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Required Session Substitution Request
(Offered to candidates with 5 or more years of experience)

I would like to replace one or more of the following required sessions for CTSM certification.
I understand that the exam will still be based upon the 23 core curriculum sessions.


Check the session(s) that you wish to replace, and indicate the replacement session(s):

1008R How to Measure the Value of Trade Show Participation - Part I: Basic Concepts

Allowed replacements:
1025 Half-day Certificate Program: Evaluating Trade Show ROI -- Strategies and Tactics
1110 Return on Emotion: How to Design and Measure ROE

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1009R How to Measure the Value of Trade Show Participation - Part II: Practical Application

Allowed replacements:
1025 Half-day Certificate Program: Evaluating Trade Show ROI -- Strategies and Tactics
1110 Return on Emotion: How to Design and Measure ROE

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2003R The Nuts and Bolts of Budgeting for Results

Allowed replacements:
2007 40 Ways to Make the Last Day of the Show Productive
2008 Ten Strategies to Generate More Top-Quality Booth Traffic
2023 Crash Course: What You Need to Know About Trade Show Shipping
2037 Advanced Learning Session: Reproducible Small Booths That Can Still Stand Out
2059 Partnering for Trade Show Triumph
2069 Half-Day Workshop: Beyond the Booth: Creating Bold Physical+Digital Event Activations
2116 AI Tools You Need Now to Transform Your Meetings, Events, and Exhibit Space
2120 Your Voice Shapes Shows! Empowering Exhibitors to Advocate to Show Management
2142 Cost Control Strategies: Impact of Decisions on Your Exhibit Program
2150 AI in Events: Do More with Less Using Practical AI Tools
2160 AI Intern & Agent Bootcamp: Build Your Marketing Dream Team Without Hiring Anyone New
2162 A Practical Path to Sustainable Event Marketing/Exhibiting
2178 Better RFPs, Better Events: Strategic Partnerships and Smarter Sourcing
2180 Ballroom Bootcamp--A Marketing Masterclass to Elevate Events through Production
8101 Trade Show Foundations: Mastering the Basics

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2072R How To Train Your Booth Staff: A Three-Step Process for Inspiring and Firing Up Your Booth Staff

Allowed replacements:
2007 40 Ways to Make the Last Day of the Show Productive
2008 Ten Strategies to Generate More Top-Quality Booth Traffic
2023 Crash Course: What You Need to Know About Trade Show Shipping
2037 Advanced Learning Session: Reproducible Small Booths That Can Still Stand Out
2059 Partnering for Trade Show Triumph
2069 Half-Day Workshop: Beyond the Booth: Creating Bold Physical+Digital Event Activations
2116 AI Tools You Need Now to Transform Your Meetings, Events, and Exhibit Space
2120 Your Voice Shapes Shows! Empowering Exhibitors to Advocate to Show Management
2142 Cost Control Strategies: Impact of Decisions on Your Exhibit Program
2150 AI in Events: Do More with Less Using Practical AI Tools
2160 AI Intern & Agent Bootcamp: Build Your Marketing Dream Team Without Hiring Anyone New
2162 A Practical Path to Sustainable Event Marketing/Exhibiting
2178 Better RFPs, Better Events: Strategic Partnerships and Smarter Sourcing
2180 Ballroom Bootcamp--A Marketing Masterclass to Elevate Events through Production
8101 Trade Show Foundations: Mastering the Basics

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2101R Show Ready: Your Guide to Trade Show Operations

Allowed replacements:
2007 40 Ways to Make the Last Day of the Show Productive
2008 Ten Strategies to Generate More Top-Quality Booth Traffic
2023 Crash Course: What You Need to Know About Trade Show Shipping
2037 Advanced Learning Session: Reproducible Small Booths That Can Still Stand Out
2059 Partnering for Trade Show Triumph
2069 Half-Day Workshop: Beyond the Booth: Creating Bold Physical+Digital Event Activations
2116 AI Tools You Need Now to Transform Your Meetings, Events, and Exhibit Space
2120 Your Voice Shapes Shows! Empowering Exhibitors to Advocate to Show Management
2142 Cost Control Strategies: Impact of Decisions on Your Exhibit Program
2150 AI in Events: Do More with Less Using Practical AI Tools
2160 AI Intern & Agent Bootcamp: Build Your Marketing Dream Team Without Hiring Anyone New
2162 A Practical Path to Sustainable Event Marketing/Exhibiting
2178 Better RFPs, Better Events: Strategic Partnerships and Smarter Sourcing
2180 Ballroom Bootcamp--A Marketing Masterclass to Elevate Events through Production
8101 Trade Show Foundations: Mastering the Basics

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2105R From Chaos to Control: Project Management Best Practices to Ensure Success

Allowed replacements:
2007 40 Ways to Make the Last Day of the Show Productive
2008 Ten Strategies to Generate More Top-Quality Booth Traffic
2023 Crash Course: What You Need to Know About Trade Show Shipping
2037 Advanced Learning Session: Reproducible Small Booths That Can Still Stand Out
2059 Partnering for Trade Show Triumph
2069 Half-Day Workshop: Beyond the Booth: Creating Bold Physical+Digital Event Activations
2116 AI Tools You Need Now to Transform Your Meetings, Events, and Exhibit Space
2120 Your Voice Shapes Shows! Empowering Exhibitors to Advocate to Show Management
2142 Cost Control Strategies: Impact of Decisions on Your Exhibit Program
2150 AI in Events: Do More with Less Using Practical AI Tools
2160 AI Intern & Agent Bootcamp: Build Your Marketing Dream Team Without Hiring Anyone New
2162 A Practical Path to Sustainable Event Marketing/Exhibiting
2178 Better RFPs, Better Events: Strategic Partnerships and Smarter Sourcing
2180 Ballroom Bootcamp--A Marketing Masterclass to Elevate Events through Production
8101 Trade Show Foundations: Mastering the Basics

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2107R Select the Right Shows to Maximize Your Trade Show Program

Allowed replacements:
2007 40 Ways to Make the Last Day of the Show Productive
2008 Ten Strategies to Generate More Top-Quality Booth Traffic
2023 Crash Course: What You Need to Know About Trade Show Shipping
2037 Advanced Learning Session: Reproducible Small Booths That Can Still Stand Out
2059 Partnering for Trade Show Triumph
2069 Half-Day Workshop: Beyond the Booth: Creating Bold Physical+Digital Event Activations
2116 AI Tools You Need Now to Transform Your Meetings, Events, and Exhibit Space
2120 Your Voice Shapes Shows! Empowering Exhibitors to Advocate to Show Management
2142 Cost Control Strategies: Impact of Decisions on Your Exhibit Program
2150 AI in Events: Do More with Less Using Practical AI Tools
2160 AI Intern & Agent Bootcamp: Build Your Marketing Dream Team Without Hiring Anyone New
2162 A Practical Path to Sustainable Event Marketing/Exhibiting
2178 Better RFPs, Better Events: Strategic Partnerships and Smarter Sourcing
2180 Ballroom Bootcamp--A Marketing Masterclass to Elevate Events through Production
8101 Trade Show Foundations: Mastering the Basics

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3006R Omnichannel Marketing Strategies for Your Live Events and Trade Shows

Allowed replacements:
3025 Integrated Marketing Strategies for New Product and Brand Launches
3036 Message Magic: Crafting Compelling Content for Small Trade Show Booths
3116 Smarter Event Marketing with AI: Content, Campaigns, and Conversion Support

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3011R How to Grow Your Brand: Incorporating Brand Marketing into Your Exhibit Program

Allowed replacements:
3025 Integrated Marketing Strategies for New Product and Brand Launches
3036 Message Magic: Crafting Compelling Content for Small Trade Show Booths
3116 Smarter Event Marketing with AI: Content, Campaigns, and Conversion Support

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3015R Integrated Marketing Communications: A Modern Approach

Allowed replacements:
3025 Integrated Marketing Strategies for New Product and Brand Launches
3036 Message Magic: Crafting Compelling Content for Small Trade Show Booths
3116 Smarter Event Marketing with AI: Content, Campaigns, and Conversion Support

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3048R Sales and Marketing Alignment: How to Get - and Stay - on the Same Page

Allowed replacements:
3025 Integrated Marketing Strategies for New Product and Brand Launches
3036 Message Magic: Crafting Compelling Content for Small Trade Show Booths
3116 Smarter Event Marketing with AI: Content, Campaigns, and Conversion Support

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3050R Focus on Attention: How to Optimize your Messaging on the Trade Show Floor

Allowed replacements:
3025 Integrated Marketing Strategies for New Product and Brand Launches
3036 Message Magic: Crafting Compelling Content for Small Trade Show Booths
3116 Smarter Event Marketing with AI: Content, Campaigns, and Conversion Support

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4005R Conversations That Matter: Know Precisely What to Say to Manage Up - and Down

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4019 Elevate! Your Leadership - Setting Yourself Up for The Next Level
4100 Half-Day Workshop: The Art of Mastering Conflict - Communication Tactics to Navigate Challenging Situations
4110 The Art of Mastering Conflict - Communication Tactics to Navigate Challenging Situations
4114 From Less to More: Boost Leadership Buy-in and Budgets for Events
4116 Crisis to Confidence: Problem-solving for Event Success
4122 Stakeholder Influence: Managing Up, Across, and Gaining Buy-in for Bold Event Strategy
4126 Inside Out: Assessing and Elevating Your Team's Internal Credibility

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4007R Exhibit Law Primer: Legal Concepts and Practical Advice

Allowed replacements:
4019 Elevate! Your Leadership - Setting Yourself Up for The Next Level
4100 Half-Day Workshop: The Art of Mastering Conflict - Communication Tactics to Navigate Challenging Situations
4110 The Art of Mastering Conflict - Communication Tactics to Navigate Challenging Situations
4114 From Less to More: Boost Leadership Buy-in and Budgets for Events
4116 Crisis to Confidence: Problem-solving for Event Success
4122 Stakeholder Influence: Managing Up, Across, and Gaining Buy-in for Bold Event Strategy
4126 Inside Out: Assessing and Elevating Your Team's Internal Credibility

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4101R Boost Up: Promote Yourself from Service Provider to Strategic Business Partner

Allowed replacements:
4019 Elevate! Your Leadership - Setting Yourself Up for The Next Level
4100 Half-Day Workshop: The Art of Mastering Conflict - Communication Tactics to Navigate Challenging Situations
4110 The Art of Mastering Conflict - Communication Tactics to Navigate Challenging Situations
4114 From Less to More: Boost Leadership Buy-in and Budgets for Events
4116 Crisis to Confidence: Problem-solving for Event Success
4122 Stakeholder Influence: Managing Up, Across, and Gaining Buy-in for Bold Event Strategy
4126 Inside Out: Assessing and Elevating Your Team's Internal Credibility

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5XXXR See CTSM5 Substitutions

Allowed replacements:
5005/5006 Advanced Learning Session: Global Frameworks: Marketing from the Context of Culture, Parts I & II
5102 International Exhibitions: Creating Intercultural Brand Experiences
5101 Decoding Culture: Models and Methods for Global Exhibiting Success
5112 No Borders Brand Experiences - 360° Approach

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6008R From Marketing to Measurement: 10 Steps to a Great Corporate Event

Allowed replacements:
6022 Half-Day Workshop & Field Trip: The Best Thing Is Being There – Site Inspection Workshop
6079 Building Genuine Connections: Mastering Message-Driven Communication for Trade Show Success
6109 Create Powerful In-booth Experiences to Amplify Key Messages
6164 Designed to Influence: How to Create a Mind-shaping Booth

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6010R The Basics of Event Planning and Management - Part I

Allowed replacements:
6022 Half-Day Workshop & Field Trip: The Best Thing Is Being There – Site Inspection Workshop
6079 Building Genuine Connections: Mastering Message-Driven Communication for Trade Show Success
6109 Create Powerful In-booth Experiences to Amplify Key Messages
6164 Designed to Influence: How to Create a Mind-shaping Booth


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6011R The Basics of Event Logistics and Implementation - Part II

Allowed replacements:
6022 Half-Day Workshop & Field Trip: The Best Thing Is Being There – Site Inspection Workshop
6079 Building Genuine Connections: Mastering Message-Driven Communication for Trade Show Success
6109 Create Powerful In-booth Experiences to Amplify Key Messages
6164 Designed to Influence: How to Create a Mind-shaping Booth

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6017R Graphics Boot Camp: The Basics Every Event Manager Should Know

Allowed replacements:
6022 Half-Day Workshop & Field Trip: The Best Thing Is Being There – Site Inspection Workshop
6079 Building Genuine Connections: Mastering Message-Driven Communication for Trade Show Success
6109 Create Powerful In-booth Experiences to Amplify Key Messages
6164 Designed to Influence: How to Create a Mind-shaping Booth

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6020R The @show Experience – Understand the Essentials of Exhibit Design

Allowed replacements:
6022 Half-Day Workshop & Field Trip: The Best Thing Is Being There – Site Inspection Workshop
6079 Building Genuine Connections: Mastering Message-Driven Communication for Trade Show Success
6109 Create Powerful In-booth Experiences to Amplify Key Messages
6164 Designed to Influence: How to Create a Mind-shaping Booth

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7058R Thrive Under Deadlines: Strategies for Success

Allowed replacements:
7024 Business Relationship Management: How Relationships Contribute to Your Professional Growth and Can Make a Positive Impact
7057 Authors Executive Series: Tips and Tactics to Motivate Stressed People
7108 Authors Series: Disruption Proof Productivity - Strategies for Ultimate Professional and Personal Productivity
7128 Brand You: Build a Clear, Confident Online Presence (with a Little Help from AI)
7140 From Booth to Boardroom: Mastering Confident Presentations

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7110R Don’t Hesitate, Go Negotiate!

Allowed replacements:
7024 Business Relationship Management: How Relationships Contribute to Your Professional Growth and Can Make a Positive Impact
7057 Authors Executive Series: Tips and Tactics to Motivate Stressed People
7108 Authors Series: Disruption Proof Productivity - Strategies for Ultimate Professional and Personal Productivity
7128 Brand You: Build a Clear, Confident Online Presence (with a Little Help from AI)
7140 From Booth to Boardroom: Mastering Confident Presentations

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