CDME Final Project & Recognition

Destinations International recognizes CDME certificants as those professionals who have completed all CDME program requirements. Once all courses and core papers are complete, follow these steps to earn your CDME:

1. Complete and submit graduation request form to [email protected]
2. Complete and submit final exam research topic form. Note that your research topic MUST be approved prior to completing and submitting the final research project. 
3. Complete and submit your final assignments and research project together in one email to [email protected]. 

The candidate has earned the CDME credential once all final assignments are accepted by the review committee. Each year, a recognition event occurs at the Annual Convention and all new certificants are invited to participate. To participate in the recognition event, the following is required:

• Submit the final assignments and project by March 15 of the same year.
• Complete any revisions by provided deadlines.
• Register for the Annual Convention. You must be registered for the Annual Convention in order to participate in any associated CDME activities.

Are you hoping to earn the CDME credential in 2025? Watch the recording of the CDME 2025 Final Exam Prep webinar.