The Event and Meeting Planning certificate program delivers a training program to meet the growing needs of the industry.  Our program is designed by professional event and meeting planners, some of whom are members of the Northern California Chapter of Meeting Professional International (NCCMPI). We have defined goals, developed curriculum and selected faculty to ensure a well-rounded training program.

Meetings and conventions represent a $122 billion* industry currently and it is continues to grow.  Career opportunities abound in corporations, associations and small group events for independent meeting planners or company employees who function as event planners.  Certificate graduates have accepted positions with corporations, convention and visitor bureaus and destination management companies when they completed the program.

*Source: Convention Industry Council

Program Designed for:

• Special event planners
• Independent and corporate planners
• Experienced planners wishing to enhance their skills
• Administrators who plan meeting and events

Benefits of Program

As you progress in the program, you will learn to:

• Learn to plan successful meetings and events for your company
• Understand the risks and liabilities associated with event planning
• Network with other event planners
  

Certificate Requirements

This certificate requires 10.5 CEU's (Continuing Education Units), nine core courses and six electives.

Event and Meeting Planning Certificate at a Glance

Event and Meeting Planning Course Descriptions and Schedules

How to Get Started

1. Review the current course schedule for the next course coming up and complete and submit a registration form. You can do this all on our website.
2. Attend the course and continue to the next course through completion.
3. If you are interested in the entire certificate program, complete and submit the Certificate Application Form (requires a one time, non-refundable fee of $50) and continue taking the rest of the courses required of the certificate program.  After completion of your last class required for the certificate, complete and submit a Certificate Request Form for processing (certificates take 4-6 weeks to process).

Attend an Information Session

We offer information sessions regularly throughout each term, which provide an opportunity for new and current students to meet our staff, network with other students and instructors, and learn more about our programs and courses. See the  Events section of our website for details of the next session and to RSVP.

Time to Complete

You must complete your certificate program within 2 years from your first course in the program.  While the program can be completed in as little as two terms, most students complete the work in two to three terms.

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