CMM - Global Certification in Meeting Management

What is the CMM?
The CMM (Global Certification in Meeting Management) is the first university co-developed global professional designation for meeting professionals and is a major step towards encouraging and recognizing professionalism in meeting and conference management.  The global CMM focuses on strategic issues and executive decision making.

Why be a CMM?
Becoming a CMM puts you in a group of senior-level meeting professionals who are enhancing their careers through this program.  The Global CMM offers advanced meeting professionals the opportunity for:

·         Education in strategic thinking and acting
·         A global certification and industry recognition
·         Potential career enhancement
·         A networking community of other senior-level people

How does it differ from the CMP?
The CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) and the Global CMM are not in competition.  The CMM is structured to complement the CMP.  Whereas the CMP is more tactical in nature, the CMM focuses on strategic initiatives and executive decision-making.

Who is eligible to become a CMM?
Senior meeting professionals with at least 12 years industry experience who have the desire to move their careers to the next level are encouraged to pursue this certification.

What is the process involved in becoming a CMM?
The Global CMM program is a comprehensive, strategic program that requires commitment and dedication to reach the goal.  There are four steps involved:

1. Application process

You submit a detailed application that documents your professional and educational background, meeting management and career experience, language skills and professional achievement.

Once approved, you move onto the three-part course requirements
      2. Pre-Residency - This consists of active participation in an MPI learning group using technology and the completion of various reading assignments
      3. Residency - Attendance at an intensive four-and-a-half day residency program at a campus or conference center, participation in a group case study and individual examination.  Curriculum includes the following topics:
·         Strategic Thinking & Acting
·         Negotiation: Influencing Strategic Outcomes
·         Strategic Marketing
·         Strategic Meeting Management
·         Strategic Leadership: Leading With the Brain - Emergenetics & Change
·         Strategic Communication
·         e-Volution: Technology & You
      4. Post-Residency - Completion of a post-residency business project

Program Costs
The initial application is $75 for MPI members; $125 for non-members.

The Program fee is $1800 for MPI members; $2200 for non-members.  This fee includes all relevant course work, materials, exams & evaluations, four breakfasts, four lunches and two evening meals.  The fee does NOT include accommodations, transportation and other expenses.

There are limited scholarships available to individuals who can demonstrate financial need.  Please contact the MPI Professional Development Department – CMM@mpiweb.org

Program Dates & Locations
The program is offered twice each fiscal year – once in North America. and once in Europe.  The North American program for the FY 2004-2005 will be 10/22-26/05 in British Columbia in conjunction with the MPI Institutes.

For more information:
Questions regarding the CMM program should be directed to Professional Development Department at MPI Headquarters
Phone – 972 702-3055 Email – CMM@mpiweb.org  Website – www.mpiweb.org/cmm/ 
 
San Diego CMM’s
Michael Patton, CMM