The mission of MPI’s CMM program is to select, educate, and certify management-level meeting and event professionals. We enhance the strategic decision making ability of these leaders to manage and deliver exceptional meetings and events that drive organizational success.
Current curriculum includes business analysis, leadership architecture, high level marketing, and increased faculty interaction.
What is the CMM?
MPI’s CMM is an intensive learning opportunity designed for experienced and highly accomplished members of our global meeting industry community seeking career advancement and professional recognition.
The five-day program enhances the strategic decision-making ability of these leaders, enabling delivery of exceptional meetings and events that drive organizational success. The CMM certification and resulting designation is the most prestigious in the meetings and events industry. The program is continuously updated and revitalized with curriculum enhancements for today's evolving business culture.
Who is qualified to obtain the CMM?
Obtaining a CMM certification is rewarding for those with experience and the need to continue to project their careers to the next level. Qualified candidates will be:
- Management-level meeting and event professionals with a minimum of ten years experience in the industry.
- Business leaders who have existing expertise in all aspects of meeting management including logistics, budgets, people, legal/contracts, and marketing and communications.
If you meet these qualifications, you re ready to apply for this professional designation.
The Process
The Program Schedule
There are currently three (3) MPI NENY members who have the CMM designation:
- Donna Johnson, CMP, CMM
- Heidi Longton, CMP, CMM
- Doug McPhee, CMP, CMM
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