Conference and Event Planner

Admission Requirements

• To qualify for admission into this program, you much have completed Grade 12 (or equivalent) or maintain Mature Student Status. Courses are open to applicants who possess a good command of the English language and can follow instructions.
• All students are required to complete an admission interview before starting the program. An admissions interview will determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. In addition, full-time students must complete the required hours per week as per the course schedule.

Skills:

• Basic Bookkeeping, Business Correspondence, Business Financial Management, Business Math, Business Negotiations and Contracts, Business Presentations,Business Supervisory, Business Writing, Business Communication, Conference and Event Management, Event Marketing, Customer Service, Human Resource Management, Management Fundamentals, MS office, Windows OS

Program Highlights

• 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.

Careers Opportunities

• Graduates of this program are employed by tourism, trade and professional associations, convention and conference centres, government agencies and conference and event planning companies. 

Careers that correspond with the skills learned in this program include:

• Conference and Meeting Planner
• Conference Planner
• Conference Services Officer
• Convention Coordinator
• Event Planner
• Special Events Organizer
• Trade Show Planner