Prerequisite for application:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience at the top two levels of management at a public assembly facility or an industry-related supplier of a product or service.
- Minimum of 270 points representing education, industry experience, continuing education, teaching/program leadership, publications or written works and professional/community activities.
- A letter of confirmation from the candidate’s executive to who they report confirming the applicant’s position in the top two levels of the organizations structure as:
- Principal executive responsible for the day-to-day operation of venue(s)
- Second-level management executive who directly reports to the principal executive responsible for the day-to-day operation of venue who themselves are responsible for day-to-day operations
- The letter should detail the writer’s role and position relative to that of applicant.
- Letter of exception: IAVM Headquarters will consider granting an exception to the top two levels of management based on the responsibilities of each level. Candidates’ should request their principle office submit a letter explaining the organizations management structure and include the organizational chart to IAVM Headquarters for review to certification@iavm.org.
- Membership in International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) is not required to apply for Certified Venue Executive (CVE) certification.
Application Fee:
- $200 (US Currency) for IAVM members.
- $275 for non-member of IAVM.
- Payment via credit card or check.
Applications Must Include:
- Complete the online application form to include education, experience, program participation, publications, and professional, and community activities. Point values are assigned to each area, which can be accumulated over any span of time, are awarded for each of these activities.
- Applicants are required to provide letter of confirmation confirming they have 5 years experience at the top two levels of management at a public assembly facility or an industry-related supplier of a product or service or have received an exception.
- The have the minimum amount of points required for an application of 275.
- The CVE Application form can be found here.
Application Administration:
- Applications are submitted to and verified by IAVM Headquarters. When verified, candidates move to Step Two of the testing process. Candidates will be notified by IAVM staff of the status of their application and then invited to move to Step Two.
- There is no deadline for the submission of applications.