MPi CMM Certification in Meeting Management Information session at MPI European Meetings & Events Conference, Dusseldorf Germany
for more information on the CMM program go to http://www.mpiweb.org/Education/CMM or drop your question relating to this session on cmmsession@newobjectivecollective.com
7. Are you Ready for the CMM?
• Do you have 10 years (or more) experience?
• Transitioning to a more strategic level?
• Do you want to have an executive educational
experience within your industry?
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10. Are you Ready for the CMM?
• Do you want to improve your strategic thinking
skills and learn how to put them into action?
• Are you required to speak the same language as
management/business clients/sr. execs?
• Are you striving to stay ahead of competition?
• Are you seeking interaction with senior industry
peers?
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11. The CMM program is an advanced-level
professional development and certification
• designed to help meeting professionals
strengthen their strategic value
• and influence within their organizations and the
global industry.
• enhances the strategic decision-making
ability
• enabling delivery of exceptional meetings and
events that drive organizational success.
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12. The CMM program provides:
• Education in strategic thinking and acting
• A global certification and industry recognition
• Potential career advancement
• A networking community of other senior level
people
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13. CMM Five Step Process
1. Acceptance into the program
2. Pre-Work
3. 5 Day Educational Program
4. Online Examination
5. Business Plan Project
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14. Acceptance into the program
•Online application at: www.mpiweb.org 10 years
experience in the industry
•Substanial experience in the following areas:
• Meeting Management
• People Management
• Contract Negotiations
• Financial Management (production of budgets)
• Marketing and Communications
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15. Pre-Work
• Online Community
• Advance Reading Materials
• Book on Business Planning
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16. 5 Day Educational Program
Topics such as:
• Operational excellence
• Leadership and strategic thinking
• Strategic Negotiation
• Integrated Marketing
• Strategic Financial Management
• Contingency Planning and Business Continuity
• Measurement & Metrics
• Strategic Business Plans
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17. Conclusion of the Program
Online Essay Exam
• Based on the educational courses
• Due one week following the 5 day educational
program
Business Plan Project
• Due approximately 10 weeks following the 5 day
educational program
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18. Attaining the CMM
Attainment Requirements following the education
courses
• Successfully pass the exam
• Successfully complete the business plan project
Receipt of CMM Materials
• Letter of congratulations
• Certificate of Achievement
• CMM lapel pin
• Letter of recognition to management
• MPI Press Release of all attainees
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19. Program Costs
• Application fee (non-refundable)
• $75 (MPI member)
• $125 (non MPI member)
• Program fee:
• $1,800 (MPI Member)
• $2,200 (non MPI member)
• Accommodations, transportation and partial
Food & Beverage
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21. Upcoming CMM Programs
Dallas, Texas
October 15-21, 2011
Check the MPI website for more information
and latest program details
www.mpiweb.org
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