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Do You Need Event Planning Certifications?

Endless Events

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

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Getting a Foothold on Continuing Education with MPI Academy

Smart Meetings

With so many options out there for credentials, certifications and courses—in an industry where everyone seems to have a mini alphabet behind their name—how do you know which one is right for you, right now? Certification can range from four-hour courses to 30-minute webinars to sessions at annual events and more.

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Help Improve CMP Standards with Events Industry Council

Smart Meetings

Event professionals who are not CMPs can receive a 5% discount on the Sustainable Event Professional Certificate program offered by EIC. “As our sector continues evolve, adapt and innovate, the CMP program is evolving to ensure its relevance now and into the future,” said EIC CEO Amy Calvert.

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Major Events Firm Pushes Hard on Sustainability Certification

MeetingsNet

After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. Over the past year, a handful of employees at Maritz Global Events, Fenton, Mo., had earned their SEPC.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

Smart Meetings

This is my passion—and being part of the global events industry is my second passion.” One session introduced the CMP certification. The CMP certification has greatly promoted and shaped my professional development,” she says. At the conference, she felt overwhelmed with the content and networking opportunities available.

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The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner

Smart Meetings

Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Look to Events Industry Council (EIC), a leader in event professional continuing education. So, what’s next? So, what’s next?

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Pandemic Planning 101 from Million Dollar Event Career Course

Smart Meetings

This is just one of the examples from a new Million Dollar Event Planning Career learning course by former Google marketing Events leader and author of “The Art of Event Planning” Gianna Cardinale Gaudini. The constant through all of this? Her passion for tackling new challenges and inspiring others.

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