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The meetings and event industry is rapidly changing. No longer are we tied to only the practical or application-based modes of executing our craft; rather, more and more meeting professionals are taking a front seat in leading and growing their organizations through the power of meetings and events. By engaging in the CMM program, you will learn how to assert yourself as a dynamic and credentialed professional through our three-pronged educational approach, which focuses on Business Management, Leadership, and Meeting Management. Look below at the courses associated with both the immersion week and beyond as it relates to each of these competencies.
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To apply, submit a résumé that shows you have at least seven years of professional experience in the meeting and event industry with a minimum of three years of management experience with two years of profit and loss responsibility. You will also be asked to provide a personal statement of interest and a letter of recommendation from a professional colleague or supervisor.
Personal Statement: Personal statements should include responses to the following:
Letter of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation should be written by a professional colleague or supervisor, appear on official company letterhead with a signature, and clearly state the candidate’s suitability for the CMM program.
Résumé: Résumés should be up to date and include professional work experience, with job titles and descriptions. It must clearly demonstrate that you meet program qualifications.
Once your application is approved, you will receive a status update via email and will then be able to complete the registration process.
Registration deadlines are a full month prior to the program start date, so plan accordingly. The CMM is offered at least 4x annually and an approved application status is valid for 12 months, which means you will have a full year to choose a cohort to attend without having to reapply.
Payment plans are available on a case-by-case basis. Full tuition must be rendered by the application prior to registration closing for the cohort they would like to attend. Contact cmm@mpiweb.org for more information about payment plans.