CMP Exam Three-Week Study Group

Preparing for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) exam can be a challenging process, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our Three-Week Study Group is designed to support candidates who are planning to take the exam before the current exam version retires on March 31. This virtual study group will provide a structured environment where participants can review key concepts, clarify complex topics, and build confidence before exam day.

• A guided review of CMP practice exam questions
• Clarification on challenging topics within the CMP-IS (Certified Meeting Professional International Standards)
• Strategies for answering exam questions effectively
• A structured study plan leading up to the exam
• Support from facilitators and fellow participants who share your goal of passing the CMP exam

Dates & Times

• CMP Study Session Week #1: February 28, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
• CMP Study Session Week #2: March 7, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
• CMP Study Session Week #3: March 14, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
  

Registration Fee

• Members: $75 per person
• Non-Members: $150 per person
  

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Facilitators

Tarshi McCoy, CMP, CHSP, TMP

Tarshi is the Director of the Riverfront Convention Center located in downtown New Bern, NC. She is overseeing the building progress as well as market the convention center and Craven County to meeting and special event planners across the state and region. Prior to her work with the Riverfront Convention Center, she previously was the Executive Director of Visit New Bern where she assisted the convention center team with the relocating groups due to hurricane Florence. Tarshi has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality/travel and tourism industry. She is a member of Meeting Professional International – Carolinas Chapter, Association Executives of North Carolina, and the International Association of Venue Mangers. Locally, she is on the Swiss Bear Downtown Development Board of Directors and the New Bern Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Molly Johnson, CMP-Fellow, QAS

Molly has been in the meetings industry over 25 years working in all areas of hotels for both independent hotels and with the Hilton brand. Since 2015, Molly has been the Director of Convention Sales for the Wilmington & Beaches CVB in Wilmington, NC. In 2010, Molly created the CMP study group format for the MPI Carolinas Chapter, a remote study group so that anyone in the country could join. The pass rate was 100% for those that participated for the entire program. Molly served three years on the Event Industry Council Item Review Panel, helping to create questions on the current CMP exam. She has been teaching a CMP Boot Camp, which she has done for multiple MPI Chapters and hosted buyer shows, since 2016. Molly is a Past President of MPI Carolinas Chapter and has served on multiple MPI committees & task forces on the International level and is currently on the Chapter & Membership Advisory Council and the Sustainability Advisory Council. She’s also a Past President for the PCMA Southeast Chapter. In the Wilmington community, Molly is a Board Member for A Safe Place which is a local non-profit assisting domestic victims of human trafficking. Molly teaches human trafficking awareness to hotels and hospitality related organizations.

Rachel Whitten, CMP

Rachel is the Vice President of Sales and Services for The Greenville-Pitt County Convention and Visitors Bureau, stepping into this role in July 2023 after serving as Director since 2019. With over two-and-a-half decades of experience in management, sales, marketing and event planning, Rachel has a proven track record of leading successful projects and building key relationships within the tourism and hospitality industry. She is passionate about making life easier for conference, convention and meeting planners who choose to host their events in Greenville-Pitt County, NC. A dedicated member of MPI-CC for nearly six years, Rachel has committed her time to volunteering and enhancing the chapter's activities. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking (easy to moderate) trails, playing with her two little dogs, and spending quality time with her family and friends. Rachel recently took up pickleball, further enriching her diverse array of leisure activities. It turns out, it is every bit as addicting as everyone says.

CMP Exam Update

The CMP certification has undergone a significant update to ensure global business professionals have the foundational knowledge and skills to remain resilient in our sector. The updated CMP Exam will be Beta tested April 1-May 31. The final updated CMP Exam will be released in August 2025. If you would like to take the current test, plan to complete the exam no later than March 31.

Online via Zoom