Conference and Event Planner

Meetings, events and conventions are one of the fastest growing segments of the economy and embrace multiple aspects of all industries. The Conference and Event Planner Diploma is designed to prepare students for careers in the fast-paced and exciting world of conference and event management.

If you are charismatic, outgoing, energetic, and entrepreneurial, the Conference and Event Planner program might appeal to you. Conference and Event Planner plays a dynamic role within any organization.

Its objective is to expose students to a broad range of knowledge and processes, administration skills, and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a conference and event planning-related career.

In addition, the program provides the skills to progress into higher-level jobs, given the proper combination of skills, experience, personal attributes, and additional training.

This program provides students with:

• The knowledge and skills gained from this program are necessary to lead in developing and implementing conferences and events for various business sectors.

• Students will be introduced to the most relevant aspects of planning and coordinating event logistics.

• Employers are looking for candidates with professional skills. These skills include: negotiating, decision making, teamwork, communication, customer service, leadership, research and problem-solving.

• This program will provide students with a solid knowledge of event planning and marketing practices and principles.