Your role as a meeting and business event professional is evolving fast. And our role is to make you successful in all business environments. MPI Global Training offers globally recognized skills and competencies delivered at the local level which will increase your employability, compensation and recognition as a meeting and business event professional. We invite you to explore this presentation and learn more about how MPI Global Training program can advance your career.

1. MPI Global Training Presented by Joyce Dogniez, CMMDirector Global Training

2. Meeting Professionals International MPI is the largest global meeting industrycommunity Over 24,000 membersglobally 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

3. Whatis MPI Global Training? Based on a recognizedBody 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.

4. MPI Knowledge Plan (Training & Career Development Milestones) 7 Executive Leadership Program Body of Knowledge, Research, Industry Knowledge, Curricula, Content Repository and Library 6 Certification in Meetings Management (CMM) 5 Intro Basics Intermediate Advanced Strategic Executive Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events III Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events IV CMP Exam Online Study Guide CMP Online Course Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events II 4 4 Distribution Channels 3 Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events I 2 Skills Assessment 1 Introduction to the Meeting & Event Industry

5. Introduction level

6. Introduction to Meetings and Business Events Who is it for? 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 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.

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

8. Basic level

9. Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events I Who is it for? New Team Member who needs to learn basics, who is new to the industry. Primary focus is upon basic terminology and concepts 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.

10. Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events I Through 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

11. Intermediate level

12. Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events II Who is it for? Project Manager of Core Logistics where the primary focus is upon execution and application 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.

13. Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events II This 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

14. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Who is it for? 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. 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.

15. Advanced level

16. Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events III Who is it for? Project / Team Leader where the primary focus is upon leading the planning of the project and the project team 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.

17. Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events III This certificate program will focus upon: Strategic planning, measurement and project finances Relationship management Creating project plans Managing the project team Marketing communications

18. Global Certificate in Meetings and Business Events IV Who is it for? 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 This 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.

19. Strategic level

20. Certification in Meeting Management (CMM) Who is it for? Advanced and senior industry professionals. Strategic decision-makers within organizations 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.

21. 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

22. Executive level

23. Executive Leadership Program Who is it for? The most senior and executive level industry professionals who have progressed beyond the need for meeting and event management education 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.

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