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Many very smart meeting professionals fail the CMP exam.Not because they aren’t experienced.Not because they don’t under...
05/31/2026

Many very smart meeting professionals fail the CMP exam.

Not because they aren’t experienced.
Not because they don’t understand events.

But because they prepare for the exam the wrong way.

The CMP exam isn’t just testing what you know about meetings. It tests how you think about the decisions behind them.

Over the past 20+ years, I’ve helped more than 2,000 event professionals earn their CMP certification, and I see the same challenges over and over:
• Candidates underestimate how strategic the exam is
• They study information instead of learning how to interpret the questions
• They don’t practice answering CMP-style scenarios
• They try to prepare without a clear study plan

So I decided to write something that clears up the confusion.

The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a CMP

In the article, I walk through:
✔ How the CMP certification process actually works
✔ What the application process looks like
✔ How to prepare for the exam effectively
✔ The biggest mistakes candidates make
✔ What happens after you earn your CMP

If you’re considering the CMP — or preparing to take the exam — this guide will help you approach it with the right strategy.
📖 Read the guide here: https://bit.ly/4tR6inz

And if you’re actively studying, the Event Solutions Academy provides a structured program designed to help meeting professionals prepare for and pass the CMP exam.

Are you ready to take the CMP exam? Complete the CMP Readiness Scorecard. Take the assessment and get your personalized score.
https://bit.ly/48m9ZbY






If you’re serious about building a long-term career in meetings and events, the CMP still matters.It signals:✔ Professio...
05/30/2026

If you’re serious about building a long-term career in meetings and events, the CMP still matters.

It signals:

✔ Professional commitment
✔ Strategic knowledge of the industry
✔ Credibility with employers and clients

But preparing for the exam can feel overwhelming.

That’s why I’ve spent the last 20+ years helping meeting planners prepare for the CMP through the Event Solutions Academy.

More than 2,000 students have gone on to earn their CMP after taking the program.

Our next cohort begins soon,

If you're planning to pursue your CMP this year, feel free to reach out — I’m always happy to help planners navigate the process.

Hard truth: Most meeting planners who fail the CMP exam don’t fail because they lack knowledge.They fail because they do...
05/29/2026

Hard truth: Most meeting planners who fail the CMP exam don’t fail because they lack knowledge.

They fail because they don’t know how the CMP exam is written.

The questions are designed to make you:
• second-guess yourself
• choose between two “correct” answers
• apply concepts rather than memorize them

After teaching CMP prep for 20+ years, I’ve seen exactly where people get stuck.

That’s why I created the Event Solutions Academy CMP Prep Program.

More than 2,000 planners have earned their CMP after completing the program, and the next cohort begins May 4.

If earning your CMP is on your list this year, I’m happy to share details or answer questions.

Comment CMP or send me a message.

Twenty years ago, I started helping meeting planners prepare for the CMP exam.At the time, most people were studying alo...
05/28/2026

Twenty years ago, I started helping meeting planners prepare for the CMP exam.

At the time, most people were studying alone with a stack of books and hoping for the best.

So I built something different — a structured program that teaches how to study for the CMP and how to take the exam successfully.

That program eventually became the Event Solutions Academy.

Since then, more than 2,000 meeting professionals have earned their CMP after going through the program, which is something I’m incredibly proud of.

Our next cohort starts soon.

If the CMP is on your professional goals list this year, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to help people navigate the process.

I’ve been teaching CMP preparation for more than 20 years, and during that time one thing has become very clear:Most peo...
05/27/2026

I’ve been teaching CMP preparation for more than 20 years, and during that time one thing has become very clear:

Most people don’t fail the CMP because they lack knowledge.

They struggle because they don’t have a structured strategy for how to study and take the exam.

That’s why I built the Event Solutions Academy, a guided CMP prep program that includes:

• 15 live online classes
• Weekly study assignments and quizzes
• Four full-length practice exams
• Coaching and office hours

More than 2,000 meeting professionals have earned their CMP after completing the program.

The next cohort begins May 4, and we still have a few spots available.

If you’re planning to sit for the CMP this year and want a proven study system, I’m happy to share details.

Send me a message or comment ESA and I’ll send the information.

Many meeting planners say they want to earn their CMP, but the biggest challenge is knowing where to start.After teachin...
05/26/2026

Many meeting planners say they want to earn their CMP, but the biggest challenge is knowing where to start.

After teaching CMP prep for more than 20 years, I’ve seen the same things trip people up:

• Too much material and no study plan
• Second-guessing on the exam
• Not knowing how the questions are actually written
• Studying alone with no accountability

That’s exactly why I created the Event Solutions Academy CMP Prep Program.

✔ 15 live online classes
✔ Weekly quizzes and structured reading plan
✔ 4 full-length practice exams
✔ Office hours and coaching

More than 2,000 meeting professionals have earned their CMP after taking the program, and the next cohort begins May 4.

If earning your CMP is on your professional goals list this year, I’m happy to share details or answer questions.

Just comment CMP or send me a message and I’ll send the information.

Same role. Same experience.One difference: CMP certification.That difference? About $10,000 a year.Let’s do this. ...
05/25/2026

Same role. Same experience.
One difference: CMP certification.
That difference? About $10,000 a year.
Let’s do this.


https://bit.ly/3lfOxvd

The CMP exam is hard.Very hard.And that’s exactly the point.If it were easy, everyone would have it.The difficulty is wh...
05/24/2026

The CMP exam is hard.
Very hard.

And that’s exactly the point.

If it were easy, everyone would have it.
The difficulty is what makes the CMP meaningful—and what makes earning those three letters so special.

The CMP doesn’t just test what you know.
It tests how you think, how you prepare, and how you apply best practices under pressure.

That’s why passing it changes you.
And why it opens doors.

Hard doesn’t mean impossible.
It means it's worth it.

And you don’t have to do it alone. 💙

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https://bit.ly/3lfOxvd

CMP-certified event professionals earn up to $10,000 more than their non-certified peers.Your experience already qualifi...
05/23/2026

CMP-certified event professionals earn up to $10,000 more than their non-certified peers.
Your experience already qualifies you.
Let’s make it official.

https://bit.ly/3lfOxvd

If you’re thinking about your CMP but asking:➡️ Where do I start?➡️ How does this work?➡️ Why is the website so confusin...
05/22/2026

If you’re thinking about your CMP but asking:

➡️ Where do I start?
➡️ How does this work?
➡️ Why is the website so confusing?

You’re not doing anything wrong.
You just need a better starting point.

Start with my 1-hour free course:
✨ The Ultimate Guide to Earning Your CMP

No fluff. No overwhelm. Just clarity.

And when you’re done, if you still have questions — give me a call. That’s what I’m here for.
https://bit.ly/2YrNSNu

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