Understanding how to level up in your career can be confusing. Especially when there are so many certifications within the event industry to choose from. So, let’s unpack several of the common meeting and event industry certifications out there to help you make the best choice for your career path.

As you listen, you’ll notice that not only there are several certification to be aware of, but they can align with the area of the event industry that you’re focused in. If you aren’t sure of what certification to go towards, or perhaps have a more diverse skillset, perhaps the Certified Meeting Professional is the designation for you to start with. Even more, this designation gives you a foundational view of meeting and events. Lastly, it’s also a familiar, well-respected, as well as long-tenured certification. Interested in learning more about what is takes to get your CMP? Check out this episode.

As a result of listening, you’ll be able to understand which direction you want to go in getting certified, or perhaps realize that you are good right where you are. Whatever the case, the hope is that it makes your selection a bit easier.

Links and Resources

CMP Study Group – Planners on Purpose
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP)
Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP)
Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM)
Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME)
Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE)
Certification in Meetings Management (CMM)
Certified Association Executive (CAE)

Thank you so much and stay on purpose!

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