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Becoming a CMP
Requirements | Apply | Deadlines & Fees
Study Materials | Preparing for the Exam | Recertification
- Three years of work experience in the industry
or
- Applicants with a degree in meeting, event, exhibition, or hospitality/tourism management may apply after two years of work experience
or
- Full-time instructors who have taught for three years in a meeting/hospitality university program
AND
- Completion of twenty-five hours of continuing education
or
- Completion of approved internship/apprenticeship in the industry
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- Click here to download a supplemental Professional Experience page
- Click here to download a supplemental Continuing Education page
- Click here to download a sample resume
Follow the directions below to pay your application fee online:
1. Click "Login" at the top of the screen
2. Login or create a new record.-Update your contact informaiton, if necessary
3. Once you are in your record, click "Shopping Cart" on the left hand menu
4. At the top of the next screen, click "Certifications" (next to "Events")5. At the next screen, click "Add to Cart" next to CMP
6. Under "Certification Process Summary" select Status: Applicant
7. Check the appropriate application submission fee box, then click "Add to Cart"
8. On the next screen, click the "Check-Out" then complete the transaction9. If you do not submit your application before the deadline, you will forfeit your fee.
Exam |
Global Examination Day |
IMEX |
2010 Third
Quarter Exam |
2011 First Quarter CMP |
Application Deadline |
October 28, 2009 |
February 11, 2010 |
March 4, 2010 |
August 10, 2010 |
Exam Registration Deadline |
December 16, 2009 |
March 25, 2010 |
May 13, 2010 |
October 20, 2010 |
Examination |
February 20, 2010 |
May 24, 2010 |
July 24, 2010 |
January 8, 2011 |
| Locations *PCMA's Annual Meeting **MPI's MeetDifferent ***MPI's World Education Congress
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Cancun, Mexico** Rome, Italy Singapore South Korea |
Frankfurt, Germany |
Atlanta, GA Boston, MA Chicago Metro Area Dallas, TX Denver, CO New York Metro Area Orange County, CA Orlando, FL Philadelphia, PA San Francisco, CA Toronto, Canada Vancouver, BC*** Washington DC Metro Area |
Atlanta, GA Boston, MA Chicago Metro Area Dallas, TX Denver, CO Las Vegas, NV* New York Metro Area Orange County, CA Orlando, FL Ottawa, Canada San Francisco, CA Washington DC Metro Area |
CMP Program Fees |
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| CMP Application Submission Fee | $225 USD |
| Exam Registration Fee | $450 USD |
| Exam Cancellation Fee | $100 USD |
- Study Texts Cross-Reference Guide
- CIC Manual 8th Edition ($65.95 USD)
- CIC International Manual ($79.95 USD)
- APEX Glossary ($35.00 USD)
- Professional Meeting Management 5th Edition ($79.95 USD)
- IAEE (formerly IAEM): Guidelines for Display Rules & Regulations (Supplement to CIC 8th Edition)
CIC Endorsed Online Study Course
Prepare for the CMP Exam online with PCMA's Online Prep Course!
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Practice Exam
- Once you have passed the CMP Exam you need to recertify every 5 years. For more information about recertification, click here.