Friday, September 4th, 2009
Suppose you are thinking about getting a certificate or certification in the event and meeting planning field. Do you know what to research? Do you know the difference between a certificate or certification?
You can earn various certifications in event/meeting planning, that result in designations such as CSEP, CMP, CMM, CPCE, the list goes on. (I will define a certification each Friday in my “Alphabet Soup”). There are several organizations and schools offering certifications and certificates. Before you spend the money, be sure you know exactly what you are earning at the end of your class or seminar. Your future goals in the hospitality industry can help you decide whether to pursue Certification or a Certificate and in what!
This handout found on the ISES (International Special Events Society) website – www.isesatlanta.com is one of the best documents I have ever read that clearly indicates the differences between “Certification vs. Certificate” and the value of each. You can find this at http://www.ises.com/pdf/Certification_vs_Certificate.pdf
I always use this handout during my Event Planning Certificate Open House for my course so that the students know exactly what they are earning when taking my course and what they can earn in the future. I hope it is helpful to you!
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