Certified Government Meeting Professional

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 CGMP is recognized in the hospitality industry; many government contracts now require planners working on the contract have their government certification.

Explore Online, On-Demand, and In-Person Learning Options

The Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) course is offered in 3 formats – Live (in person), Virtual Synchronous (via Zoom webinar), and On-Demand. 

You may select your preferred format for the course following registration. To earn your CGMP, you must complete ALL required components of your selected format AND the examination. 

Course Dates
Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 9:00am-5:00pm
Monday, June 8, 2026 at 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday, June 8, 2026 at 9:00am-4:00pm
There will be breaks during the day, including time for lunch.

Course Details

• You must attend all days of instruction to be eligible to take the examination.
• NOTE:  Cancellation of your registration within two weeks before the class may result in the forfeit of all or part of the registration fee.  This will be decided on a case-by-case basis

In order to take the CGMP Class and exam you must have an active SGMP membership, and at least 12 months full-time experience in the hospitality industry; individuals registering to take the class must have experience in basic meeting and event planning and be familiar with industry terminology. Class participants will need to bring a Wi-Fi enabled laptop to the course.

• Register for the CGMP & National Education Conference -  click here
• Regsister for ONLY the CGMP class  - contact [email protected]