Career Details

Certified Meeting Professional

Description

As the premier industry certification, the CMP distinguishes holders as career professionals who have demonstrated a high level of experience, skill and knowledge.

Certifying Organization

Events Industry Council

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Special Events Professional

Certifying Organization

International Live Events Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Planning & Scheduling Professional

Certifying Organization

AACE International, Inc.

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Parliamentarian

Certifying Organization

American Institute of Parliamentarians

Type

A - Core

Related Careers

Retail Salespersons

Median Annual Income

$34,209

Projected Job Growth

0 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.

EnterprisingConventional

Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers

Median Annual Income

$66,261

Projected Job Growth

-15 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

Median Annual Income

$63,824

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

EnterprisingConventionalSocial

Stockers and Order Fillers

Median Annual Income

$35,452

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May operate power equipment to fill orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays.

ConventionalRealisticEnterprising

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Median Annual Income

$72,651

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

EnterprisingConventional

Order Clerks

Median Annual Income

$42,675

Projected Job Growth

-18 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Some college, no degree

Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints.

ConventionalEnterprising

Parts Salespersons

Median Annual Income

$38,052

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.

ConventionalRealisticEnterprising

Cashiers

Median Annual Income

$29,178

Projected Job Growth

-11 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks.

ConventionalEnterprising

Customer Service Representatives

Median Annual Income

$38,719

Projected Job Growth

-5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.

ConventionalEnterprisingSocial

Telemarketers

Median Annual Income

$53,743

Projected Job Growth

-22 %

Career Cluster(s)

Marketing & Sales

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.

EnterprisingConventionalSocial

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

EnterprisingConventionalSocial

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