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Destination Management Certified Professional
Destination Management Certified Professional
Individuals seeking to earn the DMCP credential are expected to honor the deadlines associated with the process. Incomplete applications will not be included in the exam invitation. Only approved DMCP candidates are invited to register for the exam.
DMCP candidate applications and all required documentation must be submitted at least 10 days before the exam registration deadline for the exam the candidate intends to take. Candidates who submit their applications and documentation after the deadline may not be eligible to take the exam.
The following deadlines must be met in order to sit for the exam. Approved candidates can either 1) register to take a paper exam at the Marriott Hacienda Belen Costa Rica on 1 March just prior to the ADMEI Annual Conference, or 2) register to take a computer-based exam during the month of February or March at a date and time of their choosing.
| Option 1 exam: In-person Paper Exam at ADMEI Conference | |
| 23 FEB | Paper Exam (Conference) registration deadline |
| 28 FEB | In-person Conference Study Session (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST) |
| 1 MAR | Paper Exam (8:00 am - 12:00 pm at Conference) |
| Week of 9 MAR | Exam results emailed |
| Option 2 exam: Standard Computer-Based Exam | |
| 2 FEB | Computer-Based Exam registration deadline |
| 9 FEB | Exam testing information sent |
| 15 FEB - 15 MAR | Exam window |
| Week of 23 MAR | Exam results emailed |
The following deadlines must be met in order to sit for the exam.
| 20 APR | Exam Registration deadline |
| 27 APR | Exam testing information sent |
| TBD APR | Study Session Webinar |
| 1 - 31 MAY | Exam window |
| Week of 8 JUNE | Exam results emailed |
The following deadlines must be met in order to sit for the exam.
| 15 JUL | Exam Registration deadline |
| 23 JUL | Exam testing information sent |
| TBD JUL | Study Session Webinar |
| 1 - 31 AUG | Exam window |
| Week of 14 SEP | Exam results emailed |
The following deadlines must be met in order to sit for the exam.
| 15 OCT | Exam Registration deadline |
| 23 OCT | Exam testing information sent |
| TBD OCT | Study Session Webinar |
| 1 - 30 NOV | Exam window |
| Week of 15 DEC | Exam results emailed |