Preparing for the Exam
CMP International Standards
The CMP International Standards (CMP-IS) are the body of knowledge for the Certified Meeting Professional program and examination. The CMP-IS defines and categorizes the skills, competencies and abilities an individual needs in order to be successful in the profession
Required Study Texts The following references are necessary for review of the functions performed by meeting professionals
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Study Courses
PCMA Online Prep Course - CIC Endorsed Study Course The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) CMP® Online Prep™ Course has been endorsed by CIC as the only official Online Course for the CMP® Examination. The PCMA CMP Online Prep Course is the most comprehensive and effective online study tool available to CMP Exam takers. In fact, 98% of course participants have passed the CMP Exam on their first attempt. For more information on the course, please click the logo below.
MPI CMP Study Guide
The MPI CMP Online Study Guide is a new study aid to guide CMP exam preparation. Designed with busy schedules in mind, the Study Guide efficiently assists in the preparation of an effective study plan. Created in partnership with Arizona State University, and brought to you by the MPI Foundation and Wyndham Hotel Group, the Study Guide provides a practical framework for approaching an important career milestone.
Official CMP Practice Examination
The CIC currently offers a 27-question CMP Practice Exam, developed by the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Board to give candidates an instant opportunity to learn how exam questions are structured.
Eligibility to take the CMP Practice Exam
- You must have submitted an Application and been approved to sit for the CMP Exam
- You must be in your two year window of eligibility to sit for the exam
Information about the Practice Exam
- Once you compete the Practice Exam you will no longer be able to access it.
- If the Practice Exam is not completed, candidates may access the Practice Examination for 24 hours, which begins from the moment of confirmation of purchase of the Practice Examination.
- Candidates may log in and out of the Practice Exam as many times as they want during the 24 hour period (if the exam is not completed).
Take the Practice Exam Payment
The fee to take the official CMP Practice Examination is $25.95 US and is payable by Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
Note: The CMP Practice Examination is the property of Convention Industry Council and Prometric. Duplication in whole or part of the exam or sharing with others is prohibited. A candidate's performance on the Practice Examination does not guarantee similar performance on the actual examination.