"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, or call 415.817.4238:
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
- 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 Events & Business Travel
- Destination Management
- Independent Event & Meeting Planner
- Meeting Planning Internship
- Government Meeting Management
- Music & Entertainment Event Management
- Sports Event Management
- Wedding Planner
- Event Sponsorship
- Managing Murphy's Law
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.
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