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Next decide which of the nine domains in the CMP-IS you have the least experience and concentrate your studying there.</p> <table align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p> <strong>A HELPFUL HINT...</strong></p> <p><strong>The CMP-IS illustrates the best practices in the industry even if your own organization does things differently.</strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>To be successful on the CMP exam, you will use the CMP-International Standards to understand what are considered best practices in the industry and use the study guides to help you understand how these best practices are applied to real-world situations. Ultimately, however, you must apply your own experience along with the educational tools to correctly answer questions.</p> <h3>Required Reading List</h3> <ul> <li><a href="/Portals/0/EIC-CMP-Handbook-2023.pdf" target="_blank">CMP Handbook</a></li> <li><a href="/Portals/0/EIC%20Documents/CMP%20Documents/2021/CMP_Handbook_2020%20Addendum_v2.pdf?ver=2021-04-16-142403-390&timestamp=1618601055409" target="_blank">CMP Handbook Addendum</a></li> <li><a href="/Portals/0/EIC%20CMP-IS%202017_1.pdf" target="_blank" title="CMP International Standards (CMP-IS)">CMP International Standards (CMP-IS</a><a href="/Portals/0/EIC%20CMP-IS%202017_1.pdf">)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Recommended Reading List</h3> <p>The following references are recommended references for the CMP exam. The manuals should not be considered as a word-for-word study guide (meaning you can’t simply memorize the manuals and expect to pass the exam).</p> <ul> <li>Events Industry Council Manual</li> <li>Professional Meeting Management, 6th Edition*</li> <li>The APEX (Accepted Practices Exchange) Glossary</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Visit the <a href="https://eic-publications.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">EIC Publications Store</a> to order.<br />  </p> <h3>CMP Practice Exams</h3> <p>Events Industry Council now offers two official practice exams. One exam has 20 questions and one exam has 40 questions. These are the only exams that use questions that were once on the CMP exam. Taking the practice exam will help you understand how exam questions are structured.</p> <p>We recommend taking one practice exam before you start your study program to help you hone in on the domains for which you have the least experience and then take another practice exam right before you sit for the exam to measure your progress.</p> <p><a href="/CMP/Future-CMPs/Practice-Exams">Access the Official CMP Practice Exams</a></p> <h3>Study Groups</h3> <p>As administrators of the CMP examination, Events Industry Council does not offer or endorse any study groups for CMP candidates. Study groups are controlled and independently managed by the member organizations that offer them. Contact meeting and events associations in your area for information on their study group offerings.</p> <h4>Tools to help you Choose a Study Group</h4> <ul> <li>Analyze the time you have to prepare for the examination and the optimal location for your course.</li> <li>Choose the method of studying that you believe will be most beneficial for you. Review the course syllabus and requirements before committing to a group.</li> <li>Analyze the costs related to various preparation methods and determine your financial commitment comfort level.</li> <li>Ask for references to Study Group Leaders/Teachers from colleagues who have recently been successful in obtaining their CMP Certification. Contact those references and ask for feedback and evaluations of teaching methods and personal commitment.</li> </ul> <h3>Studying Tips</h3> <p>All questions on the CMP exam are multiple choice questions, with only one correct answer. 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