The most successful entrepreneurs and business leaders will all tell you that the key to growth and success is continued learning. New York event planners, even those who already have degrees and certifications in hand, can always be exploring new ways to boost their credentials. Today, we’ll share some great resources, learning options, and certifications that might be helpful to you. Improve your expertise and expand your perspectives to continue building your event planning business.
1. CMP Certification
The Convention Industry Council promotes the CMP program as the continued learning opportunity for standardizing best practices. It’s also intended to establish industry credibility while boosting the expertise of the event planners who earn certification. The CMP exam is designed by planners from all over the world. And more than 14,000 event planners hold a CMP certification.
2. CSEP Certification
New York event planners can also consider a CSEP Certification, endorsed by the International Live Events Association. This certificate seeks to improve the industry performance of those within the event planning space and provide additional expertise needed to elevate event production efforts. It’s a great option for those looking to grow in today’s dynamic and ever-changing events industry.
3. CPCE Certification
The National Association for Catering and Events organizes the CPCE Certification program, which is nationally recognized. Event planners pursuing this continued learning opportunity can secure endorsements as an expert in catering, events, and hospitality. It’s worth considering if you’re looking to expand your credentials and expertise in a broader segment.
4. Events Leadership Institute
Check out some of the development courses and on-demand content provided by the Events Leadership Institute. Signing up with ELI means exploring classes taught by other event professionals. And there are great opportunities for continued learning in technical event production. It’s a multi-week certification course that follows an instructor-led syllabus with assignments and exams.
5. Special Events Institute
Jill Moran, CSEP, launched and founded the Special Events Institute. This continued learning option presents as a year-long certificate program or as an individualized course. Moran is one of several successful event professionals who are offering great courses and educational opportunities to sharpen your event planning skills.
6. MPI Academy
If you’re a super-busy event professional with minimal free time to commit to a traditional course or program, check out MPI Academy. This program is self-paced, so you can fit learning into any hectic schedule. There are on-demand certifications as well as instructor-led coursework covering a wide range of event planning skills and expertise.
7. The Event Planner Expo
One of the best ways to improve your event planning chops is to get in the room with top industry professionals, influencers, and events experts. Attending events and industry conferences can be a great way to stay ahead of emerging trends and plug into the latest industry conversations and learning opportunities. And you can learn more from high-energy networking opportunities at The Event Planner Expo 2023 than you can all year. Secure your tickets for this premier events industry conference, complete with Keynote Speakers (including the legendary Gary Vaynerchuk,) fireside chats, and industry discussion panels. If continued learning matters to you, The Event Planner Expo 2023 is a must-attend experience!
