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HOW YOU TOO CAN BECOME CMP CERTIFIED
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HOW YOU TOO CAN BECOME CMP CERTIFIED
Personal achievement
Competitive advantage in marketplace
Validates knowledge and expertise
Credibility to employers, customers and peers
Higher salary
WHY SHOULD I BECOME CMP® CERTIFIED?
AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE CMP?Eligibility Requirements:• 36 months of professional experience OR• 24 months with an industry-related degree
AND• 25 clock hours of industry-related continuing
education OR• Industry internship
What is the Process?1. Fill out the online application and submit to CIC for approval at http://myaccount.conventionindustry.org
2. Receive approval notification from CIC (within 3-5 weeks of application)
3. Pay your exam fee to CIC
4. Schedule your exam date with Prometric
5. Sit for the CMP exam (within one year of receiving approval)
Exam is offered 4 times a year (January, May, August and November)
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WHAT WILL IT COST ME?
CMP Application Submission Fee $250
CMP Exam Fee $450One year eligibility from date of application approval
How Do I Get Started?
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WHERE DO I FIND CONTINUING EDUCATION?
• CIC’s Preferred Provider Program• Guaranteed credit• Loaded directly into your
online record• CIC member organizations
• Chapter meetings• Online webinars and classes
• Other industry-related organizations
Domain Percentage Exam Questions
A. STRATEGIC PLANNING 16% 24B. PROJECT MANAGEMENT 15% 22C. RISK MANAGEMENT 8% 12D. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 10% 15E. HUMAN RESOURCES 3% 5F. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 8% 12G. MEETING OR EVENT DESIGN 16% 24H. SITE MANAGEMENT 12% 18I. MARKETING 11% 16J. PROFESSIONALISM 1% 2
Total 100% Total 150
WHAT IS THE CMP INTERNATIONAL STANDARD?
A clock hour is actual time spent in an educational session. Counted in quarter hours. ◦ .25 = 15 minutes◦ .5 = 30 minutes◦ .75 = 45 minutes
What is a Clock Hour?
ONLINE APPLICATION TIPSComplete continuing education firstSubmit proof of attendance & session descriptions
Make sure education is related to the CMP International Standards
In the Professional Experience Section, for Current position - use current date for end date
Study Materials
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT ON EXAM DAY?
165 multiple choice questions 150 scored 15 unscored (pre-test items)
No “all of the above” or “none of the above” Situational based questions designed to test application of
knowledge 55 needed to score – scaled score; not percentage Items are weighted; more difficult = more weight given for
correct answer
How to Apply for the CMP VideoGo to & search for “Apply for CMP”
Recertification required every 5 years
Requirements Continuing employment in the
industry Ongoing commitment to
professional development and continuing education
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HOW DO I KEEP MY CMP?
Use your online profile to keep track of your CEs as you earn them!
Recertification Fees
Contact UsConvention Industry Council
www.conventionindustry.org+1 571-527-3116
QUESTIONS?
