Frequently Asked Questions

MPI's Global Knowledge Plan: what is it and why does it matter to me?
How does the Global Training Plan fit in the Global Knowledge Plan?
Why is MPI developing a Global Training Plan and why should you care?
What is the Global Training Plan?
What will the certificate programs cost?
Who are the confirmed Training Center partners?
How does MPI select the Training Centers?
Where will the MPI Training Centers be located?
Exactly what is being delivered at the Training Centers? What will they deliver in the future?
What is the financial relationship between the Training Centers and MPI? Is MPI providing funds to these centers? Vice versa?
How will MPI select the trainers?
What is the timeline for development and deployment of the different programs?
Who developed the programs and how was the selection of developers done?
When was the RFP sent out?
What quality controls are in place?
What is the relationship between what is/will be delivered at the Training Centers and the Body of Knowledge Task Force?
What is the “Co-creation group” for curriculum? What individuals are part of this group?
How were members of this group selected?
What will the relationship, if any, be between the Global Training Centers and the faculty community?
Will representatives from the Global Training Centers be the only people who ‘sit at the table' in putting forth educational and research initiatives supported by MPI? What about institutions who are not selected or who do not apply to be Global Training Centers? Won't they be disenfranchised?
Are there any scholarship programs available?
How can chapters be involved?

MPI’s Global Knowledge Plan: what is it and why does it matter to me?

MPI’s knowledge plan is a learning path for the global community that ensures appropriate career and personal development at each stage of an individual’s career.
This knowledge “ethos” will ensure MPI is a global knowledge leader in the field of meetings and events, with the ability to attract, train and elevate talent for a rapidly expanding global industry.
This plan provides a guide for the re-imagination of current content and the development of new content based on a common Body of Knowledge that will support the knowledge needs of our community at all levels throughout the world.
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How does the Global Training Plan fit in the Global Knowledge Plan?

One of the channels through which knowledge and continuous development will be distributed is the MPI Global Training Plan.
The MPI Training Plan is a 7 step career development plan that will support the training needs for our community at all levels of one's career.
It will ensure recognition and transferability of knowledge on a global basis.
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Why is MPI developing a Global Training Plan and why should you care?

MPI has been a leading education provider in the meeting and events industry for over 35 years. There is now a strong need for formalized skills and competencies development with a clear career path.
The world and our business is more global than ever and there is a need for a standardized body of knowledge that will enable meeting and event professionals to obtain globally transferable skills and competencies.
Along with this development we witness an increased interest in globally transferable and recognized certificate and certification programs and designations.
MPI Global Training practice will deliver cutting edge training, providing the tools and solutions for the community to be successful.
MPI will activate 14 – 15 training centers across the globe over a 2 year period, and by doing so will create a faculty and professional education community, which will enhance the collaboration between the various business schools, universities and private partners.
The activation of the MPI Global Training Centers for Meetings and Business Events will allow MPI to commoditize, globally distribute and monetize the deployment of the modules for the MPI Global Training plan.
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What is the Global Training Plan?

The MPI Global Training Plan is a 7 step plan that will support the training needs for our community at all levels of your career

Skills Assessment
Regardless of their point of entry into the industry, the learning journey of our members begins with the online Skills Assessment exercise that identifies critical experience, knowledge, and skill gaps and then provides a prescriptive and personalized development plan for closing those gaps. (Currently under development)
Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events I
For those who possess little industry experience (between 0 and 3 years of experience), MPI offers the Certificate in Meetings and Business Events I, launched in November 2008. This certificate, based on an internationally consistent Body of Knowledge and therefore easily transferable, equips our members with proficiencies to organize the logistics of meetings and events. (available)
Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events II
For those who possess between 3 and 5 years of experience in the meetings industry, MPI offers the Certificate in Meetings and Business Events II. This certificate, based on an internationally consistent Body of Knowledge and therefore easily transferable, will provide meeting and business event professionals learning and development opportunities that focus upon “meeting and business events operations,” and provides a stepping stone towards the knowledge requirements for passing the CMP Exam. (Under development).
Certified Meeting Professional - The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program is a confirmation of acquired skills and competencies. The CMP is a global professional designation delivered by the Convention Industry Council (CIC). To successfully pass and prepare for the CMP Exam, MPI offers the CMP Exam Online Study Guide and support-group study aids. (Launched in June 2008)
Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events III
For those who are at an intermediate-to-advanced level in their career (between 5 and 7 years of experience), MPI offers the Certificate in Meetings and Business Events III. This certificate program will provide meeting and business event professionals learning and development opportunities that focus on leading projects and project teams to a successful completion of meeting and business events operations. (Under development)
Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events IV
For those who are at an advanced level in their career, MPI offers the Certificate in Meetings and Business Events IV. This certificate program will provide meeting and business event professionals learning and development opportunities that focus on demonstrating organizational performance and business results through the management and the design of meetings and business events. Meeting and business event professionals are expected to speak the language of business and to evaluate and explain the value of meetings as a critical element of organizational success. (under development).
Certification in Meetings Management
The Certification in Meetings Management (CMM) is a designation for advanced and senior industry professionals. It is looking at the business of meetings as well as business management modules related to meetings. (available)
Executive Leadership Program
For our most senior and executive level industry professionals who have progressed beyond the need for meeting and event management education, MPI is developing a leadership program (e.g., MBA level, focused on business executive leadership skills) for presentation at its conferences or as a stand-alone opportunity, along with opportunities for on-going engagement between members of this community.

Available at any point in the learning journey will be an array of training and career development opportunities (e.g., live events, distance learning, searchable web content, magazine, chapter programs) that will allow for continuous learning between milestones. Also contributing to the learning journey are the on-the-job experiences, and other training and education (e.g., university degrees).