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MPI Clarifies Revisions to CMM Program



 
April 18, 2014
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A Year of Collaboration A Year of Collaboration
MPI details the reconfigured CMM program and its partnership with GBTA

[Editor’s Note: This letter was drafted by MPI to provide an explanation of the recent changes to the CMM (Certificate in Meeting Management) program, and to address recent criticism from some in the CMM community about those changes.]

“Our goal is to be 'THE' collaborative association in the meetings industry as it is our responsibilities to not only improve MPI, but to improve the broader meetings industry.”

That was a very clear message delivered by MPI IBOD Chairman, Michael Dominguez at the 2013 WEC in Las Vegas last year. Part of that collaborative mission led to the announcement of an enhanced partnership with GBTA to extend the professionalism of the CMM to a broader meetings audience that included changes to the program.

In early January, it was brought to the MPI staff’s attention of some concerns with some of the proposed changes to the CMM program by some members of the CMM community. This led to a conference call with MPI staff, Chairman Dominguez and this community. The MPI staff listened to the concerns and made it clear that more research would be done with a larger audience and any changes/concerns that would enhance the program would be considered and implemented once reviewed thoroughly...

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FAQ's About the CMM Program

What is the new CMM Designation Program?
Developed jointly by GBTA and MPI, the CMM Designation Program is a three-phased, comprehensive business education program designed for meeting and travel professionals and includes an intensive business management core program led by highly esteemed university professors from renowned business schools...

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