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. 

Completed through Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

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

• 7+ years of professional experience in the meeting and event industry
• 3+ years of management experience
• 2+ years of profit and loss responsibility
  

Completed through ILEA (International Live Events Association).

The Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation signifies broad knowledge across all facets of the special events industry. It conveys credibility and a competitive edge when marketing or soliciting business. Preparation for and maintenance of the CSEP designation contributes to the industry's overall knowledge base, removes performance uncertainty for clients and opens market opportunities.

Completed through the Events Industry Council.

Certified Meeting Professional healthcare subspecialty (CMP-HC) programme was launched in 2014 to address the needs of a growing segment of CMPs who manage the production of meetings in the healthcare industry. The CMP-HC is a subspecialty of the CMP. Those seeking this certification must first pass the CMP exam.

The CMP-HC credential is designed to validate CMPs who have demonstrated a superior understanding and mastery of the specific regulations, laws and best practices that must be followed when conducting a healthcare-focused meeting.

Completed through Destinations International.

The Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) program focuses on vision, leadership, productivity and implementing business strategies.

• 5 years of professional industry-related experience (current employment within the last 8 years) in a destination organization, tourism bureau, CVB, state, regional or provincial tourism organization, or with a supplier or vendor in the destination marketing and management industry.

• 3 years of professional industry-related experience (current employment within the last 8 years) AND a post-secondary degree in a travel, tourism or hospitality-related discipline.