Industry Certifications

Completed through the Events Industry Council.

The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) programme was launched in 1985 to enhance the knowledge and performance of meeting professionals, promote the status and credibility of the meeting profession and advance uniform standards of practice.

Today, the CMP credential is recognised globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry. The qualifications for certification are based on professional experience, education and a rigorous exam.

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Completed through MPI.

The meetings and event industry is rapidly changing. No longer are we tied to only the practical or application-based modes of executing our craft, rather, more and more meeting professionals are taking a front seat in leading and growing their organizations through the power of meetings and events.

By engaging in the CMM program, you will learn how to assert yourself as a dynamic and credentialed professional through our three-pronged educational approach, which focuses on, Business Management, Leadership, and Meeting Management.

For more information on how to apply for this certification, please click here. 

Completed through the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.

As a sales professional, you know your property and the way it can meet guest needs. You have great interpersonal skills that are paired with sound judgment. The Certified Hospitality Sales Professional certification recognizes the marketing and revenue management skills you possess and the professionalism you exhibit as you constantly work to keep up with the latest trends and sales techniques.

This globally-recognized professional credential validates your advanced knowledge as a hospitality sales professional and all you do to stay current with the latest trends.

The CHSP certification can help you excel in your current position, move further toward your career goals, and show that you are among the best in your profession.

For more information on how to apply for this certification, please click here. 

Completed through ILEA (International Live Events Association).

The Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation was established in 1993 to recognize event professionals who have successfully demonstrated the knowledge, skills and ability essential to perform all components of a special event. ILEA endorses and manages the voluntary CSEP program for those who meet established standards.

For more information on how to apply for this certification, please click here.