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CMP Recertification
Introduction | Requirements | Fees

Every five (5)years, CMPs must re-certify by documenting ongoing involvement in the meetings industry through continuing employment and education.

CMPs are sent a reminder during the fifth year of certification that their current CMP certificate is about to expire. With that notice, CMPs receive information on the recertification process and the Recertification Application Form, which is similar to the initial certification application form. The form is due to CIC on or before October 15th of the year in which the CMP certification expires.

To be recertified, CMPs are required to complete a minimum of 5 hours of continuing education and earn a minimum of 60 points on the application. All points claimed must have been earned over the previous five years, since the date of CMP certification or the date of last recertification (whichever is later).

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Recertification Application

CMP Recertification Policies and Procedures

Recertification applications should be filled in completely and legibly or they will be returned.
Complete recertification applications are due by October 15th with the $200 (US) recertification fee.
Applications received October 16th - December 31st of the CMPs expiring year require an additional late fee of $50 (US), total fee $250 (US).
Applications received January 1st - December 31st of the year following the CMP expiring year require an additional late fee of $100 (US), lotal fee $300 (US).
CMPs who fail to recertify by the deadline lose their CMP status and are removed from the CMP Directory.
Applicants with insufficient points to recertify may submit a written appeal of the recertification results. An applicant for CMP recertification who has been notified that he/she received insufficient points to recertify may within 30 days submit a written appeal to the CIC office. Recertification appeals will be referred to the CMP Board for further consideration and decision. An appeal of recertification review results may address the following:

The recertification applicant may submit additional information or documentation to update the application.
The applicant may provide further explanation of any items that were discounted by the reviewers.

7. Expired CMPs must re-apply and pass the written examination in order to regain legal use of the CMP Designation. All CMPs who are approved for recertification will receive written notification and a new certificate. The Recertification Committee of the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Board of Directors reviews extenuating circumstances surrounding late recertification submissions. The Committee will consider making exceptions to the policies in place for recertification for CMPs who have been unable to recertify due to one or more of the acceptable reasons listed below:

Serious illness of self or an immediate family member
Short and/or long-term disability
Job loss
Family leave
Military duty call-up

8. Effective 12/15/2004, CMPs reaching retirement age may now qualify to receive an "EMERITUS STATUS" if they meet certain requirements. Requirements for "EMERITUS STATUS" are listed below:

65 years of age or older
CMP Status - must have held an active CMP designation in "good-standing" for a period no less than 10 years
CMPs requesting Emeritus Status must submit a brief essay (300-500 words) responding to the following: "Describe how the CMP Designation has helped you in your professional life and why you believe it is important to retain the CMP Designations."
Essays should be submitted to the attention of the CMP Recertification Committee at CIC Headquarters along with documentation of the age requirement and payment for $100.00 USD.
"EMERITUS STATUS" has no expiration date.
Upon approval by the Recertification Committee, Emeritus CMPs will be listed on the CIC Website along with their essay.
Emeritus CMPs will receive a new CMP Certificate with no assigned expiration date.

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Recertification Application