Event Project Management and Planning (LCA.FS)

This program will allow you to develop skills in the organization, production and management of cultural, artistic or corporate events. You will be involved in the organization of a wide range of events, including trade shows, fairs, exhibitions, inaugurations, launches, open houses, conventions, conferences, press conferences, receptions, galas, shows, parties and festivals.

You will work for an agency, a production company, a public relations firm, a firm specializing in event organization, or you may work on your own.

5 Reasons to choose this program:

• To take advantage of the only ACS program in event project management and planning in the Outaouais region recognized by the Quebec government.
• To develop expertise in the advanced management of events of all sizes.
• To manage all stages of event management, from meeting the client, determining needs, planning, communications, set-up and supervision to the actual event.
• To develop the skills necessary to provide impeccable customer service and advise clients wisely.
• To experience an integration course that will allow you to put your new knowledge to the test.

Perspectives

• Coordinator 
• Project manager
• Consultant in organization and management of event projects
• Freelance event manager

Admission requirements
To obtain your place in the ACS program in Event Organization and Project Management, you must meet one of the following requirements:

• Hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) insofar as this DVS has enabled the holder to acquire training related to the program of study.
• Or
• Hold a High School Diploma (HSD) or training deemed sufficient AND meet one of the following requirements:
• Have interrupted studies for at least two consecutive terms or one academic year;
• Have completed at least one year of post-secondary studies over a period of one year or more;
• Be covered by an agreement between the School and an employer.

Session I
300 hours

• Current trends in the event industry (45 h)
• Introduction to event planning (60 h)
• Web-based tools for events (45 h)
• Communication and professional relations (45 h)
• Ideation and creativity (45 h)
• Legal aspects of event management (60 h)

Session II
315 hours

• Planning an event (90 h)
• Observation in a professional environment (45 h)
• Financing, grants and sponsorships (60 h)
• Creation and layout of spaces (60 h)
• Design of professional documents (60 h)

Session III
345 hours

• Production and coordination of an event (120 h)
• Negotiation and sales in event management (60 h)
• Social media management (45 h)
• Promotional strategy for events (60 h)
• Web design and advertising (60 h)

Session IV
240 hours

• Career management and professional development (45 h)
• Internship in event management (195 h)