Advance Your Career
with the CMP®
WHY ACHIEVE THE
CMP DESIGNATION?
CMP Benefits
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Personal
achievement
Professionalism
and Commitment
Competitive
advantage in
marketplace
Validates your
knowledge and
expertise
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Global recognition
Enhances
professional credibility
to employers,
customers and peers
Improved earning
potential
Am I Ready to Sit for the CMP Exam?
Those considering sitting for the CMP should
start by reviewing the CMP-International
Standards and then focusing their study
program on the domains in which they have the
least experience.
CMP International Standards
Domain
Percentage
Exam Questions
A. STRATEGIC PLANNING
B. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
C. RISK MANAGEMENT
D. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
E. HUMAN RESOURCES
F. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
G. MEETING OR EVENT DESIGN
H. SITE MANAGEMENT
I. MARKETING
J. PROFESSIONALISM
16%
15%
8%
10%
3%
8%
16%
12%
11%
1%
24
22
12
15
5
12
24
18
16
2
Total 100%
Total 150
CMP International Standards
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Body of Knowledge for CMP
exam
Aligned with other
international competency
standards:
 MPI Meeting and Business
Event Competency
Standards
 Canadian Tourism Human
Resource Council
International Event
Management Standard
What’s on the Exam?
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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
Studying for the Exam
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Start with CMP International Standards to plot
your study regime
Recommended Reading
 CIC Manual
 APEX Glossary
 Professional Meeting Management (PCMA)
Study groups, mentors
Your To-Do List
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Visit www.conventionindustry.org
Download and review
► CMP Candidate Handbook
► CMP International Standards
Determine your “Application Ready”
date and set an “Exam Ready” goal
Complete your online application and
submit
Build a personal plan that
works
for you.
Give yourself time to
prepare for
the exam.
CMP Program Fees
CMP Application Submission Fee
$250
CMP Exam Fee
$450
One year eligibility from date of application
approval
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TAKING THE CMP:
A 5-STEP PROCESS
The 5 Steps to Obtaining the
CMP Designation
1. Fill out the online application and submit to CIC for approval
at http://myaccount.conventionindustry.org
2. Receive approval notification from CIC (within 6-8 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)
STEP 1: Fill out the online application
and submit to CIC for approval
There are three “E’s” to earning the CMP
designation:
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Experience
Education
Exam
Professional EXPERIENCE – 1 of 3
36 months of experience
24 months of experience +
industry degree
36 months as educational
instructor
Continuing EDUCATION – 1 of 2
25 clock hours
Industry Internship
Must be completed in the past
five years
STEP 2: Receive Approval Notification
From CIC
Application reviewed by volunteer CMPs and
CIC staff
► If approved
► Instructions to register for exam
► If denied
► Incomplete, illegible, experience or
education not in past five years
► May appeal (up to 14 days after
notification)
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STEP 3: Pay your Exam Fee to CIC
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Pay exam fee of $450
Registration good for one year from notice of
approval.
Better to register early; don’t leave yourself
with no options. Can retake without paying
$250 app fee again.
If appropriate, include ADA request
STEP 4: Schedule Your Exam with
Prometric
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May schedule online or by phone
Test Centers fill up quickly; schedule early
to get preferred date.
Test scheduling can be done up to six
months prior to test dates.
Can reschedule anytime except five days
prior to your exam. $75 rescheduling fee.
STEP 5: Sit for the CMP Exam
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Arrive 30 minutes before exam time.
Bring test confirmation letter and governmentissued photo ID.
No personal items (locker will be provided).
Calculator and scratch pad will be provided.
3.5 hours
Receive your score at end of exam!
NEW IN 2015: ONLINE
APPLICATIONS!!
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Create and submit your certification application online.
Track your continuing education activities.
Upload supporting documentation
Once your application is complete, you may submit it
online AT ANY TIME
Once your application is approved, you may submit your
exam fee AT ANY TIME (within your eligibility year)
Once you’ve submitted your exam fee, you may schedule
your exam for any available testing window during your
eligibility year.
Type of Application
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Choose one of the three application
options
► Professional Experience
► Professional Experience and
Education
► Professional Experience in Academia
Online Application Tips
Professional Experience Section
► Current position - use current date for
end date
► Keep text minimal – use bullet points
► Upload resume
Continuing Education Section
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Enter Clock hours as X.XX
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1 clock hour = 1.00
► ½ hour = 0.50
► ¾ hour = 0.75
Upload supporting documentation
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Maintaining Your CMP
Five
Years
Maintaining Your CMP
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Recertification required
every 5 years
Requirements
► Continuing employment
in the industry
► Ongoing commitment to
professional
development and
continuing education
Use your online profile to
keep track of your CEs as
you earn them!
What are Your Questions?
Contact Us
Convention Industry Council
www.conventionindustry.org
+1 571-527-3116
cichq@conventionindustry.org