I AM CMP - Study Groups

Join us for the upcoming CMP Workshop Sessions

Beginning Monday, March 4, 2013
Gather every Monday Night for 8 weeks from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Hosted by the Embassy Suites-Dallas Park Central

CMP Workshop Session Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
March Dates: Monday March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2013
April Dates: Monday April 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2013

THE WORKSHOP:

The CMP Workshop are educational sessions focused on the study and review of CIC’s International Standards (CMP-IS) as well as the purpose of earning Continuing Education Units (CEU) to become a Certified Meeting Professional.  This program currently meets once a week for (8) weeks and covers the (10) different domains specified in CMP-IS defined by the CMP governing body, the Convention Industry Council (CIC).

Facilitated by local CMP industry experts, each session includes a copy of CIC’s CMP International Standards guide, the CIC CMP Handbook, the presentation (handout) from each session, guidance and review of the CMP application, and general information about the exam process.

some of the many benefits of being a part of the workshop include:

• Earn 16 CEU (credit clock hours)
• Clarification of complex material and concepts
• Learn CMP test-taking tips
• Support and encouragement from your peers

CREDITS: The Workshop course counts for 16 continuing education hours (2/clock hours per session) toward the current CMP application requirement.

FEES:
$150 – MPI Members
$175 – non-members

STUDY MATERIALS:

• CIC Manual 8th Edition ($65.95 USD)
• CIC International Manual ($79.95 USD)
• APEX Glossary ($35.00 USD)
• Professional Meeting Management 5th Edition ($79.95 USD)
• IAEE (formerly IAEM): Guidelines for Display Rules & Regulations (Supplement to CIC 8th Edition

IMPORTANT: Please purchase all materials in advance so that you will be prepared for our 1st class. Texts can be purchased from the MPI Store

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for CMP Workshop: JPA Scholarship

RESOURCES:
Deadlines & Fees for the CMP Exam
Application Requirements

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 professionals 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.