Certification: Certified Destination Marketing Executive (CDME)
2025 M Street NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036
Recognized by the DMO industry as its highest educational achievement, CDME is an advanced educational program for veteran and career-minded DMO executives looking for senior-level professional development courses. The focus of the program is on vision, leadership, productivity and the implementation of business strategies.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 3 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- Yes
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- No
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- No
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Advanced
The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.