Certification Overview
Snapshot
- Online video training modules you can complete at your own pace. Take up to 1 year to complete your certification.
- Each module includes a unit test to check your understanding and capture your progress.
- Bi-weekly live office hours give you the opportunity to ask questions, talk to other participants and learn from industry experts.
- Schedule up to 5 fifteen minute SOS calls for personalized support while in the program.
- Demonstrate your skills and knowledge by submitting a contract review project and passing a final exam with at least 80%.
Get Certified On Your Own Time
Have the flexibility to learn at your own pace. You choose when and how to study, as long as you finish the program within 1 year of your registration date. To help you stay on track, we recommend at least 2 dedicated hours per week.
Topic Overview
- Contract Basics
- Contract Inclusions
- Sleeping Rooms
- Venues
- Use of Venues
- Food & Beverage
- Billing & Payment
- Termination
- Mitigation / Damages
- Cancellation
- Indemnification
- Negotiations
- Concessions
- Risk Management
Learn to Spot and Negotiate Clauses that are MISSING
CECP ™ certification covers the most common clauses that occur in event contracts. However, it is most often the clauses that are MISSING from the original draft that will create a balanced contract: Force Majeure, Cancellation By Venue, Co-Dependency Clause, and Indemnification.
FAQ
We understand that seeking funds for professional development can be intimidating. Yet, it is incredibly important to continually seek education in order to support your professional goals and the business goals of your employer. Here is a TEMPLATE that can be adapted to meet your own individual circumstances.
The CECP™ program, while available to industry professional worldwide, is based primarily on the industry practices of the Canadian and United States’ meetings and events industries.
The enrolment process for the CECP program is broken into 3 steps.
STEP 1: complete and submit the APPLICATION TO ENROL form found on the homepage of this website – which will be reviewed by the program administrators – and an acknowledgement email sent to you.
STEP 2: the TERMS OF SERVICES document will be sent to you via DOCUSIGN – and it needs to be read and initialed throughout, signed and returned.
STEP 3: upon receipt of the signed TERMS OF SERVICES document, the program administrators will send another email to you that will contain a link to process the full payment for the program – and when notification of payment has been made – your information will be shared with another team member to provide you access to the CECP learning platform.
The enrolment in this program is on-going. You can begin learning in the program when three conditions are met: (1) the program’s application form is completed; (2) the program’s terms and conditions document is signed, and (3) the program fee is paid in full.
Everything you need to successfully complete the certification program is contained within the program. Further resource materials are referenced in the program for additional learning but are not a requirement nor necessary purchase.
The Modules will be learn-at-your-own-pace. Each Module contains a series of pre-recorded videos with captioning, and full slide decks to download as well. To augment the individual learning, this program offers “office hours” two times a month for all going through the program. Office hours will be an opportunity to connect in real-time over zoom with the program instructor, to interact with other participants, get questions answered and learn from the spontaneous discussions.
The suggested time commitment per week and overall completion time is completely individual. It is recommended, based on your learning needs, that 1.5-2 hours per week of focused time is scheduled. There are 15 modules each with a mandatory quiz, a final exam (90 minutes), and a final project (4-6 hours). It is estimated that participants will take 40 – 60 hours to complete the program. Participants have up to 1 calendar year, from the date of full program payment, to complete the program.
The time allocation for the final exam will be 90 minutes. The exam will feature only multiple choice questions. A minimum of 80% accuracy is required to pass the exam – and one complimentary retake is included.
Continuing Education
- After program completion, we recommend you watch for advanced courses offered by Planner Protect™ Inc. to keep up with the latest trends and best practices.