Study Groups

Specific information regardng MPI-NJ CMP and CMM Study Groups is forthcoming.

Study Groups

About CMP Study Groups

CIC is responsible for administration of the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program and, as is common for most certification programs, does not offer or endorse review or study courses for program participants. The focus of CIC is on credentialing and examination development to maintain the high degree of credibility of the CMP designation and to ensure program integrity. The majority of CMP study groups are formed by CIC's member organizations at the chapter level, as part of continuing educational efforts. Some CIC members offer CMP information sessions at their annual meetings. Please refer to the CIC website www.conventionindustry.org for more information about CIC member organizations. CIC recognizes the CMP support and promotion CIC member groups provide by offering study sessions. Most candidates report that participation in such groups is helpful, both educationally and as assistance in preparing for the examination. Research indicates that those who participate in study groups have slightly higher scores on CMP examinations than those who do not. (from the CIC website)

More on Study Groups

Statistically, it has been shown that participants in study groups have a higher pass rate. It also is a great networking opportunity.  Classes are held in a variety of fashions, there is no template.  Some are only a few sessions, heavily emphasizing test-taking skills, some are more classroom time focusing on both test taking skills and the actual material. Some are free where participants do most of all of the preparation (more like study groups than classes); others have actual instructors. When you are looking at classes, know what you are looking for in the classes and make sure that it fits your needs.

A list of all study group instructors is posted on the CIC website.