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Event Planning Techniques Certificate

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This Post Diploma Certificate is intended for event organizers who wish to enhance their skills. The program focuses on practical training for planning, promoting and executing festivals and events in the private and public sectors. Courses are taught by event organizers and professionals with extensive, relevant experience.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of Recreation and Leisure Services, Business, Marketing, Hospitality or Tourism programs or other college or university program OR event organizer with event planning experience.

Click here to access the questionnaire for consideration/admission into the Program.

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

Course Number Course Name Hours  Tentative Schedule*  
Fall Winter Spring  

Mandatory Courses:

HSCIRLA09 Introduction to Special Events

12

X

X

X

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RECLRLA01 Logistics
  Prerequisite: HSCIRLA09

36

X

 

X

 
RECLRLA02 Program Applications
  Prerequisite: HSCIRLA09

36

 

X

 

 
RECLRLA07 Event Marketing
  Prerequisite or Co-requisite: RECLRLA04

30

 

X

 

 
RECLRLA08 Event Sponsorship
  Prerequisite or Co-requisite: RECLRLA07

30

 

 

X

REGISTER NOW

RECLRLA04 Event Administration
  Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: RECLRLA01 or RECLRLA02

36

X

 

X

 
WORKRLA06 Special Events Field Work
  Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: RECLRLA08

100

Contact the Program Manager

HOSPFB008 Smart Serve Training

3

X

X

X

 

Option Courses - Group 1 (choose ONE):

MGMT10086 Volunteer Management for Events

36

 

X

 

MGMTSSP24 Volunteer Management 1 (offered under the Volunteer Management Certificate)

60

Check the Volunteer Management Certificate listings

Option Courses - Group 2 (choose ONE):

PLAN10009 Wedding Planning
  Prerequisite: RECLRLA01 or RECLRLA02

30

 

 

X

HMNSSSNPN Public Relations Fundraising and Special Events

30

Check the Fundraising/Development Associate Certificate listings

HMNSSSFR1 Fundraising/Development

30

Check the Fundraising/Development Associate Certificate listings

TRLVTL415 Introduction to Convention and Meeting Planning

36

Check the Business Diploma listings