Certified meeting professional

source – It’s academic: How to become a Certified Meeting Professional. (Education) – Document – Gale General OneFile (cuny.edu)

Meaning – The Events Industry Council administers the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program, which is a globally recognized certification program for event planners.

Quote –

“Maybe you haven’t taken a test in more than 10 years and you’re petrified. Or you just don’t have time to get all the materials together. There are probably 101 excuses for not getting your Certified Meeting Professional designation. But 7,033 people have become CMPs since 1985. And those embarking on the certification process today are likely to find it easier than those who paved the way.”

The phrase implies that CMP is a test for event planners, that the certification has several good results, and that it is a demanding program.