"Very inspirational, well-structured class. I feel like a better event planner already."
"Great real-life exercises. Instructor very clear and consise. So much energy in this class."
—Fall 2004 Sponsorship Students
Certificate: Event & Meeting Planning
Participants may complete program requirements and receive a certificate of completion, or attend only those classes that are of particular interest. A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of required classes. Applications for a certificate of completion, with a $50 non-refundable fee, are due a minimum of four weeks before participants attend their final course.
Event & Meeting Planning Certificate Application
Download the application below:
Certificate Requirements
Nine core courses and six elective courses for a total of 105 hours of instruction, are required for a certificate of completion. Courses may be taken individually or as part of the program.
Core Courses
All nine courses are required for the certificate.
- Audio/Visual Basics
- Dollars & Sense: Budgets, Accounting, & Financial Management for the Event & Meeting Manager
- Site Selection
- Fundamentals of Negotiations
- Mastering the Maze: Contracts, Insurance, & Liability
- Food & Beverage Management
- Event & Meeting Marketing
- On-Site Management
- Fundamentals of Event & Meeting Planning
Elective Courses
Six courses are required for the certificate.
- Special Events: Community & Non-Profit
- Incentive Travel
- Trade Show Management
- International Conferences & Trade Shows
- Corporate Meeting Planning
- Destination Management
- Independent Event & Meeting Planner
- Meeting Planning Internship
- Government Meeting Management
- Music & Entertainment Event Management
- Sports Event Management
- Wedding Planning
- Event Sponsorship
- Managing Murphy's Law
- Opportunities
- Green Meeting Planning
Tuition costs include class materials and handouts.
Walk-In Registration/Late Adds
Please pre-register for all Event & Meeting Planning courses. Walk-in registration and late registration will result in a $25 late fee.
Eligible Training Program List (ETPL)
This program is part of California's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), which provides employment training for adults and dislocated workers. Learn more about the Eligible Training Provider List.
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