General

Is there a package which contains all the courses?
Yes! This item is called Congress Management Course Package and can be purchased for $140 USD. This package is complimentary for IAPCO Members (see more details below)

Who are webEDGE courses for?
The IAPCO webEDGE courses are open to all, you don’t have to be an IAPCO member. We believe our education is relevant to all sectors of the international meetings industry.

How long do I have to view the webinars?
The viewing time is stated next to each course. It is recommended to finish the Congress Project Management Course within 6 months. However, you will have 12 months to view the webinars after purchase.

Will there be handouts?
Yes! Each course has its own resource package, which includes the slides in PDF form.

How can I ask questions?
You can submit any questions on any of the content to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - these will be distributed to the speaker and we will let you know the answers. There is also a moderated IAPCO LinkedIn WebEDGE Community Forum - where you can ask questions, share knowledge and connect with other international meeting professionals.

How can I ask questions?
You can submit any questions on any of the content to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - these will be distributed to the speaker and we will let you know the answers. There is also a moderated IAPCO LinkedIn WebEDGE Community Forum - where you can ask questions, share knowledge and connect with other international meeting professionals.

How will I get my CMP credits?
Upon completion of each course, you will receive the CMP credit allocated for that course. IAPCO will upload this information to the EIC Hub, do ensure that you provide us with the correct email address you have associated with your account.

Is there any entrance criteria for webEDGE courses?
No, absolutely no entry criteria – we welcome all.

Will you be adding courses to the webEDGE platform?
Yes, we are currently working on the next course and we look forward to telling you more about that soon.

What payment methods do you accept?
Visa and Mastercard through our secure online payment platform.

How do I get access to the IAPCO LinkedIn WebEDGE Community Forum?
Upon enrolment for any course, we will send you details on how to access the forum.

Congress Project Management Course Package

Who is the target audience for this course?
PCOs / Meeting Planners, Associations, CVBs, Meeting Venues
Project Managers / Assistants in the meetings industry

How long will it take me to complete the Congress Project Management Course Package?
The package total duration is 15.25 hours but it is entirely up to you how long you want to take to view the content, learn at your own pace - so whatever works for you. Each individual course is made up of four separate webinars that do not last longer than 20 minutes each. We do advise for optimum learning you should complete the course within 6 months.

Can I just take one course of the Congress Project Management Course Package?
Yes, you can just purchase one course, the cost of which is $25 USD

Will I get a certificate?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion for the entire course from the IAPCO Training Academy. This will state your CMP credits.

What are the benefits of taking this package?
  • 14 courses each containing 4 bitesize easy-to-digest webinars (10-20 minutes)
  • All content delivered by meetings industry experts using real-life case studies
  • Accessible learning direct to your device
  • Learn at your own pace
  • IAPCO E-Certificate upon completion
  • 15.25 CMP hours
  • Access to the moderated IAPCO LinkedIn webEDGE community forum for questions and knowledge share
  • Social media completion badge


What are the topics included in this course?

  1. Budgets and Cashflows
  2. Cultural Intelligence
  3. Digital Events
  4. Exhibition
  5. Legacy
  6. Marketing
  7. Meeting Design
  8. Negotiation
  9. Project Planning
  10. Risk & Crisis Management
  11. Social Events
  12. Sponsorship
  13. Venue Selection
  14. Working with Clients
Is there an exam?
No there is no exam for this course.

IAPCO Member Benefit - free access to webEDGE

If you are an IAPCO accredited company member, all of your team can access webEDGE courses for free. That is free CMP accredited education direct to their devices.

To access the webEDGE courses and set up an account, please have your membership number ready which is located on your membership certificate. If you do not have this please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To become an IAPCO Accredited Company Member please find further details here.

Technology

Can I view presentations on my Tablet or Smart-phone?
Yes, presentations can be viewed on mobile devices.

Can I download the presentation to watch when not connected to the Internet?
Unfortunately, no. You will require a high-speed Internet connection to stream the presentations.

Can I view presentations from Work or Home?
Absolutely! As long as you have an Internet connection, you will be able to view the presentation.

Can I pause a presentation and resume it later?
Yes! Play, Pause or Rewind whenever you need to. You will need to leave that presentation open on your computer. If you reopen the presentation it will start from the beginning. Video playback available in HTML5 and Flash in order to provide a wide range of compatibility across most devices.

Internet: DSL/Cable or faster
Computer: 99% of Computers will be compatible with the video player. If you are able to see Youtube.com videos, you will be ok.
Windows: Windows Intel Pentium 4, Windows XP, Windows 7 or higher.
Mac: G4, G5 or Intel processor. Apple OS X version 10.4 or better.
Browser: Firefox 20+, Internet Explorer 9+, Google Chrome 19+, Safari 4+
Flash: You will require Adobe Flash 9.0 or higher installed for desktop and laptop computers – Please download the latest version of Adobe Flash from here: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
Support


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