CIC Announces July 2006 Class of CMPs
MCLEAN, VA, August 23, 2006 - The Convention Industry Council (CIC) is pleased to announce 478 newly designated Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs) who passed the July 8, 2006 CMP examination. Now in its> twenty-first year, the number of individuals who have obtained the CMP> credential now totals 11,747 in 32 countries.
Regarded as the premier certification program in the industry, the CMP examination tests the candidates' knowledge of meeting management. In addition to passing this rigorous examination, candidates must also demonstrate employment in the field as well as responsibility and accountability for successful meetings. The July examination was administered in 21 cities throughout North America and Milan, Italy.
The CMP Program is designed to increase the professionalism of meeting managers in any component or sector of the industry, recognize and raise industry standards, and increase the value of these practitioners to their employers and individuals to whom their services are provided.
The next North American CMP examinations are scheduled for January 20, 2007 (the application deadline is September 12th) and July 28, 2007 with an application deadline of March 19, 2007. CIC also administers an annual International examination in conjunction with IMEX in Frankfurt, Germany. Interested meeting professionals may purchase the CMP Candidate Handbook from the CIC website.
The Convention Industry Council's 32 member organizations represent more than 103,500 individuals as well as over 17,300 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. Formed in 1949 to provide a forum for member organizations seeking to enhance the professionalism of industry, the CIC facilitates the exchange of > information and develops programs to promote professionalism within the industry and educates the public on its profound economic impact. In addition to the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program, other CIC programs include the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative, the Hall of Leaders, Project Attrition, and the CIC Economic Impact Study.
For more information visit the Convention Industry Council's website at www.conventionindustry.org
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