CMP: Certified Meeting Planner -  The requirements for certification are based on professional experience and a written examination. The foremost certification program of today's meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry, the CMP program recognizes individuals who have achieved the industry's highest standard of professionalism. Learn More by clicking on the CMP logo.

Study Groups are now forming for the CAE and CMP designations. 

In addition, each of our Educational Programs throughout the year carry CAE credit, and where appropriate CMP Credit as well.

If you hold a professional designation for which you would like us to consider offering credit please email us. 

CAE/CMP Reimbursement Program      

The MSAE Foundation has launched a program to reimburse Association and meeting planning professionals for continuing education to promote and develop a qualified workforce of professionals in the Missouri non-profit sector.

The Certified Association Executive (CAE) or Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Reimbursement program will provide financial assistance to support MSAE members pursuing the CAE or CMP credential.

Each award recipient will receive a reimbursement award of up to $1,000, which can be applied to the application fee or used for exam preparation, including, but not limited to, study guides, reading materials, or prep courses. Expenses will be submitted to MSAE and MSAE will reimburse award recipients.

The Program will be limited to two (2) recipients and can be chosen from one category or both. Each applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Must be a MSAE Member
• Submit the Reimbursement program application
• Submit a professional letter of support
• Eligible for the CAE/CMP exam and complete and pass the exam within 12 months of the application
• Complete an essay response with their intention and vision of a career in association management or meeting planner and exam study preparation plan
• Commitment to writing an article for the MSAE Insights Magazine

You can download the application at the link at the top of the page or contact [email protected].  

The applications will be accepted throughout the year.  Awards will be made until the budgeted amount has been reached.  You must apply before your test date.  Applications will be accepted electronically through the link below. Recipients will be announced publicly at the MSAE Holiday FunFest and Annual Meeting in December.

For questions, contact MSAE at (573) 659-8898 or email [email protected].

CAE/CMP Scholarship Application