Events Industry Council crossed a significant milestone last week with the completion of the CMP Beta Exam — one of the final steps in a years-long project to update the CMP International Standards and corresponding exam.
A huge thank you to the applicants who took the Beta Exam. Your contributions have played a vital role in shaping a fair and effective certification process for meeting professionals around the world.
There will now be a two-month blackout period with no testing while the Beta is scored and validated. Testing will resume in August.
The CMP-IS, which serves as the foundation of the CMP programme and exam, is reviewed and revised every 3–5 years to ensure continued relevance in the ever-evolving meetings and events industry. While much of the core content remains consistent, the 2025 Standards include several new domains reflecting emerging skills and competencies. View the 2025 CMP-IS domain breakdown HERE.
The 2025 CMP-IS update is the culmination of a multi-year competency profile project involving more than 1,000 CMP and CMP Fellow volunteer SMEs who provided insights and support. “As our sector continues to evolve, adapt and innovate, the CMP programme is evolving to ensure its relevance now and into the future,” said EIC President and CEO Amy Calvert. “The updates to the competencies and domains will help ensure CMPs are well positioned to lead and innovate in the modern events landscape.”
For more information on the 2025 CMP-IS, important dates, and study materials, please review the 2025 CMP-IS FAQ on our website.
