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DMCP Exam
Destination Management Certified Professional
Destination Management Certified Professional
Best Practices in Destination Management
(second edition)
All 150 questions of the DMCP exam are based solely on the book Best Practices in Destination Management (Second Edition). The book can be purchased as a hardback, eBook, or a combination at a reduced price. The DMCP exam follows the DMC Competencies - the core skills, expertise, and knowledge a DMC professional should possess. Visit the ADMEI Bookstore to purchase.
Candidates will have 3 hours to complete the 150-question, multiple-choice DMCP exam. An extra hour is given if English is not the first language (ESL).
DMCP Exam Delivery Options
There are two ways to take the DMCP exam:
Computer-based exam periods are held four times annually in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. During the month-long period, exam registrants can schedule their exam to fit their schedule and their location. Computer-based Exams can be taken at:
- a global testing center near the candidate's location using the testing center's computer, or
- on the candidate's laptop computer - virtually proctored - from their home or office location (this option is less reliable and not recommended)
A DMCP paper exam is offered in conjunction with the ADMEI Annual Conference. It is typically scheduled for the morning of the first day of the conference prior to any official activities.
DMCP Study Session
ADMEI conducts an optional Study Session prior to each exam. The format of the Study Session is dependent on the type of exam you choose:
- A webinar Study Session is held just prior to the opening of each computer-based exam delivery period.
- An in-person Study Session is held the afternoon before the paper exam.
In either case, Study Session participants will work through some practice questions during this educational session.
Exam Fees
| $550 | DMCP Exam | Member |
| $650 | DMCP Exam | Nonmember |
| $200 | Retesting Fee |
Study Session Fees (optional)
| $75 | Webinar Study Session | Candidate |
| $100 | Webinar Study Session | Non Candidate |
| $100 | In Person Study Session | Candidate |
| $125 | In Person Study Session | Non Candidate |
Visit the Exam Schedule to review Study Session dates, exam dates, and associated deadlines. .
Exam Results
Exam results will be briefly flashed across the screen upon completion of a computer-based exam. However, the official notification will be provided by ADMEI a week or so after the exam period closes.
Paper exam results will be provided the week following the conference.
Certification is good for 5 years at which Recertification can be sought. DMCPs will be notified about 6 months before the Recertification Application is due. Visit the Recertification page for more information.
Successful Candidates will be notified and can immediately begin using the DMCP suffix after their name. It can be included on business cards, email signatures, company websites, LinkedIn, and other social media, etc. The DMCP suffix and logo will appear by the individual's name in the Find a DMC listing on the ADMEI website.
Unsuccessful Candidates will be notified of their score and have a two-year window after application approval to re-take the exam.
Hosted Exams
The Certification and Accreditation Board invites consortia, DMCs, and other entities to apply to host the administration of a DMCP exam locally or in conjunction with another event that employees or constituents may be attending. Visit Hosted Exams for more information.