Career Details

Certified in Exhibition Management

Description

In the exhibitions and events industry, the Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation is the premier designation offering a cutting-edge certification for exhibitions and events industry professionals. The CEM designation accommodates short- and long-term career goals with education that can be tailored to meet specific needs and interests. Participants are able to select and develop expertise in nine areas of specialized study in exhibitions and events management.

Certifying Organization

International Association of Exhibitions and Events

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Special Events Professional

Certifying Organization

International Live Events Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Meeting Professional

Certifying Organization

Events Industry Council

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Planning & Scheduling Professional

Certifying Organization

AACE International, Inc.

Type

A - Core

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