Certified Venue Professional

The Certified Venue Professional (CVP) program was launched in 2015 by IAVM to recognize the competence of middle to senior level managers of public assembly venues as well as assist in creating a professional development road map.

The CVP designation says three important things about an individual: he or she is a capable professional, is committed to the industry, and is pledged to continued professional growth and development.  Venue professionals who earn the CVP designation are recognized, by those inside and outside the industry, as skilled in their profession.

The basic purpose of the voluntary certification program is to provide additional incentive for professional improvement in the public assembly venue management industry, to assure recognition for those who attain certain specific standards, and can lead toward the attainment of the Certified Venue Executive (CVE) designation.

HOW DO I BECOME A CVP?

Our online checklist is a great starting place for young professionals to assess the progress toward the 100 points needed from accumulative industry professional development, service and experience. Preparation for the CVP typically requires 3 – 5 years’ industry experience and involvement in the association.

You may also review the CVP Information packet to determine professional development and activities that will count toward your 100 points. Once you have determined that you have the necessary points to apply for the CVP, there are two steps to complete.

TWO STEPS TO CERTIFICATION

STEP ONE: APPLICATION PROCESS

Prerequisite for applying: The applicant must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the mid-level to senior level of management at a public assembly venue or an industry-related supplier of products or services.

  • Submit the following items through your IAVM Dashboard (click CVP/CVE on the left panel)
    • Completed application
    • Letter of Confirmation form filled out by the executive(s) you report to
    • Application fee of US$125 (US$250 for non-member of IAVM).  This fee is non-refundable.
    • Agree to the IAVM Code of Ethics

STEP TWO: THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION

Once the application has been reviewed and approved, candidates are invited to sit for the examination.

  • Examination fee of US$400 (US$550 for non-members of IAVM) is due at least 14 days prior to the exam date.
  • The multiple-choice examination is comprised of 150 questions that cover basic knowledge of the operations of public assembly venues (e.g., arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts venues, etc.).
  • Examinations may be administered/proctored by the candidate’s venue’s HR department, by any current CVE, by a testing facility, or at VenueConnect, subject to IAVM staff availability.
  • Candidates need to submit their preferred examination date to the Certification Manager at least 30 days prior to the exam.
  • Once examinations have been administered, the candidate will be notified by IAVM of the final score within 10 days. All new CVPs will be recognized annually during IAVM’s VenueConnect.
  • Candidates who fail the examination are allowed to retake the examination within 12-months of receipt of their scores by submitting a written request to IAVM Headquarters forty-five (45) days prior.
  • Candidates who fail the examination two (2) times will be required to submit a new application, fees, and meet all eligibility requirements in effect at the time of the application.

CVP Candidates are allowed two (2) years from application submission date to complete the CVP process.  If candidate is unable to complete within two (2) years, the candidate must submit a new application, fees, and meet all eligibility requirements in effect at the time of application.

MORE INFORMATION

Contact the IAVM Certification Manager at (972) 538-1007 or email certification@iavm.org.