Within many professions and industries, certification is the outward sign of achieving a knowledge level demonstrating a commitment to excellence in the chosen field. Certification is the outgrowth of recognition by the members of an affinity group that a higher quality of service or product can be attained if there is identification of a core body of knowledge, and testing on that knowledge, to assure the best possible communication between certificate-holder and client.

The members of the Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME) have determined it is incumbent on those who are truly committed to higher standards of excellence to become certified. As the pre-eminent organization for Destination Management Executives, the mission is to increase the professionalism and effectiveness of destination management through member and industry education, establishment of standard ethical practices and raise the level of awareness of the value of destination management to the respective associations, corporations and general public.

THE DESTINATION MANAGEMENT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

ADME has established a certification program, the Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP), in order to create impetus for organizational self-improvement and to stimulate a general raising of standards.

The purpose of the DMCP program is to increase the professionalism within the destination management industry by establishing a level of knowledge and performance necessary for certification; identifying the body of knowledge required; stimulating the art and science of destination management, increasing the value of practitioners to their employers; recognizing and raising industry standards and practices and thereby, ethics; and maximizing the value of the products and services that certified destination management professionals can provide.

For a destination management company to earn the Accredited Destination Management Program (ADMC) designation, it must have at least one DMCP on staff in each office covered by the designation.

DMCP Fees
Member Enrollment - $25
Member Application - $125
Member Registration - $300

Non-member Enrollment - $50
Non-member Application - $200
Non-member Registration - $400

Note: IF there is an ADME member in your office location, you qualify for the member fee.

Looking ahead to the summer DMCP exam

This exam will be held at the Fairmont Turnberry Resort and Club, Adventura, Florida in the Miami area. Successful DMCP applicants will be sent the hotel information to make their reservations.

Enrollment to ADME/DMCP –April 21, 2008
Applications to ADME/DMCP – May 5, 2008

Invitations/Denials mailed – May 19, 2008
Application results dispute deadline – May 27, 2008

Registration to ADME to take the DMCP exam in July – June 2, 2008
Test info sent – June 24, 2008
Last day to cancel registrations – June 27, 2008

Study session – July 8, 2008
Test – July 9, 2008

Examination concerns – July 1, 2008
Last day for failure to appear reason – July 16, 2008
Test results mailed - by August 27, 2008
Appeal of exam results – within 14 days of receipt of exam results

NEXT DMCP EXAM: March 2, 2009 at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel, San Antonio, Texas

Register for DMCP Study Sessions in April, May and June
These webinar sessions are open to anyone, even if they are not enrolled in the DMCP program

Why should you participate in a Study Session?

FREE webinar on Steps to Obtaining Your DMCP

This webinar will next be offered in Fall 2008 to prepare for the Winter exam on 2 March, 2009 at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas.

Want detailed information about the DMCP Requirements?

WANT MORE INFORMATION?
DMCP Enrollment Form - You need to first enroll in our program. Once you're enrolled, you will receive an Acrobat file with the application form to complete and return to ADME.
DMCP Board
List of DMCP's by Last Name
Reference Materials

Recertification
DMCPs are required to renew their recertification every five years. To be recertified, DMCPs must earn a minimum of 50 points on the DMCP Recertification Application. Candidates must earn a minimum of ten points in each of three sections of the application. The DMCP Recertification Application and fee of $200US is due to the DMCP Program Office no later than October 15 of the year of certification expiration.

Important Note: For the purpose of recertification, all DMCP designations are valid through December 31 of the 5th year following the test date. For example, your certification expires on December 31, 2006 if you received your DMCP certification at any time during 2002. You should then apply for recertification prior to October 15, 2006.

For more information, see the detailed instructions that accompany the Recertification Application

For more information about the DMCP program, please contact:

DMCP PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Fran Rickenbach, CAE, IOM
Executive Vice President
ADME
11 W Monument Avenue, Ste 510
Dayton, OH 45402
937.586.3727
Fax: 937.586.3699
adme@meinet.com