The Government Meeting Specialist (GMS) program is a comprehensive SGMP certificate program offered by the Central Florida Chapter. During the course of three years, members will earn the certificate through attendance in core competency-based training, and gain the general skillset necessary to perform their duties as a government meeting professional.
Members must apply to enroll in the program. In order to earn the GMS certificate, members must maintain their membership throughout the program. In addition, they must maintain records of attendance in the core competencies, and meet the minimum criteria of program attendance and categorization.
Each GMS certificate is valid for a period of five years from the date the certificate is issued. In order to retain the value of the certificate, members are required to participate in a minimum of 20 contact hours within that period, or reapply to earn the certificate through the normal three-year process.
For members who have already earned the Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) designation, this program can be used to continue to build their knowledge and be used for recertification.
Please contact Nina Crabtree with questions.