Training & Certification Program

The Association offers a training and certification program for three types of commercial event professionals:

Certified Event Manager, (CEM)

A Commercial Event Manager is an event specialist who manages conferences and meeting events. They handle the business side of the event, such as selecting the hotel, negotiating agreements and establishing the rules and regulations for participation. Additionally, they monitor the performance of an event and make sure the host and sponsors are conducting the event according to the terms and conditions of the agreements they sign. They work closely with the commercial event coordinators and marketers. Commercial Event Managers are pre-approved to own a Commercial Event Planning Agency or other Event Management Franchises.

Virtual Event Coordinator, (VEC)

A Virtual Event Coordinator is a certified commercial event specialists who coordinates special online event activities. They supervise servicescompanies and individuals who provide the products and services that makes the affair possible. Additionally, they oversee the assembly of booths, tables, chairs, invitations, entertainment, catering services, guest speakers etc., plus they make sure that the event they are assigned runs smoothly.

Commercial Event Marketer, (CEM)

The Commercial Event Marketer is a commercial event specialist who provides sales, marketing and promotional services to conferences, meetings, trade shows, exhibits, seminars, private workshops. The training and certification programs offered for Commercial Event Marketers. These enroll individuals have a background in sales and marketing.

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