The document provides information about the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification process, including eligibility requirements, exam content areas and percentages, recommended preparation materials, how to apply, testing details, and recertification requirements. It outlines the benefits of obtaining the CMP certification such as increased credibility, earnings, and competitive advantage in the meetings industry. The certification is administered by the Convention Industry Council.

2.  Personal
achievement
 Competitive
advantage in
marketplace
 Validates
knowledge and
expertise
 Credibility to
employers, customers
and peers
 Increased earning
potential

3. Start with CMP-International Standards
 Do I have experience in the 10 domains?
 Where do I need to concentrate my
studying?

4. Domain Percentage
Exam
Questions
A. STRATEGIC PLANNING 16% 24
B. PROJECT MANAGEMENT 15% 22
C. RISK MANAGEMENT 8% 12
D. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 10% 15
E. HUMAN RESOURCES 3% 5
F. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 8% 12
G. MEETING OR EVENT DESIGN 16% 24
H. SITE MANAGEMENT 12% 18
I. MARKETING 11% 16
J. PROFESSIONALISM 1% 2
Total 100% Total 150

5.  Recommended Reading
 CIC Manual
 APEX Glossary
 Professional Meeting Management (PCMA)
 Study groups, mentors
 Online courses and continuing education

6. Eligibility Requirements:
• 36 months of professional experience OR
• 24 months with an industry-related degree
AND
• 25 clock hours of industry-related experience OR
• Industry internship

7. • CIC’s Preferred Provider Program
• Guaranteed credit
• Loaded directly into your online
record
• CIC member organizations
• Chapter meetings
• Online webinars and classes
• Other industry-related organizations

8. How Do I Apply?
1. Fill out the online application and submit to CIC for approval
at http://myaccount.conventionindustry.org
2. Receive approval notification from CIC (within 6-8 weeks of
application)
3. Pay your exam fee to CIC
4. Schedule your exam date with Prometric
5. Sit for the CMP exam (within one year of receiving approval)
Exam is offered 4 times a year (January, May, August and
November)

14. Professional Experience Section
 Current position - use current date for
end date
 Keep text minimal – use bullet points
 Upload resume

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Industry Council
CMP Application Submission Fee $250
CMP Exam Fee $450
One year eligibility from date of application
approval

17.  165 multiple choice questions
 150 scored
 15 unscored (pre-test items)
 No “all of the above” or “none of the above”
 Situational based questions designed to test application of
knowledge
 55 needed to score – scaled score; not percentage
 Items are weighted; more difficult = more weight given for
correct answer

18.  Recertification required every 5
years
 Requirements
 Continuing employment in the
industry
 Ongoing commitment to
professional development and
continuing education
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Industry Council
Use your online
profile to keep track
of your CEs as you
earn them!

19. Contact Us
Convention Industry Council
www.conventionindustry.org
+1 571-527-3116
certification@conventionindustry.org