Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Fall 2010 Registration Information Coming Soon.
Join the CMP Study Group
Who Should Attend?
If you have the drive, ability and dedication that it takes to earn the Convention Industry Council’s Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation, you will join a select group of peers statewide who have chosen to attain this high level of excellence and achievement. The CMP designation recognizes those who have achieved the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industries’ highest standard of professionalism.
Those who are currently employed full time by an association or organization in a meeting or event planning position should consider this certification. The course is also open to non-CMP candidates who wish to expand their knowledge of the meeting professional. You do not have to have applied for the CMP or be registered for the exam to take this CMP Study Course.
How Can This Course Can Help You?
- Become a more effective meeting professional
- Stay on a schedule and develop an examination skill set
- Interact with other meeting professionals who are interested in earning their CMP
- Experience distance learning with conference call technology
- Learn meeting and event planning practices you will need throughout your career
How Does The Study Course Work?
This course is designed to give you support and assistance in your study efforts and provide you with a systematic study format. Candidates will have an opportunity to prepare for the CMP exam over a three-month period just before the exam.
In order to participate fully, candidates will be informed about the preparation required, study techniques, and test format information. The curriculum includes all areas covered in the test as outlined in the Certified Meeting Professional Examination Blueprint. The kick-off orientation session is a mandatory information session. All candidates are encouraged to begin reading preparation materials as soon as possible, and agree to having quickly reviewed all reading materials before the course begins. The books may be purchased through the Convention Industry Council’s website www.conventionindustry.org. Each week, participants answer key questions related to the CMP exam, posting answers and reviewing other participants’ answers and comments. We also cover scenarios for exploration and discussion with emphasis on alternative solutions, legalities, prioritization of issues, and action plans. Review session will cover sample test questions and important tips on taking multiple-choice tests.
When are the classes? Fall 2010 Study Class Registration and Information Coming Soon!
Where are the classes?
The FSAE Office at 2410 Mahan Drive, Ste, 2; Tallahassee, FL 32308. Participants outside of Tallahassee can participate by conference call.
Cost?
Please make monies payable to TSAE
TSAE or FSAE Members 1st Time Attendee: $150
TSAE or FSAE Members 2nd Time Attendee: $75
TSAE or FSAE Non-Member 1st Time Attendee: $200
TSAE or FSAE Non-Member 2nd Time Attendee: $125
Cost Includes kick off orientation, all sessions and any handout materials.
Register for CMP Exam: CMP exam applications and information are available on the Convention Industry Council Website at: www.conventionindustry.org.
Requirements to take CMP Exam:
Candidates are required to have a minimum of three years experience in meeting management; must have current, full-time employment in a meeting management capacity; and must be responsible and accountable for the successful completion of meetings.
The preparation course requires the following publications*:
The Convention Industry Council Manual 8th Edition. Please note: This is the new version of the Manual.The Manual can be order from the Convention Industry Council.
Professional Meeting Management: Comprehensive Strategies for Meetings, Conventions and Events 5th Edition
Convention Industry Council International Manual 1st Edition
APEX (Accepted Practices Exchange) Forms
* You can purchase books from the Convention Industry Council at www.conventionindustry.org; ask a co-worker to borrow their books; or a limited number of books are available for short-term check out of the TSAE library. If you don’t have enough hours to take the CMP you may earn up to 20 hours of CMP credits toward your application by participating in this course.
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