CIS Virtual Cohort 1 - 2025

This co-hort will be self paced with optional office hours taking place weekly leading up to the exam. Following the exam preparation class, students will have 2 weeks to complete the exam. The CIS exam is 90 minutes, 100 multiple choice questions, and self-proctored online with two attempts to pass. All office hour sessions will be recorded and posted on the product page.

Dates: 

Module 1: Wednesday, January 15, 10am-11am CST

Module 2: Wednesday, January 22 10am-11am CST

Module 3A: Wednesday, January 29 10am-11am CST

Module 3B: Wednesday, February 5 10am-11am CST

Module 4: Wednesday, February 12 10am-11am CST

Exam Prep: Wednesday, February 19 10am-11am CST

Exam: The exam is self paced and will be open immediately following the exam prep and will remain open until Wednesday, March 5. 

*Students are expected to review the on-demand modules ahead of the optional office hours. All office hour sessions will be recorded and posted on the product page.

Location: 

Virtual

Description: 

The Certified Incentive Specialist (CIS) is an entry level credential from the Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE). Taking place over 6 hours virtually (as well as a final exam), professionals from around the globe will acquire in an efficient manner a broad comprehension of the incentive travel industry. All emerging professionals, faculty members and students aspiring to enter this specialized segment of the meetings and events industry may use CIS as a stepping stone to reach higher levels of professionalism. Individuals will learn the fundamentals of incentives, the origins of incentive programs and incentive travel, the value chain, the value proposition of motivational programs and non-cash awards, the composition of the market, the makings of a program and a program budget, industry tools and platforms and other valuable information. Once the Exam preparation has concluded, students will have 2 weeks to complete the virtual exam, and those who are successful will join a global community of CIS holders!

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basics of the incentive travel market and the differentiation of Incentive Travel in the meetings and events industry
• Explain the fundamentals of designing and executing incentive travel and motivational experiences from varying value chain perspectives
• Discuss ways to expand your incentive program and create new opportunities

Pricing:

Member: $495

Non-Member: $695*

*Please note that the Non-Member registration rate includes a prorated one year SITE membership. Please reach out to education@siteglobal.com if you have any questions.

Cancellation Policy: 

Please be sure you are available to attend when registering. Cancelations must be made in writing to education@siteglobal.com. Cancelations received less than 30 days prior to the course start date will not be granted a refund. Cancelations received more than 30 days prior to the course start date will be granted a full refund minus a $100 administrative fee. Course registrations may be transferred to another individual within the same company if requested at least two weeks in advance of the course event. In the unlikely event the course must be canceled or rescheduled, SITE will contact you to register you in a comparable program.