CMP Preparation Courses

Planning to sit for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Examination? If so, don't miss out on the MPI Potomac CMP preparation resources available to you! This includes:

• CMP Preparation Course

• CMP Bootcamp

• CMP Exam Process

About the CMP Bootcamp:

See more details about the July 25-26, 2020 course here.

The MPI Potomac Chapter's CMP Summer Boot Camp is a two-day course facilitated by local, experienced CMPs. The course includes handouts for each domain, complete information about the exam, and test taking tips. Some of the many benefits of being a part of the study course include:

• Clarification of complex material and concepts
• Great time management assistance
• Learning CMP test-taking tips
• Support and encouragement

PLEASE NOTE:
Participation in the CMP Boot Camp is not a guarantee of passing the CMP exam. CIC Clock Hours Pending.

About the CMP Preparation Course:

Register now for the Spring CMP Preparation Course here.

The MPI Potomac Chapter's CMP Preparation Course is a 10-week course facilitated by local, experienced CMPs and includes handouts for each section, complete information about the exam, and test taking tips. Some of the many benefits of being a part of the study course include:

• Clarification of complex material and concepts
• Great time management assistance
• Learning CMP test-taking tips
• Support and encouragement

This ten-week Study Course will begin in Spring 2020 and take place 5:30-7:30 pm each successive Monday evening through the final class at a metro accessible venue. Please reach out to Lura Bobbitt, Director Career Development, for more information. Please note:  There are a few weeks when class will not be held on Monday, but instead on another day due to holidays and venue availability.

PLEASE NOTE:
Participation in the CMP Preparation Course is not a guarantee of passing the CMP exam. CIC Clock Hours Available upon request.

About the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Exam Process:

Click here for details from the Event Industry Council (EIC) about the CMP Program and deadlines to follow. 

Testing Dates 

CIC Fees/Payments
Study Group Materials:

The EIC Manual 9th Edition Hard Copy ($99.95 USD) or E-Book ($69.95 USD) is the main text for the prep course. All material in the book will be covered and the CMP exam is based on the material in this text. 

The following materials are recommended and will supply supplemental understanding to the main text. These will be referenced in the prep course but are not required:

• Professional Meeting Management 6th Edition ($110.00 USD)
• Events Industry Council Glossary ($35.00 USD)

*IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING THE EBOOK VERSION. ONCE A LICENSE HAS BEEN ISSUED, THE EBOOK IS NOT RETURNABLE/REFUNDABLE.

Course Fees:

MPI Potomac Preparation Course:
Members: $275
Nonmembers: $399
PCMA Members: $299
CIC Clock Hours available upon request

MPI Potomac CMP Boot Camp:
Members: $200
Nonmembers: $295
CIC Clock Hours Pending 

For any questions, please reach out to Lura Bobbitt, Director of Career Development.