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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
Increased earning potential
WHY SHOULD I BECOME CMP® CERTIFIED?
Start with CMP-International Standards Do I have experience in the 10 domains? Where do I need to concentrate my
studying?
AM I READY TO SIT FOR THE CMP EXAM?
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 ARE THE 10 DOMAINS?
HOW CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 10 DOMAINS?
Recommended Reading CIC Manual APEX Glossary Professional Meeting Management (PCMA)
Study groups, mentors Online courses and continuing education
AM I ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE EXAM? Eligibility Requirements:• 36 months of professional experience OR• 24 months with an industry-related degree
AND• 25 clock hours of industry-related experience OR• Industry internship
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
How Do I Apply?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)
ONLINE APPLICATION TIPSProfessional Experience Section Current position - use current date for
end date Keep text minimal – use bullet points Upload resume
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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
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
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!
Contact UsConvention Industry Council
www.conventionindustry.org+1 571-527-3116
WHAT ARE YOUR QUESTIONS?