CMP Study Guide

CMP Candidate Study Programming

Are you studying for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) exam?

MPI Ottawa can help!

1. Get the CMP Self-Directed Study Guide

Online aids to assist with your studying – including a practice test, domain quizzes, and several narrated video-slideshows – all of which have been specially developed by MPI Ottawa volunteers:

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You should participate in the Online CMP Study Group IF…

1. You have applied (or you will soon apply) to earn your CMP designation with the Events Industry Council (EIC).
2. You intend to write your CMP exam in April 2022 (or later). To benefit from this year’s study group, schedule your written exam for the end of April or later.
3. You have obtained (or you will soon obtain) the reading resources*.
4. You will be prepared to study assigned domains – one domain per week with supporting chapter(s) – prior to weekly Zoom Meetings.

For more information on the CMP program, please carefully read all information found here:

http://www.eventscouncil.org/CMP.aspx.

See also the EIC’s CMP Candidate Webinar, which highlights eligibility requirements, the application process and what to expect from remote proctoring and year-round testing.

*Reading Resources:

• The CMP Handbook & the CMP Handbook Addendum – required
• The CMP International Standards (CMP-IS) – required
• Events Industry Council Manual, 9th Edition (EIC9)
• Events Industry Council Glossary (also known as the APEX [Accepted Practices Exchange] Glossary)
• Professional Meeting Management, 6th Edition (PMM6)

The study texts – EIC9, the glossary, and PMM6 – can be purchased through the EIC’s online store. The CMP exam’s content is created from these resources.