Conference and Meeting Management - VIRTUAL CLASS - 1/30/25

This class will be conducted VIRTUALLY through Zoom on 1/30/25 from 8:30am - 2:30pm CST. There will be an optional 30-minute study period followed by an hour for the exam. Those that are recertifying, not taking the exam or taking the course as not part of the CEM program will end their day at 2:30pm CST. 

You are required to read the workbook before class. It is located under the “Workbook” tab.

You must have a webcam to take this class.

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. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

After completing this course, the participant should be able to: 

  • Identify different types of events and meetings
  • Compare education and programming formats
  • Explain adult learning theory
  • Select appropriate speakers for a program
  • List common event space set-ups based on meeting type and size
  • Describe basic requirements for conference related housing, travel and transportation
  • Prepare Event Specification Guides and Function Set-up Orders
  • Organize ADA- compliant and accessible meetings (U.S. only)

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Enter code to continue. The password will be provided to you by IAEE staff. The exam is made up of 40 true/false and multiple-choice questions and you must answer at least 30 questions correctly out of 40 to pass. You have 60 minutes to complete the exam. If you pass, you will be able to download a copy of your exam results letter immediately. If you do not pass, you can retake the exam immediately or at a later date.
Conference and Meeting Management Exam
40 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  60 minute limit  |  30/40 points to pass
40 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  60 minute limit  |  30/40 points to pass
Exam Results Letter
No credits available  |  Certificate available
No credits available  |  Certificate available
Certificate of Completion
5.00 clock hours credits  |  Certificate available
5.00 clock hours credits  |  Certificate available