Getting Smart About Professional Development

CMP, CGMP, PMP, CMM…Do you already have tons of acronyms after your title? Or are you thinking about adding some? In this episode we’re joined by Amanda Young, Owner of Young Events Consulting and Nari Courtney, Senior Marketing Manager at Cvent, to discuss professional development. As you listen, you’ll learn about the different educational and advancement opportunities available. You’ll also gain insight into deciding which certifications are right for you (and which ones you should pass up). In this episode you’ll learn: - Focus on certifications that help advance your career, not just add acronyms to your title - Professional experience can carry as much weight as certain certifications - Actively networking can present great advancement opportunities Things to listen for: [03:02] Combining personal and professional education [06:57] Understanding WHY you want a certification [09:06] Transferring skills to new organizations [10:43] The networking piece of professional development [14:19] Finding your “champions” within the industry [15:55] Investing in your event tech knowledge [18:02] Validating your existing skillsets [21:54] Should we still be called Event Planners? [23:51] Out of the box affordable education opportunities [28:20] Parting pieces of advice