CGMP Course Dates-September 8-11, 2008
Location: Graduate School, USDA
600 Maryland Avenue, SW Suite 270
Washington, DC 20024-2520
Class begins Monday at 8:30am
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The Society of Government Professionals, (SGMP) and the Graduate School, USDA have developed a Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) certification program.  The CGMP is the first certification that focuses specifically on the field of government meeting planning, encompassing federal, state and local agencies.

Obtaining the CGMP designation further defines one’s ability to “get the job done” and establishes one’s level of knowledge and expertise in planning and executing government meetings.  Participating in the CGMP class enhances your credibility as a meeting planner and also reflects an achievement of professional competency within your agency.

Course Content:

Overview/Administration                                     Financial Management
Event Management & Coordination                       Federal Travel Regulations
Ethics                                                                RFP’s
Site Selection & Negotiation                                 Logistics
Marketing & Promotion                                        Sponsorships
Registration/Reservations/Housing                       Program Materials
Speakers & Press                                               Special Events
Risk Management    

Classes typically run from 8:30am – 4:30pm each day; the exam takes place on the last day  from 8:30am – 10:30am.

Course Benefits:

• Demonstrates your commitment and ability to perform the duties of a meeting planner.
• Enhances the image of excellence in coordinating and planning government meetings.
• Reflects professional and personal achievement designed for the federal/state/local government meeting planner.
• Builds self-esteem that measures the quality of education, experience, and ethics required of a meeting planner.
• Establishes a professional credential that serves as an endorsement o your knowledge and experience.
• Improves career opportunities and advancement that gives you an edge when being considered for promotion.
• Prepares you for greater on-the-job responsibilities indicating your willingness to invest in your professional development.
• Provides for greater earnings potential, monetary incentives and recognition.
• Improves skills and knowledge by confirming proficiency and knowledge.
• Offers greater professional recognition form peers and superiors.

Tuition: $650 (Includes 3 days of classroom training, materials, CGMP exam)