CMP Exam Prep
On-Demand
Led by expert instructor Carolyn Browning, our on-demand CMP Exam Prep course is designed to provide you with the strategies, resources, and knowledge to be successful when sitting for the CMP exam.
CE Hours
Earn 10 continuing education units
Modules
9 modules of content
Format
On-Demand
What You'll Learn
Big changes are here for the Certified Meeting Professional exam, administered by the Events Industry Council. As of August 2025, three additional domains are being added to the CMP exam: Sustainability and Social Impact, Technology Integration, and Evaluation Process.
Our CMP Exam Prep course materials have been updated to cover all twelve domains.
Earning your CMP designation showcases your expertise to employers and clients, enhances your standing among your peers, and increases your earning potential. But with the last standardized exam in the rearview mirror for many, navigating your certification journey can be intimidating.
Led by expert instructor Carolyn Browning, our on-demand CMP Exam Prep course is designed to provide you with the strategies, resources, and knowledge to be successful when sitting for the CMP exam.
While our students have a success rate of almost 100%, taking or completing this course does not guarantee passing the CMP Exam.
With a practice exam, test-taking tips to reduce anxiety, self-paced learning, and a year of access to course materials, you’ll be able to identify skills gaps and build a custom learning plan for success.
This course is ideal for meetings and events professionals who:
- Need support preparing for the exam
- Submitted their applications but are unsure how to focus their studies
- Need additional CE credits in order to submit their application (CMP credits are given for all sessions; however, if you have already submitted your application, CE is a bonus and won’t count towards your application or recertification)
Prefer to learn as part of a group? Our CMP Exam Prep course is also available as a facilitated cohort.
Course Outline
Module 1
- Course introduction
- Developing a personal learning plan
- Identifying personal knowledge and skills gaps as you study
Module 2
- CMP Domain A | Strategic Planning
- CMP Domain F | Stakeholder Management
Module 3
- CMP Domain B| Project Management
- CMP Domain G, Skill 13 | Develop Program
Module 4
- CMP Domain C | Risk Management
- CMP Domain D | Financial Management
Module 5
- CMP Domain E | Human Resources
- CMP Domain I | Marketing
Module 6
- CMP Domain H | Site Management
Module 7
- Domain G, Skill 15 | Food & Beverage
- Domain G, Skill 16 | Design Environment
Module 8
- Domain G, Skill 14 | Speakers
- Domain G, Skill 17 | A/V & Technical Production
- Domain G, Skill 18 | Attendee Movement
Module 9
- Exploring your exam anxieties
- Applying your studying and learning plan to address your knowledge and skills gaps
- Completing your online practice exam
How This Course Works
This course is delivered entirely on-demand, so you can learn at your own pace — no set schedule required. Whether you have 20 minutes or two hours, you can move through the content when it works best for you and revisit key lessons as many times as you need.
Pre-recorded Modules
Move through the course with on-demand video lessons crafted and delivered by an industry expert — giving you direct access to honed, real-world insight whenever you're ready for it.
Course Access Window
You'll have access to this course for one year (365 days) from the date of enrollment, giving you plenty of time to work through the content at your own pace. Need more time? Extended access is available for an additional fee — just reach out to our team to request an extension.
Counts Toward Your CMP
PCMA Institute is recognized by the Events Industry Council (EIC) as a Preferred Provider of continuing education. Completing this course qualifies for CMP continuing education credit, so every hour you invest moves your certification forward.
Required Course Materials
To get the most out of this course, you’ll need the following materials. Books can be purchased through the PCMA website:
- EIC Manual, 9th edition (required)
- Professional Meeting Management, 7th edition (required)
- APEX Industry Glossary (supplemental)
Learn from an Industry Expert
Carolyn Browning
CMP, CMM, HMCC
Carolyn Browning, is the Owner & Chief Solution Strategist of MEETing Needs, LLC. On the corporate side, she began her career in the meetings industry, handling customer events and sales meetings at both Sprint and GE Capital, and then went out on her own and never looked back! Passionate about meetings and education, Carolyn seeks to share her knowledge and experience with others – leading CMP prep classes, speaking to groups about how to plan better meetings to engage and inspire audiences, facilitating board retreats, and helping clients design and execute impactful meetings.
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