MBP Exam

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Practical info

Date: 15 June 2026

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Attendance: Arrive 30 minutes before the exam starts

Assessment: The jury evaluates according to the standards defined by Sempertex

How to obtain recognition: Achieve a minimum of 85 points

Price: €200.00 excl. VAT

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What is MBP?

MBP stands for Master Balloon Professional and refers to individuals who have obtained certification from Sempertex due to their exceptional skills in balloon decoration. Achieving this prestigious title requires successfully completing our recognition process, which meets our high standards for decoration.

Don't miss the chance to take the MBP exam.

How can I obtain the MBP certification?

To obtain the MBP certification, you must take a practical exam that is held on specific dates. The process to achieve the certification is as follows:

Go to our website.
Choose one of the scheduled exam dates that are available.
Add the exam product to your shopping cart and proceed to checkout to make the payment for the exam. Once we receive your payment, we will officially register you as an MBP participant with Sempertex.
After completing the payment and registration, you will receive an email with all the necessary information about the upcoming exam. This email contains details about the exam date, time, location, and any additional instructions you need to know.

What are the benefits of being an MBP?

Becoming an MBP offers several advantages that can contribute to your success as a balloon professional. These benefits include:

Certification: As an MBP, you have official recognition of your skills and expertise in balloon decoration. This certification confirms your competence and enhances your professional reputation.
Marketing tool: The MBP certification serves as a valuable marketing tool for your business. It shows potential customers that you meet the stringent standards set by Sempertex, which increases their confidence in your skills.
Listing in the Directory: You will be included in the MBP directory, which can be found on both the Sempertex and our website. This listing increases your visibility and reach, making it easier for people to find you and contact you for balloon decoration services.
Recognition on social media: We will acknowledge your achievement as an MBP on our social media platforms. This exposure can enhance your online presence and attract a wider audience.
Web gallery: Your balloon designs will be showcased in the web gallery. This exhibition provides additional exposure for your work and can inspire others in the industry.
Welcome package: As an MBP, you will receive a welcome package with resources and materials that can support you in your balloon decoration efforts.
Special prices for education: You have access to special prices for the International Balloon Convention organised by Sempertex. Additionally, you can benefit from educational opportunities offered by Sempertex Europe, which will further enhance your skills and knowledge in the field.

These benefits collectively contribute to your professional growth, reputation, and opportunities within the balloon decoration industry.

The evaluation process

The practical exam consists of the assesment of the following criteria:

1 Let your creativity run free

You will create two designs, which will be evaluated. Bring your balloons for your designs on the day of the exam and ensure that each design contains at least three sizes of Sempertex balloons. During the assessment, each participant will present their designs and explain the theme and possible applications within an event.

Table centerpiece (Maximum score: 15 points)
Personal design (Maximum score: 15 points)

Total time allocated for designing: Maximum 1 hour

*Evaluation points: A total of 30 points.

2 Decoration at the request of the jury

In this challenge, you will be tasked with creating balloon designs in real-time using the balloons provided by Sempertex.

Column in 5 or 6 balloon clusters (Maximum score: 20 points)
Design using the Link-o-Loon® Crossweave technique (Maximum score: 20 points)
Organic design (Maximum score: 20 points)

Total time allocated for designing: Maximum 1 hour and 30 minutes.

*Evaluation points: A total of 60 points are awarded for the designs.

3 Mastering balloon tools

Your skill in handling essential tools such as the inflator, sizer, and helium tanks will be evaluated. Demonstrate your understanding of their proper use and safety protocols.

*Evaluation points: A total of 10 points are awarded.

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Location

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Mieënbroekstraat 43
3600 Genk
Belgium

+32 89 23 57 58

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If it is a match, you become an official partner. You receive your starter package with launch support, ready to sell the week it arrives.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, we discuss the exact minimum during your intake call. It is designed to be achievable as a first order, and volume discounts grow from there.

Yes. Sempertex Europe works strictly B2B, so a valid VAT number is required to become a partner.

A call of 30 to 60 minutes with our team. We look at your business, your region and your customers, and check whether we can genuinely serve your business and whether the partnership is the right match on both sides. If it is, you receive a concrete starter proposal afterwards.

Orders ship from our warehouse in Belgium and delivery across Europe and the UK is fast. Exact delivery times depend on your country, we walk you through them during your intake call.

Maybe! Previous experience with balloons is not essential, but passion for the product and the motivation to build the Sempertex brand in your market are. We are looking for partners who genuinely believe in the product and are excited to grow with us. Our team will support you with product guidance, photography and launch materials to help you get started.

This partnership is for businesses registered in Europe and the UK. We are opening wholesale partnerships country by country. Select your country in the form above. If your country is not open yet, apply anyway and we will contact you as soon as it is. The exceptions are Spain, Portugal and Italy, which are served by their own official distributors: businesses there can contact Liragram or Sempertex Italy directly.

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