CMP Study Group

The Study Group:

The CMP Study Group is comprised of educational sessions exclusively focused on the study and review of CIC’s International Standards (CMP-IS), as well as the purpose of earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to become a Certified Meeting Professional. This program currently meets once a week for (8) weeks and covers the (9) different domains specified in CMP-IS defined by the CMP governing body, the Events Industry Council (EIC) 


Facilitated by local MPI Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter CMP industry experts, each session guides participants through the Domains of the EIC CMP Handbook. Participants will gain a better understanding of the materials to help prepare for the CMP exam. Class structure is a mixture of interactive discussions, review quizzes and mock tests, group activities and relevant presentations. Other elements of the CMP Study Group that participants will benefit from include the CMP Buddy program, the CMP Panel discussion, weekly class briefings, guidance on the CMP application, general information about the exam process and a CMP exam study day.

MPI D/FW Chapter CMP Study Group

Do you have plans to take the CMP Exam in the coming months? Are you looking for a study resource to help you stay focused and to provide accountability for studying? Need help with  exam preparation? Then consider registering to join the MPI D/FW Chapter CMP Study Group. While the class has pivoted to a virtual setting, the chapter is still committed to supporting industry peers who strive to obtain their CMP certification. As a result of hosting a virtual experience, the class is now open to other city MPI chapter members and non-MPI chapter members near and far.

2020 Virtual Fall Schedule:

Friday, September 25 – Friday, October 9 - Registration Open 
Friday, October 9 – CMP Class Virtual Kickoff  Social, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 
Meet your fellow classmates, facilitators and CMP Buddies, learn about the class expectations, new testing information, and more!

Monday virtual fall class schedule (8 weeks):

October 12- November 30

October 12, 9, 19, 26

November 2, 9, 16, 23, 20

Every Monday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. via Zoom

CMP Study Day - Tentative December 5, 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. via Zoom
CMP exam schedule – Due to Covid-19, the EIC has pivoted to year-round testing with the option of test at a testing facility or at home. 

CREDITS: The study group course counts for up to 16 continuing education hours (two (2) clock hours per session) toward the current CMP application requirement

2020 Fall Registration Fee:

In an effort to support our industry which is facing huge challenges, registration fees have been modified to provide relief.

MPI D/FW Chapter Member registration fee - $75

Non-MPI D/FW Chapter Member or non-MPI Member registration fee - $125

Please note these fees are for the class registration and do not include the cost of the recommended EIC Manual 9th Edition, other study materials, exam application fee or exam fee.

Registration for the CMP Study Group Fall 2020 session opens September 25, 2020. Email Charlene Edwards, CMP, for more information on the fall class at cedemby@gmail.com.