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CERTIFIED
TRADE SHOW MARKETER
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Please complete all fields.
First name
Last name
Credentials
Job Title
Company
Mailing Address (please provide an address where you reside or can easily receive mail)
City
State / Province
Zip code
Country
Office Phone
Mobile Phone
Work Email
Personal Email
LinkedIn Profile page showing work experience related to trade shows
Year of Birth
Company Website
Supervisor name (optional)
Supervisor email (optional)
Industry role:
Trade show or event marketing professional within an organization
Independent consultant in trade show/event marketing
Agency or exhibit house representative
Product or service dealer/distributor
Other
Buying Role - Your Involvement in Purchasing Decisions
Initiator - I identify the need for trade show or event products/services and start the process
Influencer - I provide input or recommendations that affect the final decision
Decision-Maker - I have final authority to approve or make purchasing decisions
Not Applicable - I am not involved in purchasing decisions
How many years have you been involved in the event industry?
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 10 years
11 to 20 years
More than 20 years
Would you like a current CTSM graduate to serve as your mentor to answer questions about the certification program and process?
Yes
No
If yes, do you have anyone specific in mind?
Why Are You Pursuing CTSM Certification?
Please check your top 3 reasons
To improve my job performance
To advance my career
To gain industry credibility
Because my employer required it
For personal development
To expand my professional network
How supportive is your employer of your participation?
Not at all supportive
Slightly supportive
Neutral
Supportive
Very Supportive
N/A – I am self-employed or own my own business
Have you attended any previous EXHIBITOR learning events within the last 3 years?
How did you learn about CTSM?
Colleague Referral
Internet Search
Exhibitor Group Website
LinkedIn or Social Media
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Statement of agreement by CTSM candidate:
By submitting this form you understand that this is an application only for enrollment purposes for the Certified Trade Show Marketer Program. To become certified you understand that you must successfully complete a program of several components consisting of:
A curriculum of required/elective sessions
An online comprehensive exam
An Electronic Candidate Portfolio
You further understand that any false statements or misrepresentations will result in the revocation of this application.
I agree to the
CTSM Code of Ethics
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