This on-demand course can be taken at any time and accessed at any time once it is purchased. You will be able to take the exam upon successful completion - no proctor is required. Course Description: While planning and managing exhibitions and meetings share some common aspects, competent planning and management of meetings requires special knowledge and skills. Exhibition managers may be called upon to work closely with their organization’s meeting and education manager and should be knowledgeable about the essential aspects of meetings in all of their various formats.

This on-demand course can be taken at any time and accessed at any time once it is purchased. You will be able to take the exam upon successful completion - no proctor is required. Course Description: Marketing is not an exact science. It includes a number of strategies and tactics that are constantly evolving so they can address changing social, cultural and economic circumstances effectively. The creation of a marketing plan that includes core practices as well as new ideas, innovations and unique points of view allows for the creation of an exhibition that may have begun as just a concept. The goal of an exhibition is to provide an appropriate environment in which buyers and sellers can come together face to face. Today’s technology increasingly permits the show organizer to extend the useful life of an exhibition by employing digital tools, thus further enriching the show experience.

This on-demand course can be taken at any time and accessed at any time once it is purchased. You will be able to take the exam upon successful completion - no proctor is required. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Producing successful exhibitions often hinges upon the proper management of logistics. Every event contains thousands of details that must be processed logically, sequentially and precisely. While managing logistics well is essential, exhibitions are intended primarily to bring buyers and sellers together in an environment that is conducive to their respective objectives. All of the stakeholders of an exhibition must communicate effectively before, during and after the event to ensure its success. Event operations focuses on the unique role of the exhibition organizer and his/her team in orchestrating all of the elements.

This on-demand course can be taken at any time and accessed at any time once it is purchased. You will be able to take the exam upon successful completion - no proctor is required. COURSE DESCRIPTION: In order to ensure the success of an event or exhibition, there are vital elements involved in the planning process that should be conducted from the ground up. No matter how successful or well respected an exhibition may be, it should be presented as if it were a first-time event – it is the marketing and selling equivalent of zero-based budgeting. This involves highlighting an event’s features and benefits, understanding the phases of the sales cycle and the need to support sales efforts with the appropriate tools and resources, and preparing the exhibition prospectus in a comprehensive and engaging way.

This on-demand course can be taken at any time and accessed at any time once it is purchased. You will be able to take the exam upon successful completion - no proctor is required. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Site selection is a crucial first step in producing a successful exhibition or event. This includes the process of choosing both a geographical location and a facility for an exhibition or event. Site selection consists of advanced detailed planning, including access for attendees of all populations, organizational goals and objectives, exhibitor/attendee needs, and transportation. Careful consideration should be given to all factors that could impact the success of the overall exhibition.

This on-demand course can be taken at any time and accessed at any time once it is purchased. You will be able to take the exam upon successful completion - no proctor is required. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Understanding the terminology and application of accounting, finance and budgeting fundamentals allows the exhibition organizer to make a greater contribution to the growth and financial success of the organization. It is essential to develop a budget and manage the financial strategies of the exhibition. A well-developed and well-administered budget is crucial to enabling the exhibition organizer to accurately project and monitor income and expenses, track cash flow and cost controls and ultimately measure the success of the event and the organization’s return on investment.

This on-demand course can be taken at any time and accessed at any time once it is purchased. You will be able to take the exam upon successful completion - no proctor is required. Course Description: A well-designed floor plan or layout is critical to the success of an exhibition or event. In a rapidly changing business environment, a floor plan must meet the logistical needs of exhibitors and sponsors and the shopping habits of attendees with sufficient flexibility to adjust for growth or consolidation.

This on-demand course can be taken at any time and accessed at any time once it is purchased. You will be able to take the exam upon successful completion - no proctor is required. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Today’s exhibition professional has more to do than simply manage an exhibition. In reality, an exhibition professional is responsible for several crucial service-related elements. Two of the service fundamentals inherent in most events are arranging for accommodations for guests (“housing”) and identifying which guests will be allowed access to which portion of an event (“registration”). Planning must begin early to ensure housing and registration are easily assessed and do not become a hindrance to attending the event. When managed well, housing and registration can enhance an event and create an incentive for future attendance.

This on-demand course can be taken at any time and accessed at any time once it is purchased. You will be able to take the exam upon successful completion - no proctor is required. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Risk management is a continuing process that identifies, analyzes, evaluates, and addresses exposures and monitors risk. This involves evaluating the security needs for an event and if a crisis should occur, having a crisis management team in place to manage it.

This on-demand course can be taken at any time and accessed at any time once it is purchased. You will be able to take the exam upon successful completion - no proctor is required. COURSE DESCRIPTION: A successful exhibition or event is often produced by the efforts of multiple service providers. A substantial portion of the exhibition or event organizer’s responsibility is to evaluate, source, and contract for the services and products needed to produce a successful event.

This course will increase the student’s knowledge of infectious disease basics, including how they spread and how people become sick. This course increases awareness on the chain of infection and what that is. More importantly it elaborates on breaking the chain through proper cleaning and disinfection practices along with other mitigation strategies. This course also explores the importance of infectious disease or communicable disease prevention programs in the workplace and how they will not only help with the mitigation or prevention of infectious diseases like COVID-19 in the workplace but also may help with regulatory compliance. Other topics in this course include risk assessment, the hierarchy of control, and personal protective equipment or PPE.

This course will take place before Expo! Expo! in Los Angeles, CA on 12/16/24 from 8:30am - 3:00pm PT. Those staying to take the exam will have an optional 30-minute study period followed by an hour for the exam. *CEMs who are recertifying and those not taking the course as part of the CEM program will be finished at 3:00pm PT. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Our brain selects or inhibits information based on our motivations and needs. Our social concerns are the primary drivers for how we behave. As event and exhibitions professionals we must create event experiences that driver deeper meaning, inspire innovation, accelerate connections and maximize our attendees’ brainpower to supercharge results. It is not about creating high energy events and exhibitions; it is about creating experiences that are meaningful and engage the social brain. This course will help you discover the primary colors of intrinsic motivation, explore how to optimize the physical space of our events and exhibitions to produce experiences that influence what attendees think, and how they think so you can drive the results you want from your show.

This course is part of CEM Week and will take place on 8/5/24 from 8:30am – 3:00pm. Those staying to take the exam will have an optional 30-minute study period followed by an hour for the exam. *CEMs who are recertifying and those not taking the course as part of the CEM program will be finished at 3:00pm EST. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Our brain selects or inhibits information based on our motivations and needs. Our social concerns are the primary drivers for how we behave. As event and exhibitions professionals we must create event experiences that driver deeper meaning, inspire innovation, accelerate connections and maximize our attendees’ brainpower to supercharge results. It is not about creating high energy events and exhibitions; it is about creating experiences that are meaningful and engage the social brain. This course will help you discover the primary colors of intrinsic motivation, explore how to optimize the physical space of our events and exhibitions to produce experiences that influence what attendees think, and how they think so you can drive the results you want from your show.

This course will take place before Expo! Expo! in Los Angeles, CA on 12/16/24 from 8:30am - 3:00pm PT. Those staying to take the exam will have an optional 30-minute study period followed by an hour for the exam. *CEMs who are recertifying and those not taking the course as part of the CEM program will be finished at 3:00pm PT. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Today’s exhibition professional has more to do than simply manage an exhibition. In reality, an exhibition professional is responsible for several crucial service-related elements. Two of the service fundamentals inherent in most events are arranging for accommodations for guests (“housing”) and identifying which guests will be allowed access to which portion of an event (“registration”). Planning must begin early to ensure housing and registration are easily assessed and do not become a hindrance to attending the event. When managed well, housing and registration can enhance an event and create an incentive for future attendance.

This course is part of CEM Week and will take place on 8/9/24 from 8:30am – 3:00pm. Those staying to take the exam will have an optional 30-minute study period followed by an hour for the exam. *CEMs who are recertifying and those not taking the course as part of the CEM program will be finished at 3:00pm EST. COURSE DESCRIPTION: While planning and managing exhibitions and meetings share some common aspects, competent planning and management of meetings requires special knowledge and skills. Exhibition managers may be called upon to work closely with their organization’s meeting and education manager and should be knowledgeable about the essential aspects of meetings in all of their various formats.

This course is part of CEM Week and will take place on 8/8/24 from 8:30am – 3:00pm. Those staying to take the exam will have an optional 30-minute study period followed by an hour for the exam. *CEMs who are recertifying and those not taking the course as part of the CEM program will be finished at 3:00pm EST. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Producing successful exhibitions often hinges upon the proper management of logistics. Every event contains thousands of details that must be processed logically, sequentially and precisely. While managing logistics well is essential, exhibitions are intended primarily to bring buyers and sellers together in an environment that is conducive to their respective objectives. All of the stakeholders of an exhibition must communicate effectively before, during and after the event to ensure its success. Event operations focuses on the unique role of the exhibition organizer and his/her team in orchestrating all of the elements.

This course is part of CEM Week and will take place on 8/7/24 from 8:30am – 3:00pm. Those staying to take the exam will have an optional 30-minute study period followed by an hour for the exam. *CEMs who are recertifying and those not taking the course as part of the CEM program will be finished at 3:00pm EST. COURSE DESCRIPTION: In order for organizations that plan, manage or own exhibitions and events to remain competitive, they must continually define and review their strategies. This includes measuring where an event falls within a particular market segment, developing plans to ensure business continuity, and positioning an exhibition or event for success.

This course is part of CEM Week and will take place on 8/6/24 from 8:30am – 3:00pm. Those staying to take the exam will have an optional 30-minute study period followed by an hour for the exam. *CEMs who are recertifying and those not taking the course as part of the CEM program will be finished at 3:00pm EST. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Today’s exhibition professional has more to do than simply manage an exhibition. In reality, an exhibition professional is responsible for several crucial service-related elements. Two of the service fundamentals inherent in most events are arranging for accommodations for guests (“housing”) and identifying which guests will be allowed access to which portion of an event (“registration”). Planning must begin early to ensure housing and registration are easily assessed and do not become a hindrance to attending the event. When managed well, housing and registration can enhance an event and create an incentive for future attendance.

This course will take place before Expo! Expo! in Los Angeles, CA on 12/16/24 from 8:30am - 3:00pm PT. Those staying to take the exam will have an optional 30-minute study period followed by an hour for the exam. *CEMs who are recertifying and those taking the course as not part of the CEM program will be finished at 3:00pm PT. COURSE DESCRIPTION: In order for organizations that plan, manage or own exhibitions and events to remain competitive, they must continually define and review their strategies. This includes measuring where an event falls within a particular market segment, developing plans to ensure business continuity, and positioning an exhibition or event for success.

This course will take place before Expo! Expo! in Los Angeles, CA on 12/15/24 from 8:30am PT – 3:00pm PT. Those staying to take the exam will have an optional 30-minute study period followed by an hour for the exam. *CEMs who are recertifying and those taking the course as not part of the CEM program will be finished at 3:00pm PT. COURSE DESCRIPTION: In order to ensure the success of an event or exhibition, there are vital elements involved in the planning process that should be conducted from the ground up. No matter how successful or well respected an exhibition may be, it should be presented as if it were a first-time event – it is the marketing and selling equivalent of zero-based budgeting. This involves highlighting an event’s features and benefits, understanding the phases of the sales cycle and the need to support sales efforts with the appropriate tools and resources, and preparing the exhibition prospectus in a comprehensive and engaging way.