2011
Examination March 26, 2011 May 23, 2011 July 23, 2011 June 29, 2011
Locations
*MPI World Education Conference
Macau, China Frankfurt, Germany Atlanta, GABoston, MAChicago Metro AreaDallas, TXDenver, COGeneva, SwitzerlandJohannesburg, South Africa Las Vegas, NVMexico City, MexicoNew York Metro AreaOrange County, CAOrlando, FL*Philadelphia, PASan Francisco, CASeoul, South KoreaToronto, CanadaWashington DC Metro
Beijing, China
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The Application Process
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Download and READ the Handbook
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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 Blueprint Section
– Internal Training
– Documentation of attendance
– Clock hours vs CEU
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Completing the Application
Website: www.conventionindustry.org
Gather all required documentation
Submit completed original application to CIC along with required documentation & application fee by the application deadline (must be received in the CIC office by March 1)
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Eligibility
Candidates have two years from the time of eligibility to take and pass the exam.
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The CMP Exam
www.conventionindustry.org
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About the Examination
Prometirc administers and scores exams
Offered in January and July in North America
Offered 2-3 times a year outside North America
3.5-hour exam
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The CMP Exam
Pencil and paper based
165 multiple-choice questions
150 operational questions (scored)
15 pre-test questions (non-graded questions)
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CMP Exam Questions
CMP exam contains questions pertaining to the variety of functions a meeting planner must perform based on the CMP Blueprint
Questions selected from the CMP “Item Bank”
Exam questions are written and reviewed on a regular basis by current CMPs
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CMP Exam Questions
Only questions that measure competency and skill are included on the exam
Four possible answers are provided for each multiple choice question – one of the four is correct
No “all of above” and “none of the above” responses
No trick questions
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Study of the Profession
A Job Analysis study is conducted to ensure the CMP exam is current
Meeting professionals are surveyed to help evaluate the level of knowledge and skills that are expected within the profession.
CMP Blueprint is developed from responses form surveyed meeting professionals
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CMP Exam Blueprint
Basis for the exam questions
The CMP Blueprint knowledge base is categorized into 5 domain areas, 49 tasks and 230 knowledge topics
The five domains identify major content areas which compose the exam
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CMP Exam Blueprint
Five Domain Areas
I. Strategic Event Planning Process 24%
II. Financial and Contract Management 20%
III. Facilities and Services 18%
IV. Logistics 20%
V. Program 18%
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Exam Scoring
Exam is scored by computer as Pass or Fail
You need a total scale score of 55 to pass the examination
Scores are determined by converting the number of questions answered correctly to a scale score that ranges from approximately 20 to beyond 55
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Scale Score A scale score is a transformed raw examination score
(the number of exam questions answered correctly)
Questions are weighted based on their difficulty
*Please note that a scale score is neither the number of questions you answered correctly nor the percentage of questions you answered correctly.
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What is the Cost?
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Fees Related to the CMP Program
CMP Application Submission Fee $225.00 USD
CMP Exam Registration Fee $450.00 USD
CMP Exam Cancellation Fee $100.00 USD
All fees are subject to change at anytime. The CMP Application Submission Fee is non-refundable and all CMP fees are non-transferable.
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Study Resources
CIC Manual, 8th Edition $ 65.95 USD– (July, 2007 Edition)
CIC International Manual $ 79.95 USD– 1ST Edition
PCMA’s Professional Meeting Management $ 79.95 USD– 5th Edition
APEX (Accepted Practices Exchange) Glossary $ 35.00 USD
IAEE Exhibit Guidelines $ FREE– (download at CIC web)
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Studying for
the CMP Exam
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Study Groups
Independent from CIC
Groups can be self-led or professionally facilitated
Cost and frequency of meetings depends on the group
Some study groups offer a weekend immersion course in place of weekly meetings
Study group guidelines are available on CIC website
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On-Line Study
PCMA Online Exam Prep Officially 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 Handbook
Complete and submit your application
Purchase/borrow current study materials
Join a study group
Study independently and as part of a class
Commit to taking the exam that’s right for you
Give it your all!
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Personal Commitment
Determine your own reasons for pursuing the CMP designation
Make the experience worthwhile
Commit to putting aside regular time to study over several months
Do it for yourself !
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Time Commitment
Reading Books 30+ Hours
Studying 50 Hours
Study Group 22 Hours
Total Time Required 100+ Hours
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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
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Questions/discussion
Thank you for your participation this morning.
The best of luck on your journey.Enjoy it!
Further Questions? Christina M Buck, CMP
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