Professional Designations - CMP

Benefits of obtaining the CMP designation:

• Authority to use the CMP designation on letterhead, business cards and all forms of address.
• Receive a certificate attesting to your achievement and free subscriptions from the Convention Industry Council (CIC) to two newsletters: The CMP Update and THE CMP NEWSLETTER.
• Recognition: your name will be released to the press and, if you wish, your employer will be notified by the CIC of your achievement of the meeting profession's highest designation.
• Professional Development: increased knowledge of all aspects of meeting management is gained during preparation for the CMP examination.

Who should work toward the CMP designation?

You should apply for a CMP designation if you have:

• At least three years of meeting management experience,
• Current employment in meeting management, and
• Responsibility and accountability for the successful completion of meetings.

Why should you work toward the CMP designation?

• The recognition from your peers within the industry as well as those with whom you work.
• CMPs are highly visible. They are raising industry standards and increasing the respect and prestige of the meeting profession.
• Studies show CMPs earn up to $10,000 more annually than non-CMPs.

How can you apply?

• Send for your CMP application kit by enclosing a $45 + $5.95 S&H* (U.S.) check or money order payable to Convention Industry Council, along with your name, title, company/organization, address, city, state/province, country, ZIP/postal code, and phone/fax numbers to:
  CIC, 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22102 USA. Phone: 1-703-610-9030. Fax: 1-703-610-9005.
• A summary of costs:

  Application Kit Fee	..................................	$45 + $5.95 S&H*  (U.S.)
  Application Submission Fee (valid for two years)	..................................	$175 (U.S.)
  Examination Registration Fee (payable each time exam is taken)	..................................	$375 (U.S.)
  Recertification Fee (payable each five-year period)	..................................	$200 (U.S.)
  Send for your CMP application kit by enclosing a check or money order for the appropriate amount payable to Convention Industry Council, along with Application Kit Fee	..................................	$45 + $5.95 S&H*
  * additional charges will apply to Canadian and other international destinations. Please contact CIC for further information.

  
  
• A very good way to prepare for the exam is to participate in a CMP study group offered by many MPI chapters. A complete listing of MPI chapters with designated chapter contact names and contact information is available online.
  
  
• If you plan to study independently, most of the recommended reference materials are available through the MPI bookstore. Call 1-972-702-3044, or visit the online MPI Bookstore to take a look at, or purchase, the materials.
  
  The CMP Application and Examination
  
  CMP applications are evaluated by the CMP Board shortly after the application deadline. The application is based on a point system. Points are awarded for meeting management experience, responsibilities and education. Additional points are accrued by having membership(s) in professional meeting management organizations and making contributions to the profession. The application can be self-scored for assessment of sufficient points.
  
  The CMP examination is three hours and includes 150 multiple choice questions on the functions a meeting professional must perform. These functions are listed in the CMP application kit with a range in number of examination questions for each function. An independent testing agency scores examinations, reports to examinees and keeps examination records.
  
  For more information about the CMP designation/exam, please contact the Convention Industry Council at www.conventionindustry.org.