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MPI Global Training

Presented by Joyce Dogniez, CMMDirector Global Training

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Meeting Professionals International

• MPI is the largest global meeting industry community • Over 24,000 members globally• 71 chapters and affiliates• 11,000+ planners, spending US$ 10+ billion / year• 35+ years of experience• Central budget: US$ 22 million per year• 90 permanent staff• 5 offices: Dallas (HQ), Toronto, Luxembourg, Doha,

Singapore• Content, Community and Marketplace• www.mpiweb.org

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What is MPI Global Training?

• Based on a recognized Body of Knowledge• Offers globally recognized skills and

competencies• Offers a life-long career and development plan• Training delivered at the local level at highly

respected universities and business schools• Increases your employability, compensation

and recognition as a meeting and business event professional.

MPI Knowledge Plan(Training & Career Development Milestones)

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Certification in Meetings Management (CMM)

Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events III Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events IV

CMP Exam Online Study GuideCMP Online Course Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events II

Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events I

Introduction to the Meeting & Event Industry

Skills Assessment

Body of Knowledge, Research, Industry Knowledge, Curricula, Content Repository and Library

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Introduction level

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Introduction to Meetings and Business Events

This program will provide insights into this industry’s possible career paths and teach basic skills and will be delivered through a blended approach of instructor-led seminars, webinars and other web-enabled development tools.

New to the meetings and business events industry, entry level professional or a seasoned professional wanting to join the industry

Primary focus is upon giving an overview of what the meetings and business events industry is and what the career opportunities are

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Skills Assessment

Regardless of their entry point into the industry, the learning journey of every member begins with the online Skills Assessment exercise that identifies critical experience, knowledge, and skill gaps and then provides a prescriptive and personalized development plan for closing those gaps.

All meeting and business events professionals who want to identify their level of skills and competencies in the different areas of meeting planning and management

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Basic level

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Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events I

This certificate is based on an internationally consistent body of knowledge and is easily transferable. The Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events I program equips students and early career professionals with basic proficiency to organize the logistics of meetings and events.

New Team Member who needs to learn basics, who is new to the industry.

Primary focus is upon basic terminology and concepts

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Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events IThrough an interactive case study you will learn the terminology

and basics of:– The business of meetings and Events – Budgeting – Property operations – Site selection – Contracting – Registration and housing – Food and beverage – Risk assessment – Meeting and event design

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Intermediate level

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Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events II

This program provides meeting and business event professionals with learning and development opportunities that focus on operations, while working toward the knowledge requirements for passing the CMP Exam.

Project Manager of Core Logistics where the primary focus is upon execution and application

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Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events IIThis certificate program will focus upon the execution and

application of meeting and event core logistics in the following areas:– Project management – Destination and venue management – Meeting and business event logistics – Project budget – Contract evaluation and negotiation

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Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)

This certification program is a validation of acquired skills and competencies at manager level and above. The CMP is administered by the Convention Industry Council.

Industry professionals with a minimum of 3 years experience in the meeting management field who want to accredit their skills and knowledge at executing meetings and events.

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Advanced level

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Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events III

This certificate program will provide you with learning and development opportunities that focus on leading your project and your project teams to a successful completion of the meeting and business event operations.

Project / Team Leader where the primary focus is upon leading the planning of the project and the project team

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Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events IIIThis certificate program will focus upon:

– Strategic planning, measurement and project finances – Relationship management – Creating project plans – Managing the project team – Marketing communications

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Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events IVThis program will ensure that business owners are able to demonstrate outstanding organizational performance and business results through the management and design of meetings and business events. Meeting and business event professionals are expected to speak the language of business and to evaluate and explain the value of meetings as a critical element of organizational success.

Project Owner / Team Leader where the primary focus is upon the delivery of organizational performance and business results from the management and design of meetings & events

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Strategic level

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Certification in Meeting Management (CMM)

The CMM looks at the business of meetings as well as business management modules related to meetings. The focus of the certification is to provide continuing educational enhancements to the strategic decision-making ability of these leaders to manage and deliver exceptional meetings and events that drive organizational success.

Advanced and senior industry professionals. Strategic decision-makers within organizations

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Certification in Meeting Management (CMM)This certification program will focus upon:

– Writing a strategic business plan– Leadership development– Strategic financial management– Contingency planning and business continuity – Strategic communication and negotiation – Operational excellence – Integrated marketing communications – Measurement & metrics

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Executive level

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Executive Leadership Program

MPI is developing a leadership program (MBA level, focused on business executive leadership skills) for presentation at its conferences or as a stand-alone opportunity, along with opportunities for on-going engagement between members of this community.

The most senior and executive level industry professionals who have progressed beyond the need for meeting and event management education

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