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Qurator: Hawaii’s New, All-encompassing Tourism Certification Program

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Across all of these, three tiers of overall certification can be awarded, starting with “Qurator Certified,” moving up to “Qurator Honored” and finally to “Qurator Elite.” Among the most recent to receive Elite certification is SCP Hilo, a 128-room property with meeting space for up to 40 attendees, on the Island of Hawai’i.

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Getting a Foothold on Continuing Education with MPI Academy

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MPI Academy shares insights into how planners can master their continuing education journey Ah, the continuing education conundrum. Continuing Education with MPI Academy Tim Luepke, director of MPI Academy Once an event producer himself, Luepke now dedicates his time to giving back to the industry with education and advancing careers.

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Event Profs Slated for Upgrades with New Certifications, Training Programs

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In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. Planners have also taken on new roles and are eager for more education to help them take on new tasks and responsibilities.”. GDP University.

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New ESPA Event Servicing Certification Debuts

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To ensure that those support networks are skilled in current best practices, a new Event Service Professional Certification (ESPC) from Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) will help everyone sleep easier at night. In addition, 20 hours of continuing education, which focuses on event servicing topics, is required over three years.

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IAEE Expo! Expo! Put on a Show for Show Organizers in LA

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Known as The Show for Shows, the education, trade show floor and networking brought together solutions and inspiration. Advanced Education Dedicated content tracks included health, wellness and safety , trade show design and operations. Educator Janet Sperstad received the IAEE Pinnacle Award.

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Education vs Experience: Do You Need A Degree To Make It In The Events Industry?

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It’s the oldest dilemma in history – education vs experience. In an industry where experience oftentimes seems to overtake education, which one has more weight? If you want to become an event professional, should you invest in education first? PCMA Digital Experience Institute: Digital Event Strategist Certification.

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Do You Need Event Planning Certifications?

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But this diversity of education and experience begs the question, do you need event planning certifications to stand out? But first, let’s start with the Brew Crew’s own certifications. Brew Crew Certifications Dustin starts today’s conversation by asking the crew to share which certifications they have. “I’m