Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
CMP Study Group
MPIWSC offers a study group for CMP candidates. The next session will prepare the candidates for the July 24, 2010 examination.
For more information on joining the study group, please contact:
Jim Cacabelos, CMP Edgewater Hotel 206-956-3606 (Office)/206-321-0519 (Mobile)
Barbara Hunt, CMP BCH Productions, LLC 206-524-5020 (Office)/206-660-3103 (Mobile)
Marcus White, CMP MCW Events 206-792-5481 (Office)/206-941-5337 (Mobile)
To join the study group please complete the Study Group Registration Form and submit the required fee. View the agenda for the orientation meeting.
Steps on How to Become A CMP
- Visit the Convention Industry Council website to view the upcoming application and registration deadlines, fees and examination dates.
- Download the CMP Candidate Handbook.
- Complete the CMP Application and return it to the CIC office by the application deadline, and include the $225 submission fee. The $225 submission fee is a nonrefundable fee.
- Following notification of successful application, CMP candidates may register for the CMP examination by returning a completed registration form and $450 fee to the CIC office before the examination registration deadline.
- Successfully complete the CMP Examination.
The CMP Process
- Applicants should complete the official application.
- The completed application form and application submission fee of $225 should be submitted to the CIC office by the dates noted on the Application Deadlines & Exam Dates Schedule.
- Following each application deadline, all applications are submitted to the CMP Board for review and verification of points indicated. A minimum of 90 points is required to be approved for the examination.
- Applicants will be notified by e-mail by the CMP Board of their eligibility to take the exam approximately one month prior to the next scheduled Examination Registration Deadline.
- Application results appeals must be submitted in writing by the applicant within 14 days of notification of application results. Appeals should be directed to the CMP Board at the Convention Industry Council address.
- To confirm seating for the exam, applicants must submit to CIC the exam fee of $450 Candidates will also indicate their choice of a test site by the exam registration deadline.
- Approximately three weeks before the exam date applicants will be sent written confirmation of the final exam arrangements including site, room location, and time of exam.
- Within 60 days after the exam, candidates will be notified of their exam results by the CMP Testing Agency, the Chauncey Group International. The notice includes a test report indicating areas of strength and weakness.
- Test results appeals must be submitted in writing by the candidate within 30 days of notification of exam results. Appeals should be directed to the CMP Board at the Convention Industry Council address.
- Following notice of successful completion of the exam, the CMP Certificate will be awarded to the new Certificant.
Exam Cancellation Policy
Candidates may cancel seating for an exam by providing advanced notice in writing to the CIC. Candidates may cancel their registration with a $100 (US) cancellation fee if written notification is received by CIC at least 30 days prior to the day of the exam. The remainder of your examination fee will be refunded. Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the exam and no-shows on the day of the exam will forfeit their entire $450.00 (US) examination fee.
Re-Takes of Exams
Candidates may retake the exam. The Examination Registration Fee of $450 is due by the scheduled exam registration deadline for each time an exam is administered.
Certification Period
The certification period is five years.
Recertification
Recertification of a CMPs is based on evidence of continued accountability in the field of meeting management and continued development as a meeting professional. Recertification notifications are mailed during the first quarter of the year in which current certification expires. Requirements are consistent with those for original application excluding an examination.
Upcoming Application and Registration Deadlines, and Examination Dates
