Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program
Setting the Standard of Excellence
The foremost certification of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry, the CMP program recognizes individuals who have achieved the industry's highest standard of professionalism. Established in 1985, the CMP credential increases the proficiency of meeting professionals by:
- Identifying a body of knowledge
- Establishing a level of knowledge and performance necessary for certification
- Stimulating the advancement of the art and science of meeting management
- Increasing the value of practitioners to their employers
- Recognizing and raising industry standards, practices and ethics
- Maximizing the value received from the products and services provided by Certified Meeting Professionals
Through the CMP program, individuals who are employed in meeting management pursue continuing education, increase their industry involvement, and gain industry-wide recognition. The requirements for certification are based on professional experience and a written examination. Currently, over 13,000 individuals in 35 countries and territories have earned the CMP designation.
The CMP Board of Directors includes one representative from each planner organization of CIC and four representatives from the supplier category. The CMP Board represents the profession's diversity and serve as a voice for stakeholders who have an interest in maintaining a high industry standards.
Click here for more information about how you can get started in the CMP program.
The CMP Exam will be held at WEC on Saturday, July 24 at the Vancouver Convention Center. Room location still TBD.
CMP Boot Camp
Read more about the CMP Boot Camp here.
Date: Friday, July 23, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $140 USD advanced rate/ $160 USD onsite rate
If you have already registered for WEC and would like to add the CMP Boot Camp to your registration, access the online Attendee Resource Center and sign in to edit your product information.
You do not have to be registered for WEC 2010, to attend the CMP Boot Camp. To purchase a spot in the workshop, please send an email to registrations@mpiweb.org Include the following information:
- Your contact information
- Number of people from your organization that are attending the workshop
When this information is received, an invoice will be created and sent to you for payment. Please note: to receive the advance rate of $140, your payment must be received prior to arrival for the workshop. Onsite payments will be at the onsite rate of $160.
By purchasing the CMP Boot Camp only, you will not receive a WEC 2010 attendee badge. Your access to the conference will be limited to Friday, July 23rd only. If you wish to purchase a full conference registration after the workshop, you may do so on Saturday, July 24th at the onsite rate of $995 for MPI members and $1205 for non-members.