CMP Course: My name is Joanna Riachy, I just got my CMP back in December 2023 and I couldn’t be prouder of myself. I have been in the planning business for more then 12 years now, decided to pursue my CMP back in 2022, it wasn’t easy, juggling between personal and professional responsibilities. I started by studying all the materials up to 3 times before I decided to subscribe to “Omnipear Courses”, having already spent a considerable amount of time and money on the CMP, I felt guilty spending any more of these two regarding my family. But navigating through the OmniPear website and looking at how everything seemed easy I decided to make one last investment before going to the exam, I am more than happy for taking this step, the course made everything easy, the tips and reference guide that Sir Dion Magee was giving were amazing. The team was always there, responding, and assisting via Zoom calls, and all helped tremendously in the exam, I applied all the techniques and here I am, a CMP graduate!
Thank you for all the Omnipear team and thank you Sir Dion Magee for guiding me through my CMP.
joanna Riachi, CMP
Leadership & Professional Development
Sir Dion, Thank you so much for taking the time to speak to our class today—everything you shared was absolutely wonderful! That is the most engaged our students have been with a speaker over zoom—I could tell they were really enjoying hearing from you. The experiences, insights into the event industry, and professional advice you shared were so helpful. You gave some excellent real-life examples of some of the concepts we’ve been discussing in class, so everything you shared really helped some of the ideas from class come to life for the students.
The students in this class have been planning an event with an agency in the community over the past several months, and are out in the community this semester facilitating their events. I know that many of them are struggling when things are not going exactly according to their plan, so I was grateful you shared that that is typical in the event world and that they need to learn to create amazing experiences even when things don’t go as planned.
Thank you again for the time you spent speaking to the students, and also preparing a wonderful presentation! You have given the students a wonderful example of some of the amazing things someone can do in the events world—I know we all felt inspired by your expertise, energy and passion for what you do. I am so amazed and impressed by all that you have done and are currently doing!
Sarah Taylor Agate, Ph.D (she, her) - Teaching Associate Professor University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Department of Recreation, Sport & Tourism
CMP Course: The videos were not only educational but also entertaining, which elevated my learning.
The videos were grouped by domains, which also helped me with retaining the information. Besides the great videos with fantastic graphics, the addition of the booklet of “important things to know,” was extremely helpful for me to study right before the exam. Also, the “tips” from Dion in the videos were excellent.
Donna Broussard McGuire, CMP -
CMP Course “21 Day Fast Track”: This course provided wonderful tips and tricks for memorizing content, understanding topics, and testing your knowledge. The instructors were easy to schedule meetings with and responded quickly and with quality answers to any messages. I enjoyed the little tips on how to remember things. I enjoyed the pocket prep guide. I liked when the lecture was happening and the instructor would say for example if you had a question on the exam…. that helped me see how the concept would be turned into a question.
Amaya kumar, CMP - Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Wedding Planning Success & Excellence (Course & PlayBook): Thank You!
Jose Vargas Rodriques, CWPE - GROUP & WEDDINGS SALES MANAGER - KEMPINSKI HOTEL CANCUN
Business of Excellence – All Access Pass (6 courses): It was easy to understand and follow along. The reference materials and the fact that the course was videos so I could listen along. Love the course and appreciate the email breaking down exactly how to report for the EIC!
Heather McComas, CMP, CWP, CBEP - Conference Planning Manager @ Omni Atlanta Hotel | Event Planning Expert
CMP Course: I enjoyed the 1 on 1 personal attention I received when I ran into a subject matter that was difficult for me to comprehend from my studies. The videos were amazingly, relevant and kept me interested throughout. I enjoyed the practice exams and used them immensely to drive home on areas of focus. All in all, I highly recommend this course to potential CMP candidates.
JAMES REED, CMP - WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
CMP Course: It was good solid training. I appreciated the review of the material prior to the exam. Well done, Omnipear! The fact that it was self-paced and the review before the test was most helpful. It seemed comprehensive. I would not recommend any changes at this time.
Karen CONNOLLY, cmp - ApPraiser elearning
CMP Course: Dion’s tips and tricks for memorizing really work! I truly could hear him in my head during the exam reciting the memorization tricks. The two-week burn, the practice exams, and the tips for exam taking were also very helpful. The most enjoyable part was actually meeting with Dion. He took the time to meet with my coworker and I to review our two-week burn material and assess our skills. He truly went above and beyond to ensure we were going to be pass! The tips and tricks for memorization as well as highlighting important information to know or memorize. That really set us up for success. Thank you for your time, Dion! Thank you for helping us pass our CMP exam!
Katie Benitez, CMP - Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
CMP Course: The training was very straight forward and I loved the additional study materials. The flash cards and quizzes. Being able to review and see the questions that were missed was really helpful. Sir Dion, your the best! I’m amazed at how quickly you’re able to respond to questions and remain available at all times. I really appreciate your hard work and dedication!
Charisse Williams
CMP Course: When I decided to take on the CMP certification, I was unsure in which direction to go when it came to preparation. I decided to go with OmniPear because it was recommended by the EIC, offered comprehensive study material, and completion of the course gave me EUs to use toward my eligibility. After completing the online course, I can honestly say that taking the OmniPear course was the best decision I could have made. In the very user-friendly online classroom, Sir Dion provides a thoughtful strategy to studying by going module by module based on the exam itself, and enhancing manual material with personal tips from his exam experience. And his support does not end once you complete the course – invested in our success to the end, he stays in touch and embarks with you on a 2 week “burn” as your exam day gets closer. And, the resource guide he provides is absolute gold! This course is worth every penny of the investment, and then some. Dion is a wonderful mix of course instructor and fellow event manager. By understanding our journey, Dion is truly effective giving us the knowledge and confidence to succeed. I can not recommend OmniPear enough!
Karen Kobleur, CMP
4.5 STAR RATING!
CMP Course: I enjoyed how much information was shared in this course. It was an in depth dive into each unit and provided great insight into how to best prepare for the exam. Some of the graphics were hard to read in the training videos. A handful of the practice exam questions were not detailed enough to provide direction towards the answer. [Admin Response – The majority of the graphics were updated. Exam questions remain the same until the next course audit]
Sarah southern - Heart of Florida United Way
CMP Course: I thought it was well constructed and challenging, even for experienced planners (in a good way). It made me really use a back to basics method for calculating budgets and F&B formulas, etc. Material was relevant, well organized.
Jessica Hotard, CMP, CMM, DES - Senior Manager @ YPO | Creating Innovative Experiences for Global Leaders
CMP Course: The course works well for those who can be self-guided and can work on their own schedule. With 12 years in the industry, it was perfect to prepare me for the test. Easy to follow. Worked well for me. I would consider adding answers to the 2-week burn. I know you are trying to replicate the actual test, as they do not tell you what is wrong. However, as a training tool, I want to know what I got wrong so I know what area to improve in. [Admin-2-week burn is updated]
Matthew Shelton, CMP - Sales Manager at The Saratoga Hilton
CMP Course: I would like to mention that the concept explanation and the knowledge testing quizzes are the main things I enjoyed most during the course. The concept points and Quizzes are highly helpful. Thank you for your support and continued guidance.
P Veera Chakra Dora
BOE Course: Shout out to Dion Magee and his “Business Road of Excellence ROADMAP: Entrepreneurial Pathway to Success Series”. I was looking to revise my business plan and refresh my event planning business, so I purchased the “VIP All-Access Pass” for step-by-step instruction on building the foundation for successful growth. The individual lessons come in bite-size chunks that are easy to digest. Dion Magee’s voice is melodic and not overpowering. From building the foundation to operations, pricing strategy, marketing and financials, the information and tools he delivers along the way make it easy to follow. The investment of my time, money, and energy was worth every penny! I’m excited to start fresh and continue to build my business from here.
RENEA SMITH, CBEP - RSVP EVents
Certified Travel Director (CTD) – Delivering On-Site Execution With Excellence Course: I sincerely enjoyed the CTA training and was impressed with the education and quality put forward. Having been in the meeting/event industry for 30+ years, the education was SPOT ON what we want those in the industry to know when working corporate events. Good stuff! The presenter’s enthusiasm and subject matter expertise were delivered with excellence. It made the training super engaging—no feedback for improvements. What was validated for me is that anyone going through this course and applying for a position with me for travel director support, will be properly informed/knowledgable about expectations.
JITTAUN PHILLIPS, MPA, CMM, CMP, CTD - Global Event Management & Executive Experiences
CMP Course: I loved that it fulfilled all the education hours that I needed and followed the CMP book directly. Very efficient and directly applied to what I needed to learn.
The tips and tricks to remember items was very helpful.
Passed the CMP exam!
Emily Welder - Convention Services Manager
CMP Course: The level of content that feels very true to what I saw the first time I took the test. Now, I feel that I have a better grasp of the content of the test and guidance on being able to approach certain questions in a smarter way.
Patricia villali koett - Destination Experiences Manager at Discover Puerto Rico
CMP Course: I can not recommend OmniPear’s CMP Boot Camp Course (or Sir Dion!) highly enough. I truly have the course and Dion to thank for my passing grade. The multifaceted approach to learning: having the auditory and visual support of the videos plus referencing back to reading and practice quizzes – the all-encompassing approach to the course was extremely effective, not to mention the frequent personal check-ins from Dion! A++ support!!
PHOEBE Dawson - Director of hospitality - westland distillery
CMP Course: OmniPear was key in obtaining my CMP. It has been years since I had to study for an exam and I definitely did not know where to start, which made OmniPear the ideal program for me. Everything is laid out in a way that makes sense — what is best — is that you can go at your own pace or follow the personalized plan. Sir Dion Magee is there every step of the way, he’s truly is invested in the success of his students. He goes the extra mile to ensure the material are understood. If extra material is needed, he will give you access to it or in my case, he created more challenging tests — what’s best is part — there are no additional costs. Thank you Dion, your support through this journey is greatly appreciated. To everyone thinking about obtaining their CMP, I highly recommend this course, you will not regret it (:
NATALIE CARILLO - senior catering sales manager - hilton
CMP Course: I found this course to be very helpful to help me work through the textbooks and highlight the important sections for the exam. Sir Dion was quick to answer my questions and our final meeting before I took the exam was extremely helpful! I really appreciated the tests and quizzes. I took them many times until I felt I had mastered the content.
I passed the CMP exam!
Michelle Gartner, CMP - Event Manager at Martin Luther College
CMP Course: I loved that it fulfilled the number of required training hours for the CMP certification and was a relatively quick way to learn the material. Having Sir Dion as the course moderator and being able to send a message and get a quick response.
JAMES RANDALL, CMP - Event COordinator
CMP Course: I loved that it fulfilled all the education hours that I needed and followed the CMP book directly. Very efficient and directly applied to what I needed to learn.
The tips and tricks to remember items was very helpful.
Passed the CMP exam!
Emily Welder - Convention Services Manager
CMP Course: The level of content that feels very true to what I saw the first time I took the test. Now, I feel that I have a better grasp of the content of the test and guidance on being able to approach certain questions in a smarter way.
Patricia villali koett - Destination Experiences Manager at Discover Puerto Rico
CMP Course: I can not recommend OmniPear’s CMP Boot Camp Course (or Sir Dion!) highly enough. I truly have the course and Dion to thank for my passing grade. The multifaceted approach to learning: having the auditory and visual support of the videos plus referencing back to reading and practice quizzes – the all-encompassing approach to the course was extremely effective, not to mention the frequent personal check-ins from Dion! A++ support!!
PHOEBE Dawson - Director of hospitality - westland distillery
CMP Course: OmniPear was key in obtaining my CMP. It has been years since I had to study for an exam and I definitely did not know where to start, which made OmniPear the ideal program for me. Everything is laid out in a way that makes sense — what is best — is that you can go at your own pace or follow the personalized plan. Sir Dion Magee is there every step of the way, he’s truly is invested in the success of his students. He goes the extra mile to ensure the material are understood. If extra material is needed, he will give you access to it or in my case, he created more challenging tests — what’s best is part — there are no additional costs. Thank you Dion, your support through this journey is greatly appreciated. To everyone thinking about obtaining their CMP, I highly recommend this course, you will not regret it (:
NATALIE CARILLO - senior catering sales manager - hilton
MSEP Course: Thank you Sir Dion Magee and his team for creating a remarkable, informative, and engaging opportunity for event professionals.
Marissa Peduto, MSEP, Event Coordinator at Northwood Ravin
CMP Course: The quizzes were very helpful in understanding how the questions would be structured on the exam. Great course! Followed the EIC manual, was thorough, and the right topics were highlighted… felt very prepared going into the exam. Thank you!
kimberly farthing - Senior Event Manager | Business Meetings, Incentives, and Tradeshows
CMP Course: The encouragement from Dion! His excitement and enthusiasm showed throughout the course. The final quiz and your immediate help and responses when I needed it.
Christie Ferreira - Event Coordinator
CMP Course: The quizzes were very helpful in understanding how the questions would be structured on the exam. Great course! Followed the EIC manual, was thorough, and the right topics were highlighted… felt very prepared going into the exam. Thank you!
kimberly farthing - Senior Event Manager | Business Meetings, Incentives, and Tradeshows
BOE Course: “OMNIPEAR helped my business succeed by creating a precise, concise, and well-executed business plan”. Here is my video testimonial.
DEIDRA KINDRED, RN, BSN, LNC, FCN, BCPA & CEO - YOUR HEALTHCARE NURSE ADVOCATES, LLC
CMP Course: “Thank you for your time and insight into the content, workflow, and offerings of the CMP Training course. You’ve helped to solidify that, yes, this course is precisely what I want (and need!) in my pursuit of the CMP.”
Phoebe Dawson
CGSP Course: “I earned my Certified Guest Services Professional certification and I landed a new restaurant manager job with ease. Thank you my twin brother, I love you for training me too”
Adrian Magee, CGSP - Restaurant General Manager
CMP Course: “ Thank you OMNIPEAR for your guidance, teaching, and extra time in helping me become a CMP. After I failed the first item, you created more prep exams, and prep videos and called me weekly to ensure that I was ready the second time around. Guys, please use someone who is certified and has academic credentials like Sir Dion Magee and his team. I am so grateful”
MASY WISEDO
CMP Course: “What a wonderful CMP course, I wanted more resources around planning for CMP exam, and the complimentary courses were very good and short to the point. I passed my CMP too!”
RENEA ANDERSON
MSEP Course: “Thank you for providing a platform for individuals to continue their learning process and having the opportunity to learn the foundation. I would like to thank Sir Dion Magee and his fellow peers for creating such an amazing platform that allowed me to be educated on the fundamentals and advanced outlook of project management and its connections with various event styles”