Core Competency: Logistics
The domain of Logistics includes content in the areas of ADA requirements, Back of the House, CVBs, Disaster Preparedness, Risk Management, Meeting Safety, Room Setups, Insurance, Security, Music Licensing, Post-Con Meetings, Pre-Con Meetings, Shipping, Transportation, and Unions. View each subdomain below; the bold text shows each subdomain's alignment with EIC domains.
- While just about anything can be included in meeting logistics, the following courses will help you understand the industry standards in meeting logistics including transportation, room setup, insurance requirements, and security.
Domain G: Meeting or Event Design
- ADA Requirements: Federal requirements preventing discrimination against individuals with disabilities and addressing barriers and access for multi dimensional participation in the event
Domain G: Meeting or Event Design
- Back of the House Tours: any activity where someone goes through a place in order to see if things are in compliance with expectations and are in the proper condition for the proposed event
Domain H: Site Management
- CVBs: any activity where someone goes through a place in order to see if things are in compliance with expectations and are in the proper condition for the proposed event
Domain H: Site Management
- Disaster Preparedness, Risk Management Plan, Meeting Safety: any activity where someone goes through a place in order to see if things are in compliance with expectations and are in the proper condition for the proposed event
Domain C: Risk Management
- Effective Room Setups: Designing the best table and chair arrangement in a meeting room to support the best facilitation of the program
Domain G: Meeting or Event Design
- Insurance: understanding what protections are needed at your event that will prevent potential loss
Domain C: Risk Management
- Security: Best practices. What to ask the venue about security. Resources for finding Security personnel, if needed. Establishing the need for security beyond what the venue provides.
Domain C: Risk Management
- Music Licensing: Understanding the different types of music licensing. Understanding when music licensing is required. Resources to help determine the need and to facilitate the process.
Domain G: Meeting or Event Design
- Post-Con Meeting: A meeting after the event to review both positive and negative issues that transpired. What feedback is helpful for future events?
Domain A: Strategic Planning
- Pre-Con Meeting: A meeting prior to the event to review every aspect of the event, including security and risk management. Understanding who should be there and important questions to ask.
Domain A: Strategic Planning, Skill 3
- Shipping: Methods of shipping materials to the event city. Resources. Hotel charges in regards to shipping and storage.
Domain H: Site Management
- Transportation: Airport to hotel ground transportation options. Group transport to off-site excursions. Resources.
Domain G: Meeting or Event Design
- Unions: Understanding the issues when working in venues with union contracts
Domain H: Site Management
Logistics Courses
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 04/22/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Join us for an intensive afternoon dedicated to elevating the standard of government meetings through the lenses of inclusion and emotional intelligence. You’ll learn how to design neuro-inclusive environments with strategist Nelia Nunes and master conflict navigation with Dr. Jaketra Bryant to transform workplace stress into collaborative success. Elevate your expertise and earn 3 CEUs!
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 04/16/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
In this session, discover the details of event insurance, why or why you don't need it, what it covers and how it may reduce your event liability and provides protection or you and your attendees. Topics covered include climate events, labor disputes, and terrorism coverage.
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 08/29/2024
Through this presentation you will learn about what it means to be Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf Blind. Attendees will learn about different accommodations used by these populations and how to incorporate them to achieve communication equity. The presenters will share how procedures and guidelines can be altered to foster accessibility for meeting participants.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
Designed to provide a reminder for experienced event planners and basic insight for beginners on the (4) four basic elements of event planning: 1. Selecting the appropriate venue; 2. Negotiating pricing and contract specifics; 3. Arranging the necessary event services; 4. Planning the overall event. Participants leave with a base working knowledge of all aspects of what goes into planning a meeting or event.
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- Non-member - $12
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
Today’s high-profile hacks of major organizations and institutions have increased awareness of the issues of digital security, yet most people are compromising their personal and organizational information on a regular basis. This is true for your security, as well as your team and your meeting attendees. Participants at this session will better understand the digital risks, and learn to separate truth from the hype about how secure their presence is.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
As event managers/planners we need to know the difference between risk management and emergency preparedness, and how to do both for the safety of our attendees. Do understand what the term "due diligence" means? Do you know what tools you have available to you to understand if the location is a risk or safe? What kind of emergency plans should you as the meeting planner have in place? This session will help you identify how to assess potential locations for risk management, emergency plans that every meeting planner should have in their files, and what to have in place in the event of an emergency.
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Get Certified
Become a Government Meetings Expert
The Certified Government Meeting Professional designation ("CGMP") is designed for planners and suppliers whose work is governed by the rules and regulations of the federal government. Individuals who have earned their CGMP have obtained the highest designation available that is specifically for government meeting professionals. The CGMP is recognized in the hospitality industry; many government contracts now require planners working on the contract have their government certification.
The CGMP course is offered in 3 formats – Live (in person), Virtual Synchronous (via Zoom webinar), and On-Demand.
Microcredentials
SGMP Micro-Credentials develop specific expertise across nine (9) core competencies for government meeting planners. Members can demonstrate this expertise by completing five (5) hours of professional development in any core competency. Hours can be earned online or in-person at chapter or national events.
Earn CEUs
Continuing Education
SGMP's continuing education program aligns with many other CE programs, offering you maximum credit across multiple domains. Each domain of professional development and continuing education is assigned to one of twelve (12) core competencies integral to the daily work of the government meeting professional. Earn the fifteen (15) hours required to satisfy your CGMP CE requirements, and the requirements of many other programs such as the CMP.
