CMP Study Group

Why Become a CMP? 

Recognition: As the premier industry certification, the CMP distinguishes holders as career professionals who have demonstrated a high level of experience, skill, and knowledge.
Competitive Advantage: The designation conveys credibility to a meeting professional's opinions and ideas, both at work and in the greater meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry.
Peer Acceptance: CMPs are immediately recognized by other CMPs as fellow professionals committed to the advancement of the profession.
Salary Enhancement: CMPs can use the certification as a competitive advantage when it comes to negotiating salaries and other business.
Personal Achievement: After passing a rigorous application and examination process, CMPs express a profound sense of personal achievement at finally being regarded as the exceptionally skilled professional they are.
Commitment: Successful completion of the certification process conveys that the certified meeting professional is committed and goal driven in their career.
Requirements: Minimum 3 years experience in meeting management to apply. Application must be approved with a minimum of 90 points out of a possible 150. Pass the CMP Exam.

Important Dates

The San Diego Chapter CMP study group will commence with an information session on January 27, 2010 and run for 8 sessions. The CMP certification is offered through the Convention Industry Council with test opportunities twice a year.

CMP Program Fees 

The San Diego MPI Chapter is offering a scholarship to members to cover most of the costs of taking the exam. For more details on the financial assistance available - click here.

Recommended Study Materials

IAEE (formerly IAEM): Guidelines for Display Rules & Regulations
Visit the MPI Bookstore to order CMP exam preparation materials. MPI members receive a discount!

Study Options

Study with local planners and suppliers under the facilitation of local CMPs. The San Diego MPI Study Group fee is $125 for SDMPI Chapter members and $150 for non-members. Download an application now. The tentative Spring 2010 study group dates are:

January 27, 2010 (Information Session)
February 16, 2010
March 2, 2010
March 30, 2010
April 27, 2010
May 18, 2010
June 8, 2010
June 29, 2010
July 17, 2010

Recertification

CIC is currently revising the Recertification Application for 2010. The application should be ready by April 1, 2010. The recertification application deadline is October 15, 2010.

For more information:
 
Olivia Ferrell, CMP
CMP Study Group Committee Chair
619-436-9042
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