30-Minute Mondays is MPI’s fast-paced bi-weekly talk show that brings you the latest industry happenings, insightful discussions and expert perspectives–all in just half an hour. This dynamic online program is tailor-made for event industry leaders who crave up-to-the-minute updates on global topics, all while connecting with their peers in a digital environment. Revolutionize the start to the week with a tour of the hottest developments in the event world followed by special guest interviews. We’ll bring you titans of the event industry, creative minds and game-changers who are transforming the meetings sector and landscape.
Why Attend?
Join us every other Monday for information, inspiration and interaction. MPI’s 30-Minute Mondays is your ticket to staying ahead in a vibrant and ever-evolving industry. Mark your calendar and be prepared to revolutionize your week–30 minutes at a time.
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Package | Dates | Price |
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30-Minute Monday 2024 - Event Series | Jan 8, 2024 - Dec 2, 2024 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | Women’s History (Month) in Events | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | Luck of the Meeting Planner | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | Budgeting Your Events | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | Events are a Marathon, Not a Sprint | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | Mental Health in a Non-Stop Industry | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | WEC Recap | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | Pride x Events | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | Making the Virtual Experience More “Real” | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | Summer Travels and Hotel | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | Taking Your Meetings Abroad | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | How Events Help You Upskill | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | Event Tech | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | Make the Most of Your Network | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | Using Social Media to Drive Event Interest | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
30-Minute Monday | Positioning Your Event During the Holiday Season | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
Welcome to MPI | 2024
10:00 - 11:00 AM CST
Your first year of membership to Meeting Professionals International is full of opportunities, some of which you may not even be aware of. You may have joined MPI for a very specific reason and we want you to fully understand all the ways to achieve your goal. Our one-hour webinar will give you an overview of the benefits you now have access to which will make you successful.
2024 Orientations:
Can't make the live New Member Orientation? A recording will be made available for all registrants within 72 hours of the live event.
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New Membership 101 | August 29th | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
Meetings Outlook | 2024 Sessions
1 Clock Hour | Domain B: Project Management
Given the reality of the ever-evolving state of business events, meeting professionals are finding it nearly impossible to make informed decisions related to the business of events. What will the conditions look like in the next year? What will the new reality look like? And how are other meeting professionals overcoming current obstacles to grow business? Much is uncertain, but current projections can help. Deep dive into MPI's most recent Meetings Outlook research, published quarterly in The Meeting Professional magazine, and then discuss the trends that are most affecting you and your peers.
Learner Outcomes:
1. Review the forecast for events in the coming year, including a budget, attendance, and business conditions.
2. Deep dive into trends that matter and discuss the next steps with your peers.
3. Learn how these trends affect you and the future of your meetings.
Join us for one, or all, of our Meetings Outlook | 2024 Sessions
*To register for one or more sessions, please click the registration tab on the left-hand side.*
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Meetings Outlook | 2024 Sessions - Event | Feb 27, 2024 | $0.00 |
Meetings Outlook Q1 2024 | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
Meetings Outlook Q2 2024 | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
Meetings Outlook Q4 2024 | Nov 30, -0001 | $0.00 |
CMP Academy
6 hour course
Cost: $505 member/$705 non-member
Program Overview
The Certified Meeting Professional designation is a must-have for event organizers, designers, and strategists who want to demonstrate their professionalism to employers, peers and clients. But the test is challenging, and meeting professionals who want to pass it must prepare in various ways—including self-study, skills gap, needs analysis, and prep courses. Join Nick Estrada, CMP, CAE, for this open-floor and interactive CMP Academy class that will help you feel confident going into the exam room with best practices as outlined in the CMP-International Standards (CMP-IS).
Learn proven study methods, test-taking tips and other tools from an association and higher education professional. Gain insight into how you cannot just read the questions, but how to read between the lines and contextually analyze this logic-based exam. No matter where you are in the process (including recertification), this course will help prepare you for the exam and apply standard practices it on the job.
You will learn key concepts behind the CMP-IS and how to apply them at work, discuss best practices for preparing for and taking the exam and develop a personal study path based on where you are in the process. The study materials for this session are the referenced recommended reading: 9th Edition Convention Industry Council (CIC) Manual, 6th Edition Professional Meeting Management and the Events Industry Council’s APEX Glossary.
Note: This is not your standard study course! We do not work to provide sample tests and memorization tools – because at the end of the day, the CMP and its questions are as unique as YOU. Instead, we want to give you the tools and knowledge to help you navigate it with ease and answer each question with confidence.
*This course was recorded on March 20, 2024*
Course Details
What you’ll learn:
Package | Dates | Price |
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CMP Academy | 3.20.2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | $705.00 |
1 Clock Hour | Domain Varies
#RealTalk is BACK! Come engage in deep-dive conversations around the DEI topics that matter most today.
Register for one or all of our #RealTalk Dialogue Series Sessions for 2024.
More information about each session's specific topic coming soon.
#RealTalk Dialogue Series | Upcoming 2024 Sessions
*Please note #RealTalk Dialogue Series are from 12:00 - 1:00 PM CT*
To register for our upcoming #RealTalk Dialogue Series events click on "Registration" on the left side toolbar and utilize "click here for details" to see what we have planned!
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#Real-Talk Dialogue Series | 2024 - Event | Mar 27, 2024 - Dec 21, 2024 | $0.00 |
#Real-Talk Dialogue Series | Unmasking Success: Women's Resilience Against Code Switching | Mar 27, 2024 | $0.00 |
#Real-Talk Dialogue Series | Inner Strength, Outer Impact" - an open dialogue on Wellbeing by #APIEventProfs | May 7, 2024 | $0.00 |
#Real-Talk Dialogue Series | Anti-Human Trafficking and the LGBTQ Community | Jun 5, 2024 | $0.00 |
Cost: $505 Member/ $705 Non-Member
Domain G: Meeting or Event Design | 8 Clock Hours
Event Design - Level 1
Introduction to Event Design with the Event Design Collective
Experience being in an event design team. Apply the Event Design using the Event Canvas™ Methodology on a case study. Explore Empathy Mapping. Identify the CHANGE of behavior per stakeholder. Then FRAME the event design challenge by locking in all the design constraints. Articulate the change required and then prototype various event designs. Come full circle as a team having applied the Event Design using the Event Canvas methodology with 6 roles and the Facilitation Kit.
Two virtual interactive introduction sessions of Event Design using the #EventCanvas™ Methodology as a basic skillset, including Stakeholder Analysis, Empathy Mapping, and using the Event Canvas for basic prototyping. After this course, you will have experienced what it’s like to be on an Event Design Team. You will be able to apply the #EventCanvas to articulate how your event can change behavior of the stakeholders.
This virtual experience is limited to 20 students! Register to reserve your seat today.
What You'll Learn
What You'll Receive
This course will be taught by Devon Pascha, CED. Devon is based in McAllen, TX and serves as Director North America for Event Design Collective. Devon signed up for an EDC Level 3 program in 2021 and Event Design felt like a warm bath to her. After the MasterMInd program and her CED+, she decided to join the team. She now leads the development of open programs and academic programs of Event Design Collective in the United States and she leads the development of Event Design Collective in Canada.
Package | Dates | Price |
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Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Program Overview:
This comprehensive three-part course dives deep into the role and significance of data analysis within the meetings and events industry. From understanding relevant data types to applying analytical tools and techniques, participants will gain insight into how data can transform event outcomes and drive success.
This course is tailored for professionals keen to harness the power of data in revolutionizing the landscape of meetings and events. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to stay ahead in this ever-evolving industry.
Course Details:
Module 1: Introduction to Data Analysis in the Meetings and Events Industry
Module 2: Tools and Techniques for Data Analysis in the Meetings and Events Industry
Module 3: Applying Data Analysis to Enhance Meetings and Events
Package | Dates | Price |
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Event Data Analysis | 4.25.2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | $405.00 |
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Program overview:
The meeting industry's focus on sustainability is changing. As planners, part of that means being able to answer questions from chief sustainability officers and executive-level stakeholder(s) and clients, particularly those whose focus is organizational support of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting. The industry has been talking about sustainability in events for years and many of us have implemented small changes, but now we have to go further and redefine how we plan. MPI's newest micro-certificate dives into specifics around sustainability, government regulations, community impact, food & beverage, carbon offsets and tracking and supply chain engagement. Get the boost you need to start implementing real change in your planning process.
What you’ll learn
Package | Dates | Price |
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Sustainable Event Strategist | 4.25.2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | $405.00 |
REFRESH: Healthcare Meetings Compliance Certificate (HMCC)
2 Clock Hours | Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $163.99 member / $213.99 non-member
Global compliance regulations are constantly changing. This refresh course is required every two years for recipients of the Healthcare Meetings Compliance Certificate and ensures that attendees are aware of and can apply healthcare meeting compliance regulations, cross-border compliance, CMS Open Payments changes and updates, the EFPIA Disclosure Code and other trends. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) requires all current HMCCs to attend a refresh webinar on the second anniversary of their class date.
Participants Also Receive:
Package | Dates | Price |
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HMCC Refresh | 5.1.2024 | May 1, 2024 | $213.99 |
Healthcare Meetings Compliance Certificate (HMCC)
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $513.99 member / $713.99 non-member
Note: Course now includes the price of a digital badge credential that will ensure you and your stakeholders know that your HMCC designation is up to date.
Healthcare meeting professionals on both sides of the marketplace must balance designing and hosting events and quantifiable returns for their organizations with unprecedented and frequent changes in global healthcare compliance and regulations for their companies, their attendees, their destinations, and more. They must tackle tough regulations and adjust and readjust priorities while keeping an eye on short- and long-term survival—a tough job that requires a continuous flow of knowledge.
Invest in your future and your company’s success by participating in MPI’s Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC) program, which provides a condensed foundation in key healthcare disciplines. Designed for both event strategists and their partners who need a broad understanding of a full range of regulatory topics, this program develops competency groundwork while building critical thinking skills through case studies, business simulation, discussion, and active exercises. This intensive, four-hour educational and training program provides healthcare meeting compliance stakeholders with the knowledge and experience they need to successfully navigate the increasingly complex pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device regulatory environment.
Upon completion of this program, attendees will earn the HMCC credential signifying awareness of and competence in the latest compliance regulations that impact healthcare meetings and events.
You’ll Be Able To:
Course Preparation:
Package | Dates | Price |
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Healthcare Meetings Compliance Certificate (HMCC) | 5.2.2024 | May 2, 2024 | $713.99 |
Medical Meeting Professional (MMP) Certificate Course
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $513.99 member / $713.99 non-member
Note: Course now includes the price of a digital badge credential that will ensure you and your stakeholders know that your MMP designation is up to date.
As a result of COVID, the great resignation, talent loss, talent shifts, inflation, emotional and physical burnout, customer behavior change and other factors, there are many new planners who need to be professionally trained on the science of planning medical meetings. Experienced planners may also need to upskill their education. The healthcare world can be complex and confusing, and having the Medical Meeting Planning (MMP) Certificate can mitigate risks and consequences.
An individual who obtains their MMP certificate is someone with knowledge of relevant planning, terminologies, processes, and compliance regulations for healthcare meetings. Knowledge and expertise in basic medical meeting planning will assist in understanding and practical operations sufficient to assist the meeting professional in understanding and addressing obligations and skills.
You’ll Be Able To:
Course Preparation:
Package | Dates | Price |
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Medical Meeting Professional (MMP) Certificate | 5.3.2024 | May 3, 2024 | $713.99 |
The Future of Meetings: IACC's Global 2024 Research 6/17/2024 10am CT - 11 am CT | 1 Clock Hour
The way people interact has changed a lot in the last few years. This includes participants' interactions at meetings and events. Consider findings from the 2024 global research from IACC into meeting surroundings—not only the rooms themselves, but also the spaces where delegates congregate, network and socialize. Understand how the meeting space, the AV, the food and other elements affect learning and networking, and ultimately the goals and objectives of meetings and events.
Learning Outcomes:
In this session, you will learn to;
Understand the latest trends and developments affecting meetings
Consider how your meeting venues are evolving and adapting to the needs of attendees.
Learn how meeting room design supports learning outcomes and helps improve meeting ROI.
Develop a better understanding of how technology can help build multi-way communication in the room and for virtual participants.
Consider the different venue types and non-traditional room layouts that help foster connections between and among delegates.
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The Future of Meetings: IACC's Global 2024 Research - Event | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.00 |
Cost: $505 member/ $705 non-member
Domain A: Strategic Planning | 6 clock hours
**Please note: This is a six-hour course split over two days. Part 1 will be taught June 18, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon central. The course will conclude with part 2 on June 19, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon central.
If you have been involved with the design and creation of meetings and events for 10 months or 10 years, there are certain definable and demonstrable steps to ensuring successful execution, delivery and measurement. MPI’s Basics Boot Camp offers a lightning-fast deep dive into the fundamentals of successful event planning—from defining meeting goals and objectives and identifying stakeholders through meeting design, development, RPFs, and contracting to food and beverage, staging, audiovisual, and more.
This certificate class touches on every element of the meeting planning process, offering you the opportunity to employ best practices for your business, make changes to your processes and procedures and ensure that your operations conform with industry-leading standards. Basics Boot Camp offers a strong foundation in the core skills and practices necessary to plan meetings and events.
If you are new to event planning—or you’ve been doing this for a while—this A-Z certificate class offers a series of best practices and must-perform tactics to ensure successful event execution for any level.
You’ll Be Able To:
• Identify meeting stakeholders and employ your role as intermediary and mediator to evaluate their needs toward designing right-fit experiences
• Define event goals and SMART objectives and employ strategies for measuring the value of your meetings
• Develop budgets and blueprints and assess potential risks associated with your meeting or event
• Manage the RFP process, conduct well-thought-out and precise site inspections, select vendors, and develop contracts
• Design your meeting using key elements that enable your organization to achieve its meeting goals and objectives
• Manage speakers and conference content design, design room sets, work with audiovisual teams, and design technical plans
• Plan menus and arrange transportation and attendee movement plans
• Oversee pre-and post-conference meetings and onsite logistics and conduct program evaluations
• Communicate success metrics to meeting stakeholders
Package | Dates | Price |
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Basics Boot Camp | 6.18 - 6.19. 2024 - Event | Jun 18, 2024 - Jun 19, 2024 | $705.00 |
Demo Day| June 18th, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 1 Clock Hour
Join us for an immersive 'Demo Day' webinar, where we bring the spotlight to cutting-edge Event Technology companies that are revolutionizing the events industry. This virtual showcase is a unique opportunity for event planners, professionals, and enthusiasts to explore the latest innovations and solutions designed to elevate event experiences. Our featured event technology companies will present live demonstrations, providing an in-depth look at their offerings, from virtual event platforms to registration systems, engagement tools, and more. Gain valuable insights, discover the future of event tech, and interact directly with the minds behind these game-changing products. Whether you're seeking to enhance virtual, hybrid, or in-person events, this Demo Day is your gateway to the forefront of event technology. Don't miss the chance to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of event planning and execution.
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Community Brands: Events
All your event technology solutions. One stop.
Discover end-to-end event management solutions built with flexible technology and designed to create meaningful and engaging experiences. With the Community Brands connected network of solutions, event planners and trade show organizers can bring any exhibition or conference vision to life and seamlessly plan one-of-a-kind events. Partner with us to optimize event management, host safe contactless events, and engage attendees with event technology. Streamline the attendee experience, create a great first impression, and improve event ROI.
Maximize the value of in-person events with event technology for online registration, on-demand badge printing, lead retrieval, speaker and session management, event mobile app, and attendee tracking.
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Demo Day - Event | Jun 18, 2024 | $0.00 |
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Program overview:
The meeting industry's focus on sustainability is changing. As planners, part of that means being able to answer questions from chief sustainability officers and executive-level stakeholder(s) and clients, particularly those whose focus is organizational support of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting. The industry has been talking about sustainability in events for years and many of us have implemented small changes, but now we have to go further and redefine how we plan. MPI's newest micro-certificate dives into specifics around sustainability, government regulations, community impact, food & beverage, carbon offsets and tracking and supply chain engagement. Get the boost you need to start implementing real change in your planning process.
What you’ll learn
Package | Dates | Price |
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Sustainable Event Strategist | 6.20.2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $405.00 |
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Target AudiencePackage | Dates | Price |
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Event Psychology Strategist | 6.20.2024 | Jun 21, 2024 | $405.00 |
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Target Audience
This training is designed for operational staff working in event environments, including program managers, team leads, line managers, day-of event support, security personnel and venue staff. By completing this training, operational staff will emerge as welfare champions, ready to create inclusive event environments for those most vulnerable to distress, overwhelm, meltdowns and shutdowns. They will be better equipped to identify and respond to signs of distress, provide appropriate support and make a positive impact on the overall attendee experience.
Note: This training does not replace specialized mental health training for clinical professionals or crisis management training for specialized security personnel.
Program Overview
Twenty percent(+) of the global population is neurodivergent and 25% of people have mental health conditions that can make them especially vulnerable to distress or difficulties in an event environment. Neu Project research shows that event operational teams and venue staff often lack the necessary knowledge and/or confidence to effectively support attendees who are neurodivergent. This knowledge gap creates a significant challenge as these attendees may face difficulties navigating the event, experiencing overwhelm or not receive the inclusive and supportive environment they need to fully engage and participate.
Without proper understanding, awareness and practical skills, operational staff may inadvertently contribute to a less inclusive and accommodating atmosphere, leading to potential negative experiences for the aforementioned communities. This lack of support can not only impact attendees well-being, it can also reduce the efficacy of the investment in events and undermine both the experiential and business outcomes associated with those investments (time, money, effort).
Program Objectives
By the end of this certificate program, you'll be able to:
Curriculum details
The training will use a variety of educational methods, including:
Package | Dates | Price |
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Event Welfare Champion | 6.25.2024 | Jun 25, 2024 | $405.00 |
Cost: $505 Member/ $705 Non-Member
Domain B: Project Management | 6 Clock Hours
Contracting and negotiation are crucial—yet complex—roles for meeting professionals and understanding legal terminology and common contract clauses (and the liabilities they protect against) allows meeting professionals to negotiate from a position of strength. Even if you know what to look for, contracting is dynamic, and negotiation strategies change with market conditions, competition, and the economy. Solid knowledge of contract law and negotiation tactics enables meeting professionals to protect the interests of their organizations. With knowledge comes power, especially when it comes to legal matters.
Negotiating contracts involves managing financial and liability risks and protecting your business, particularly when considering the performance clauses (attrition and cancellation) that are standard in most venue contracts. No contracts are the same; words and phrasing vary and need to be carefully reviewed and edited. Sometimes, additional clauses must be added to balance the risk and liability between parties. And what of force majeure, indemnification, and the host of clauses that deal with issues that range from nuisances to calamities, such as construction and remodeling and incompatible groups?
It’s said the only right answer in the law is “it depends.” This certificate program will illustrate legal principles with examples from the news, the instructor, and your peers. Bring success and horror stories to share with other participants, enhance your legal knowledge, and fulfill your role to negotiate contracts that protect your organization from the financial and liability risks associated with your meetings and events.
You’ll Be Able To:
Package | Dates | Price |
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Contract & Negotiation Specialist | 6.26.2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | $705.00 |
Medical Meeting Professional (MMP) Certificate Course
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $513.99 member / $713.99 non-member
Note: Course now includes the price of a digital badge credential that will ensure you and your stakeholders know that your MMP designation is up to date.
As a result of COVID, the great resignation, talent loss, talent shifts, inflation, emotional and physical burnout, customer behavior change and other factors, there are many new planners who need to be professionally trained on the science of planning medical meetings. Experienced planners may also need to upskill their education. The healthcare world can be complex and confusing, and having the Medical Meeting Planning (MMP) Certificate can mitigate risks and consequences.
An individual who obtains their MMP certificate is someone with knowledge of relevant planning, terminologies, processes, and compliance regulations for healthcare meetings. Knowledge and expertise in basic medical meeting planning will assist in understanding and practical operations sufficient to assist the meeting professional in understanding and addressing obligations and skills.
You’ll Be Able To:
Course Preparation:
Package | Dates | Price |
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Medical Meeting Professional (MMP) Certificate | 6.28.2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $713.99 |
AI-Enhanced Event Professional Certificate
Domain G: Meeting or Event Design
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Program Description:
In today's rapidly evolving events and meetings industry, meeting professionals must adapt to emerging technologies to create impactful and memorable experiences. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this transformation, offering innovative solutions to enhance event planning, execution and attendee engagement. This hands-on certificate program is designed to equip meeting professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to harness AI's potential for designing meaningful and immersive experiences.
Target Audience:
This certificate program is ideal for:
Program Objectives:
By the end of this certificate program, participants will be able to:
Curriculum Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Events
This module serves as the foundation for the program. Participants will gain an understanding of key AI concepts and terminology relevant to the events industry. They will explore various applications of AI in event planning, execution, and attendee engagement. Additionally, ethical considerations surrounding AI use in events will be discussed to ensure responsible and transparent practices.
Module 2: AI Tools and Technologies for Event Professionals
In this module, participants delve into practical applications of AI for event professionals. They will explore the use of chatbots and virtual assistants for attendee support, predictive analytics to optimize event logistics, and AI-powered event management software for seamless planning. Hands-on activities will enable participants to set up and experiment with AI tools, gaining practical experience with these technologies.
Module 3: Personalization and Engagement with AI
Personalization and attendee engagement are crucial aspects of successful events. This module focuses on leveraging AI to create tailored event experiences. Participants will learn how to design personalized marketing campaigns, enhance attendee experiences through AI-driven solutions, and monitor engagement in real-time. Practical exercises will enable participants to create personalized event experiences using AI tools.
Module 4: Data Analysis and Improvement
Data is a valuable resource in event planning and evaluation. In this module, participants will explore data collection and integration methods, harness AI-driven insights to make informed decisions, and measure event success using AI-powered analytics. Participants will actively analyze event data using AI tools to improve event outcomes and make data-driven decisions.
Module 5: Case Study: Designing an AI-Enhanced Event
This interactive module presents a real-world event scenario. Participants will work in groups to apply the AI concepts they've learned throughout the program to the case study. They will develop strategies, solutions, and recommendations for enhancing the event using AI technologies. The session concludes with group presentations of their case study solutions, facilitating peer learning and feedback.
Module 6: Final Presentations
The program concludes with a final presentation session. Participants will present their case study solutions to the group, showcasing their practical application of AI in event design. This session also includes a Q&A and discussion to further clarify concepts.
Package | Dates | Price |
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AI Enhanced Event Professional Certificate Course | 7.18.2024 - Event | Jul 18, 2024 | $405.00 |
CMP Academy
6 hour course
Cost: $505 member/$705 non-member
Program Overview
The Certified Meeting Professional designation is a must-have for event organizers, designers, and strategists who want to demonstrate their professionalism to employers, peers and clients. But the test is challenging, and meeting professionals who want to pass it must prepare in various ways—including self-study, skills gap, needs analysis, and prep courses. Join Nick Estrada, CMP, CAE, for this open-floor and interactive CMP Academy class that will help you feel confident going into the exam room with best practices as outlined in the CMP-International Standards (CMP-IS).
Learn proven study methods, test-taking tips and other tools from an association and higher education professional. Gain insight into how you cannot just read the questions, but how to read between the lines and contextually analyze this logic-based exam. No matter where you are in the process (including recertification), this course will help prepare you for the exam and apply standard practices it on the job.
You will learn key concepts behind the CMP-IS and how to apply them at work, discuss best practices for preparing for and taking the exam and develop a personal study path based on where you are in the process. The study materials for this session are the referenced recommended reading: 9th Edition Convention Industry Council (CIC) Manual, 6th Edition Professional Meeting Management and the Events Industry Council’s APEX Glossary.
Note: This is not your standard study course! We do not work to provide sample tests and memorization tools – because at the end of the day, the CMP and its questions are as unique as YOU. Instead, we want to give you the tools and knowledge to help you navigate it with ease and answer each question with confidence.
Course Details
What you’ll learn:
Package | Dates | Price |
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CMP Academy | 7.25.2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $705.00 |
Domain G: Meeting or Event Design| 4 clock hours
Cost: $305 Member/ $405 Non-Member
The Spirit of Inclusion goes beyond basic legal compliance to welcoming and embracing the many aspects of diversity and different perspectives that create powerful experiences and environments for problem-solving, innovation and success. Inclusion is the right thing to do … but it also enhances business value and profits for organizations when they send the right messages to audiences and embrace all the ways in which people are different.
MPI’s Inclusive Events Strategist certificate focuses on practical actions that meeting professionals on both sides of the marketplace can take to create inclusive environments at their events. Explore the different dimensions of diversity to ensure the full and respectful participation of all participants and attendees, as well as your role as an inclusion broker for the diverse groups you represent.
Explore recent MPI Foundation research conducted by the New York University Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and discover where meeting professionals are excelling in the creation of welcoming environments, and the areas where they could improve in enhancing the experience for diverse groups. Meanwhile, gain access to more than 350 best practices for designing and executing inclusive experiences that embrace all your diverse attendees.
MPI’s focus is not on changing individual beliefs or ideas. Our goal is to explore the topic of inclusion and its relationship to the success of events and to provide strategies and actions that you can take to create inclusive experiences.
You’ll Be Able To:
Package | Dates | Price |
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Inclusive Event Strategist | 8.14.2024 | Aug 14, 2024 | $405.00 |
Domain E: Human Resources
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Program Description:
Dynamic leaders are individuals who not only influence and develop others but are able to read and react to different individuals and situations. Now more than ever, dynamic leaders are needed at all career stages. No longer confined by outdated notions of positional leadership, dynamic leadership embraces the power of collaboration and uses it as a fulcrum for individual and organizational success.
In fact, current industry research suggests that service is the most relevant leadership currency in the meetings and events space. By developing your own sense of dynamic leadership, you can upskill your ability to react to evolving stakeholder needs.
As part of MPI’s Event Leadership Strategist course, you will develop your own dynamic leadership strategy that will enable you to effectively understand and implement strategies, behaviors, and tools rooted in business emotional intelligence theory while specifically developing skills in decisiveness, influence, adaptability, empathy, and resilience.
Course Objectives:
Upon completing this course, participants will:
Course Modules:
This course is a transformative journey that culminates in actionable steps. As you navigate through each module, you will be equipped with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to emerge as a dynamic leader in the meetings and events space. Join us and embark on your journey towards dynamic leadership excellence rooted in emotional intelligence.
Package | Dates | Price |
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Event Leadership Strategist | 8.15.2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | $405.00 |
Cost: $505 Member/ $705 Non-Member
Domain B: Project Management | 6 Clock Hours
Contracting and negotiation are crucial—yet complex—roles for meeting professionals and understanding legal terminology and common contract clauses (and the liabilities they protect against) allows meeting professionals to negotiate from a position of strength. Even if you know what to look for, contracting is dynamic, and negotiation strategies change with market conditions, competition, and the economy. Solid knowledge of contract law and negotiation tactics enables meeting professionals to protect the interests of their organizations. With knowledge comes power, especially when it comes to legal matters.
Negotiating contracts involves managing financial and liability risks and protecting your business, particularly when considering the performance clauses (attrition and cancellation) that are standard in most venue contracts. No contracts are the same; words and phrasing vary and need to be carefully reviewed and edited. Sometimes, additional clauses must be added to balance the risk and liability between parties. And what of force majeure, indemnification, and the host of clauses that deal with issues that range from nuisances to calamities, such as construction and remodeling and incompatible groups?
It’s said the only right answer in the law is “it depends.” This certificate program will illustrate legal principles with examples from the news, the instructor, and your peers. Bring success and horror stories to share with other participants, enhance your legal knowledge, and fulfill your role to negotiate contracts that protect your organization from the financial and liability risks associated with your meetings and events.
You’ll Be Able To:
Package | Dates | Price |
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Contract & Negotiation Specialist | 8.22.2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | $705.00 |
REFRESH: Healthcare Meetings Compliance Certificate (HMCC)
2 Clock Hours | Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $163.99 member / $213.99 non-member
Global compliance regulations are constantly changing. This refresh course is required every two years for recipients of the Healthcare Meetings Compliance Certificate and ensures that attendees are aware of and can apply healthcare meeting compliance regulations, cross-border compliance, CMS Open Payments changes and updates, the EFPIA Disclosure Code and other trends. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) requires all current HMCCs to attend a refresh webinar on the second anniversary of their class date.
Participants Also Receive:
Package | Dates | Price |
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HMCC Refresh | 9.11.2024 | Sep 11, 2024 | $213.99 |
Healthcare Meetings Compliance Certificate (HMCC)
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $513.99 member / $713.99 non-member
Note: Course now includes the price of a digital badge credential that will ensure you and your stakeholders know that your HMCC designation is up to date.
Healthcare meeting professionals on both sides of the marketplace must balance designing and hosting events and quantifiable returns for their organizations with unprecedented and frequent changes in global healthcare compliance and regulations for their companies, their attendees, their destinations, and more. They must tackle tough regulations and adjust and readjust priorities while keeping an eye on short- and long-term survival—a tough job that requires a continuous flow of knowledge.
Invest in your future and your company’s success by participating in MPI’s Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC) program, which provides a condensed foundation in key healthcare disciplines. Designed for both event strategists and their partners who need a broad understanding of a full range of regulatory topics, this program develops competency groundwork while building critical thinking skills through case studies, business simulation, discussion, and active exercises. This intensive, four-hour educational and training program provides healthcare meeting compliance stakeholders with the knowledge and experience they need to successfully navigate the increasingly complex pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device regulatory environment.
Upon completion of this program, attendees will earn the HMCC credential signifying awareness of and competence in the latest compliance regulations that impact healthcare meetings and events.
You’ll Be Able To:
Course Preparation:
Package | Dates | Price |
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Healthcare Meetings Compliance Certificate (HMCC) | 9.12.2024 | Sep 12, 2024 | $713.99 |
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Target Audience
This training is designed for operational staff working in event environments, including program managers, team leads, line managers, day-of event support, security personnel and venue staff. By completing this training, operational staff will emerge as welfare champions, ready to create inclusive event environments for those most vulnerable to distress, overwhelm, meltdowns and shutdowns. They will be better equipped to identify and respond to signs of distress, provide appropriate support and make a positive impact on the overall attendee experience.
Note: This training does not replace specialized mental health training for clinical professionals or crisis management training for specialized security personnel.
Program Overview
Twenty percent(+) of the global population is neurodivergent and 25% of people have mental health conditions that can make them especially vulnerable to distress or difficulties in an event environment. Neu Project research shows that event operational teams and venue staff often lack the necessary knowledge and/or confidence to effectively support attendees who are neurodivergent. This knowledge gap creates a significant challenge as these attendees may face difficulties navigating the event, experiencing overwhelm or not receive the inclusive and supportive environment they need to fully engage and participate.
Without proper understanding, awareness and practical skills, operational staff may inadvertently contribute to a less inclusive and accommodating atmosphere, leading to potential negative experiences for the aforementioned communities. This lack of support can not only impact attendees well-being, it can also reduce the efficacy of the investment in events and undermine both the experiential and business outcomes associated with those investments (time, money, effort).
Program Objectives
By the end of this certificate program, you'll be able to:
Curriculum details
The training will use a variety of educational methods, including:
Package | Dates | Price |
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Event Welfare Champion | 9.17.2024 | Sep 17, 2024 | $405.00 |
Cost: $505 member/ $705 non-member
Domain A: Strategic Planning | 6 clock hours
**Please note: This is a six-hour course split over two days. Part 1 will be taught Sept. 18, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon central. The course will conclude with part 2 on Sept. 19, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon central.
If you have been involved with the design and creation of meetings and events for 10 months or 10 years, there are certain definable and demonstrable steps to ensuring successful execution, delivery and measurement. MPI’s Basics Boot Camp offers a lightning-fast deep dive into the fundamentals of successful event planning—from defining meeting goals and objectives and identifying stakeholders through meeting design, development, RPFs, and contracting to food and beverage, staging, audiovisual, and more.
This certificate class touches on every element of the meeting planning process, offering you the opportunity to employ best practices for your business, make changes to your processes and procedures and ensure that your operations conform with industry-leading standards. Basics Boot Camp offers a strong foundation in the core skills and practices necessary to plan meetings and events.
If you are new to event planning—or you’ve been doing this for a while—this A-Z certificate class offers a series of best practices and must-perform tactics to ensure successful event execution for any level.
You’ll Be Able To:
• Identify meeting stakeholders and employ your role as intermediary and mediator to evaluate their needs toward designing right-fit experiences
• Define event goals and SMART objectives and employ strategies for measuring the value of your meetings
• Develop budgets and blueprints and assess potential risks associated with your meeting or event
• Manage the RFP process, conduct well-thought-out and precise site inspections, select vendors, and develop contracts
• Design your meeting using key elements that enable your organization to achieve its meeting goals and objectives
• Manage speakers and conference content design, design room sets, work with audiovisual teams, and design technical plans
• Plan menus and arrange transportation and attendee movement plans
• Oversee pre-and post-conference meetings and onsite logistics and conduct program evaluations
• Communicate success metrics to meeting stakeholders
Package | Dates | Price |
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Basics Boot Camp | 9.18 - 9.19. 2024 - Event | Sep 18, 2024 - Sep 19, 2024 | $705.00 |
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Program overview:
The meeting industry's focus on sustainability is changing. As planners, part of that means being able to answer questions from chief sustainability officers and executive-level stakeholder(s) and clients, particularly those whose focus is organizational support of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting. The industry has been talking about sustainability in events for years and many of us have implemented small changes, but now we have to go further and redefine how we plan. MPI's newest micro-certificate dives into specifics around sustainability, government regulations, community impact, food & beverage, carbon offsets and tracking and supply chain engagement. Get the boost you need to start implementing real change in your planning process.
What you’ll learn
Package | Dates | Price |
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Sustainable Event Strategist | 9.25.2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | $405.00 |
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Program Overview:
This comprehensive three-part course dives deep into the role and significance of data analysis within the meetings and events industry. From understanding relevant data types to applying analytical tools and techniques, participants will gain insight into how data can transform event outcomes and drive success.
This course is tailored for professionals keen to harness the power of data in revolutionizing the landscape of meetings and events. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to stay ahead in this ever-evolving industry.
Course Details:
Module 1: Introduction to Data Analysis in the Meetings and Events Industry
Module 2: Tools and Techniques for Data Analysis in the Meetings and Events Industry
Module 3: Applying Data Analysis to Enhance Meetings and Events
Package | Dates | Price |
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Event Data Analysis | 9.26.2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | $405.00 |
Domain E: Human Resources| 4 clock hours
Cost: $305 Member/ $405 Non-Member
Women play key roles in the hospitality and meeting industries, but many find it challenging to move into leadership positions. In fact, recent studies show that women are 28% less likely to get an executive-level position even if they possess the skills that make other job applicants attractive candidates for CEO, COO, CMO, and CFO positions. What are the skills necessary to be considered for these types of high-level leadership roles, and how do they translate to the level of leadership you seek for your current and future career?
Learn about the key roles women play in the hospitality and meeting industries and how to overcome career obstacles to executive-level positions—or the right-fit leadership level for you. Review and learn from real-life case studies of women who have overcome adversity to excel in the meetings space, while maintaining the right balance for their personal and professional lives. Examine what skills they possess, the decisions they made and what actions they took to enable their industry leadership.
Analyze your own personal leadership skills using a Clifton StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment to discover the areas you excel, and where you can fill gaps with future training and advancement. Think about where you want your career and leadership to grow in the next three to five years and create an action and development plan that advances your career, your leadership, and your influence.
You’ll Be Able To:
Package | Dates | Price |
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Women in Leadership | 10.17.2024 | Oct 17, 2024 | $405.00 |
4 Clock Hours | Domain A: Strategic Planning or Domain G: Meeting or Event Design
Members $305/Non-Members $405
Program Overview
Research indicates that while meeting and event professionals continue to plan safe, engaging events using virtual and hybrid platforms or in-person, the question still remains, what is next? How do we prepare for a world of events where attendee hesitation still exists?
When designing an event, attendee safety is always top of mind, but taking safety to the next level and focusing on attendee wellness is the next step in industry recovery.
Join us for a four-hour course where we will discuss the primary components of holistic attendee wellness, and how you can apply event marketing and design principles to create a sense of safety, belonging, and mental peace for your attendees using the eight dimensions of wellness as a learning framework. As a bonus, you will walk away with knowledge on how wellness can also benefit you as a professional.
Course Details
At the completion of this program, you’ll be able to:
Participants of this course receive
Package | Dates | Price |
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Event Wellness Design | 10.23.2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | $405.00 |
AI-Enhanced Event Professional Certificate
Domain G: Meeting or Event Design
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Program Description:
In today's rapidly evolving events and meetings industry, meeting professionals must adapt to emerging technologies to create impactful and memorable experiences. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this transformation, offering innovative solutions to enhance event planning, execution and attendee engagement. This hands-on certificate program is designed to equip meeting professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to harness AI's potential for designing meaningful and immersive experiences.
Target Audience:
This certificate program is ideal for:
Program Objectives:
By the end of this certificate program, participants will be able to:
Curriculum Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Events
This module serves as the foundation for the program. Participants will gain an understanding of key AI concepts and terminology relevant to the events industry. They will explore various applications of AI in event planning, execution, and attendee engagement. Additionally, ethical considerations surrounding AI use in events will be discussed to ensure responsible and transparent practices.
Module 2: AI Tools and Technologies for Event Professionals
In this module, participants delve into practical applications of AI for event professionals. They will explore the use of chatbots and virtual assistants for attendee support, predictive analytics to optimize event logistics, and AI-powered event management software for seamless planning. Hands-on activities will enable participants to set up and experiment with AI tools, gaining practical experience with these technologies.
Module 3: Personalization and Engagement with AI
Personalization and attendee engagement are crucial aspects of successful events. This module focuses on leveraging AI to create tailored event experiences. Participants will learn how to design personalized marketing campaigns, enhance attendee experiences through AI-driven solutions, and monitor engagement in real-time. Practical exercises will enable participants to create personalized event experiences using AI tools.
Module 4: Data Analysis and Improvement
Data is a valuable resource in event planning and evaluation. In this module, participants will explore data collection and integration methods, harness AI-driven insights to make informed decisions, and measure event success using AI-powered analytics. Participants will actively analyze event data using AI tools to improve event outcomes and make data-driven decisions.
Module 5: Case Study: Designing an AI-Enhanced Event
This interactive module presents a real-world event scenario. Participants will work in groups to apply the AI concepts they've learned throughout the program to the case study. They will develop strategies, solutions, and recommendations for enhancing the event using AI technologies. The session concludes with group presentations of their case study solutions, facilitating peer learning and feedback.
Module 6: Final Presentations
The program concludes with a final presentation session. Participants will present their case study solutions to the group, showcasing their practical application of AI in event design. This session also includes a Q&A and discussion to further clarify concepts.
Package | Dates | Price |
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AI Enhanced Event Professional Certificate Course | 10.24.2024 - Event | Oct 24, 2024 | $405.00 |
Medical Meeting Professional (MMP) Certificate Course
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $513.99 member / $713.99 non-member
Note: Course now includes the price of a digital badge credential that will ensure you and your stakeholders know that your MMP designation is up to date.
As a result of COVID, the great resignation, talent loss, talent shifts, inflation, emotional and physical burnout, customer behavior change and other factors, there are many new planners who need to be professionally trained on the science of planning medical meetings. Experienced planners may also need to upskill their education. The healthcare world can be complex and confusing, and having the Medical Meeting Planning (MMP) Certificate can mitigate risks and consequences.
An individual who obtains their MMP certificate is someone with knowledge of relevant planning, terminologies, processes, and compliance regulations for healthcare meetings. Knowledge and expertise in basic medical meeting planning will assist in understanding and practical operations sufficient to assist the meeting professional in understanding and addressing obligations and skills.
You’ll Be Able To:
Course Preparation:
Package | Dates | Price |
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Medical Meeting Professional (MMP) Certificate | 10.30.2024 | Oct 30, 2024 | $713.99 |
Cost: $505 member/ $705 non-member
Domain A: Strategic Planning | 6 clock hours
**Please note: This is a six-hour course split over two days. Part 1 will be taught Oct. 31, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon central. The course will conclude with part 2 on Nov. 1, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon central.
If you have been involved with the design and creation of meetings and events for 10 months or 10 years, there are certain definable and demonstrable steps to ensuring successful execution, delivery and measurement. MPI’s Basics Boot Camp offers a lightning-fast deep dive into the fundamentals of successful event planning—from defining meeting goals and objectives and identifying stakeholders through meeting design, development, RPFs, and contracting to food and beverage, staging, audiovisual, and more.
This certificate class touches on every element of the meeting planning process, offering you the opportunity to employ best practices for your business, make changes to your processes and procedures and ensure that your operations conform with industry-leading standards. Basics Boot Camp offers a strong foundation in the core skills and practices necessary to plan meetings and events.
If you are new to event planning—or you’ve been doing this for a while—this A-Z certificate class offers a series of best practices and must-perform tactics to ensure successful event execution for any level.
You’ll Be Able To:
• Identify meeting stakeholders and employ your role as intermediary and mediator to evaluate their needs toward designing right-fit experiences
• Define event goals and SMART objectives and employ strategies for measuring the value of your meetings
• Develop budgets and blueprints and assess potential risks associated with your meeting or event
• Manage the RFP process, conduct well-thought-out and precise site inspections, select vendors, and develop contracts
• Design your meeting using key elements that enable your organization to achieve its meeting goals and objectives
• Manage speakers and conference content design, design room sets, work with audiovisual teams, and design technical plans
• Plan menus and arrange transportation and attendee movement plans
• Oversee pre-and post-conference meetings and onsite logistics and conduct program evaluations
• Communicate success metrics to meeting stakeholders
Package | Dates | Price |
---|---|---|
Basics Boot Camp | 10.31 - 11.1 2024 - Event | Oct 31, 2024 - Nov 1, 2024 | $705.00 |
Healthcare Meetings Compliance Certificate (HMCC)
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $513.99 member / $713.99 non-member
Note: Course now includes the price of a digital badge credential that will ensure you and your stakeholders know that your HMCC designation is up to date.
Healthcare meeting professionals on both sides of the marketplace must balance designing and hosting events and quantifiable returns for their organizations with unprecedented and frequent changes in global healthcare compliance and regulations for their companies, their attendees, their destinations, and more. They must tackle tough regulations and adjust and readjust priorities while keeping an eye on short- and long-term survival—a tough job that requires a continuous flow of knowledge.
Invest in your future and your company’s success by participating in MPI’s Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC) program, which provides a condensed foundation in key healthcare disciplines. Designed for both event strategists and their partners who need a broad understanding of a full range of regulatory topics, this program develops competency groundwork while building critical thinking skills through case studies, business simulation, discussion, and active exercises. This intensive, four-hour educational and training program provides healthcare meeting compliance stakeholders with the knowledge and experience they need to successfully navigate the increasingly complex pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device regulatory environment.
Upon completion of this program, attendees will earn the HMCC credential signifying awareness of and competence in the latest compliance regulations that impact healthcare meetings and events.
You’ll Be Able To:
Course Preparation:
Package | Dates | Price |
---|---|---|
Healthcare Meetings Compliance Certificate (HMCC) | 11.6.2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | $713.99 |
REFRESH: Healthcare Meetings Compliance Certificate (HMCC)
2 Clock Hours | Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $163.99 member / $213.99 non-member
Global compliance regulations are constantly changing. This refresh course is required every two years for recipients of the Healthcare Meetings Compliance Certificate and ensures that attendees are aware of and can apply healthcare meeting compliance regulations, cross-border compliance, CMS Open Payments changes and updates, the EFPIA Disclosure Code and other trends. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) requires all current HMCCs to attend a refresh webinar on the second anniversary of their class date.
Participants Also Receive:
Package | Dates | Price |
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HMCC Refresh | 11.6.2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | $213.99 |
CMP Academy
6 hour course
Cost: $505 member/$705 non-member
Program Overview
The Certified Meeting Professional designation is a must-have for event organizers, designers, and strategists who want to demonstrate their professionalism to employers, peers and clients. But the test is challenging, and meeting professionals who want to pass it must prepare in various ways—including self-study, skills gap, needs analysis, and prep courses. Join Nick Estrada, CMP, CAE, for this open-floor and interactive CMP Academy class that will help you feel confident going into the exam room with best practices as outlined in the CMP-International Standards (CMP-IS).
Learn proven study methods, test-taking tips and other tools from an association and higher education professional. Gain insight into how you cannot just read the questions, but how to read between the lines and contextually analyze this logic-based exam. No matter where you are in the process (including recertification), this course will help prepare you for the exam and apply standard practices it on the job.
You will learn key concepts behind the CMP-IS and how to apply them at work, discuss best practices for preparing for and taking the exam and develop a personal study path based on where you are in the process. The study materials for this session are the referenced recommended reading: 9th Edition Convention Industry Council (CIC) Manual, 6th Edition Professional Meeting Management and the Events Industry Council’s APEX Glossary.
Note: This is not your standard study course! We do not work to provide sample tests and memorization tools – because at the end of the day, the CMP and its questions are as unique as YOU. Instead, we want to give you the tools and knowledge to help you navigate it with ease and answer each question with confidence.
Course Details
What you’ll learn:
Package | Dates | Price |
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CMP Academy | 11.7.2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | $705.00 |
Domain E: Human Resources
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Program Description:
Dynamic leaders are individuals who not only influence and develop others but are able to read and react to different individuals and situations. Now more than ever, dynamic leaders are needed at all career stages. No longer confined by outdated notions of positional leadership, dynamic leadership embraces the power of collaboration and uses it as a fulcrum for individual and organizational success.
In fact, current industry research suggests that service is the most relevant leadership currency in the meetings and events space. By developing your own sense of dynamic leadership, you can upskill your ability to react to evolving stakeholder needs.
As part of MPI’s Event Leadership Strategist course, you will develop your own dynamic leadership strategy that will enable you to effectively understand and implement strategies, behaviors, and tools rooted in business emotional intelligence theory while specifically developing skills in decisiveness, influence, adaptability, empathy, and resilience.
Course Objectives:
Upon completing this course, participants will:
Course Modules:
This course is a transformative journey that culminates in actionable steps. As you navigate through each module, you will be equipped with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to emerge as a dynamic leader in the meetings and events space. Join us and embark on your journey towards dynamic leadership excellence rooted in emotional intelligence.
Package | Dates | Price |
---|---|---|
Event Leadership Strategist | 11.13.2024 | Nov 13, 2024 | $405.00 |
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Program Overview:
This comprehensive three-part course dives deep into the role and significance of data analysis within the meetings and events industry. From understanding relevant data types to applying analytical tools and techniques, participants will gain insight into how data can transform event outcomes and drive success.
This course is tailored for professionals keen to harness the power of data in revolutionizing the landscape of meetings and events. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to stay ahead in this ever-evolving industry.
Course Details:
Module 1: Introduction to Data Analysis in the Meetings and Events Industry
Module 2: Tools and Techniques for Data Analysis in the Meetings and Events Industry
Module 3: Applying Data Analysis to Enhance Meetings and Events
Package | Dates | Price |
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Event Data Analysis | 11.14.2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $405.00 |
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Program overview:
The meeting industry's focus on sustainability is changing. As planners, part of that means being able to answer questions from chief sustainability officers and executive-level stakeholder(s) and clients, particularly those whose focus is organizational support of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting. The industry has been talking about sustainability in events for years and many of us have implemented small changes, but now we have to go further and redefine how we plan. MPI's newest micro-certificate dives into specifics around sustainability, government regulations, community impact, food & beverage, carbon offsets and tracking and supply chain engagement. Get the boost you need to start implementing real change in your planning process.
What you’ll learn
Package | Dates | Price |
---|---|---|
Sustainable Event Strategist | 11.28.2024 | Nov 28, 2024 | $405.00 |
Domain A: Strategic Planning
Cost: $305 member/$405 non-member
Target Audience
This training is designed for operational staff working in event environments, including program managers, team leads, line managers, day-of event support, security personnel and venue staff. By completing this training, operational staff will emerge as welfare champions, ready to create inclusive event environments for those most vulnerable to distress, overwhelm, meltdowns and shutdowns. They will be better equipped to identify and respond to signs of distress, provide appropriate support and make a positive impact on the overall attendee experience.
Note: This training does not replace specialized mental health training for clinical professionals or crisis management training for specialized security personnel.
Program Overview
Twenty percent(+) of the global population is neurodivergent and 25% of people have mental health conditions that can make them especially vulnerable to distress or difficulties in an event environment. Neu Project research shows that event operational teams and venue staff often lack the necessary knowledge and/or confidence to effectively support attendees who are neurodivergent. This knowledge gap creates a significant challenge as these attendees may face difficulties navigating the event, experiencing overwhelm or not receive the inclusive and supportive environment they need to fully engage and participate.
Without proper understanding, awareness and practical skills, operational staff may inadvertently contribute to a less inclusive and accommodating atmosphere, leading to potential negative experiences for the aforementioned communities. This lack of support can not only impact attendees well-being, it can also reduce the efficacy of the investment in events and undermine both the experiential and business outcomes associated with those investments (time, money, effort).
Program Objectives
By the end of this certificate program, you'll be able to:
Curriculum details
The training will use a variety of educational methods, including:
Package | Dates | Price |
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Event Welfare Champion | 12.3.2024 | Dec 3, 2024 | $405.00 |
Domain G: Meeting or Event Design| 4 clock hours
Cost: $305 Member/ $405 Non-Member
The Spirit of Inclusion goes beyond basic legal compliance to welcoming and embracing the many aspects of diversity and different perspectives that create powerful experiences and environments for problem-solving, innovation and success. Inclusion is the right thing to do … but it also enhances business value and profits for organizations when they send the right messages to audiences and embrace all the ways in which people are different.
MPI’s Inclusive Events Strategist certificate focuses on practical actions that meeting professionals on both sides of the marketplace can take to create inclusive environments at their events. Explore the different dimensions of diversity to ensure the full and respectful participation of all participants and attendees, as well as your role as an inclusion broker for the diverse groups you represent.
Explore recent MPI Foundation research conducted by the New York University Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and discover where meeting professionals are excelling in the creation of welcoming environments, and the areas where they could improve in enhancing the experience for diverse groups. Meanwhile, gain access to more than 350 best practices for designing and executing inclusive experiences that embrace all your diverse attendees.
MPI’s focus is not on changing individual beliefs or ideas. Our goal is to explore the topic of inclusion and its relationship to the success of events and to provide strategies and actions that you can take to create inclusive experiences.
You’ll Be Able To:
Package | Dates | Price |
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Inclusive Event Strategist | 12.4.2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $405.00 |
Cost: $505 Member/ $705 Non-Member
Domain B: Project Management | 6 Clock Hours
Contracting and negotiation are crucial—yet complex—roles for meeting professionals and understanding legal terminology and common contract clauses (and the liabilities they protect against) allows meeting professionals to negotiate from a position of strength. Even if you know what to look for, contracting is dynamic, and negotiation strategies change with market conditions, competition, and the economy. Solid knowledge of contract law and negotiation tactics enables meeting professionals to protect the interests of their organizations. With knowledge comes power, especially when it comes to legal matters.
Negotiating contracts involves managing financial and liability risks and protecting your business, particularly when considering the performance clauses (attrition and cancellation) that are standard in most venue contracts. No contracts are the same; words and phrasing vary and need to be carefully reviewed and edited. Sometimes, additional clauses must be added to balance the risk and liability between parties. And what of force majeure, indemnification, and the host of clauses that deal with issues that range from nuisances to calamities, such as construction and remodeling and incompatible groups?
It’s said the only right answer in the law is “it depends.” This certificate program will illustrate legal principles with examples from the news, the instructor, and your peers. Bring success and horror stories to share with other participants, enhance your legal knowledge, and fulfill your role to negotiate contracts that protect your organization from the financial and liability risks associated with your meetings and events.
You’ll Be Able To:
Package | Dates | Price |
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Contract & Negotiation Specialist | 12.5.2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $705.00 |