We Care About Your Education
It’s easy to become jaded during these uncertain times. There are many unknown factors that are affecting our daily lives, and we have no control over them. However, we do have control over one thing, our education. Now is the time to learn that skill that you’ve always wanted to know, or improve on an old one.
MPI recognizes this and is offering free and discounted courses to help you get ready for the CMP test and to continue your education after you have passed it. Currently, CMP testing has been suspended, but we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to prep for the test and become a part of the CMP ohana.
Event Industry Council (EIC) COVID19 Resource Page
See below how the Event Industry Council is responding to COVID19.
COVID19 Resource Page
https://eventscouncil.org/coronavirus
Exam Day
https://www.eventscouncil.org/CMP/Future-CMPs/On-Exam-Day
Why become a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)?
For more than 30 years, Events Industry Council has defined new levels of professionalism through its Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program. Events Industry Council certifies individuals through an internationally recognized certification program that evaluates the competency of meeting professionals. The CMP designation represents the standard of excellence in the events industry.
The CMP certification program is a two-part process in which you must complete the CMP application to demonstrate your eligibility, and then successfully pass a written examination covering the functions performed in meeting management.
The CMP exam is offered at secure testing centers four times a year during the months of January, May, August and November. Prometric, Events Industry Council's testing agency, offers more than 450 testing centers around the world.
5 Steps To Getting Your CMP
- See if you qualify to take the test. (https://www.eventscouncil.org/CMP/Future-CMPs/Eligibility-requirements)
- Submit your application for the test. (https://www.eventscouncil.org/CMP/Future-CMPs/submitting-your-application; )
- Once approved, get the required reading material and start studying! (https://www.eventscouncil.org/CMP/Future-CMPs/Studying-for-the-Exam)
- Schedule for the exam, you have one year to take it! ***Please note due to COVID19 testing has been suspended.
- Prep for the day of the Exam. (https://www.eventscouncil.org/CMP/Future-CMPs/On-Exam-Day)
If you have any questions on how to apply for the CMP certification check out the FAQs for applying for the CMP page on the Event Industry Council. https://www.eventscouncil.org/CMP/FAQs/CMP-Applicant-FAQs
Study With Your MPI Aloha Chapter Ohana
Due to the Covid19 Pandemic we are unsure if the CMP Exam will change to accommodate social distancing and other CDC requirements. We will start up the MPI Aloha Chapter Study Group once this is determined. If you are interested in taking the exam please advise Marty Mullen at martym@makanacorporaterewards.com. She will keep you posted as information becomes available on the CMP Exam process. CMP testing has been suspended at this time.
MPI Can Help You Study
MPI offers many resources to help you get ready for the CMP test and to help you obtain your Continuing Education credits (CEU), see the links below.
CMP Articles (Free)
https://academy.mpiweb.org/mpi/publications/4/view.
CMP Self-Pace Courses (Fee)
https://academy.mpiweb.org/mpi/courses
CMP Master Courses (Fee)
https://www.mpi.org/education/certificate-programs/cmp-certified-meeting-planner/
