Further information
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Certified Marina Professional (CMP)
CMP is for those working in the marina industry but not directly managing a marina. The benefits include:
- Greater earning potential
- More employment opportunities
- Career advancement
- Job satisfaction and ability
- Networking
- International professional recognition
CMP requirements
To apply you must
- Have a minimum of 7 years of managerial experience with the last five years up until the time of this application being within marina-affiliated industries.
- Work within a marina operation including engineering, finance, design, marketing or senior management or work within a Marina Construction and Development Company, pontoon or Drystack.
- Lead or been involved in 4 marina industry projects within the last 7 years.
- Be an active member of a marine related membership organisation.
- Have completed the Advanced Marina Management Course within the last two years.
CMP application process
To become a Certified Marina Professional, you must first ensure that you meet the prerequisites listed above. If you do meet these prerequisites, you can submit a CMP Application form along with the required supporting documentation to the CMP Application Review Panel. It is then up to this panel to determine if you meet the criteria necessary to become a Certified Marina Professional.
Supporting documentation includes the following;
- Business organisation chart
- Industry involvement form and supporting documentation
- Four letters of recommendation
- Current CV
- Copy of AMM certificate
Refer to the CMP Handbook below for in depth details on the application process.
Email your relevant association (MIA or British Marine) to obtain a copy of the CMP application form and start your application process.
CMP Handbook.
Benefits of CMP
Tony Browne CMM, Chairman of the GMI: “The Certified Marina Manager accreditation employs a rigorous set of criteria and a robust application process that ensures candidates have met the high standards required. This results in a very credible accreditation which is immediately recognisable across the industry, providing enhanced employment and career progression opportunities.
“The IMM and AMM courses as a lead up to the CMM application not only deliver a fundamental global overview of marina management best practice, but also open the door to invaluable peer to peer networking opportunities.
“I would strongly encourage anyone looking at furthering their career to start the process by reading the relevant material and enrolling in an IMM course.”