Course Material
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The Certified Government Meeting Professional designation ("CGMP") is designed for planners and suppliers whose work is governed by the rules and regulations of the federal government. Individuals who have earned their CGMP have obtained the highest designation available that is specifically for government meeting professionals.
The content for this program assumes that you have worked in the meetings management industry for at least one year and have a basic knowledge of industry terminology and acronyms. The course teaches recognized industry practices cited in the Convention Industry Council (CIC) Manual.
Included in the course material are 19 lesson plans with specific and thorough instruction on ethics, federal budget and appropriations, acquisition and contracting, federal travel regulations, RFPs, risk management and protocol:
- Management & Coordination
- Goals & Objectives/Program Development
- Federal Travel Regulations
- Ethics
- Writing the Request For Proposal (RFP)
- Site Selections & Negotiations
- Meeting Logistics
- On-site Logistics
- Marketing & Promotion
- Sponsorships
- Registration
- Reservations
- Program Materials
- Speakers & Press
- Special Events
- Federal Budget & Accounting
- Creating a Budget
- Acquisition & Contracting
- Risk Management
Questions about the CGMP course? Contact Lisa at lisa.silverman@sgmp.org.
