Event Management

If friends and family turn to you when planning their next bash, you have a sharp eye for detail and a knack for organization and you're asked to be on many committees, the Event Management program is for you. Whether you're already involved or simply interested in planning festivals, trade shows, conventions, conferences or the presentation and planning of other events, this online program solidifies the skills need on your own schedule, without leaving your home. This program can be, but is not limited to, part-time study, so you can work it into a busy schedule. From conceptualization to completion, you will acquire the skills to put together a successful event in courses that have you develop and execute a comprehensive plan covering the finance, marketing and imaginative elements needed.

• High School Diploma or Adult High School Diploma or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency

The Event Management program prepares you for a career as a conference planner, conference services manager, convention coordinator, event planner, festival organizer, meeting planner, special events organizer, trade show planner and more. The skills learned are translatable to work in corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors.

1226 - Conference and Event Planners

• project management
• marketing
• budget management
• human resource supervision and management
• culture and heritage

Conference and event planners plan, organize and co-ordinate conferences, conventions, meetings, seminars, exhibitions, trade shows, festivals and other events. They are employed by tourism associations, trade and professional associations, convention and conference centres, governments and by conference and event planning companies.