MICE, MAKING IMPORTANT CERTIFICATIONS ENJOYABLE

1. MICE, MAKING IMPORTANT CERTIFICATIONS ENJOYABLE Presentation by Group 1

2. TAIWAN MICE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROJECT Claudia 陳苡柔

3. Taiwan MICE Training and Certification Project • To develop MICE related talent & expertise certification system • To construct evaluation mechanism & resources database • To enhance the competitiveness of Taiwan’s MICE industry in the world

4. MICE Talent Development • Offer talent development courses: Master of Ceremonies & Host/Hostess Training Exhibition Marketing Stage Planning and Design Event Planning and Management International Bidding MICE Industry Focused Seminars

5. MICE Talent Development • Research and analyze talent development systems • Bring in selection and evaluation mechanism • Invite international lecturers • Construct MICE talent and teaching resources database • Establish framework of cooperation between academia and industry sectors

6. MICE Talent Certification • Research and analyze talent system • Utilize professional books, create a review mechanism • Establish cooperation mechanisms • Review the current MICE talent certification system • Hold entry level MICE certification training • Establish mid and advanced level certification systems

7. MICE Talent Certification • Increase benefits of the certification program • Edit and reprint the MICE certification books

8. Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program Danny 陳泳霖

9. Introduction • The opportunity to pursue continuing education, increased industry involvement and industry-wide recognition by achieving the CMP designation. • The CMP program was established in 1985 • Over 13,000 individuals in 35 countries and territories have earned the CMP designation.

10. Requirements • Three years of work experience in the industry. • Candidates with a degree in meeting, event, exhibition, and hospitality/tourism management can apply after two years of work experience. • Full-time instructors in a meeting/hospitality university program may also be eligible. • Completion of twenty-five hours of continuing education or an approved internship/apprenticeship in the industry.  • Responsibility and accountability for the successful completion of meetings

11. CMP Program Fees • CMP Application Submission Fee $225 • Exam Registration Fee$450 • Exam Cancellation Fee$100

12. Course Topics • EDUCATION: Goals and Objectives; Program Content; Evaluations; Continuing Education. • FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Facility Contracts and Insurance; Budgeting. • FACILITIES AND SERVICES: Site and Facility Selection; Support Services; Convention Center Facilities; Convention Service Management Responsibilities; Facilities Staff; Technology Utilization. • LOGISTICS: Reservations and Housing; Transportation; Specifications Guidebook; Registration; Shipping; Function Room Arrangements; Exhibits; Environmental/ Humanitarian Aspects. • PROGRAM: Food and Beverage; Audiovisual Needs; Speakers; Entertainment; Marketing, Promotion and Publicity; Special Programs;

13. Examination • It lasts three and one half hours and includes 165 multiple-choice questions on the functions a typical meeting professional performs. • An independent testing agency will score examinations, reports to examinees and keeps examination records. • Details could be found in the handbook.

14. Examination-English as a Second Language • Candidates whose primary language is not English may request an additional thirty (30) minutes of time in which to take the examination.

15. CMM – CERTIFICATION IN MEETINGS MANAGEMENT Stan 李明倫

16. CMM - Certification in Meetings Management • What is CMM? • Requirement To Pursue • Cost • Application Fee: $75 US for MPI members $150 US for non-members • Program Registration Fee: $1,800 US for MPI members $2,200 US for nonmembers • How to apply?

17. CMM - Certification in Meetings Management • About this program • Exam • Benefits of Certification

18. CPCE--CATERING PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED EXECUTIVE Jack 劉家瑋

19. CEM CERTIFIED IN EXPOSITION MANAGEMENT Catherine 范玉琳

20. Certified in Exposition Management (CEM) • Sponsor: • International Association of Exhibition Management • Purpose: • to raise professional standards • Function: • recognized as the premier mark of professional achievement • an educational program, and a certification program.

21. Certified in Exposition Management (CEM) • Requirements: • two to three years relevant experience in the industry • Course of Study: • on location, on-line, or self-paced • Benefits: • acquire a competitive edge, stay ahead, and respond better to customer needs

22. CAE CAE-CERTIFIED ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE Bruce 符永寰

23. Certified Association Executive(CAE) • A professional certification sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives. • It stands as a mark of excellence of managing an association. • Before the exam, an applicant must have… 1. Qualifying Professional Experience 2. Qualifying Professional Development Activities

24. Qualifying Professional Experience • Have sufficient qualifying professional experience at a qualifying nonprofit organization* or association management company. • 3 years experience as CEO • 5 years experience as staff WITH bachelor's degree * (trade association, professional society, individual membership organization)

25. Qualifying Professional Development Activities • Have completed 100 hours of broad-based qualifying professional development activities within the last five years. • Activities • 9 domains in the  CAE Exam Content Outline  Within 100 hours, no more than 20 can be from any one domain topic

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