cmp, cgmp – are these the designations your were looking for? jim cacabelos, cmp, cgmp

CMP, CGMP – Are these the designations your were looking for?

Jim Cacabelos, CMP, CGMP

Agenda

CMP and CGMP Introduction The CMP ProcessConvention Industry Standards (CIS)Exam PreparationThe CGMP ProcessSample EXAM!!!

What is CIC?

 The Convention Industry Council (CIC) is a federation of 33 national and international associations representing all aspects of the meeting, convention, and exhibition industry. INCLUDING SGMP.

The CIC owns and administers the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification.

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Certification Program

“Governed “ and administered by the CICNot an individual membership, but a professional designationCMP is owned and managed by the CIC. CIC member organizations provide study groups for CMP preparationFollows best certification practices

The CMP History

Began in 1985 by The Convention Liaison CouncilAlways “Certified Meeting PROFESSIONAL”, not plannerBegan as a response to increase the professionalism of meeting managersOnly industry certification endorsed by all 33 CIC member organizations

CMP Program Goals

Identify a body of knowledge Establish the level of knowledge and performance required for certificationStimulate the advancement of the art and science of meeting managementProvide unique networking opportunities for those involved in the program

CMP Program Goals Continued…

Increase the value of practitioners Recognize and raise industry standards, practices and ethicsMaximize the value received from the products and services provided by CMPs

CMP Benefits

Authority to use the CMP designation on Letterhead, Business Cards, etc.Global Recognition Professional Development Personal Achievement / Competitive AdvantageNewsletter SubscriptionsNetwork of Fellow CMPs

CMP Statistics

Over 12,000 CMP’s worldwide out of 103,500 individual members of CIC Organizations55 countries representedMajority (70%) are plannersSuppliers and other industry professionals welcomed

The CMP Process

1. Fill out the online application and submit to CIC for approval

http://myaccount.conventionindustry.org 2. Receive approval notification from

CIC (within 6-8 weeks of application)3. Pay exam fee to CIC4. Schedule your exam date with

Prometric5. Sit for the CMP Exam (within one

year of receiving approval)

Completing the Application

Make a copy of application, do a draftSubmit completed original application to CIC along with required documentation & application feeNEW – online submission can be done at any time 24/7/365

Application Requirements

A minimum of three years work experience in meeting managementResponsibility and accountability for the successful completion of meetingsIndustry internship consisting of a minimum of 200 hours of work experience in last 5 yrs OR25 Continuing Education Hours in CIS Domains

Eligibility

Application submission fee valid for one calendar year.Candidates have one calendar year from the time they are approved to take and pass the exam. Calendar Year starts as soon as CIC notifies applicants of their approval to take the exam.

Exam Deadlines

You may take the CMP Exam at any of the four windows of time the CMP Test is offeredJan 22-31, 2015May 7-16, 2015*August 6-15, 2015November 5-14, 2015*

*Includes CMP-HC testing

Program Fees – US $

Application Submission Fee = $250 (US), non-refundable

Exam Registration Fee = $450 (US)

Study ResourcesCIC Manual, 9th Edition - $99.95Professional Meetings Management 6th Edition- $110APEX Industry Glossary - $35.00

Study Groups

Independent from CICGroups can be self-led or professionally facilitatedCost and frequency of meetings depends on the groupStudy group guidelines are available on CIC websiteMany study groups offer a weekend immersion course for study tips guidelines

CIS- Convention Industry Standards

10 knowledge based areas called “Domains”30 “Skills” defined tasks under the 10 Domains106 “Sub Skills” Specific functions needed to perform the skill

For example:

CIS- Convention Industry Standards

Domain A Strategic Planning: 3 skills - 24 total questions on the Exam• Skill 1 Manage Strategic Plan for Meeting or Event: 6-8 questions 5 Sub Skills

• Skill 2 Develop Sustainability Plan for Meeting or Event 9-11 questions 2 Sub Skills

• Skill 3 Develop Business Continuity or Long-Term Viability Plan of Meeting or Event 4 sub skills

CIS- Convention Industry Standards

Skill 1 Manage Strategic Plan for Meeting or Event• Sub skill 1.01 = Develop Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives of Meeting or Event

• Sub skill 1.02 = Determine Feasibility of Meeting or Event

• Sub skill 1.03 = Determine requirements to carry out meeting or event

• Sub skill 1.04 = Develop Financial Summary• Sub skill 1.05 = Monitor Strategic Plan

CIS- Convention Industry Standards

Domain B – Project ManagementDomain C – Risk ManagementDomain D – Financial ManagementDomain E – Human ResourcesDomain F – Stakeholder ManagementDomain G – Meeting or Event DesignDomain H – Site ManagementDomain I – MarketingDomain J - Professionalism

Study Tips

Purchase both the CIC Manual , 9th edition and Professional Meeting Management 6th editionCIC does NOT endorse “sample tests” for candidates other than the on-line practice tests available for purchase from CIC website.

Exam Info

Exam items undergo review process - CMP item writers, the CMP Board of Directors Exam Committee & the testing agencyItems measure competency and skillWriting & reviewing questions ongoing process to keep exam current

Exam Info

Each test comprised of a new selection from the CMP “Item Bank”CMP “Item Bank,” is a database of test questions prepared by CMPs at CMP ConclavesExam is designed to measure competency rather than academic excellenceExam is scored as either pass or fail

Test Format and Score

165 multiple choice items (questions)3 1/2 hours *You may comment on itemsComputer Based Testing at Prometric Test CenterInstant feedback on pass or fail

Recertification

Initial certification is valid for five yearsComplete a recertification applicationCMPs who recertify on time, do not have to take another exam to be recertified!Based on continued employment, education and professional contributions

Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP)

CGMP is owned and managed by SGMP. Not an individual membership, but a professional designationCGMP Test is offered at least 2-3 times annually - once at NEC and other times as scheduled.

CGMP HistorySGMP recognized a certification was needed specifically designed for planners and suppliers whose work is governed by the rules and regulations of the federal government.Developed in 2005 as joint program between SGMP and the Graduate School at USDA. 2010 SGMP took the CGMP over from the Graduate School and is now solely responsible for the content, the classes, and the examination.2013 CGMP Handbook was revised

CGMP Benefits

Earn highest designation available specific to government meeting professionalsPossess clear and thorough understanding of rules and regulations affecting government meetingsIncrease exposure/importance of the government market within the meetings profession

CGMP Requirements

SGMP Member in Good Standing for six monthsSGMP Member who has more than one year of experience in the hospitality industry

The CGMP Process

1. Register for an upcoming CGMP Course2/10-13/2015 Lansing, MI4/25-28/2015 Minneapolis, MN (NEC)

2. Pay $500 CGMP Class and Exam Fee3. Purchase $95 Required CGMP Manual4. Pass the CGMP Exam

The CGMP Process

5. GET REIMBURSED!SGMP Can reimburse planner and supplier members up to $250 for the CGMP Exam fees, under certain conditions, after they pass the exam.

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The CGMP Process

• Member of Good Standing for at least one year

• Board Member• Committee Chair• Active Committee Involvement such as:• contribution of newsletter articles• program presentations

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

GO HAWKS!!!

Jim Cacabelos, CMP, CGMPsales@bwfederalway.com(253) 529-4000 x 3005