Certified Meeting Professional

About the CMP:

The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP®) designation was developed by the Convention Industry Council (CIC) in 1985 to recognize those who have achieved the industry's highest level of professionalism. Now, more than 20 years later, more than 13,000 meetings industry professionals in more than 35 countries are proud members of this global community. The CMP® designation conveys credibility among fellow professionals, and it can give you a competitive advantage when negotiating a promotion or your next position - and more and more employers are requiring the CMP® for new hires or promotions. Visit the CIC Web site for the CMP Application and candidate handbook.

Use PCMA CMP® prep products for the most convenient, streamlined studying yet!

"The PCMA CMP study materials provide a solid foundation to prepare for the CMP exam. I never would have been able to obtain my CMP without these important tools."

Janet Sperstad, CMP, Program Director, Meetings and Events, Madison Area Technical College

PCMA Online Learning Center: Get application assistance with the "CMP® Application Process" presentation, led by Heather Doughlin, CMP. You can also earn CEUs by viewing any archived content on the OLC.

CMP® Online PrepTM: Enroll in the first and most fully inclusive online CMP® prep course for 24/7 access to materials created specifically to prepare you for the exam. Earn 7 CEUs by completing the course.

This is the first course in the industry to align its curriculum with the new eighth edition of Convention Industry Council Manual.

CMP® Ultimate Study Package: Save $20 by purchasing this package complete with: Professional Meeting Management, Fifth Edition, the new eighth edition of Convention Industry Council Manual, and the Convention Industry Convention International Manual.

Interested in facilitating a study group?  Use PCMA CMP® Study Course™ for the best instructor and participant materials. Through the PCMA Live Learning Center, get access to practice tests, suggested program outlines, PowerPoint presentations and more.

Planning on taking the exam January 10, 2009 with PCMA in New Orleans?

Take the CMP® CRAM Course™ on January 9th in New Orleans, to meet your last minute study needs with customized exam preparation.

Then stay for PCMA's 2009 Annual Meeting from January 11-14 to experience premier industry education.

Questions? Contact Jenna Bishop at jenna.bishop@pcma.org for more information.

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