The Convention Industry Council (CIC) announced that 475 individuals passed the July 23, 2011 CMP examination.
This distinguished credential, recognized throughout the meetings, conventions, and exhibitions industry, demonstrates an individual's comprehensive knowledge of meeting management as well as a commitment to the profession.
Established in 1985, the mission of the CMP program is to elevate and enhance the professionalism of the meetings, conventions, exhibitions and events industry and the dedicated inviduals who are responsible for meeting management.
Demand for this designation continues to increase as both employers and meeting professionals recognize the high standards of knowledge and professionalism it embodies. Since its inception, the CMP designation has been earned by more than 14,000 individuals in 42 countries and territories worldwide.
Obtaining the CMP designation is a two-part process consisting of an application and a written examination, administered and monitored by an independent testing agency.
Eligibility to take the examination is based on an extensive review of professional qualifications - candidates must have at least three years of employment in the meetings industry, and demonstrate responsibility and accountability for successful meetings.
Additionally each applicant must have completed a minimum of 25 hours of industry specific continuing education or a meeting management internship. The comprehensive written examination tests knowledge of all functions of meeting management.
The next North American CMP exam is scheduled for January 7, 2012.
The full list of new CMPs is available for download here.
